Something a little bit different for you today…an in-depth look at one particular design specialist for your reading pleasure. Now, we don’t post a lot of t-shirts on here because frankly, most quirky t-shirts are a dime a dozen and they’re usually something that you think is pretty cool, but would never wear. Well, get ready to thank your lucky stars because there’s someone out there producing awesomeness in the form of a t-shirt.
Daydream Silkscreen is an independent silkscreen printing company whose products range from your average t-shirt to book artwork, patches, rock posters, etc. Basically, if you have an idea and you want it silkscreened, they can do it. Based in the New York metro area, the company is comprised of a small group of artists and friends who have a passion for fashion. Ok, just kidding about that last part, but they do have a passion about producing your design concept throughout the art process.
If you’re interested in wicked cool apparel, then you can check out Daydream’s store for a taste of what they have to offer. The prices are pretty decent, especially when compared to that generic crap you find at the mall, with each shirt costing about $22 each. Now, let’s take a moment to think about the last time we saw an original design at the local craft fair, and now
let’s think about how much it cost. About twice that, right? I know, I know, artists have to eat, but that doesn’t mean that you should charge $40 for a t-shirt. I digress. I’ve posted just a few of my favorites to show the eclectic range of design available at Daydream’s store. Ok, so maybe you’ve checked out the store and you’re thinking, “Those shirts are pretty sweet, I think I might have to get me one of those. But wait, what if someone else buys one too? Then there will be someone else out there looking just as rad as me.” Well, you’re in luck because Daydream is a full service design shop, meaning that if there’s something you want them to make from scratch, they’ll do it (click here for a price quote). They’ll work with you until you’re satisfied with the final design. If you want to draw it and you just want them to print it, that’s fine. Do you suck at drawing? That’s cool too. You can just describe to them the idea you have and they’ll work it out. And you don’t have to worry about meeting a minimum quantity requirement because there isn’t any. Daydream will design and print just one shirt for you, if that’s your fancy. I’ve gotta say, that’s totally boss.
There is another way that you can get a one of a kind t-shirt, and that’s to go to one of Daydream’s shows. Daydream has been involved in a number of craft fairs, which help support artists and local communities. At these shows, you can pick up a collage shirt which is guaranteed to be the only one of its kind. What happens is that sometimes a design gets messed up, and since Daydream wouldn’t sell anything less than perfection to its customers, that t-shirt gets transformed into a collage shirt made up of different designs and ideas. Then it’s set aside for the next show, where someone like yourself might be lucky enough to purchase it. And no, these shirts are not outrageously priced either. Collage shirts can range from $7-$30, depending on the intricacy of the design.
So what are you waiting for? Go out and get yourself some Daydream!
5 out of 5 design stars.
Upcoming events:
Brooklyn Lyceum Craft Market
May 2, 2009 and May 3, 2009; 11am-6pm
Brooklyn, NY
Renegade Craft Fair
June 6, 2009 and June 7, 2009; 11am-7pm
Brooklyn, NY
INDIEana Handicraft Exchange
June 13, 2009;11am-10pm
Indianapolis, IN
For more Daydream Silkscreen events info, click here.
