Creating T-Shirts On Roblox: A Step-By-Step Guide

Roblox is an online gaming platform where all the games and content are created by the players. Players are represented by avatars, which can be customised with clothing and accessories. Roblox users can design their own T-shirts, shirts, and pants for their avatars. T-shirts are square images that are applied to the front of an avatar's torso, while shirts and pants are more complex and involve wrapping an image around an avatar's body. This article will explain how to make a T-shirt in Roblox.

Designing a T-Shirt Decal

To design a T-Shirt decal, you will need to use an image editor such as Photoshop, GIMP, or Microsoft Paint.

Firstly, create a new file with the dimensions of 128 x 128 pixels. This is the recommended image size for Roblox T-shirt decals, but you can make the image slightly bigger, as long as the height and width are the same number of pixels.

Next, you can begin to design your decal. Use the tools in your chosen software to get creative with your design. You can use the paint bucket tool to colour the background, the text tool to add words, the brush tool to draw or add texture, and the marquee tool to copy and paste images or patterns from other places.

Once you are happy with your design, save the file. It is a good idea to save the image in its native format, so you can easily edit it later if you need to.

Designing a Shirt From a Template

To design a shirt from a template, you will first need to download the Roblox shirt template. Go to the Roblox website and click the "Create" button, then "Manage my experiences", and then "Shirts" from the left-side panel. From there, you can download the shirt template.

The template will be provided as a PNG file, which you can download by right-clicking and selecting "Save image as".

Once you have the template, open it in a photo editing program such as Adobe Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, or GIMP. Create a new layer and select it to ensure you do not modify the template when creating your design.

The template shows all sides of the shirt and sleeves laid out flat, with colour boxes indicating the front, back, sides, top, and bottom of the shirt. The torso is in the upper-right corner, and the left and right sleeves are at the bottom of the template. You can use the template as a reference to colour in the boxes, add images or text to the front or back of the shirt, or get creative and add your own unique designs.

When you are happy with your design, save your shirt as a PNG image file. This will preserve the transparent background and prevent any discolouration of the arms and hands of the avatar.

Now you can upload your shirt design to the Roblox store. Make sure you have at least 10 Robux in your inventory, as each shirt upload costs 10 Robux. Go back to the "Create" tab, then select the "Shirts" tab from the left pane to upload your shirt. Select your shirt design, give it a custom name, and click "Upload for 10 Robux".

Once uploaded, your shirt will appear under the "Shirts" section. It will take around 30 minutes to 2 hours for Roblox to review and approve your design. Once approved, your shirt will appear in your avatar's inventory, and you can equip it to your avatar.

Uploading the Shirt to Roblox

Now that you have your shirt design ready, it's time to upload it to Roblox! Here's a step-by-step guide to walk you through the process:

• Turn off the template layer: If you're uploading a shirt design, make sure to turn off the layer with the template in your image editing software. This will ensure that only your shirt design is visible, without the template outlines.
• Save your design as a PNG file: Roblox accepts shirt designs in PNG format. Use your image editing software to save your file in this format.
• Go to the Roblox Develop website: Open a web browser and navigate to https://www.roblox.com/develop. You can use any web browser on a PC or Mac.
• Log in to your Roblox account: If you're not already logged in, click on the "Log In" button in the upper-right corner of the page and sign in with your Roblox account credentials.
• Navigate to the "My Creations" tab: This tab is located at the top of the page. If you don't see this tab, click on "Manage my games" at the bottom of the banner.
• Select "T-shirts" or "Shirts": In the menu bar on the left side of the page, click on either "T-shirts" or "Shirts," depending on what you're uploading.
• Choose your file: Click on "Choose File" or "Upload File" and select your PNG file. This will start uploading your T-shirt design to Roblox.
• Name your shirt: You can use the default file name or type in a new name for your shirt in the box provided.
• Click "Upload": This will initiate the upload process and send your shirt design to Roblox for review.
• Go through the verification process: Roblox will present you with two images as part of a verification process to confirm that you're a person. Rotate the images until they are right-side-up and click "Done."
• Wait for approval: Once you've uploaded your design, Roblox will review it to ensure it meets their guidelines. This process can take a few minutes to a couple of days. After approval, your shirt design will be available for use in the game.

