I love Aztec print and thought I would try and design my own aztec print t-shirt byt using fabric paints. This design was really easy to do you don't have to be an artist to design a top like this. It's just basic colouring in.
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All you need to make this top
-1 White plain baggy top
-4 different colours of fabric paint
-2 paint brushes 1 thin and 1 thick brush
-cardboard
-a soft pencil
-ruler
I place the t-shirt over the cardboard, this is so the fabric paint doesn't print on the otherwise. And to have a flat base so it is easier to draw and paint onto the t-shirt.
At first I tried loads of different designs on a piece of paper and when I was happy with my final design. I drew the design onto the t-shirt with a soft pencil as it's easier to draw on the fabric. And a ruler to get perfect lines.
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When painting the dots on the t-shirt I didn't draw dots with a pencil I just drew a line and free drew the dots. If you have a really steady hand it's so easy to do. I used a black colour for the dots.
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I started to paint the triangle shapes. I found it easier to draw the outline of the triangle with a paint and then colour the middle in. I used a red on the first triangle but you can use any colour you want.
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I then used a navy blue to colour in the line of triangles.and I used a silver paint to colour in the other triangle. I wasn't to sure about the metallic paint but it works really well with the navy. But shin it's up to you which colours you want to use.
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To finish off the t-shirt I free hand drew mini lines in a row. The lines do nit have to be perfect. This makes the t-shirt a little better. I used a red paint to finish it off but it's up to you which colour you want to use. I then added more dots the t-shirt.
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voila at the t-shirt is done
Leave it to dry for about an hour or so and your ready to go.
This is a Alice in wonderland inspired photoshoot. Iv always loved Alice in wonderland. Setting up the scene was so much fun. I was lucky that I had most of the props for the photoshoot. Here are the final edited images from the photoshoot. It's Alice in wonderland with a slight modern twist.
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-photography by Jasmine Davies
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I would love to hear your comments :)
I'm loving the new galaxy print trend, and I can't find this print in any high street store. So I thought I would attempt to DIY. It was so easy to make and very cheap. You don't need to be an artist to make a t-shirt like this.
Here is my attempt at the DIY print trend on a t-shirt
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Everything you need
-A baggy black t-shirt
-Fabric paints in colours red,blue,silver and White
-Cleaning bleach
-Plastic gloves
-One paint brush
-One sponge
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I put the t-shirt on a piece of card board so it's easier to paint on.
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I added a little bit of paint of each colour to a sponge and pressed it all over the t-shirt to add a galaxy effect. This is so simple and easy to do.
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I added blue fabric paint to the t-shirt, to add a better effect. Next step I used bleach, wear gloves when handling the bleach as it will burn the skin. Carefully add bleach to the sponge and dabb it generously over the t-shirt and you quickly see the effect of the bleach as it lightens the t-shirt to a orangey colour. Now use your paintbrush to splatter the white fabric paint over the t-shirt to add the finishing touches to your t-shirt.
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Voila and the t-shirt is done :)
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You can try the DIY on other clothing items like leggings, dresses etc.. If you try this send in your pictures :)
Scouted at lollapalooza festival by vogue, I love this aztec look.the colours are amazing together. Very festival inspired.
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I loved the tribal inspired nail art so much I thought I would try the design myself. This design was so cheap to do.
How to get the Aztec look
I used a base coat on the nail first, so the bright colours doesn't stain the nail. I'm using "the edge base coat" which I bought at a beauty wholesale but any base coat will do.
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I chose these three colours, all available to purchase from boots at around £2.00 each. This pale colours work really well together. Apply the different colours to your nails.
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Apply the colour to the nail use two or three coats to get a matte look.
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When the nail polish is dry, now it's time to add the tribal lines. I used these nail art pens which are available from "body care" which cost £1.99 for a pack of three and are available in lots od different colours. For my nails I'm going to use the purple and White nail art pen.
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If you have a steady hand drawing the tribal lines onto the nail is pretty easy, but if you take your time. You can get the look. I drew three diagonal lines from the corner of the nail.
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Then add three horizontal lines in the middle of the line connecting them to the other lines.
You can try your own designs. I fouund it easier to draw different designs on paper to practice.
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If you want your aztec nails to last longer why not try "Sally Hensons diamond finish" it costs around £6.00 but it's a great way to finsh off your nails. It has a lovely gloss finish and it's a tough top coat so your nail colour will last longer.
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Voila
Try different colours on different nails or experiment with nail polish's you all ready have.
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