As Colin points out, conveyor dryers are much more consistent...while they can be an investment they are often a worthy one that pay off quickly. We've got equipment deals running right now and Riley Cure is on sale: scrnprntl.ink/RileyCureConveyor We've got great payment options too!
Hi Colin! Great video! You said it doesnt want the same wash longevity as direct screen printing. I understand the process of plastisol transfers but why is that?
It's best to press them right away as it's tough to stack them for later and not lose any adhesive powder. For storing for up to a few days, coat your printed paper with powder then gel cure and layer wax paper on top of your coated print. Store in the driest space available! Keep it cool and dry and it should be good for a few days or even longer, just do some testing!
What is the main difference between this plastisol transfer compared to printing the design straight on the garment? I mean You pre heated the paper then screenprinted on it. then powder.. then again heated it and then heat pressed it.. What makes this better compared to just printing on the tshirt straightaway?
I've printed transfers before and the main reason for printing them is to store them for future use. It comes in handy for on-demand printing. No long setup on press and no cleanup as with plastisol. As far as the quality difference goes, I would compare the transfers on the tshirts to that of heat pressing your tshirts after you directly print to them from the manual screen printing press. Although not as soft. My observation has been that its a bit rougher texture feel on the garment with the transfers. That may be due to the inks used and pressing times and also the transfer powder since they are different grades of powder such as fine and coarse. It's really trial and error. Hope this helps.
Mr. T and Devon said it really well. I primarily used transfers for Neck Labels at the last shop I worked at. I know a lot of printers are using them for on site decorations - also for difficult to decorate substrates like double ply shorts (rarely decorated item so they had no platen hold down.)
I totally understand drying the paper in the dryer is BEST but what is a good alternative? Hoover the heat press over it? Small heater and a box to make a dryer? Heat gun, just close (6-10in away) enough to feel the heat? Just a girl that likes art & crafts
If you can keep the stack of transfer paper in a super dry environment you will be ahead of the curve for sure. Once you pull them out - they will start to soak up moisture from the air around them - usually this is not much, but it depends on your work space. In the south this could happen quickly, in Arizona it would take a while. Putting them under the heat press, flash unit or carefully hitting them with a heat gun will help remove any moisture pick up if they have been sitting out for a while. Now, is all of this necessary for single color transfers? Sort of - when going through the gel stage we don't want the paper to warp, clearly. So use your best judgement.
Hi @J P ! there may be clear plastisol transfer sheets out there in the market. I've never seen or used them though. I would venture to say anything that would make a clear sheet, may have some shift and flex in the heat of curing.... Sorry, i don't have abetter answer on this.
Hi Colin! Great video! You said it doesnt want the same wash longevity as direct screen printing. I understand the process of plastisol transfers but why is that?
The plastisol ink does not bond directly to the fabric. We are using the powdered glue to do the heavy lifting of long term adhesion of the ink to the fabric. As a result, the washability will be reduced long term.
So when you talked about the amount of pressure to use. So that i understand how much pressure that is exactly. Can you rate the pressure out of 5, 1 being surface pressure and 5 being max pressure. Appreciate it in advance
You want enough pressure to gently push the adhesive and ink into contact with the fabric. There will be a minimum amount of pressure needed to get full contact so everything melts (powder) and cures (ink) together onto the fabric. We go with a 5 on average on a scale of 1-10 that the press uses.
I have a question. I was looking into using transfers for hats which would allow me to put multiple images on different locations on one hat. My question is would I still need to use the powder and gel the plastisol if I am doing a run and soon as i press my partner is cutting it out and pressing it? Thanks and advance.
That is a very good question. If you were to take a wet transfer and heat press it (no powder), the ink will have a good chance to push into the hat or get mushy. Either way, your transfer will not take on the look you want. If you have the opportunity, give it a shot so you know what it looks like! The powder is there specifically to act like a glue to hold the ink to the fabric. I will recommend using the adhesive powder and at the VERY least, giving the ink a quick flash dry before your partner presses it. As always, test test test to make sure you are doing what works best for you in your shop and creates a durable product.
plastisol transfer will be very soft and smooth to the touch (the type of ink you use will change how soft this is) . It does not have the same wash longevity as direct screenprinting.
