Mokong Posted July 4, 2006 Posted July 4, 2006 So a cousin of mine has just come back from the Philippines, the last few years when i go (or a cousin goes) i get some t-shirts made up, they know a get shop in Manila that will make t-shirts not just of the pictures they have in stor but also will try to make t-shirts from pictures you bring in (kinda like tattooists for t-shirts, haha). I've posted some of these before but its been about 2 years i think since, so aswell as showing my 2 new ones i'll post again the older ones for those who haven't seen them. Here's the first new one, you might recognise the picture, i should point out that all these designs were done by hand with airbrushes, for that quality of work by hand who knows how much you'd pay for it over here, but these cost me the equivalent of about 12-18euro:grin: here's the front of that t-shirt, the logo was actually just printed by computer, but its the first time they would actually put the logo on the front so..guess the computer must be new, they've put stuff on the front before but not the actual logo i gave them just the "words" here's the second new one, Fullmetal Alchemist FTW:bouncy: and the front here's the older ones just in case you don't remember/didn't see them, this first one usually catches the attention of random Nintendo fans when i'm out walking in the city wearing it... and could you blame them (i did have other Resi characters i wanted (leon and wesker) but the pictures i gave them weren't "detailed/clear" enough for them to use)
The Bard Posted July 4, 2006 Posted July 4, 2006 The full metal alchemist one and the mortal kombat one are both incredibly sexy. In fact, they're all awesome.
Mokong Posted July 4, 2006 Author Posted July 4, 2006 How do they handle the washing machine? very well actually, the store recomends it be by hand, but i only do this for about the 1st five washes, then they seem fine in the machine, those pictures of the "older" ones were taken when they were quite "new" but they still look the same now, 2 - 3 years later, and they've been through the washing machine at least 3 times a month each. Just gotta be careful when ironing, make sure you do it with the shirt "inside-out", else you'd be in trouble My cousin got 2 new ones also, but i forgot to take pictures of them, i think i'm gonna visit him the weekend so if i do, i'll remember to get some pics of his, his new ones are Superman (with an awesome silver "S" logo on the front) and Collosus from X-men, he's got older ones of Wolverine and Goku from DBZ and a different Ocarina of Time Link to mine, actually the Spidey and Scorpion ones above are his but i've "borrowed" them for since about a year ago
Platty Posted July 4, 2006 Posted July 4, 2006 Yeah im the same as Ashley really, I dont think i would wear them outside but the design's are awesome.
Cube Posted July 5, 2006 Posted July 5, 2006 Edit: missed the airbrushes part - the tequnique below can produce better results. Looks like sublimation (the same technique I use to get any design underneath the glazing on mugs). They simply print the design onto sublimation paper with sublimation ink, put the paper on the T-shirt, and put it on a flat-bed-heat-press (about 400 degrees C) for 3 mins. Done. My "company" are investing in a flat bed heat press soon (we only have a mug press ATM) However, the front labels are definately cheapo iron-on transfers
Guest Ford Prefect Posted July 5, 2006 Posted July 5, 2006 Yeah im the same as Ashley really, I dont think i would wear them outside but the design's are awesome. some gamer you are very nice shirts any ways, going to be keeping my eye out for something like this when i'm on my travels in the future. looks like i might be off to taiwan for a month working end of august/september. if i see someone there doing this i'll see about getting some shirts made. hellsing enspired possibly..
Konfucius Posted July 5, 2006 Posted July 5, 2006 These shirts are totally awesome and these people seem to be very talented in recreating pictures and that for under 20€ - me want one too. Guess I'll walk over to Manila tomorrow
Guest Stefkov Posted July 5, 2006 Posted July 5, 2006 i need to have that FMA one! Zelda one looks awesome, especially cos its airbrushed, some talented people.
Mokong Posted July 5, 2006 Author Posted July 5, 2006 Edit: missed the airbrushes part - the tequnique below can produce better results. I don't think so, it might produce an exact copy of the picture, but it wouldn't have the personal touch to it. I know shops here that do that...the prints don't last very long and they charge about 25-50euro:heh: Plus when using that can you enlarge the orginal picture (without losing detail)? The pictures i provided took up about 3/4 of an A4 page, these guys take that, draw an outline on the shirt by hand, copying as best they can, then airbrush the paint on in layers, you can actually feel a slight weight difference in them, not much but you know its there and it doesn't make it uncomfortable or anything so its great. Ash and Platty: I don't know about you guys but I love being able to "show-off" my interests, even if they aren't "mainstream", i like to be different and when you think about it i could quite possibly be the only person in the world with these t-shirts: peace:
AshMat Posted July 5, 2006 Posted July 5, 2006 I love showing off my interest too, but i dont ahve much to show off..
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