This is badass man I use to get beat up for being gay the punks stuck up for me the punks have always had my there the best people you will ever meet

Here's a tip: if it's gonna be a stencil you want to re use (like your own band's logo) make it out of that thin, clear laminating plastic stuff, that way it won't bleed because it doesn't have pores, and it won't rip easily

Hey guys, I just want to say thank you for all of the love on this video. I never thought at all it would get this many views, I never intended it to. I have a lot of people asking me to make more, so I just want to say something. I don't usually make videos unless I'm super into it, and only if it's something I do. I don't want to make a half-assed video of something I don't really know just for the sake of making a video. I hope that makes sense. I am working on a new vest, so I might see about doing something with that. Much love guys and gals, thank you for all your support. Glad you all enjoyed it.

You have an awesome & relatable personality;) Congrats on being sober- u sound just fine on camera🍀

When I make my patches I use a spray adhesive on the back of the stencil. You don't need much. Just sprays light coat of it then put it on the fabric and press it down. It stops bleeding and gives you a very crisp look. I advise you use it outside and be careful about it getting everywhere. Once you are done let it sit for a couple minutes then pull it off. Works every time.

Hey! If you print the image onto the paper side of freezer paper then you can iron the waxy side to the cloth. The wax forms a seal that prevents bleeding.

OK - 2 things.. 11:53 - the reason why ur ink is bleeding is ur not using a *screen* (or tightened headscarf around a frame, piece of old silk curtain in a needlepoint ring, etc..) w/a *squeegee*(or ur plastic letter stencil 'ruler') - look up silk screening/printing for specifics on that.. & 14:52 - its much easier to just *'snip & rip'* to get a straight perimeter to ur patch that won't fray down the road nearly as bad(also slightly burning the edges on some thicker materials works great against fraying - *MAKE SURE TO TEST THIS FIRST ON A PIECE YOU WONT USE* ).. ... ..& *certain wax &/or spit* can do AMAZING waterproofing!! ;) ... & 19:06 - to fix ur jacket's stud symmetry problem'?? - spaced out *circled* studs... ...but it looks fine as it is :) Hope that helps!! :D *edit: included to look up silk screening/printing & burning edges to stop fraying

A punk pirate... I LOVE IT!

When I have something really nice I want to make a patch out of, I like to embroider instead of use a stencil and paint. It may take a while, but the quality is way higher and it has a satisfying texture/3d look to it. It takes some practice though, so don't expect to get it right your first time.

I really appreciate the clarity and detail of this tutorial! Thank you!

Keep it alive man!! I know this is a few years old but this vid was dope. Def change up the paper, use like a wax paper and make sure edges are taped down on the shirt, i dig the weird blob-ness of it though, you can def go over and define it with black fabric ink. Also, DENTAL FLOSS!! Learned that from some train hoppers // in crust we trust

heya, in your vid you asked if anyone had tricks to make your stencilling go easier. my tips are: instead of using a roller use a sponge cos it tends to not get pushed under the stencil so much, also it is possible to stick down the stencil with a spray on textile glue which helps with the same thing, don't use too much paint, use old x-rays or similar thin plastic sheets and print the design straight on to it so you don't have to cut it out twice. good work though, keep it up.

tape your picture to some styrofoam, and trace the non-black parts with a wooden stick (sharp for tiny details). put paint on it (with a roller) and press it on to the fabric. (this was a technique I did in art class and it turned out well. hopefully, it'll work well on fabric.)

You can definitely use white paint on black fabric. Just make sure the paint isnt too watered down and make sure you put on multiple layers, letting the previous ones to dry

dude this is insane! i love it so much! and the paint stays good after washing it a bunch of times? im so excited to do this!!! your patches are awesome

I just wanted to say thanks so much me and my friend are in a " gang " which is just a little art club and this helped make our patches for our jackets thanks sooo much

I LOVE this video! when i was younger i tried doing patches the way you did them in this video by tracing and cutting the image out of cardstock or thick paper of some sort, it wasnt working and as the paper got wet with paint it ended up ripping, i was so annoyed with that and the outcome of the project after. thats when i discovered Freezer paper!!!!! honestly it works wonders on everything!!!! i trace the image out onto the paper and then cut it out and iron it onto the fabric, then paint ontop of it and peel off the paper. it gives you super crisp lines and the paint doesnt bleed through. one side of the paper has this super thin kind of waxy coating on it but when you peel the paper theres no wax on your design. you can buy big rolls of it by the tin foil and plastic wrap section of walmart or any grocery store for super cheap and it lasts a long time and you can make real big peices with it. i would definetly consider freezer paper especially if you want really crisp lines and if your a perfectionist like i am and i want my designs to be the exact way i see them like band logos or pictures like you said in the video. hope that helped

Awesome video man! I was gonna say if you don't want that bleed through from the stencil try using freezer paper. Iron it on your piece of fabric and the plastic side will bond and create a barrier between your stencil and the fabric. It works awesome for bleach designs too. Thanks for the vid man!