Please note that there is a fee of 10 Robux to upload a shirt design. Additionally, you need a Roblox subscription to upload shirt designs, whereas T-shirt decals can be uploaded for free without a subscription.

Testing the look of the classic clothes

Testing the look of classic clothes in Roblox is an important step in the process of creating and selling your own clothing designs on the Roblox Marketplace. Classic clothing refers to 2D cosmetic items that can be applied to the surface of a classic avatar character in Roblox. There are three types of classic clothing items: T-shirts, shirts, and pants, each with its own design and format requirements.

To test the look of your classic clothes, follow these steps:

Testing in Studio

Firstly, you'll need to test your classic clothing design in Roblox Studio. Studio is a built-in feature in Roblox that allows you to create and edit games, as well as test and upload your own creations. Upload your image to Roblox using the Asset Manager to test it in your own experience. This will allow you to see how your clothing design looks on a character model.

Testing on Different Rig Types

To ensure your clothing design looks good on different avatar types, it's important to test it on various rig types. Some character rigs may not support classic clothing effectively, so testing on multiple rigs will help you identify any potential issues. In Studio, open the Avatar tab, click Rig Builder, and choose a rig type from the popup menu. This will drop an avatar mannequin named "Dummy" into your workspace.

Inserting Clothing Items

Once you have your Dummy avatar, it's time to add your clothing design. In the Explorer window, hover over the Dummy object, click the plus button, and insert either a ShirtGraphic (for T-shirts), Shirt, or Pants object, depending on what you're testing.

Applying the Texture

Now, you'll apply your clothing design texture to the Dummy avatar. Locate the new Shirt Graphic or Clothing object in the Properties window and click inside the associated property row (ShirtTemplate for shirts or PantsTemplate for pants). Select the image you uploaded to Roblox, and your design will be applied to the dummy character.

Checking for Fit and Proportions

Take the time to check how your clothing design fits on the Dummy avatar. Pay attention to the proportions and ensure that the design wraps around the avatar's body correctly. For example, with pants, you want to ensure that the design doesn't extend too far up the leg regions, which can make it appear as if the shoes are part of the pants. Testing on different rig types will also help you identify any issues with the fit and proportions of your design.

Making Adjustments

If you notice any areas that need improvement or adjustment, make the necessary changes in your chosen image processing program. Then, upload the updated image to Roblox and repeat the testing process until you're happy with the results.

By following these steps, you can effectively test the look of your classic clothes in Roblox, ensuring that your designs are ready for the Marketplace and will look great on a variety of avatars.

Creating your own classic clothing items

Classic clothing is a type of 2D cosmetic item that you can apply to the surface of a classic avatar character in Roblox. You can create and sell your own classic clothing items on the Marketplace. The three types of classic clothing items are T-shirts, shirts, and pants, each with different design and format requirements. Here's a step-by-step guide to creating your own classic clothing items:

Designing an Image for a T-Shirt:

• Open an image editor like Photoshop, GIMP, or Microsoft Paint.
• Create a new file with a square image, such as 512x512 pixels.
• Use the image editor's tools to design your T-shirt. You can use the paint bucket tool to colour the background, the text tool to add text, or the brush tool to draw and add texture.
• Save your file. It's a good idea to save it in the native format of your image editor in case you need to make changes later.

Designing an Image for a Shirt or Pants:

• Visit https://developer.roblox.com/en-us/articles/How-to-Make-Shirts-and-Pants-for-Roblox-Characters to access image templates for shirts and pants.
• Download the desired template. For a shirt, use the "Torso + Arms" template.
• Open the template in your chosen image editor.
• Add a new layer to the image and use it to design your clothing item.
• Colour the shirt or pants using the template as a guide. The template is colour-coded for the front, back, right arm/leg, left arm/leg, top, and bottom.
• Add another new layer for any additional design elements you want to add.
• Save your file in the native format of your image editor.

Uploading to Roblox:

• Visit https://www.roblox.com/develop and log in to your Roblox account if prompted.
• Click the "My Creations" tab, then select "T-shirts", "Shirts", or "Pants" from the menu on the left.
• Click "Choose File" or "Upload File" and select your image file.
• Enter a name for your clothing item.
• Click "Upload" and go through the verification process.
• Your design will then be reviewed by Roblox before it becomes available for use or sale.

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