Using Leonardo AI to Create T-Shirt Designs for Print on Demand

If you’re looking for an accessible alternative to Midjourney, Leonardo AI is one of the best options. Not only does it have a user-friendly interface, but it also allows you to use the generated graphics for commercial purposes. In this blog, we will guide you on how to use Leonardo to create t-shirt designs for print-on-demand.

Getting Started with Leonardo AI

To get started, you can sign up for Leonardo AI by following the link in the description. Once you’ve signed up, you might need to wait a few days to get whitelisted. In the meantime, you can join their Discord server to speed up the process. If you already have an account, click “Yes, I’m Whitelisted” to launch the Leonardo app.

Overview of Leonardo AI Interface

When you first open Leonardo AI, it might seem overwhelming. However, as compared to Midjourney, Leonardo is easier to use and has a more visually appealing interface. The home page displays different models and a community feed where you can see trending graphics. You can also explore your feed to view past generations and liked images.

Free Tokens and Commercial License

Leonardo AI offers 150 free tokens every day, allowing you to generate a significant number of images at no additional cost. This is a great advantage compared to Midjourney, which has limited free options. Additionally, even on the free plan, Leonardo provides a commercial license, meaning you can use the generated images for commercial purposes.

Using the Image Generator

The image generator is where the magic happens. You can access it under “User Tools” and “AI Image Generation.” Enter your prompt and select the model and other settings such as image dimensions and aspect ratio. For t-shirt designs, square or three-to-two aspect ratios work well. Once you hit “Generate,” Leonardo will generate the images based on your prompt.

Using the Remix Function for Graphics

A remarkable feature of Leonardo AI is the remix function. You can use this function to create graphics in a similar style to your favorite images. Simply click on the image you like in the personal feed, and then click “Remix” to copy the prompt and settings into the AI image generator. This is a highly effective way to create graphics.

Overall, Leonardo AI is a fantastic free alternative to Midjourney, offering a user-friendly interface, free tokens, and a commercial license. While the quality might not be as good as Midjourney, it is still a great option to consider for your print-on-demand t-shirt designs.

Study Hack: Creating High-Quality Graphics for T-Shirt Designs

If you’re looking to create high-quality graphics for your t-shirt designs, this tutorial will guide you through the process. We’ll cover generating images, upscaling them, vectorizing the graphics, removing the background, and creating a fully fleshed-out design.

Generating Images

To start, we’ll generate images using a tool called Leonardo. Simply input your desired settings and hit render. You can also customize the prompt to get different results. Leonardo offers various upscalers and image options to choose from.

Upscaling and Vectorizing

Next, we’ll upscale our graphics using a tool called Vectorizer.ai. This tool quickly processes your image and turns it into a vector, which allows for high-quality scaling without losing detail. Vectorizer.ai is currently in beta and free to use.

Removing the Background

After upscaling, we need to remove the background from our images. There are several ways to do this, such as using Adobe Illustrator or other free options. Please refer to a separate video tutorial for step-by-step instructions on background removal.

Creating a T-Shirt Design

Once the background is removed, we can proceed to create our t-shirt design. In this step, we’ll be using Adobe Illustrator, but you can also use the free alternative called Inkscape. Open your vector file in Illustrator, place it on the artboard, and make any desired edits or color changes.

Adding Text

To make the design more appealing, we’ll add some text. For example, we can use the phrase “Raccoons are my spirit animal.” Select the type tool in Illustrator, choose a font, and add the text to the design. Adjust the size and layout as needed.

By following these steps, you can create high-quality graphics for your t-shirt designs. Remember to save your design in the appropriate dimensions for printing.