Great tutorial and great taste in music. Thanks, much respect!

thanks so much for this!!! currently making some patches for my jacket but don't have an exacto knife so i just ripped the blade out of a pencil sharpener and used that, works pretty smoothly

Awesome tutorial man. Great work.

Just came across this video. You asked for responce in regards to stencils. Try a pouncing brush. Its thick dence stiff brissels and round allow to give you more control. Also you can purchase liquid paint medium at craft stores in the craft paint section ,will keep acrylic from washing out .Just dip or pounce straight up and straight down. Remove the paint on dry clean paper towel by pouncing straight up and down quickly and light pressure. Then go directly to your stencil and pounce up and down. Do not brush side to side or it will leach or bleed under stencil. Great tutorial and thanks for sharing.

I have been hunting for something like this all night, thank you so much! Your jacket looks great by the way, very well loved c:

this is the first video i ever saw of yours and i fell in love 💖💖💖🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

Just had to say I love your first jacket even if it’s uneven. Really helpful video!

Excellent tutorial!

Love this Nicky!!

really like the video. there's a few bands I can't find patches online for so definitely gonna be making some. thank you!

Thanks buddy! Super easy and your stuff is really awesome.

This is awesome and the way you speak when you're nervous is cute

tons of love

Dope video, thanks for the tips

Amazing. Thanks for all the tips.

Good informative video, i usually print with a screen but i was looking for a quick and easy backup for when i want to just print 1 or 2 patches without burning a screen. This does the trick. Btw, I think white ink for faces doesn't look right because shadows on faces are generally darker and that is what usually 'shapes' the face. I've done a lot of figure drawing and it would make sense that it wouldn't look as great because people always associate darker-shadows and lighter-highlights. Thanks for the tip!

Thanks for all the info!! Love your work. I hole you continue to work on your jacket looks awesome!

Spray on glue. Put it on the stencil and stick it to the material. It's temporary. It keeps the stencil down and prevents bleeding. Awesome video btw

Great vid man, really helpful. keep it up brother.

Yo good vid man this helps hella 🙌🏽!!

I fuckin adore this video I’m so tired of tutorials that obsess over having 100% perfect materials and perfect results like I’m not gonna go spend hundreds of dollars on materials. dental floss was a good tip!

You are so cute, you didn't ramble, you were informative ;D please make more videos, new favorite KZfaqr, I've been looking for a video like this for about two weeks, thanks again!

awesome tutorial, thanks

Dope video man! Thanks

I hope you’re still doing stuff! I loved the tutorial.

Good video bro, very well explain!

great video! Very helpful, thanks so much! you're really good at that! :)

nice work!

Thanks honasatly this is gonna help me out

Me encanta!!! sos genial!

sorry bout the typos!

I usually just poorly draw with marker but this is much much better.

Have tryed putting clear tape like tape on the back of the stencil and use an adhesive to stick it the the patch so it doesn't bleed through paper or the edges of the stencil

The way I avoid bleeding is by using freezer paper, may take longer because you can't keep the freezer paper stencil (it will take an extra reapplication step for every new patch). Make sure each coat is pretty dry before you apply the next one. I am an impatient person so I put a blow dryer on cold setting and help the paint dry.

I actually learned that a good way to prevent paint from going under the stencil is to use spray adhesive on the stencil before you put it on the fabric! You spray it on in a well-ventilated area (preferably outside), wait for it to dry about halfway (until it's tacky), and then rub it onto the fabric until it's stuck on. It should peel off suuuper easily, and none of the paint will go under the stencil!

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You can use over-head plastic, they are easy to cut and you can clean it under water.

hey a really good way to make it not bleed less close to none us freezer paper! they sell it in big rolls at grocery stores, it has plastic/wax stuff on one side, and all you need to do is cut out your stencil an place it wax side down, then with a clothing iron with no water in it, iron it on! the stencil will stick on and when I've used it i put lots of layers and it still didn't bleed. you just have to make sure its really stuck on to the fabric, then it just comes off nice, the only down side is you can't re-use it after

If you wanted to stop bleeding and get sharper edges you need to tape the stencil down or clamps ect there's a lot of movement going on that's why it's happening . Another thing that would help it's doing a base paint (undercoat) so it doesn't soak into the fabric and blead that way

Cool!

