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Time Required :
Over an hour
Beginner
Beginner
You're new to the skills necessary to complete this project, or maybe you've tried them just once or twice before.

read my lips t-shirt

Let your shirt do the talking with this shirt that features a trendy ombre lips design.
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Step 1
Project Note: The pattern is available for download on michaels.com. 
 
 
Wash and dry T-shirt, to remove sizing from fabric. 
Step 2
Using pencil, trace pattern onto a piece of freezer paper. 
Step 3
Use craft knife and cutting mat to cut out pattern to make a stencil. 
Step 4
Position stencil onto front of shirt where desired. Iron in place making sure to properly seal all edges. 
Step 5
Tape paper towels around the stencil to avoid overspray. 
Step 6
Spray first color of ColorShot, working with several light coats of spray rather than one heavy coat.  
Step 7
Spray additional colors, blending into the others. 
Step 8
Remove paper towels, stencil, and let dry completely.
 
Tip: Always pre-wash T-shirt to remove sizing from fabric before using spray paint. 
Step 9
Share your project photos with #MadeWithMichaels 
Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Aleene's® Repositionable Tacky Spray™

    Item # 10189004 
    Save 20% with code 22MADEBYYOU See Details See Details
    Valid Online. EXCLUSIONS: Great Buy items; clearance; doorbusters; MichaelsPro Packs; custom framing; beverages & candy; books & magazines; gift cards; LEGO; sewing machines; craft technology & accessories; Cricut, Silhouette; Christmas trees. Exclusions subject to change.
    $12.99
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    876004993
    You’ll Need: 1

    Gildan® Short Sleeve Adult T-Shirt

    Item # 10532465 
    $3.99
    $4.99
    • Color: White
    • Size: Medium
    • Color: White
    • Size: Medium
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    Sizes
    • Color: White
    • Size: Medium
    +More Colors,
    Sizes
    +More Options
 
Tools
Tools
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Recollections™ Cutting Mat

    Item # 10198053 
    Save 20% with code 22MADEBYYOU See Details See Details
    Valid Online. EXCLUSIONS: Great Buy items; clearance; doorbusters; MichaelsPro Packs; custom framing; beverages & candy; books & magazines; gift cards; LEGO; sewing machines; craft technology & accessories; Cricut, Silhouette; Christmas trees. Exclusions subject to change.
    $14.99
 
You’ll Also Need
  • Cardboard (or Heavy Paper)
  • Paper Towels
  • Disposable Plastic Tablecloth
  • Freezer Paper
  • Pencil
  • Computer
  • Printer
  • Duck® Brand Clean Release Painter's Tape (sku 10375270)
  • Tulip® ColorShot Instant Fabric Color – Neon Orange (sku 10412465)
  • Tulip® ColorShot Instant Fabric Color – Neon Pink (sku 1041246)
  • Tulip® ColorShot Instant Fabric Color – Purple (sku 10412467)
Instructions
Step 1
Project Note: The pattern is available for download on michaels.com. 
 
 
Wash and dry T-shirt, to remove sizing from fabric. 
Step 2
Using pencil, trace pattern onto a piece of freezer paper. 
Step 3
Use craft knife and cutting mat to cut out pattern to make a stencil. 
Step 4
Position stencil onto front of shirt where desired. Iron in place making sure to properly seal all edges. 
Step 5
Tape paper towels around the stencil to avoid overspray. 
Step 6
Spray first color of ColorShot, working with several light coats of spray rather than one heavy coat.  
Step 7
Spray additional colors, blending into the others. 
Step 8
Remove paper towels, stencil, and let dry completely.
 
Tip: Always pre-wash T-shirt to remove sizing from fabric before using spray paint. 
Step 9
Share your project photos with #MadeWithMichaels 
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