My First Experience with Textile Paints (Making T-Shirt with HIVE logo)

Recently, I decided to take on an exciting project – making a logo T-shirt at home using textile paints. My son wanted the HIVE logo on his shirt, and it seemed like an interesting challenge since I had never tried anything like this before.
I started by searching for tutorial videos on YouTube. I watched several guides to get an overview of the necessary materials and techniques. I was surprised by how many useful tips were shared there!

When acquiring the supplies, I already felt more confident. I bought quality textile paints, stencils, and a brush. The most challenging part was finding the right consistency of paint that wouldn't seep under the stencil. In total the supplies I needed to buy were just a white T-shirt (2.99€) and fabric paints (5.99€).

The first attempts were... let's say, educational. The paint flowed under the stencil in some places, and the logo wasn't as sharp as I had hoped. But with each failure, I learned something new.

After a few attempts, I finally started to succeed. I discovered that the key lies in the right amount of paint and securely fastening the stencil. When I finally managed to create a sharp and clear Hive logo, I was truly proud.

Having the finished product in my hands really felt like this 8.98€ investment went to the very correct place!

This project taught me that acquiring new skills requires patience and practice. Each failure brought me closer to success. Now, as my son proudly wears his homemade logo shirt, I feel like a true DIY master!

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