I hand paint tee shirts and kinda use this method to get my computer created stencils onto my tee rather than use an iron on transfer pen. This method is much faster. A few points though. You really have to work fast acetone dries quickly. I would also recommend using a wooden tool to scrape or a wooden rolling pin. The main thing is the pressure. Also the higher the cotton content the better. I found poly/cotton blends to be a bit resistant. Hope my tips help.
If I may add just a note: protection of your hands, if you use Acetone often, You would be better to use Nitrile gloves. As Acetone is a defatting agent, meaning the chemical will cause your hands to turn semi chalky white, because the Acetone is sucking the oils or drying the oils out of your skin. It will cause your skin to dry and flake, and become red from irritation with prolonged use of the chemical without use of personal protective gear such as Nitrile Gloves. Just an FYI.
I know this is super old but in case you're still wondering, you could just go over it with something like Mod Podge to make it "permanent". I'd recommend covering over it both right-side and inside out. If you don't have Mod Podge you can use a diluted Elmer's glue, either clear or white. The dilution can be somewhere between a 1:2 or 1:3 ratio glue to water.
Very cool for a quick, easy, inexpensive project. I'm not sure why people are getting so nasty and rude.From the beginning it was stated that this is for a quick, one or two wear shirt that you can do on a budget. Nothing misleading, and it's a cool concept. Always looking for interesting new ways to craft.Ignore the haters. People these days seem to look for things to shoot down and for opportunities to be nasty. Internet trolls are basically cowards who have nothing better to do than to spew hatred at those who are trying to put ideas out there. Internet and social media seems to bring out both the best, and the worst in people.I hope you don't take any of it to heart, and that you keep on doing what you do.Thank you for a quick and easy concept.
Thank you for the kind words. I don't mind the trolls, for every 10 trolls there is at least 1 kind supporter. And comments like yours are 100 times more important to me. Thanks again.
Lorrain Olinger thank you!!! Well written. This will work perfect for custom DIY concert tees. If it smudges/fades/disappears after one washing it wouldn’t bother me. I have acetone at the house and I’ve got a bunch of old shirts. I just need to make a copy at work tomorrow and give this a try. There’s no need for negativity :)
@@HauntedHows Well, in any case, I'm quite sure the t-shirt prints' life spans far outstrip the trolls' attention spans. Besides, you did seem to mention (at about 1:25) using the technique to transfer onto wood, and other things--it's not limited to just t-shirts. And, of course, if one uses it on wood, to make, say, some sort of sign, or wall decoration, one need not worry about how long the transferred image would hold up through one or more washer/dryer cycles. Great how-to video!
good job guys . 1, increase Dpi to 300 before print . 2, repeat the print , put the paper back in printer and print same again . 3, place foil wrap on it when its still little bit wet. and hard iron . 4, not sure about this one but changing to tiny bit thicker paper or once that have a slight glossy surface, normally those papers are used to make Letter heads . just give it a try , i hope you get darker lines of drawing , Good Luck . i enjoy your video and voice over , so natural . no crazy background Music .
We agree. The shirts we made in that video were for a convention. We were representing our Haunted attraction... The Hillbilly Haunted House. As Hillbillies we can't have brand new looking shirts! LOL
After the t shirt is completely dry use some gloss gel medium ( let medium dry at least 6 hrs) from your favorite craft store. The gel medium is a acrylic clear paint that will help keep your design lasting longer.
I see that people have different opinions about this method. I Loved it. I used this method with my after-school group. The best thing about this method is that the image DO fade away. The children were able to bring the Tee back and we did another design. I think my middle schoolers like the gloves and face mask we used as well. It is a cheap way to have fun. I think something like this would be great for church.
We used to use this in college for quick and dirty transfer of b/w images to paper or illustration board. If you don't have a laser printer, you can photocopy your inkjet output and use the photocopy as your transfer.
@@MaNuLaToRSMedia Inkjet printers have water-based pigment. Toner from laser printers and copiers is made of plastic particles that melt by heat or dissolve in solvent as shown.
Was looking for a way to make a custom print tee for a wrestling show I'm attending. This helped a lot more than I expected. Glad I found this in video. It sticks surprisingly well but looks like it won't last a wash. Perfect for a whole day event. Not sure about the negative comments and who hurt them, but this is a great video that even helped me 2 years after it's release
I know this is an old video but heat helps set ink like printer and sharpie ink in shirts, so when the acetone dries, i'd put some parchment paper on top of the designs and iron them briskly.
i am so glad that you included the questions with the answers. While watching the video, I was thinking of one of the question that I got the answer to, so thank you. Therefore, i am pleased that I paused the video before watching the rest of it. Have to say, you are the first person that has ever included frequently ask answers to questions asked. Have never witness this before on other channels.
