Step-by-step tutorial
Step 1
Gather your materials.
Step 2
Wrap the cardboard square with plastic and tape the edges down. You will use this to protect your shirt.
Step 3
Dunk theT-shirt in water to soak. Gently squeeze out just enough water so that it no longer drips.
Step 4
Lay the damp shirt out on a flat work surface and insert the plastic-wrapped cardboard into the shirt.
Step 5
For each color, mix together equal amounts of paint and water. (We mixed 2 tablespoons of green paint with 2 tablespoons of water.)
Step 6
Use your brush to paint the wet fabric, covering the space where you wish your design to appear.
Step 7
Place your objects on the fabric. Press them lightly into the paint. To get a sharp image, make sure the edges make contact with the fabric.
Final result!
Place your t-shirt out in a bright sunny spot and let the fabric dry completely (this will take several hours). Now comes the fun part ... the peel and reveal!