Hi Jason. Yes, you will want your image to be printed in reverse on your film. That way when you expose your screen, you get no light undercutting and fuzzy edges on your stencil. I will usually mirror the design in illustrator so there is zero confusion - what you see is what you get - when you print your films.
@@colinhuggins6164 Awesome. Thank you. I figured that is the right way. Just wanted to make sure. Thinking about going this route for some sleeve flags since I don't have a sleeve platten and only a 1 station press. Seems like it would be the best/easiest way...That or just order a bunch from a company, but what is the fun of that! Lol
@@jasonpetrillo216 Doing transfers for odd placements is a great idea. Especially if you can use them later on another job, which it sounds like you could with these flags!
Great question! Ideally you'll be able to pick up a conveyor dryer at some point for the most efficient way to cure your prints but you can also use a heat press or a heat gun for now. It takes a long time and I would highly recommend using a low-cure ink or low-cure additive. What inks are you using?
Absolutely! Plastisol Transfer Paper: scrnprntl.ink/HotPeelTransferPaper Plastisol Transfer Adhesion Powder: scrnprntl.ink/PlastisolAdhesionPowder FN-INK™ Low-Cure White Plastisol : scrnprntl.ink/FN-WHITEForTransfers Hotronix Fusion Heat Transfer Press: scrnprntl.ink/Hotronix16X20 Riley Cure Conveyor: scrnprntl.ink/RileyCureConveyor You can also find them in the description!
Hey Jeff, yes for the most part you would leave it close to the same. However, sweats and blends with poly will heat up quicker that majority cotton garments. So you may change slightly for that. For the most part the time, temp and pressure will hinge off he ink being used and what's needed to get full cure and good adhesion. Hope that helps. Happy printing!
very similar to how you do posters with both paper line up and gel - You end up printing the paper multiple times and running it through the dryer to gel each color. If you flash in between colors - then you have issues with your paper (mis-registration) and inconsistent gel.
Hi @CrackShot Screenprinting. i'm kind of assuming that you are referring to the powder used in DTF. I actually have been asked this before. Yes, is broadstroke answer, but there are a few different adhesion powders out there. Fine, coarse, etc... So you would need to test and confirm what works best for the application. hope that helps.
If you know you are printing more shirts with like neck labels over time then you can print a lot of labels at once, store them and when you need them you just get them out and use a heat press to press them on. The same with normale designs. If you have a customer that is regular and you know they will come back in the future, this will take a lot of time of your heads for printing. Ring ring; jo dude i need some more shirts… right got ya bro… zip zap heatpress and you got some new shirts in 1/3 of the time
Hello there! Great question. I see that Tristano also had a good comment about this.. There are a lot of printers out there who go to shows or events and dont want to bring their entire screen printing set up. They will print a bunch of transfers and then all they need to bring to the event is the transfers and a heat press! Hope this helps and answers your question. Thanks Ryonet Team
It definitely applies. You still need the screen to snap back off the paper, just like on a t shirt. The actual distance may be different for paper though. Test to ensure your set up is optimal.
Hey, happy Friday Sandra! We offer a product called "Transal Premium Hot Peel Transfer paper" it's perfect for doing plastisol transfers. www.screenprinting.com/products/transal-premium-hot-peel-transfer-paper?variant=5214254268457 Hope this helps!
I dont have a specific dryer speed to suggest, but the goal of putting it through a dryer or under a flash is to just gel the ink, not fully cure it. Hope this helps and answers your question. Thanks Ryonet Team
As Colin points out, conveyor dryers are much more consistent...while they can be an investment they are often a worthy one that pay off quickly. We've got equipment deals running right now and Riley Cure is on sale: scrnprntl.ink/RileyCureConveyor
We've got great payment options too!
