Creating Custom T-Shirts For Roblox: A Step-By-Step Guide

Roblox is an online gaming platform that allows players to design their avatars with custom clothing and accessories. There are two ways to customise T-shirts in Roblox: designing a T-shirt decal or designing a T-shirt from a template. To design a T-shirt decal, users can use any image editor, such as Photoshop, GIMP, or Microsoft Paint, to create an image with the recommended dimensions of 128 x 128 pixels. This image will be applied to the front of the avatar's torso as a decal. To design a T-shirt from a template, users can download the shirt template from the Roblox website and use image editing software to customise the colour, add images, and text. This method allows for more complex designs that consist of a design for the front, back, sides, top, and bottom of the torso.

Download the Roblox shirt template

To download the Roblox shirt template, you must first visit the Roblox website and log in to your account. Then, follow these steps:

Using a PC:

• Click on the "Create" tab at the top of the page.
• Click on the "My Creations" tab.
• Click on "Shirts" in the menu to the left (not "T-shirts").
• Click on the link that says "Did you use the template? If not, download it here."
• Right-click on the template and select "Save image as..." or "Save as..."
• Choose a location on your computer to save the file and click "Save."

Using a Mac:

• Follow steps 1-4 above.
• To save the template, hold "Control" and click, then select "Save image as..." or "Save as..." and choose a location to save the file.

Alternatively, you can use a third-party website such as Roblox Dex or Roblux Template Downloader to download the shirt template by entering the correct item ID.

Open the file in an image editor

To open the file in an image editor, you can use any image editor to design a decal for a T-shirt in Roblox. You can use Photoshop, GIMP, or even Microsoft Paint.

• Press "Windows Key + E" to open File Explorer on Windows, or click to open the Finder on Mac.
• Navigate to the file. For example, if you downloaded the shirt template from Roblox, the file name would be "Template-Shirts-R15_04202017.png".
• Right-click on the file and select "Open With".
• Choose your preferred image editor from the list of options. For example, click "Adobe Photoshop" or "GNU Image Manipulation Program" (GIMP).

Now that you have opened the file in an image editor, you can start designing your T-shirt decal or shirt template.

Remember to save your work often and use the recommended image dimensions for the best results.

Modify the template

Now that you have downloaded the Roblox shirt template, you can start editing it to create your own unique shirt design. You can use any image editing software of your choice, such as Adobe Photoshop, GIMP, or even Microsoft Paint. Here are the steps you need to follow:

• Open the template file in your chosen image editor.
• Create a new layer on top of the template layer. This will be the layer where you will add your design elements.
• Start by colouring the shirt using the template as a guide. The template is divided into different sections for the torso, arms, front, back, sides, top, and bottom. Use the colour-coded guide to select the area you want to colour and use the paint bucket tool to fill it with your chosen colour.
• If you want short sleeves, do not colour beyond the top dotted line on the template for the right and left arms. Similarly, leave the area below the bottom dotted line blank to allow space for the hands.
• Add another new layer for your design elements.
• Now, get creative and design your shirt! You can use the text tool to add text, the brush tool to draw or add texture, or the marquee tool to copy and paste images or patterns onto your shirt.
• Once you are happy with your design, save the file in the native format of your image editor (e.g. PSD for Photoshop, XCF for GIMP). This will allow you to make any changes later if needed.
• Finally, save the file as a PNG image. This will preserve the transparency of the background and ensure that the colours from the template do not discolour the arms and hands of your avatar.

Feel free to experiment and have fun with your design! Once you are done, you can move on to the next step of uploading your shirt design to Roblox.

Add shading templates

To make your Roblox shirt design more realistic, you can add extra details using the Roblox shading templates. These are transparent texture files that can be placed over your base design to add shadows and depth. Here is a step-by-step guide:

Step 1: Download a Shading Template

First, download one of the various free shading templates available in the Roblox community. For example, you can use PeZsmistic’s free PNG template.

Step 2: Import the Template into Your Editing Software

After downloading the shading template file, import it into your chosen editing software. If you are using Photoshop, you can use the "Place Embedded" option from the file menu. Alternatively, most editing software allows you to drag and drop items. When placing the shading template, ensure that it aligns as closely as possible with the shirt template.

Step 3: Adjust the Blending Mode and Transparency

Go to the layers section of your editing software and make some adjustments. Set the blending mode to "Soft Light" or "Hard Light", and consider setting the transparency to around 50%. If you can't find the blending mode option, lowering the transparency to around 25% will also work. Feel free to tune these settings to your liking and design.

Step 4: Save Your Edited Template

Once you are happy with the shading effects, remember to save your work. Use the "Save" option (Ctrl+S) to save the edited template, replacing the original file. Ensure that you use the "Save As" option and that the saved file has a ".PNG" extension.

Now, your Roblox shirt design should have some added depth and shadows, making it look more realistic. You can further edit and refine your design or proceed to upload it to the Roblox store.

Save the file as a PNG

Once you have finished designing your T-shirt, you will need to save the file as a PNG image. This is because a PNG image will preserve the transparency of the background. This is important as it will prevent the colours from the template from discolouring the arms and hands of the avatar.

To save the file as a PNG, you will need to open the "File" menu in your chosen image editor. From there, you should be able to select "Save As" and choose "PNG" as the file format. It is important to note that the specific steps to saving a file as a PNG may vary depending on the image editor you are using. For example, in Photoshop, you will need to click "File", followed by "Save As". Then, enter a name for your shirt next to "File name". Finally, use the drop-down menu next to "Format" to select "PNG" as the file format.

In GIMP, the process is similar. Click "File", followed by "Export As". Enter a name for your shirt next to "Name" and then click "Select File Type (By Extension)" at the bottom to display a menu. From this menu, select "PNG Image" and then click "Export" to finalise the process.

Once you have saved your T-shirt design as a PNG image, you will be ready to upload it to Roblox.

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