@@melloroom7510 dude shut the fuck up pussy. I have construction grade acetone laying around because I work with my hands remodeling homes and sometimes you need it. You obviously don't do shit because you make it sound like those things are hard to come by. I would never make one of these god-awful shirts but I think you're a fucking idiot
Well, it was our first video and it wasn't scripted. Lol. But to be fair that original shirt still has a visible image. Extremely faded, but it's there. Lasted longer than we expected.
Good to Know this.. We Print More than 100+ Options for Ours T-shirts, Hoodies, Polos & Sweatshirts.. It's Good to See this Kind of Small Scale Printing.. Regards, Future Gen Apparels INDIA
If you copied it by using acrylic paints it would last for ages. I use to hand print some music band T-shirts with acrylic paint and I had them for about two years before they started to fade out... Hope that helps.
You could also go over it with fabric markers of even Sharpies. I've had very good lucl making my own shirts with Sharpies. I always free hand my designs but, this would allow me to make more intricate designs.
Great video! Just a few things to add: 1) The crease appears on the shirt from the manufacturer and if it is still there, can be used to center your t-shirt on your board 2) choose a style of shirt which fits you best - a Gildan fits differently than a Fruit of the Loom or Hanes and I would select a decent thick shirt like a 6.1 oz weight (after all we don't want to see through the shirt). Dale - would ironing or heat setting the design extend the survivability in the washer?
+edvin chandra a laser printer is a toner based printer. Instead of liquid ink like an inkjet printer it uses a dry toner that is melted to the paper. Most copy machines are toner based so, if you don't have a laser printer you can just copy your image on a copier and it should work.
I bought a laser printer a few years back (actually the same one they're using) after getting sick of buying cartridges for my inkjet. Best decision I ever made. You can even get them for cheaper than inkjet printers nowadays.
I did the same for our business and found refill black ink powder in bottles that you fill yourself into the store bought cartridges! you have to unscrew cartridge, reset it and reassemble but 10+ refills later an still going strong (over about 3 year period).
I used to do similar stuff but with books covers, but instead of acetone transfer i've used to put book cloth into printer and just printed directly on it(but of course we can't put shirt into normal printer ;) ). In yours method the most important thing is to remember to not let acetone get contact with your skin. It's goes throught skin into bloodstream and damage organs, especially liver and kidneys. Also i know how to secure that type of print. When I finished books covers i've got wood glue and dilluted it very slightly with watter and then I used small brush to cover the print. On tshirt you can cover it from both sides so it will be even better. When it dries it's complety waterproof and transparent, should easly survive couple washing cycles. One more thing, laser printer powder use heat to cure so maybe when you iron it throught some paper it will also become waterproof and holds better into the cloth fibers.
There are a number of ink jet transfer paper's available that will the same job and last considerably longer than using laser jet toner and you can print in color using an iron to activate the transfer. Also if you don't have a laser printer, you can print your graphic (mirror image) and have copies made from a laser copier. By the way, fabric is not the only material this will work on. You can use Wood as well.
I believe it will stay longer on ts if you iron it after transfer (try with paper still on, or with baking paper after - because you cant go with iron directly on ts with print)
The set up and clean up for screen printing is a lot more work than this is, especially if you are only doing one or two shirts. But yes screen printing is a good skill to learn.
This is awesome!! Was wondering how to make prints for some doll clothes and this is just genius!! Thank you very much!! I will also iron later as suggested here by other people to try to keep the design 🤗🤗🤗💕
Doll clothes is a cool idea. This is one of the reasons I love RUclips, I never would have thought this, but your comment has started a new line of thought for me. Thank you.
All the people saying "just silkscreen it"... OK, if you can silkscreen me a one-off t-shirt for the same money this lesson showed, I will send you tons of business. But you can't. Not even remotely. Set-up costs alone are far, far more than the entire shirt here. All the people saying "just use a t-shirt transfer" obviously have no clue how bad the quality is on a t-shirt transfer & clearly don't understand how it works with a rectangle border around your design. They can't withstand washes & have fun drying your shirt. Better pull it right out of the dryer or the transfer will stick to itself. About the only other semi-equivalent pricing is the direct print shirts that run around $20 + shipping each, but those take weeks for turnaround & aren't going to last forever either, so this is a fantastic alternative. I personally want to thank you for the informative lesson, which I will use in the future for any one-off/short term shirts I need. This is perfect for conferences, trade shows, or times when I am selling at an event.