What about multicolor transfer and print?
this type of transfer lasts up to how many washes
Can you gel them using a heat press set to a lower temperature? If so any recommendations?
This is wonderful... Thank you so much for sharing this. But please tell me the curing temp for transfer on t shirt.
Hi! It will depend on the ink you are using. Cure temps for plastisol will vary by over 100*, depending on the ink chemistry.
Hi Colin! Great video! You said it doesnt want the same wash longevity as direct screen printing. I understand the process of plastisol transfers but why is that?
This is awesome. Do you have a round about number of a shelf life for when you make these. Or do you need to use press it immediately?
It's best to press them right away as it's tough to stack them for later and not lose any adhesive powder. For storing for up to a few days, coat your printed paper with powder then gel cure and layer wax paper on top of your coated print. Store in the driest space available! Keep it cool and dry and it should be good for a few days or even longer, just do some testing!
What is the main difference between this plastisol transfer compared to printing the design straight on the garment? I mean You pre heated the paper then screenprinted on it. then powder.. then again heated it and then heat pressed it.. What makes this better compared to just printing on the tshirt straightaway?
I've printed transfers before and the main reason for printing them is to store them for future use. It comes in handy for on-demand printing. No long setup on press and no cleanup as with plastisol. As far as the quality difference goes, I would compare the transfers on the tshirts to that of heat pressing your tshirts after you directly print to them from the manual screen printing press. Although not as soft. My observation has been that its a bit rougher texture feel on the garment with the transfers. That may be due to the inks used and pressing times and also the transfer powder since they are different grades of powder such as fine and coarse. It's really trial and error. Hope this helps.
They’re really good for smaller events that you don’t want to bring a bunch of equipment too.
Mr. T and Devon said it really well. I primarily used transfers for Neck Labels at the last shop I worked at. I know a lot of printers are using them for on site decorations - also for difficult to decorate substrates like double ply shorts (rarely decorated item so they had no platen hold down.)
Can I use a DTF conveyor oven to make this plastisol transfers to work?
I totally understand drying the paper in the dryer is BEST but what is a good alternative?
Hoover the heat press over it?
Small heater and a box to make a dryer?
Heat gun, just close (6-10in away) enough to feel the heat?
Just a girl that likes art & crafts
If you can keep the stack of transfer paper in a super dry environment you will be ahead of the curve for sure.
Once you pull them out - they will start to soak up moisture from the air around them - usually this is not much, but it depends on your work space. In the south this could happen quickly, in Arizona it would take a while.
Putting them under the heat press, flash unit or carefully hitting them with a heat gun will help remove any moisture pick up if they have been sitting out for a while.
Now, is all of this necessary for single color transfers? Sort of - when going through the gel stage we don't want the paper to warp, clearly. So use your best judgement.
What is the shelf life of the transfer once you powder and gel it? And what would be the best way to store them for the long term?
This dude reminds of Louis CK. Very informative video, thanks.
Do you send this material from Brazil?
for some reason, when we press at 350 it over cures on paper. we transfer at 290 degrees with fn ink and it peels beautifully
Great tip!
That is super helpful, I was wondering about that, since the FN ink cures at 290. How long do you press for?
Is it possible to create plastisol ink transfers on film or a clear carrier of some sort?
Hi @J P ! there may be clear plastisol transfer sheets out there in the market. I've never seen or used them though. I would venture to say anything that would make a clear sheet, may have some shift and flex in the heat of curing.... Sorry, i don't have abetter answer on this.
Where can I buy ready to transfer films ? Is there a site to buy custom designs were I can just heat press the design to my shirt ?
Hi Colin! Great video! You said it doesnt want the same wash longevity as direct screen printing. I understand the process of plastisol transfers but why is that?
