I have never created a design to be used on a T-shirt. Met a potential client recently who is an artist and he expressed an interest in drawing designs that would be scanned and converted to graphics for use on t-shirts. I gave him my business card and suggested when he is ready to give me a call.
Now, I need to know what the possibilities are and what kind of graphic I need to create that he can use. I suspect there is more than one method of creating printed t-shirts so what would be the most flexible type of file for me to create for him?
I am pretty sure he also has no idea of how the final t-shirt would be printed. Any information and suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Hello niagaramouse; It seems to me you have at least two ways to go, screen print or heat transfer. The main thing I think is to get a vender that you trust to do the work, willing to give you a proof and guarantee there work. ( Best if in writing. )
My Thoughts George
If the quantity is small, look to see if there is anybody near you that does Direct to Garment printing.
That is a bit like an inkjet printer but it prints straight to the garment, without requiring a transfer. The results are very much like CMYK silk screen but without the costs of making the screens.