Comments for Ciara Elend

Comment on Notes, sketches, etc by Chase

Chase — Mon, 12 May 2008 09:20:00 +0000

I randomly came across this post when wordpress related it to one of my own, and I love the way you sum up your creative process.

Comment on Shame on you Gossip Girl by Jeremy

Jeremy — Fri, 02 May 2008 18:50:19 +0000

Hey C!

Welcome to LA. You can’t go anywhere in this town without a crew, PA, or StarWagon blocking the sidewalk, the street, your parking garage or your favorite coffee hangout. Bastards think they own the place. If they’re going to subject people to their over-sized, over-priced, over-stuffy production nonsense, they should give everyone access to their craft services…especially the homeless.

Comment on Bad Apples Graphic Tshirt by AnnaKaisa

AnnaKaisa — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 02:24:26 +0000

That’s super cool, I love hearing about where people get their inspirations, they always turn out to be from the most unexpected places.
Hopefully i win this shirt in a competition that i entered

Comment on QUEENS FASHION SHOW - Saturday, April 26th by Christine

Christine — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:33:36 +0000

Do you know if there is any room left for two people? I have just launched an online womenswear boutique and am looking to buy. Thanks!

Comment on Graphic Tees gone wrong…sooooo wrong by David

David — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 03:33:04 +0000

“Just because you know how to screen print on tshirts, doesn’t mean you should.”

That’s just dying to be screen printed on a t-shirt.

Comment on Shame on you Gossip Girl by FallenStarNBabylon

FallenStarNBabylon — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 03:12:42 +0000

Well, so sorry to hear about your hood invasion. But actually, they probably can’t fit in BK, what with all the other production crews inundating BK; there’s simply no room. Production crews basically LIVE in Park Slope,Brooklyn Heights, Fort Greene, etc. As for the Burg, that’s the independent documentary crew, give the big shows a min to catch on. Queens (not my fav but where I reside) should brace itself, they’re a coming whether it’s wanted or not. SUCKS! I know. I lived through almost 20yrs of this kinda crap in Brooklyn and it still grates my nerves no matter where it is.

Comment on Everyday is Tee Day! by Beverly Elend

Beverly Elend — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:13:31 +0000

Very cool!

Comment on Blockprinting vs. Screenprinting by Ciara Elend

Ciara Elend — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:06:13 +0000

Yes, there is a textural difference between the two. Screen printing creates that smooth plastic-y print while block printing creates that fabric-y feel.

The peely stuff? Yuck. Screenprinting ink, for sure. Water-based screenprinting inks penetrate the fabric more while the popular Plastisol ink leaves a thicker, heavier print.

FYI - 99% of graphic tshirts are screenprinted.

Totally understand about the price/quality investments. Spend the money on your education, always.

Comment on Blockprinting vs. Screenprinting by Zarah

Zarah — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:56:07 +0000

Ciara, from a texture standpoint is there a difference between screen and block printing?

For example is screen printing that raised sort of plastic feeling stuff? And is block printing when the print feels like it is part of the fabric?

What’s going on when the design peels off in little bits from a hot dryer and/or stretching over time? I hate that plastic/flaking stuff and don’t want to spend my money on that. I’m a texture person.

All that said, right now that I’m a student again, I’m one of your price sensitive customers. (I’m not only price senstive in shirts, but everything. For instance, I just said “no” to a $2k gorgeous Art & Crafts period style rug and bought a faux Oriental for 1/4 the price - because well, I’m investing in education right now. It’s not that I don’t appreciate the artistry in the higher priced work. It’s just an economic choice/reality.)

What is that peely stuff?
–Z

Comment on Cute Kitty Tshirt for cat lovers by Amanda

Amanda — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 21:52:58 +0000

Cats are just too cool for Adam. He has a complex.

Anyway, love the shirt!