Simmzy's Yule Shoot Your Eye Out Tee Recipe
Make Simmzy's Yule Shoot Your Eye Out Tee Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Tee Base
Artwork + Application Supplies
Finishing & Curing
Optional Decoration
Method
Tee Base
- 1
Select and prepare shirt
Choose a clean, pre-shrunk 100% cotton t‑shirt in your desired color. Remove tags of loose threads and gently lint-roll the print area to remove dust and fibers. Lay the shirt flat on the platen and secure edges with masking tape or use a vacuum platen if available.
- 2
Set up inks
Measure out required ink colors (snow white, holiday red, pine green) into separate cups. If printing on a dark shirt, prepare fabric discharge medium according to manufacturer instructions and mix into the white ink (start with 10–15 ml) to ensure opaque coverage. If using water-based inks on dark fabric, consider underbasing with discharge or a white base.
Artwork + Application Supplies
- 3
Prepare the screen
Stretch or mount your pre-emulsified screen (110–160 mesh). Burn the 'Yule Shoot Your Eye Out' artwork with appropriate halftone or solid areas depending on design. After exposure and washout, let the screen dry completely. Tape off the screen edges with masking tape to prevent ink bleed.
- 4
Registration and test print
Position the shirt on the platen and use transfer paper to mark registration points for chest placement (standard: center chest, 3–4 inches below collar for adult tees). Lightly tack the shirt with spray adhesive if needed. Do 1–2 test prints on a scrap fabric to check alignment, ink opacity, and registration before printing on the final shirt.
- 5
Mix colors for design
For a classic holiday palette, keep white as the underbase. Mix small amounts of red and green to get the desired saturation. If adding metallic or glow inks for highlights, mix them last and test sparingly on the scrap.
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Print the underbase (if needed)
Place the white ink on the screen, flood the artwork area, then use the squeegee at a 45° angle to pull ink across in a single smooth stroke. Do 1–2 passes for full coverage. Inspect the print; if opacity is insufficient, allow ink to flash (partially cure) briefly and apply a second white pass.
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Print color layers
Once the white underbase is set to tack (or dry if cured), align the red and green screens according to registration marks. Print each color in sequence: holiday red for lettering/ornament details, pine green for foliage/accents. Use consistent squeegee pressure and angle for even coverage. For multilayer effects, slightly overlap colors where the design intends shading.
Finishing & Curing
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Add optional effects
If adding metallic highlights or glow-in-the-dark details, print these as the final top layer. For glitter or flock, while the ink is still wet, sprinkle the material into the wet area, press lightly with a clean card to embed, then shake off the excess.
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Cure the print
Cover the printed area with a Teflon or silicone release sheet. Cure the ink according to manufacturer recommendations: typically 305°F (152°C) for 10–15 seconds on a heat press or 140–150°C (285–300°F) for 60–90 seconds through a conveyor dryer for plastisol. Water-based and discharge inks have different cure profiles—follow their specific temperature/time. Ensure the underbase and top layers reach proper cure to avoid washout.
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Final inspection and cleanup
After curing, let the shirt cool and inspect the print for alignment, coverage, and adhesion. Remove any stray fibers with a lint roller and touch up minor defects with a small screen or hand-paint if necessary. Clean screens, squeegee, and tools immediately after use with appropriate cleaners to prevent ink drying on equipment.
Optional Decoration
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Heat-set vinyl (optional)
If using small heat-transfer vinyl elements for sharp details, cut and weed the vinyl, position on the cured print, cover with the Teflon sheet and press at vinyl manufacturer settings (often 320°F/160°C for 8–12 seconds). Peel carrier at recommended temperature (hot or cold) per vinyl type.
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Glow and metallic finishing
For glow-in-the-dark ink to perform well, print it last and ensure a proper cure. Metallic ink may appear dull until cured; confirm adhesion and rub-resistance with a fabric-safe test. Wash the garment once before wearing for best long-term results.