How to Screen Print a Shirt with Cricut | Full Process from Start to Finish!!

Learn how to screen print a shirt with Cricut cutting machines and make your own stencil! We've made a lot of custom t-shirts with our cutting machines, but do you know how to screen print a shirt with a Cricut? With the right supplies and process, screen printed shirts are really easy and fun! I'll show you how to perfectly layer ink on fabric using a free t-shirt design SVG file. Then, we'll cover how to make your own vinyl stencil in Cricut Design Space to cut on a Cricut machine. You'll be silk screening in no time!

MATERIALS LIST (contains my affiliate links):

* Scrap cardstock

* Butcher Paper, an apron, disposable gloves, a toothbrush, and access to water to stay clean and clean up — to protect your work surface

* A way to cut your vinyl - I used the amazing Cricut Maker 3 but you can also use the original Maker or an Explore series machine with the Fine-Point Blade and a Cricut StandardGrip Machine Mat

* A heat press large enough to cover your design (I used the Cricut Autopress but most larger heat presses will work) and a Pressing Mat big enough to fit under your entire design

* Tools including and a brayer, weeding tool, scissors, scraper, Eye Dropper and cups with water if you need to thin your screen printing ink

0:00 - How to Screen Print a Shirt with Cricut
1:07 - Supplies & Tools
4:16 - Get Free Screen Printing Designs and Stencil
5:15 - (Learn How to Upload SVGs to Cricut Design Space)
5:31 - Prepare Your Screen Printing Design
8:22 - Cut and Weed Your Vinyl Stencils
10:21 - Prepare Your Screen
13:02 - Prepare Your Shirt for Screen Printing
14:41 - Screen Print Your Shirt!
14:44 - Screen Print Layer 1: Bottom Layer
17:08 - Tip: Be Aware of Drying Time
17:48 - Tip: Proper Cleaning of Your Screen Printing Supplies
18:41 - Screen Print Layer 2: Second Layer
20:05 - Clean Up and Let the Shirt Sit
21:07 - Care and Washing of Screen Printed Shirts
21:28 - Closing Notes and Link to More Information

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Credits:
Introduction: PixelBytes (my child!)
Music: Cute by Bensound (licensed, royalty and copyright free)
Videography: Jennifer Marx on a Panasonic Lumix FZ-1000 DSLR 4K camera
Design: A Jennifer Maker original!

[Bunny-prgw]

I've been doing this for years without the screen. You just cut your design normally onto adhesive vinyl, stick it onto the shirt directly after weeding, and squeegee some paint. Easy

[batgirl]

IDK if this was added anywhere else in comments but I was trying to make multiple shirts with the same screen, the first one would come out amazing then the second one would have hardly any ink transfer to the shirt. After doing some digging online I figured out that A) the Speedball ink I used is water soluble (which makes thin layers dry fast) B) My thin layer of ink was drying and clogging up the screen holes because I waited too long between shirts around 5-10 minutes. So lesson learned have all the shirts you want to press ready to go and don't wait more than 5 min between shirts and also don't rush the shirts and forget to cover the registration marks or circle hole at the top between shirts (luckily the ink washes out but I forgot to cover the circle oops!). Thanks Jennifer for your hard work! You are my go to when I need cricut help.

[vickywray]

I’ve seen other’s do screen printing but not with any directions, this is very easy to follow and makes a beginner even able to do, thank you so much!

[Geezer_Gun]

WHAT I LIKE MOST ABOUT YOUR CHANNEL IS YOUR CLEAR AND CONCISE DIRECTIONS. GREAT JOB!

[claudiaparada]

You definitely make the best tutorial videos! I got my screen printing kit and paints over 6 months ago but haven't used them yet. Now I feel like I can finally go ahead with your straightforward video.

[leonakofoed]

Wow you are such a thorough teacher. I am new to cricut, and really want to try this soon. Thanks so much.

[johnbubu]

Thank you Jennifer for your time and dedication. Your tutorials are flawless 😊

[sandybrickman]

I’ve had my screen printing kit for a few months and haven’t found a good video…….until NOW! Thank you, you’re THE best!

[monicalorimor]

Thank you for doing this video. You are making the steps easy to understand

[st]

I appreciate your detailed instructions at a slow pace. Thanks so much for the free stencils!

[telequanta]

SO many valuable tips for DIY screen printing!

[nancyholmes]

You give such detailed but easy to understand directions! Love your videos. Please keep doing them!

[tararooff]

Thanks again! I am really enjoying these videos and I am looking forward to the upcoming event, too!

[tiffanyperry]

I was definitely afraid before watching your video but you made it look so much easier. I'm going to order my screens now after watching you do this. Now just need to learn how to make larger images

[bhhunt]

Thank you so much. It’s a great day to go out and get all the equipment😂

[Thattechguy]

Late to the party. This is a good instructional video. I just want to add that a heat gun greatly speeds up the time for the second layer. You don't need to cure the ink, but just hit it long enough with the heat gun to dry to the touch. You can apply the second layer in a matter of seconds.

[melinescrap]

Bonjour Jennifer, même si vos vidéos ne sont pas en français, j'adore les voir. Votre tenu et votre sourire m'attire. Vous êtes tellement agréable à écouter et c'est tellement bien expliqué et détaillé que je n'ai même pas besoin d'aller chercher une autre vidéo, car elles sont vraiment accomplies sur le thème. Merci pour votre savoir faire qui m'est très utile et je peux vous dire que depuis un an que j'ai ma machine j'ai vraiment vraiment bien appris grâce à vous. Merci beaucoup, cordialement.

[dawnvanhaaren]

Thank you so much for your tutorial this is really going to help me a lot

How can I reuse my screen design I am new at this and I am making multiple aprons with the same design.

[annmariebarreiroart]

I really enjoyed this video! I feel like I really could this kind of project and it is less scary to approach than before I started the video!

[staceymoisant]

Your the BEST!! THANK YOU for sharing your knowledge❣️