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Manual Color Separations: How We Turn Full-Color Art Into Rad Screen Prints
When most people see a full-color print on a T-shirt, they don’t think about what it took to get it there. They just see a cool piece of art on fabric. But in our shop here in Oklahoma City, especially when we’re creating high-detail merch for local brands and businesses, the real magic happens before the ink ever hits the press. I’m talking about manual color separations, the hands-on, old-school method we use in Photoshop to break down beautiful artwork into individual plat
Nov 20, 20252 min read


Creating a Rad Screen Printing Design with Hand-Painted Letters, a Photo, and a Crumpled Paper Distress Overlay
If you want to make a streetwear design that feels raw, grungy, and totally original, this method is one of the quickest and most fun ways to do it. All you need is some paint, a sheet of paper, your subject photo, and Photoshop. No fancy brushes, no expensive overlays, none of that. Just straight creativity and hands-on style. And if you’re planning to get the final design screen printed in OKC, this workflow gives you clean, bold artwork that prints beautifully on tees. Sta
Nov 17, 20252 min read


T-Shirt Styles Explained: Picking the Right Tee Without "Losing Your Mind"
When I’m trying to decide which tees to use for a project, I always start with a few simple questions: What are they for? Who’s gonna wear them? And what are they going to be doing? Because honestly, different tees are better for different activities - it goes way beyond just “style.” Fabric First: Don’t Freak Out You don’t want a 100% polyester streetwear tee… unless you enjoy feeling like a plastic grocery bag in the wind. But you also don’t want a 100% cotton ultra-heavywe
Nov 15, 20254 min read


How Much Does It Really Cost to Print T-Shirts? (OKC Screen Printing Edition)
What actually affects screen printing prices? 1. Quantity If you only need one shirt, you’re basically asking the universe to make a custom masterpiece for just you (which you deserve btw). But if you order 50 shirts, the universe goes, “Hey, that’s awesome, here’s a discount!” Order whatever you want - just know it gets cheaper the more you print. 2. Number of Colors Every color = one screen. One screen = time, materials, setup, alignment, etc. A simple one-color print keep
Nov 15, 20252 min read


Screen Printing Q&A: Why Working with Artists Makes a Difference
When it comes to getting shirts made - whether for your business, school, or event - screen printing might seem simple: send a design, get shirts back. But the difference between any print shop and one run by real artists is night and day. At Native Wylde, we see screen printing as more than a service - it’s an art form rooted in craftsmanship, creativity, and passion. Here’s a quick Q&A to help you understand the process and why working with artists truly matters. What’s the
Nov 11, 20254 min read


Make Your Business Shirts So Rad People Pay to Wear Them!
Most company shirts end up stuffed in a drawer - worn once, maybe twice, and forgotten. But what if your shirts were so rad that people wanted to wear them? What if your customers and team members proudly repped your brand around town because the shirt just looked that good? That’s the goal here at native Wylde, your go-to spot for custom screen printing in Oklahoma City. We help you create retail-quality shirts on a budget, designed to turn your business into a walking, talk
Nov 8, 20252 min read


From Undershirts to Icons: The Wylde History of the T-Shirt
It’s hard to imagine life without the trusty T-shirt. It’s in every drawer, every closet, and on just about every person you see walking through Oklahoma City. Whether you’re grabbing coffee in the Plaza District, catching live music in Bricktown, or cheering on the Thunder, the T-shirt is the uniform of modern life. But believe it or not - the T-shirt wasn’t always this cool. Back in the early 1900s, T-shirts were just underwear. Yep - plain white undershirts worn by Navy sa
Oct 30, 20252 min read


Oklahoma City Loves T-Shirts - Wear Your Pride, OKC Style
There’s something special about Oklahoma City - the energy, the growth, and the pride that runs deep through every neighborhood. From Bricktown to Midtown, from Edmond to Moore, you can feel the pulse of a city that celebrates creativity, community, and individuality. And nothing captures that spirit quite like a great Oklahoma City T-shirt. T-shirts are more than just casual wear - they’re a form of self-expression, a badge of identity, and a walking piece of art. Whether it
Oct 30, 20252 min read


From Sketch to Shirt: Turning Everyday Ideas into Wearable Art
At Native Wylde Screen Printing in Oklahoma City, we see every T-shirt as more than just clothing - it’s a canvas for storytelling, expression, and creativity. Whether you’re designing for your brand, your team, or just for fun, creating custom art for shirts is about transforming ordinary inspiration into something bold, wearable, and completely original. 1. Start with an Idea - Even a Simple One Art doesn’t have to start perfect - it just has to start. Sometimes, the spark
Oct 28, 20252 min read
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