Add some stylish flair to children's cotton T-shirts using glitter and a simple stencil.
Tools and Materials
- Cotton T-shirt
- Cardboard
- Stencil
- Masking tape
- Fabric glue
- Foam "pouncer" applicator
- Glitter
- Paper plate or tray
T-shirt How-To
1. Place cardboard inside T-shirt to protect bottom layer. Tape stencil in place as desired.
2. Use foam pouncer to apply fabric glue within stencil. Pour glitter over stencil and shake off into paper plate or tray. Carefully remove stencil and allow glue to dry completely. For best results, let fabric glue cure for 7 to 10 days before washing.
Resources
Stencils are available from Stencil 1. "OK to Wash It" fabric glue by Aleene's is available on Amazon. Glitter is available from Martha Stewart Crafts. All other tools and materials are available at crafts stores.
Once a shirt has been glittered and glue is cured, how do you "set" the glitter to keep it from flaking off?
Super cute! I tried this craft. Here are step by step instructions and photos: Step by step instructions with photos! http://livepretty.com/2011/01/06/all-that-glitters/
I am so humbled by Martha's use of my stencils to create these glittering cool shirts! I love the black glitter, so fun! Thanks for featuring Stencil1 stencils, Martha you inspire me every day! Ed Roth, Stencil1.com
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I love this idea for a birthday party craft/favor. Will the glitter come off in the wash?