Putting a couple layers of some sort of tape before you cut out it helps with bleeding/ripping the paper as well🤘🏼💚🖤

thank you so much

to help them not bleed, use plastic stencil sheets, and use a light coat of spray on elmers glue on the stencil.

I already know you said you don't do videos unless you're really into it but I really think you should make some more!

whoa, this' way awesome!! i've actually found that the only way to make non-bleed-y patches is to either screen print them or to use freezer paper. unfortunately with freezer paper you can only reuse the stencil a couple times before it craps out, but if you don't mind that it's a pretty solid method. as for screen printing, i know it can be expensive but Threadbanger has a good tutorial on how to make your own screen. or you could even attach the paper stencil to the bottom of the screen so you don't have to make a new screen every time! (if that makes sense haha) again, really awesome video!

awesome, I plan on making an operation ivy patch

Nice video, it helped me a lot 👍 You should try making a stencil in adhesive paper, maybe it will prevent the paint from moving, I love your patches by the way

if you didn't want to change your method to much you can get adhesive spray for fabric and it works a treat for me when I want to make a real quick patch or a rugged looking patch it just holds all the edges down and stops bleeding. :D

Nice.

probably gonna make Hundredth and Wage War patches. Love both of those bands

Yea freezer paper works good haven't had any issues with bleeding threw so far cuz you iron it on so it doesn't move. There not reusable though

nagel, its so random that id run into one of your videos for patch making. will be using this towards my vest.

and we can diy our days away.

this was fucking great dude it was alot of help

Silver/ metallic fabric spray paint works ok on black clothing (probably)

I use really small and thin pieces of masking tape on the edges of the stencil to avoid bleeding. This has worked very well for me and I've been able to create very detailed patches. I paint them with a paintbrush, and I try to paint away from the egdes of the stencil, so the paint doesn't get under it. ps. I use regular printer paper for the stencils I make, so I'm not sure if the masking tape will work with other materials.

Saw one guy use label paper. And the first layer were black where the print is. After he finnished with 2 layers of black acrylic color. His didn't bleed. Haven't tried it myself. But the method reminds how they paint walls with different colors to stop the bleeding.

Hey. I know this video is kinda old but maybe you'll see this. 😊 You have a really nice personality. I hope everything is going good with being sober. I didn't think you seemed nervous or were rambling. I had a lot of friends in high school that you remind me of. Now I'm starting to miss hanging out with them. I'll subscribe incase you post a random video sometime. ( fingers crossed but no pressure!)

Hey, this is such a cool video. I have a olive green military style kinda jacket, would a black material patch go with the jacket?

Sick ass video bro 👌

Sick dude 🤘🏽, stay that sober train 👍🏽

14:03 " yeah I totally fucked up" lol xD that was kinda funny But no, it really looked pretty good. thank you!!! It was a great tutorial

really great i always wanted patches but never found them any were so awesome thank you. from a fellow KZfaqr and punk/ rockhead

Where can you find the black patch fabric? I can’t find it anywhere

if you don't use fabric paint and just house paint or acrylic will it wash out?

puffy paint is my favorite for patches cuz its flexabull

If I can't draw can I print pictures off & use em?

You're so cute! The video is great, helped a lot!

tip for you guys! If your sewing thread is shit get synthetic thread it is way way way waaaay more sturdy

I hear freezer paper works really well. I guess you can iron it onto your fabric, the only problem is I think it is a one use thing.

Yeah BLACK FLAG!!! .... AGNOSTIC FRONT!!!!

so it doesny blead through, put double sided tape all around the design so it doesnt move and then paint it (i use a brush and acrylic paint) and start painting the edges. start on top of the sctual stencil and then onto the fabric (idk how else to say it) this also works with circles so you dont have to do the military thing style.

Perfect, perfect, perfect. I feel really amazing now, I'll try HAHHA OMG I can't believe, ty >u

i need dis

This is awesome, thank you!

If you would use some more expensive paint for fabric, one cote of paint is already enough so the stencil doesnt move while doing several cotes

the ending! lol

do you live in another state if so how is the rent out there. The rent in California is insane it way to high. I also wanted to know what the punk scene is like where you are from

hey man. I have a question. so I have a grey vest and I made a couple patches not to long ago and I used acrylic paint on some old cut off t shirts. but my question is If I put my jacket in washer will the paint wear off?

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Make more videos!!!!!!!! Ur really good !!!!

hey, just wondering, does the poppy on your denim jacket symbolise anything to you? it's just that here in the UK they are a symbol of remembrance for those who've died in wars, and I was wondering if other countries have the same thing.