The Thrall of Aztec Fashion: A DIY Guide to Creating Unique Tees

As I strolled through one of those fancy retail clothing stores, I couldn't help but notice that the Aztec trend was still going strong. The intricate designs and patterns seemed to have stood the test of time, and I found myself drawn to a simple yet cool old t-shirt print covered in Aztec design. I realized that with a little creativity and some basic materials, I could create my own unique tees using this style.

The Next Step: Creating Stencils

To achieve this look, we'll start by making some stencils. The first thing I did was grab some stencil paper, which is essentially just a piece of plastic. Yes, you read that right – plastic! Report covers also work well for this purpose. Moving on to the next step, I picked up a whiteout pen and a ruler for measuring. While a fancy one may be nice, a regular one will do the trick. Next, I began to grid my stencil paper and proceeded to measure and draw my designs. This process may take some time, but trust me, it's worth it as Aztec designs often require precision and accuracy.

Cutting Out Designs

With an exacto blade in hand, I carefully cut out my design from the plastic stencil paper. After completing this step, I went on to create row after row of basic shapes and patterns, followed by some more intricate designs. It's essential to take your time during this process, as it will greatly impact the final result. Once all the individual elements were cut out, I fashioned the stencils onto bigger sheets using local paper and some masking tape. This not only reduced overspray but also made the application process smoother.

Applying Stencils

With my stencils in place, I headed outside with a couple of old shirts laid flat on a surface. I then applied some Elmer's spray glue to the back of one of the shirts, which helped create finer lines and better-looking stencils once they were applied. To further reduce overspray, I added more newspaper to the area. It's crucial to note that using white spray-paint can produce brighter results, but be sure to choose a flat or glossy finish. As I removed each stencil, it was clear that this process would yield impressive results.

Mixing and Matching Designs

The final step in creating our unique tees is to mix and match the Aztec stencils until we achieve the desired design. This might require some trial and error, but with patience and persistence, you'll be able to create a truly one-of-a-kind shirt. As I applied my first coat of spray paint, it was evident that this DIY approach would save me from spending money on overpriced fashion.

A Personal Note

I must admit that the white on gray didn't quite come out as bright as I had hoped for, but experimenting with black spray-paint on a yellow shirt resulted in stunning contrast. It's clear that investing time and effort into creating something unique will yield far greater satisfaction than buying into the mainstream fashion trends.

Join the Thread Banger Army

As I finished my new Aztec print shirt, I couldn't help but feel a sense of pride and accomplishment. If you're tired of breaking the bank on overpriced clothing, join me in embracing this DIY approach. With just a little spray paint, an old t-shirt, and some stencils, you can create something truly special that will set you apart from the crowd.

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"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enso I was in one of those fancy retail clothing stores the other day checking out some of the fashions and that whole Aztec thing still pretty much alive and kickin this iteration I found however kind of cool an old t-shirt print and covered in Aztec design look super simple petal I've got some old t-shirts I could totally do that and for me so to get this look we're gonna make some stencils first thing I did was grab some stencil paper which is pretty much just a piece of plastic not really paper at all actually plastic report covers also work well for this next I picked up a whiteout pen and a ruler for measuring this one is kind of fancy but a regular one will do I started to grid my stencil paper and proceeded to measure and draw my designs this will take a minute if you want really cool accurate looking shapes as Aztec designs usually are so stick with it give it some time because it's probably gonna be worth it with an exacto blade I carefully cut out my design and then proceeded to create row after row after row of some pretty basic shapes and patterns followed by some more intricate designs I then cut out each of them individually and if you need some inspiration for these just google Aztec patterns super simple using the local paper and some masking tape I've fashioned the stencils onto these bigger sheets so that I wouldn't have to deal so much with the eventual overspray once finished I headed outside with a couple of my old shirts I laid one of them down flat and with some Elmer's spray glue lightly coated the back of one of those this really helps create finer lines and better-looking stencils once applied I added some more newspaper for overspray uber important or else your shirt will totally look handmade you know you want that but not so much man with some white spray-paint flat or glossy will work I applied a couple coats removing the stencil is always the best part and it looks awesome mix and match your Aztec stencils till you achieve the design you want and just like that you got yourself a sweet new Aztec print shirt side note the white on the gray didn't come out as bright as I wanted it to but I tried some black spray-paint on this yellow shirt and totally got some awesome contrast as you can see absolutely no need to support the big-box fashion conglomerates of the world just a little spray paint an old t-shirt some stencils and a little DIY and you got yourself the next best thing I'm tired of spending your hard-earned money on overpriced fashion then join the thread banger army click on the big red button to subscribe and be sure to check out some more of our videos right there until next time see yaso I was in one of those fancy retail clothing stores the other day checking out some of the fashions and that whole Aztec thing still pretty much alive and kickin this iteration I found however kind of cool an old t-shirt print and covered in Aztec design look super simple petal I've got some old t-shirts I could totally do that and for me so to get this look we're gonna make some stencils first thing I did was grab some stencil paper which is pretty much just a piece of plastic not really paper at all actually plastic report covers also work well for this next I picked up a whiteout pen and a ruler for measuring this one is kind of fancy but a regular one will do I started to grid my stencil paper and proceeded to measure and draw my designs this will take a minute if you want really cool accurate looking shapes as Aztec designs usually are so stick with it give it some time because it's probably gonna be worth it with an exacto blade I carefully cut out my design and then proceeded to create row after row after row of some pretty basic shapes and patterns followed by some more intricate designs I then cut out each of them individually and if you need some inspiration for these just google Aztec patterns super simple using the local paper and some masking tape I've fashioned the stencils onto these bigger sheets so that I wouldn't have to deal so much with the eventual overspray once finished I headed outside with a couple of my old shirts I laid one of them down flat and with some Elmer's spray glue lightly coated the back of one of those this really helps create finer lines and better-looking stencils once applied I added some more newspaper for overspray uber important or else your shirt will totally look handmade you know you want that but not so much man with some white spray-paint flat or glossy will work I applied a couple coats removing the stencil is always the best part and it looks awesome mix and match your Aztec stencils till you achieve the design you want and just like that you got yourself a sweet new Aztec print shirt side note the white on the gray didn't come out as bright as I wanted it to but I tried some black spray-paint on this yellow shirt and totally got some awesome contrast as you can see absolutely no need to support the big-box fashion conglomerates of the world just a little spray paint an old t-shirt some stencils and a little DIY and you got yourself the next best thing I'm tired of spending your hard-earned money on overpriced fashion then join the thread banger army click on the big red button to subscribe and be sure to check out some more of our videos right there until next time see ya\n"