Opinions on DIY merch / hand-screenprinted bootlegs and reworked gear?
I’m getting ready to do a merch run for my band and I want to do everything myself instead of just ordering from a print shop.
I’m planning on hand-screenprinting on thrifted blanks and doing a lot of bleached/reworked stuff to give it a more personal style. I’m also looking into doing some "bootleg" style pieces, printing our logo on vintage Adidas, Kappa, and other sportswear I’ve found.
I’ve always felt like hardcore is the perfect place for this kind of DIY effort, but I’m curious to hear from people who actually buy merch at shows. Do you guys dig it when a band has a more unique, colorful, or "one-of-a-kind" vibe at the table, or do you mostly just want a standard black tee?
Just trying to see if people appreciate the hand-printed/bleached look or if I’m overthinking it.