How to Print on a Football

Some individuals, teams, coaches and other football fans want to commemorate special sports moments by printing images or text on footballs, such as the date of a team's final home game or an image of the team's logo. Although it might seem challenging to print on a football, due to its texture, it certainly isn't impossible. With a little creativity and access to resources online and in your local community, you can make it happen.

Instructions

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      Create a personalized design and have it professionally printed. You can draw the concept by hand or create a document using word processing software to experiment with different designs, fonts, colors and shades for your football. When done, print the design.

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      Take your sketch to a local screen printing shop and ask a store clerk if she can print the design on your football. Most shops will provide an estimate of the time and costs. You can also visit a photo printing shop, which may be able to print the image on the football.

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      Visit websites, such as GTM Sportswear or Southern California Screen Printing, that specifically provide customized screen printing for sports items. Each website provides an online gallery where you can browse through pre-made designs or provide your own artwork.

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      Call or email the company to confirm the availability of screen printing for footballs. To find the company's contact information, click the "Contact Us" or "Contact Information" tab on the site's homepage. Some companies prefer that customers submit requests via email, as it provides the company with a written and visual image of what you need, while others will accept requests via phone, email or in-person.

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      Include your contact information, the football's overall color and design scheme and the number of footballs that you need in the email. Note that some companies might allow you to supply your own footballs, while others provide the footballs in-house. After a company representative reviews your request, you will receive a printing estimate.