Today, we are repurposing an old t-shirt and turning it into art. I had this really great Christian t-shirt. Unfortunately, like most mothers I was wearing it while doing the laundry and you guessed it, I got bleach over it. However, I refused to throw it away with hopes I could do something really cool with it. Well, I found a great use for using the graphic from my bleached out shirt and turned it into artwork for my home office/bead room. By the way, this is totally super easy to do.
Here is my shirt. I loved the “Heiress” and Roman’s 8:17 scripture. I felt like royalty in this shirt.
My "bleached out" shirt, hole and all.
This is the list of supplies: 8×10 Canvas, I scored this one at Michaels when they had the buy one get one for a penny. Mod Podge, my favorite craft supply, the Mod Podge rolling-pin(a must), matching acyclic paint in gold and silver or any color of your choice and tacky glue.
The "royal" court
The first thing I cut out the design on the shirt and then I used these color acrylic paint which I got on a super deal again at Michaels.
I poured out the paint on a paper plate and pulled out the canvas to paint.
I used an old (dry) dish cloth, first using the gold paint in a dapping technique on the canvas. Make sure to not use too much paint.
This is the finished product. I really like the hint of white that stills shows through. It almost looks like an “antique.” I used the same technique as above with a pewter silver color to go over the gold parts. It was a great addition.
Now you want to take your t-shirt and measure it on the canvas. You can make it wrap around or cut it exact. I cut it directly around the letters however, I think next time I do this I will just cut around the words.
Take a liberal amount of Tacky Glue and coat the area where you will place the shirt.
Take a rolling-pin like the one Mod Podge sells and roll out all ceases or dents in the shirt. I love this little tool. A great investment.
Roll Baby, Roll!
Once it dries which will be about 15-20 minutes. I pulled back out my old (dry) dish cloth and added some more acrylic paint.
Final touch which is my favorite part. I really like Mod Podge. This stuff is like a crafters drug of choice. (Just Say Yes!) Take a black sponge brush, you can find these in the art department rather cheap at any craft store. Dip in the Mod Podge, I used the Gloss which is a glue and sealant all in one. Brush across shirt area and canvas. I let this dry overnight, you don’t have to but it was late at night and I had to get to bed.
The Final Touch: Viola! You have just taken a shirt and repurposed it into artwork. You’ll think twice now before throwing them away now won’t you?
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