Even though it's not permanent, it's still a great idea for transferring on a graphic that you can trace over with acrylic paint afterwards. My only complaint is that you can't do this with black clothing, which sucks if you wear black a lot haha
@@marione458 I'm not sure, because I still haven't tried this. But from reading some of the other comments, the graphic will probably fade when you wash it.
So seeing as tho its not permanent I had an idea, I was wondering if maybe you could do a little bleaching method with a spray bottle so the transfer then acts like a stencil for a negative, implying it doesnt soak through the transfer. I think it'd be pretty cool to see you guys try that out
I wonder if there is something that could set this permanently to cloth. If not this would be a great way to just transfer and image, then paint over that with cloth paint. This technique is actually useful for wood. After transferring to the surface, seal with spray poly sealant. Great video.
+Michael I have used it on wood too, and you are right it works well with a sealant of some kind. I'm not sure what you could use on clothing to seal it. But as a pattern for fabric paints it's a nice technique.
You could very easily use this as a method for stenciling onto tshirts and fabric. Mix 2:1 part acrylic paint with liquid fabric medium and apply with brush or sponge depending on what effect you need or how much area you need to cover. This method has worked for me on both denim and cotton tshirts.
hi, you could try white vinegar, let the t-shirt soak in the white vinegar for about 2 mins, take t-shirt out let is air dry then you can rinse out the vinegar.
even though its not permanent im still gonna try I totally love it, plus there are some great suggestions on how to make the print stick longer. cant wait to try. thank you
@@HauntedHows I also did the puffy paint and it looks good. The only problem was when I put the image on the t-shirt, it left a yellow stain. The image had both color and black in it. Any idea how to get the yellow stain out of the shirt?
This is an awesome idea/technique. I've been looking for a quick way to make custom shirts without using an inkjet printer and iron on transfers. Thanks so much for sharing this!
Ola plus the t-shirt that I used was 100% cotton and the printing was the ink and no more laser even so thanks was a good idea thanks if you have any other idea for the process I thank you...
That a really good use for them. I make "joke" shirts for a friend of mine every year for his birthday. This is how I do it without spending $25.00 on a one-off shirt.
This is a fantastic idea. Shame it doesnt stay, but like mentioned before this would be fantastic to use as a stencil for fabric painting. Thanks for sharing!
Very good Idea! I made stencils and used spray paint to make some T shirts for a union rally 40 years ago , the design was still there when the shirts fell apart.
Fantastic idea! I would seal it with seam sealer made of silicone and mineral turpentine. It will look plastic like but it will last till long after your T-shirt has fallen apart 😁
Thanks. Market Had Me Convinced i Needed Special Paper.. 7$ a Sheet. lol i Know it Won't Last Forever BUT Neither Will The Concert ; ) iF it Means That-Much to Me to Have it Last Forever, it's Simple & Non Expensive Enough to Touch-Up Over Time. Simply Fun Crafts to Me
I've done this on wood with various results. If the wood is sealed in any way it doesn't seem to work very well. But unfinished wood seems to work ok as long as it is light in color.
maybe for last long we can 'lineart' with an permanent marker, I think its a great idea, this video helped me because i was used to draw on the shirt and its complicated because you can not make errors
Nothing. We've done just that. It takes a little time. Especially for a really detailed image, but it's totally fine. As a matter of fact, some commenters have gone as far as using this transfer method to apply an image that they then embroider either by hand or some kind of fancy machine.
PLEASE NOTE: Acetone is one of the most hazardous materials you can purchase for home use. Seriously, it is much more dangerous than gasoline, or other solvents. Use gloves.
This is the greatest video EVER!!! Thank you so much I hate doing the iron ons or heat transfers (I always mess them up some how) ...but this worked AMAZINGLY for what I needed it for thank you guys.... I think you guys did an amazing job and as long as you have haters you know you doing something right ;-) keep up the good work you guys
It will fade with each wash, but the original shirt we did still has a nice image on it. Maybe a bit faded, but looks good in a retro T-shirt kinda way. It's been washed dozens of times.
