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Applique - ribbons and braiding
Applique - sequins and spangles
Dyes - sun-sensitive, non-toxic printing inks
Dyes - tie-dye, batik, stenciling, airbrush, marbling
Fabric transfers - inkjet/sublimation full colour - matt/gloss - DIY print and iron-on
Findings - Swarovski crystal beads and buttons, sterling silver components, tools
Fonts for fabric artwork designers - free downloads
Labels for fashion designers - woven - sew-in/replace
Markers, crayons, paints and pastels for fabric
Pre-production and design tools
Screen printing kits and supplies - DIY home, school, semi-professional

Heat transfer paper for photos and full colour DIY designs:
All you need is a normal inkjet printer, and ideally an Elna Press or similar. Best for short-term uses, however some practiced customers report their prints lasting very well for many years. Regular Epson printers/inks work better than regular HP or Cannon printers/inks. Special heat transfer inks or archive (photographic) inks are most durable. More information in our DIY Supplies store.

  Fabric markers, crayons, paints and pastels:
For free-hand drawing and illustrations on fabric, we have a large range of marker pens in regular bright and fluoro colours, brush tip and bullet tip.

    Fabric dyes for tie-dyeing, batik, marbling and other immersion processes:
Our DIY Supplies department carries a large range of conventional water-mix fabric dyes for cold and hot water use, including for use in the washing machine.

  Non-toxic sprays for easy, no-mess tie-dye and colour effects:
Our DIY Supplies department carries a large range of conventional water-mix fabric dyes for cold and hot water use, including for use in the washing machine.

Non-toxic fabric paints and sun-sensitive inks:
Visit Zentex http://www.zentex.com.au/ Australian site. They recommend Dala inks for all kinds of t-shirt customisation including potato prints, rubber stamp prints, and brush work. Also check out their "Sun Colour" range - it's light-sensitive and perfect for sun printing and salt drying techniques. Our smooth-fabric t-shirts are recommended.

   Satin ribbons, ric rac braiding:
For materials to make "ribbon flower t-shirts" and "t-shirt dresses", buy online at http://camartech.com.au/ress/shop.php3?aisle=textiles-ribbons.

   BLING! Sequins, spangles, rhinestones:
How glamorous can you make a t-shirt? Buy all the bling you can imagine online at http://camartech.com.au/ress/shop.php3?aisle=textiles-sequins.

  BLING-BLING! Swarovski crystal beads, sterling silver findings:
If you don't mind shopping globally and want to go all the way, Craftland.net have great prices and the largest online selection of Swarovski crystal beads; sterling silver clasps, buttons, toggles, chains and findings (the ultimate for Goth & emo designs), Beadolon, bone beads, dichroic glass beads (yeah), wooden and hairpipe beads, and special tools for working with beads and jewels, visit  http://www.craftland.net. Craftland have no minimum order and a great online store. They ship to Australia.

   Become your own designer label:
If you're serious about selling your own designs at markets, in boutiques, or online, get woven labels made at http://www.wovenlabelsdirect.com.au/ (Australian site) and become your own clothing label - maybe you'll take on the world with your DIY designs! You could be the next Ben Sherman, Industrie, Diesel, Sass & Bide, Gripp, Jag, Pumpkin Patch or Oilily!

Do-it-yourself screen printing kits, supplies, and video demonstrations:
Visit Nehoc Australia http://nehoc.com.au/screenprinting/packages/startup/index.htm (Australian site) for screen printing kits and supplies. Easy and fun to do at home or school. Our smooth-fabric t-shirts and polos (100% cotton jersey) are recommended.

abc Free font downloads for DIY artwork:
We recommend Creamundo as a great source of free fonts in lots of decorative styles. No fees, no need to sign up for anything. Visit http://www.creamundo.com and be prepared to spend hours browsing! We think Creamundo is the best and easiest free font download site on the web.

Fabric design and pre-production tools:
There are lots of handy products available in our DIY Supplies department - lint brushes and rollers for fabric preparation, temporary pencils for design mark-up, heat transfer pencils for tracing and transferring your design to fabric.
 

Information provided for your interest and convenience only. If you would like to suggest a DIY supplier, please email web@blankclothing.com.au.

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