Keep in mind that the water has got to be cold and that if you use hot water, that will only set the fresh ink firmly into the fabric.
At this juncture, some ink might still be holding on to the fabric. The heat from the iron will remove some of the ink and send it to the bag. Put some sugar in your hand and use it to scrub the remaining ink gently.
By now, all the ink should be gone completely. There are a few precautions to keep in mind when removing screen printing from shirt, both for your safety and that of the shirt. The first step is to heat the letters with a hairdryer. After a little while, the adhesive should grow supple, rendering the letters easy to remove. Rubbing alcohol might do it. Just soak a cotton ball in the rubbing alcohol and use it to rub the stains repeatedly till the paint comes off. Nail polish remover can also help; use the same strategy of soaking a cotton ball and rubbing the stains.
They might be able to do it for you. Use some warm water to dampen the printed area. You can use nail polish remover, rubbing alcohol or any kind of adhesive remover for this process. All these chemicals are extremely toxic and should be kept out of the reach of children and pets.
Before you apply any of these solvents to your T-shirts, you need to check for damage. If there is damage on the fabric, you need to find another kind of solvent for the job.
Turn the T-shirt inside out, so that the back of the design is facing the top. Place the T-shirt, inside out, on a firm surface, such as a table or an ironing board. It will be better if you choose a surface where you can stand to work. Pour out enough solvent on the fabric to completely wet it, but not too much.
The smell can be quite strong, so you might want to wear a face mask or cover your mouth and nose. It helps if you have protective gear and can cover your eyes, as well, because they might start to water. Wait till the fabric has completely soaked in the solvent.
Turn the T-shirt right side out and wait for the paint to loosen. Use your fingers to gently pry open a corner or an edge of the design and then pull off the rest of it. You can use a dull knife to do the job as well, but be careful not to damage the fabric.
It helps if you can wear latex gloves because the solvent might be too toxic for your bare skin. Use as much solvent as you need to get all the paint out. You can even use a household iron to do the job. You can wash it normally but with plenty of detergents; if you are using a washing machine, wash this T-shirt separately, instead of with other clothes.
Mistakes can happen anytime when you are working with paint and ink, or you might consciously want to remove any design from your screen-printed T-shirt. Although usually a lengthy process, it is very much possible to remove all traces of design or paint from your fabric, both with and without the need for chemicals. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
Click Here to Leave a Comment Below 0 comments. Leave a Reply: Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Peel off the ink using your fingernails to remove the print from the fabric.
Dry it with a dryer on high heat and peel of any remaining print ink from the shirt. You have yourself a print-free shirt. But if there is still some print left on the shirt after this, repeat the process from Step 3 until everything is gone. We do a deep dive into t-shirt printing procedure into in our article on how to print on transfer paper for a t-shirt.
When using this method, make sure you wear gloves and face masks and also work in a well-ventilated area. Below is a step-by-step guide on how to use plastisol ink remover to remove screen print.
For this method, rubbing alcohol can also be used. Step 1 : Apply the remover to the area of the print on the shirt and leave for 30 minutes. If the print is not much, you can apply the remover on a soft cloth , and then use the material to dab on it repeatedly. Step 2 : Using a soft brush, gently brush the print off using gentle strokes to loosen the print. Step 3 : Wipe off the plastisol remover with a soft cloth before washing it with cold water. Step 4 : Air-dry the cloth or use a dryer.
Most of the screen print would be off by then. You can then peel off the remaining using your fingernails. Repeat the process if the print is not completely removed. However, remember that using this remover repeatedly can damage the cloth. There are different types of spot removal guns out there. These are of varying brands from different manufacturers.
They are simple to use and do not require a complex operation. Here is the guide on using them. Step 2 : Spray the liquid on the print. Be careful not to spray on the shirt as this can leave a stain on it.
Step 3 : Use a soft rag and water to wipe it off. Also, ensure that you do not leave any chemical residue on the shirt. You can wash the shirt immediately to be sure that all the spot remover is out.
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