I would say if you pressed the T-shirt with a hot iron or a T-shirt heat press it would fasten the colour to the T-shirt and most probably last a lot longer..
I like this! Esp if i need something temporary or guidelines for embroidery or painting.. very cool share, i'm trying this for customizing my kids snow gear!!! Thank U!
Hello, I've tried the same technique, but instead of using acetone I used ethereal oils. I wanted to know, if you know, which one works out best/lasts the longest
Interesting question. I don't know the answer. Which oil did you use? Maybe a citrus oil, like d-Limonene might work. Whatever you use needs to dissolve polystyrene. That's what the printer toner is made of.
+Sheep Dog it varies, the shirt in the video has been washed quite a few times and the images are still there. They are faded, but that was what we were going for anyway.
+Sheep Dog it works well on some types of wood and not so well on others. I suggest a few test runs, and then coat it with a clear finish of some kind.
The acetone evaporate completely, it doesn't seem to leave a smell, but you can wash the shirt. I recommend washing it inside out and on a gentle cycle.
Feels like I'm watching some sort of competition the way this is narrated 😅
😂🤣😂 Your right 😂🤣😂
Golf match narration.
Omg yes!
Aaaaand Linda goes for the tape check... that is surely gonna cost some points
lol, does sound like someone's in the dog house
I hand paint tee shirts and kinda use this method to get my computer created stencils onto my tee rather than use an iron on transfer pen. This method is much faster. A few points though. You really have to work fast acetone dries quickly. I would also recommend using a wooden tool to scrape or a wooden rolling pin. The main thing is the pressure. Also the higher the cotton content the better. I found poly/cotton blends to be a bit resistant. Hope my tips help.
Did it come off after washing?
if washed how long will the print last
If I may add just a note: protection of your hands, if you use Acetone often, You would be better to use Nitrile gloves. As Acetone is a defatting agent, meaning the chemical will cause your hands to turn semi chalky white, because the Acetone is sucking the oils or drying the oils out of your skin. It will cause your skin to dry and flake, and become red from irritation with prolonged use of the chemical without use of personal protective gear such as Nitrile Gloves. Just an FYI.
I know this is super old but in case you're still wondering, you could just go over it with something like Mod Podge to make it "permanent". I'd recommend covering over it both right-side and inside out. If you don't have Mod Podge you can use a diluted Elmer's glue, either clear or white. The dilution can be somewhere between a 1:2 or 1:3 ratio glue to water.
That's a cool idea. Thanks.
Very cool for a quick, easy, inexpensive project.
I'm not sure why people are getting so nasty and rude.From the beginning it was stated that this is for a quick, one or two wear shirt that you can do on a budget.
Nothing misleading, and it's a cool concept.
Always looking for interesting new ways to craft.Ignore the haters. People these days seem to look for things to shoot down and for opportunities to be nasty.
Internet trolls are basically cowards who have nothing better to do than to spew hatred at those who are trying to put ideas out there. Internet and social media seems to bring out both the best, and the worst in people.I hope you don't take any of it to heart, and that you keep on doing what you do.Thank you for a quick and easy concept.
Thank you for the kind words. I don't mind the trolls, for every 10 trolls there is at least 1 kind supporter. And comments like yours are 100 times more important to me. Thanks again.
Why not just draw with permanent marker?
Lorrain Olinger thank you!!! Well written. This will work perfect for custom DIY concert tees. If it smudges/fades/disappears after one washing it wouldn’t bother me. I have acetone at the house and I’ve got a bunch of old shirts. I just need to make a copy at work tomorrow and give this a try. There’s no need for negativity :)
@@Ren-ge6rh And,how many washes can it survive? I want to make one or two for concert with the band...
@@HauntedHows Well, in any case, I'm quite sure the t-shirt prints' life spans far outstrip the trolls' attention spans. Besides, you did seem to mention (at about 1:25) using the technique to transfer onto wood, and other things--it's not limited to just t-shirts. And, of course, if one uses it on wood, to make, say, some sort of sign, or wall decoration, one need not worry about how long the transferred image would hold up through one or more washer/dryer cycles.
Great how-to video!
good job guys . 1, increase Dpi to 300 before print .
2, repeat the print , put the paper back in printer and print same again .
3, place foil wrap on it when its still little bit wet. and hard iron .
