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Lay newspaper on your work surface.newspaper image by Christopher Hall from Fotolia.com
Pour your paints into bottles with nozzles. This will help you put the paint on evenly. Use several different colors for the most colorful effects. Lay newspaper on your work surface to protect it from splatters. - 2
Cut out the cardboard circle.scissors image by timur1970 from Fotolia.com
Remove the inner part of the spinner-- the basket -- and place it on the cardboard. Trace around the bottom of the spinner basket with a pencil. Cut out the cardboard circle. - 3
Tape the shirt in place with masking tape.plastic tape image by timur1970 from Fotolia.com
Wrap a T-shirt around the cardboard, so that the area you want to paint is facing up and smooth. Tape the shirt in place on the underside of the cardboard using masking tape. - 4). Place the cardboard circle and T-shirt into the basket of the spinner. Place the basket inside the spinner.
- 5). Squeeze a selection of paints onto the shirt. Do not use too much of each color. You may want to squeeze the paints into a spiral or other pattern. Immediately put the lid on the spinner and spin as fast as you can for 1 to 2 minutes.
- 6). Remove the lid and examine your work, You can add more paints if you wish and spin again. Once you are satisfied, remove the cardboard circle and carefully remove the tape from the shirt. Lay the shirt flat to dry.