The plastisol ink does not bond directly to the fabric. We are using the powdered glue to do the heavy lifting of long term adhesion of the ink to the fabric. As a result, the washability will be reduced long term.
@@Ryonet gotcha. thank you! (sorry there was a typo in my question)
Thanks for the info!!!
You bet!
What's the safety of this? Like DTF transfers needing lots of ventilation . Best sites to do extra research?
So when you talked about the amount of pressure to use. So that i understand how much pressure that is exactly. Can you rate the pressure out of 5, 1 being surface pressure and 5 being max pressure. Appreciate it in advance
You want enough pressure to gently push the adhesive and ink into contact with the fabric. There will be a minimum amount of pressure needed to get full contact so everything melts (powder) and cures (ink) together onto the fabric.
We go with a 5 on average on a scale of 1-10 that the press uses.
Thank you SO much for this!! 🙌
You're welcome! Hope it helps a ton!
& which screen mesh size you are for Plastisol Transfers...Thanks
157 mesh US. I think its 61T for threads per centimeter. You can use lower or higher mesh counts depending on your needs.
Wonder if it could last how many 60 deg washes?
When cured/pressed properly, your plastisol print will practically last longer than the shirt itself!
I have a question. I was looking into using transfers for hats which would allow me to put multiple images on different locations on one hat. My question is would I still need to use the powder and gel the plastisol if I am doing a run and soon as i press my partner is cutting it out and pressing it? Thanks and advance.
That is a very good question. If you were to take a wet transfer and heat press it (no powder), the ink will have a good chance to push into the hat or get mushy. Either way, your transfer will not take on the look you want. If you have the opportunity, give it a shot so you know what it looks like! The powder is there specifically to act like a glue to hold the ink to the fabric.
I will recommend using the adhesive powder and at the VERY least, giving the ink a quick flash dry before your partner presses it. As always, test test test to make sure you are doing what works best for you in your shop and creates a durable product.
@@Ryonet thank you
Hi, what is the print wash life & texture feel diffrence between direct screen printing & plastisol transfer paper..
plastisol transfer will be very soft and smooth to the touch (the type of ink you use will change how soft this is) . It does not have the same wash longevity as direct screenprinting.
Would you need to mirror the design/art on the screen for this process? Seems like I should have to.
Hi Jason. Yes, you will want your image to be printed in reverse on your film. That way when you expose your screen, you get no light undercutting and fuzzy edges on your stencil. I will usually mirror the design in illustrator so there is zero confusion - what you see is what you get - when you print your films.
@@colinhuggins6164 Awesome. Thank you. I figured that is the right way. Just wanted to make sure. Thinking about going this route for some sleeve flags since I don't have a sleeve platten and only a 1 station press. Seems like it would be the best/easiest way...That or just order a bunch from a company, but what is the fun of that! Lol
@@jasonpetrillo216 Doing transfers for odd placements is a great idea. Especially if you can use them later on another job, which it sounds like you could with these flags!
what do i use if i don't have a flash dryer, what is the next best thing to use?
Great question! Ideally you'll be able to pick up a conveyor dryer at some point for the most efficient way to cure your prints but you can also use a heat press or a heat gun for now. It takes a long time and I would highly recommend using a low-cure ink or low-cure additive. What inks are you using?
@@Ryonet at this time I been using the speedball ink. I’m still new to this. I’d really like to use the plastisol ink to make transfers.
Can you list the products and brands you are using?
Absolutely!
Plastisol Transfer Paper: scrnprntl.ink/HotPeelTransferPaper
Plastisol Transfer Adhesion Powder: scrnprntl.ink/PlastisolAdhesionPowder
FN-INK™ Low-Cure White Plastisol : scrnprntl.ink/FN-WHITEForTransfers
Hotronix Fusion Heat Transfer Press: scrnprntl.ink/Hotronix16X20
Riley Cure Conveyor: scrnprntl.ink/RileyCureConveyor
You can also find them in the description!