4, not sure about this one but changing to tiny bit thicker paper or once that have a slight glossy surface, normally those papers are used to make Letter heads . just give it a try ,
i hope you get darker lines of drawing , Good Luck . i enjoy your video and voice over , so natural . no crazy background Music .
I am quite happy that it fades after a few washes, because it gives a nice vintage look, especially on a faded tee
We agree. The shirts we made in that video were for a convention. We were representing our Haunted attraction... The Hillbilly Haunted House. As Hillbillies we can't have brand new looking shirts! LOL
After the t shirt is completely dry use some gloss gel medium ( let medium dry at least 6 hrs) from your favorite craft store. The gel medium is a acrylic clear paint that will help keep your design lasting longer.
I see that people have different opinions about this method. I Loved it. I used this method with my after-school group. The best thing about this method is that the image DO fade away. The children were able to bring the Tee back and we did another design. I think my middle schoolers like the gloves and face mask we used as well. It is a cheap way to have fun. I think something like this would be great for church.
How long will it last
Sounds great, but how long do the prints last on the shirt? How many washes....
We used to use this in college for quick and dirty transfer of b/w images to paper or illustration board. If you don't have a laser printer, you can photocopy your inkjet output and use the photocopy as your transfer.
wait WTF did u just say can you explain please
@@MaNuLaToRSMedia its saying that you can use photocopy as transfer too, if you dont have a laser printer.
@@MaNuLaToRSMedia Inkjet printers have water-based pigment. Toner from laser printers and copiers is made of plastic particles that melt by heat or dissolve in solvent as shown.
@@Mavrik9000 plz is it work .peper to peper transfert. ?
@@MaNuLaToRSMedia are you really that stupid?
Was looking for a way to make a custom print tee for a wrestling show I'm attending. This helped a lot more than I expected. Glad I found this in video. It sticks surprisingly well but looks like it won't last a wash. Perfect for a whole day event. Not sure about the negative comments and who hurt them, but this is a great video that even helped me 2 years after it's release
Thanks. Your print will make it through a few washes. At least ours did. It's best if you wash the shirt inside out.
I know this is an old video but heat helps set ink like printer and sharpie ink in shirts, so when the acetone dries, i'd put some parchment paper on top of the designs and iron them briskly.
i am so glad that you included the questions with the answers. While watching the video, I was thinking of one of the question that I got the answer to, so thank you. Therefore, i am pleased that I paused the video before watching the rest of it. Have to say, you are the first person that has ever included frequently ask answers to questions asked. Have never witness this before on other channels.
It was done in self defense! LOL. Thanks for taking the time to read the description.
It is perfect for an emergency, like using it for an event or costume. A single day print. Great
I agree for something very quick. But, learning how to use a small screen printing kit would work a lot better.
Yeah so convenient, just make sure you havd a laser printer and acetone laying around 👍👍👍
@@melloroom7510 dude shut the fuck up pussy. I have construction grade acetone laying around because I work with my hands remodeling homes and sometimes you need it. You obviously don't do shit because you make it sound like those things are hard to come by. I would never make one of these god-awful shirts but I think you're a fucking idiot
Jon West goddamn dude, who fucking touched you, chill out
i will use "not permanent for very long" regularly from now on
Well, it was our first video and it wasn't scripted. Lol. But to be fair that original shirt still has a visible image. Extremely faded, but it's there. Lasted longer than we expected.
Acetone also dries the skin out like crazy so gloves are a great idea
Good to Know this.. We Print More than 100+ Options for Ours T-shirts, Hoodies, Polos & Sweatshirts.. It's Good to See this Kind of Small Scale Printing..
Regards,
Future Gen Apparels
INDIA
I wonder if you can use that as a guide and then paint it. It would probably stay a few washes. I'm going to try it lol thanks
blklacquer so how did that go? Curious
if you do this, paint over it with fabric paint and iron it. it'll stay.
If you copied it by using acrylic paints it would last for ages. I use to hand print some music band T-shirts with acrylic paint and I had them for about two years before they started to fade out... Hope that helps.
@@betterlife-relaxingmusic4847 how to use that arcyllic paint i dont have any idea
You could also go over it with fabric markers of even Sharpies. I've had very good lucl making my own shirts with Sharpies. I always free hand my designs but, this would allow me to make more intricate designs.
Yay! I already have a laser printer and acetone! Let the creativity begin! Lol 😁
“not permanent for very long”
Utter brilliance
I stopped watching when I heard that
Dude same.
