If I have a stencil, how can I put it onto a shirt without screen printing?

I can’t screen print, but there there’s a drafting class at my school who would possibly do it for me for money. However, I’d like to do it myself. Do I need specials paints (I would assume fabric paints) or anything like that? Should I just get someone to print it for me or what? Thanks.

there are a few options.

1. make a stencil & use fabric paints as you’ve mentioned.

http://painting.about.com/cs/stencils/a/freestencils.htm

http://www.paintonfabric.com/

2. you can also print directly from your printer.
Here are instructions on how to print on fabric right in your inkjet printer:
www.instructables.com/id/Inkjet-P…

3. you can use Crayola’s range of fabric colors – paints, crayons, velvets, pencils, glitter, tubes, etc. etc.

http://www.crayola.com

4. you can make your own screen printing kit, its a good way to start.
www.threadbanger.com/post/490/diy-scre…
www.instructables.com/id/ERS7WR7M…

5. you can make your own art stencils for t-shirts, etc. using photoshop, adobe….. this is really great & easy !
www.melissaclifton.com/tutorial-s…

6. you can use iron-on &/or transfer paper too. buy it, draw your picture/design & follow instructions to transfer the design to your fabric.

www.dharmatrading.com/html/eng/ — for various fabric-related products & techniques, including tie-dye, batik, stamping, transfer, silk painting, screen printing, fabric painting, & so on…

hope these help
all the very best & have fun

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