Would you recommend the same heat press setting (temperature wise) for sweatshirts? Or Blended shirts?
Hey Jeff, yes for the most part you would leave it close to the same. However, sweats and blends with poly will heat up quicker that majority cotton garments. So you may change slightly for that. For the most part the time, temp and pressure will hinge off he ink being used and what's needed to get full cure and good adhesion. Hope that helps. Happy printing!
@@Ryonet I get everything from you guys! Fn ink, Ryonet paper and adhesive! 🤘🏽
what company sells the best transfers? 613 originals?
613 Originals is pretty good and Ninja Transfers is another great choice. You might want to try them both to see which one best suit your needs.
How would one work on multiple colors?
very similar to how you do posters with both paper line up and gel - You end up printing the paper multiple times and running it through the dryer to gel each color. If you flash in between colors - then you have issues with your paper (mis-registration) and inconsistent gel.
question: is that powder the same powder used in DTG printing?
Hi @CrackShot Screenprinting. i'm kind of assuming that you are referring to the powder used in DTF. I actually have been asked this before. Yes, is broadstroke answer, but there are a few different adhesion powders out there. Fine, coarse, etc... So you would need to test and confirm what works best for the application. hope that helps.
Buena noche mucho gusto mi nombre es Heber de Bucaramanga Colombia
Una pregunta como se llama el papel y donde lo podría conseguir
Hi Heber, Plastisol Transfer Paper 15" x 15". www.screenprinting.com/products/transal-premium-hot-peel-transfer-paper
hope that helps.
@@Ryonet buena noche acá en Colombia tienen algún proveedor de ese papel o donde lo puedo pedir
This is new for me, I ask, why transfer it to a transfer paper if you could print it directly from the frame?
If you know you are printing more shirts with like neck labels over time then you can print a lot of labels at once, store them and when you need them you just get them out and use a heat press to press them on. The same with normale designs. If you have a customer that is regular and you know they will come back in the future, this will take a lot of time of your heads for printing. Ring ring; jo dude i need some more shirts… right got ya bro… zip zap heatpress and you got some new shirts in 1/3 of the time
Hello there! Great question. I see that Tristano also had a good comment about this.. There are a lot of printers out there who go to shows or events and dont want to bring their entire screen printing set up. They will print a bunch of transfers and then all they need to bring to the event is the transfers and a heat press!
Hope this helps and answers your question.
Thanks
Ryonet Team
You do not mention anything about the platen. Do you need to use tack or glue so the paper doesn't move?
Hi @Brian Burmeister! One of two options. VERY light amount of adhesive (mist or liquid) OR a vacuum pallet.
@@Ryonet Thank you for taking time to answer. It's appreciated.
how about off-contact. does not apply anymore when doing plastisol transfer?
It definitely applies. You still need the screen to snap back off the paper, just like on a t shirt. The actual distance may be different for paper though. Test to ensure your set up is optimal.
First comment
And thanks for sharing details of plastisol heat transfer
Welcome 😊
wish the paper was translucent so you can just see your design once its put on the shirt for placement.
That would definitely make placement a breeze! Maybe one day!
What transfer paper do you use?
Hey, happy Friday Sandra! We offer a product called "Transal Premium Hot Peel Transfer paper" it's perfect for doing plastisol transfers. www.screenprinting.com/products/transal-premium-hot-peel-transfer-paper?variant=5214254268457
Hope this helps!
Off-topic, but I noticed many screen printers wear blank shirts.
Maybe to hide all their finger prints and spilt coffee...?
Dryer speed?
I dont have a specific dryer speed to suggest, but the goal of putting it through a dryer or under a flash is to just gel the ink, not fully cure it.
Hope this helps and answers your question.
Thanks
Ryonet Team
Please make a Europe e-shop ,in euro(€) without import fees and enormus shipping costs and times
Haha
Solid video! Would be better without any music
Noted! Thanks for the feedback!
good video but alot of hoopla
Too much talking