@@sillycrow3834 same
@silly crow I kept watching, damn! I missed out didn't I.
Great video! Just a few things to add: 1) The crease appears on the shirt from the manufacturer and if it is still there, can be used to center your t-shirt on your board 2) choose a style of shirt which fits you best - a Gildan fits differently than a Fruit of the Loom or Hanes and I would select a decent thick shirt like a 6.1 oz weight (after all we don't want to see through the shirt).
Dale - would ironing or heat setting the design extend the survivability in the washer?
+Tyler Henthorne good ideas there. I doubt heat setting would do any good but it might be worth a try.
You lost me on the Lazer Printer
+edvin chandra a laser printer is a toner based printer. Instead of liquid ink like an inkjet printer it uses a dry toner that is melted to the paper. Most copy machines are toner based so, if you don't have a laser printer you can just copy your image on a copier and it should work.
lol, right.
I bought a laser printer a few years back (actually the same one they're using) after getting sick of buying cartridges for my inkjet. Best decision I ever made. You can even get them for cheaper than inkjet printers nowadays.
I did the same for our business and found refill black ink powder in bottles that you fill yourself into the store bought cartridges! you have to unscrew cartridge, reset it and reassemble but 10+ refills later an still going strong (over about 3 year period).
Laser printer >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> inkjet
I used to do similar stuff but with books covers, but instead of acetone transfer i've used to put book cloth into printer and just printed directly on it(but of course we can't put shirt into normal printer ;) ). In yours method the most important thing is to remember to not let acetone get contact with your skin. It's goes throught skin into bloodstream and damage organs, especially liver and kidneys.
Also i know how to secure that type of print. When I finished books covers i've got wood glue and dilluted it very slightly with watter and then I used small brush to cover the print.
On tshirt you can cover it from both sides so it will be even better. When it dries it's complety waterproof and transparent, should easly survive couple washing cycles. One more thing, laser printer powder use heat to cure so maybe when you iron it throught some paper it will also become waterproof and holds better into the cloth fibers.
There are a number of ink jet transfer paper's available that will the same job and last considerably longer than using laser jet toner and you can print in color using an iron to activate the transfer. Also if you don't have a laser printer, you can print your graphic (mirror image) and have copies made from a laser copier. By the way, fabric is not the only material this will work on. You can use Wood as well.
How can I make it last longer??
An just wondering whats thee best paper to use for transfers
I believe it will stay longer on ts if you iron it after transfer (try with paper still on, or with baking paper after - because you cant go with iron directly on ts with print)
The co-workers sound like they hate each other lol
Just learn to screen print. I used to do diy shirts with stencils but finally learned how to screen print and love it. You will save a ton of time.
The set up and clean up for screen printing is a lot more work than this is, especially if you are only doing one or two shirts. But yes screen printing is a good skill to learn.
This is awesome!! Was wondering how to make prints for some doll clothes and this is just genius!! Thank you very much!! I will also iron later as suggested here by other people to try to keep the design 🤗🤗🤗💕
Doll clothes is a cool idea. This is one of the reasons I love RUclips, I never would have thought this, but your comment has started a new line of thought for me. Thank you.
@@HauntedHows Ohh I'm glad!! 😄 I'm sure the doll clothes will look very well made with your printing method!!💕
All the people saying "just silkscreen it"... OK, if you can silkscreen me a one-off t-shirt for the same money this lesson showed, I will send you tons of business. But you can't. Not even remotely. Set-up costs alone are far, far more than the entire shirt here.
All the people saying "just use a t-shirt transfer" obviously have no clue how bad the quality is on a t-shirt transfer & clearly don't understand how it works with a rectangle border around your design. They can't withstand washes & have fun drying your shirt. Better pull it right out of the dryer or the transfer will stick to itself.
About the only other semi-equivalent pricing is the direct print shirts that run around $20 + shipping each, but those take weeks for turnaround & aren't going to last forever either, so this is a fantastic alternative.
I personally want to thank you for the informative lesson, which I will use in the future for any one-off/short term shirts I need. This is perfect for conferences, trade shows, or times when I am selling at an event.
Thank you, this is the BEST comment ever! Maybe on the entire RUclips platform. At least on my channel. 😁
Hahaha. I feel honored.
Even though it's not permanent, it's still a great idea for transferring on a graphic that you can trace over with acrylic paint afterwards.
