From the 19th century to the present, no matter how the fashion trend flows, only denim has lasted for a long time. The combination of laser technology and denim with centuries-old culture gives the denim a new visual feast and popular theme, creating a variety of styles and unconventional denim style. The laser beam draws […]
Did you know that you can screen print in denim?Whether you want to personalize denim shirts or add a design to your denim jeans, screen printing is a great way to add a permanent design. Why screen print on denim? If you have followed along on my screen printing journey, you may know that I […]
I loved how Speedball opaque gold worked on the jeans. The ink looked great with the gold stitching. Opaque pearl Speedball fabric ink also looked great. I used white for the bride’s shirt. With darker denim, I would suggest using the opaque inks for better coverage. Be sure to read about light color ink on […]
Digital printing can be considered as an environmentally friendly technique for denim printing, mainly because of the low quantity of colorant applied on the fabric, with less use of water and energy. It can also be applied in small lots, and a variety of designs can be created digitally on jeans. Similarly, laser engraving methods […]
STEP 1: Tape around the pocket Choose which pocket you want to paint on and tape around it. You want to get underneath the edges of the pocket to make sure the paint does not get onto that part. I have used both blue painters tape and artists’ tape, but I’ve found artists tape peels […]
If you’re new here, make sure you check out my other Denim Painting 101 posts for all my tips and tutorials for painting on denim. One thing that can be tough when painting on denim is getting all the little details. Denim has a rough and bumpy texture, which makes it difficult to paint thin […]