My only complaint is that you can't do this with black clothing, which sucks if you wear black a lot haha
Hi, thanks for the informations, but do you know what happen if you wash the shirt in the laundry?
@@marione458 I'm not sure, because I still haven't tried this. But from reading some of the other comments, the graphic will probably fade when you wash it.
Especially sucks when you only wear black.
Can you use a WHITE graphic on black material??
Not sure you can find a laser printer that uses white toner. So I don't think so.
This is a great DIY to do with my daughter. Thanks!
Thanks for watching.
Does this applies to black tone or does it applies to color too ?!!?
So seeing as tho its not permanent I had an idea, I was wondering if maybe you could do a little bleaching method with a spray bottle so the transfer then acts like a stencil for a negative, implying it doesnt soak through the transfer. I think it'd be pretty cool to see you guys try that out
what a great idea i love it. cant wait to try
I wonder if there is something that could set this permanently to cloth. If not this would be a great way to just transfer and image, then paint over that with cloth paint.
This technique is actually useful for wood. After transferring to the surface, seal with spray poly sealant.
Great video.
+Michael I have used it on wood too, and you are right it works well with a sealant of some kind. I'm not sure what you could use on clothing to seal it. But as a pattern for fabric paints it's a nice technique.
You could very easily use this as a method for stenciling onto tshirts and fabric. Mix 2:1 part acrylic paint with liquid fabric medium and apply with brush or sponge depending on what effect you need or how much area you need to cover. This method has worked for me on both denim and cotton tshirts.
hi, you could try white vinegar, let the t-shirt soak in the white vinegar for about 2 mins, take t-shirt out let is air dry then you can rinse out the vinegar.
Maybe tossing it in the dryer or other form of heat setting, so that the ink sets in the fabric?
Scribble or Tulip fabric paints. I use both to paint over the designs to make them permanent.
even though its not permanent im still gonna try I totally love it, plus there are some great suggestions on how to make the print stick longer. cant wait to try. thank you
Did u try it
I might try this so I can paint over it with puffy paint!!
We've done exactly that. It works well.
@@HauntedHows I also did the puffy paint and it looks good. The only problem was when I put the image on the t-shirt, it left a yellow stain. The image had both color and black in it. Any idea how to get the yellow stain out of the shirt?
*Vaulted*
Maybe after you print it on the shirt and its dry you could go over it with a fabric marker maybe that would work to make it last longer.
Have you tried this with a screw press, or a heat press?
To make it permanent just trace it with fabric paint or a marker and seal it
That actually works. We've done that on a few shirts. Puffy fabric paints work really well.
I want to use this for concept shirts, for when you want to see how a design will look, but don't want to bulk order
That's a perfect use.
Is it possible to do it in color?I mean wiith acetone...
You can try to steam the thing and wash it in vinegar to fix the paint.
Pro-tip for all the kids watching. Acetone is very flammable- use caution!. Ignore the narrator: Wear gloves.
Toner is made of polyester, so simply ironing the dry shirt from the back will make it permanent. Also, other solvents will work, Ive used xylene.
I think you meant polystyrene. I think you are correct, ironing will help, and any solvent that melts the toner should work.
Wow i make drawings on t-shirts almost in the same way , but now it will be so much better and easy to do
This is an awesome idea/technique. I've been looking for a quick way to make custom shirts without using an inkjet printer and iron on transfers. Thanks so much for sharing this!
You're welcome.
Can you use nail polish remover or does it have to be pure acetone?
I wonder if putting this under a heat press would make it stay a while? I must try it.
Sucks it doesn't last but a good idea for something quick.
Ola plus the t-shirt that I used was 100% cotton and the printing was the ink and no more laser even so thanks was a good idea thanks if you have any other idea for the process I thank you...
Will it work with colour?
Try it and find out, then upload the video.
@@lament_rue it does but you need a color laser printer. Inkjet dont work.
What is the other name for this acetone which is being used to print this image on this t shirt
They are probably good for souvenir shirts
That a really good use for them. I make "joke" shirts for a friend of mine every year for his birthday. This is how I do it without spending $25.00 on a one-off shirt.
I remember I inhaled alot of acetone and it completely cleared all my sinuses...and I became very sick...for weeks
This is a fantastic idea. Shame it doesnt stay, but like mentioned before this would be fantastic to use as a stencil for fabric painting. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks, I just did it and it turned out awesome
Just asking....do you have a video on how to make the image last a long long time?
No sorry. But the original shirts we did on the video are still okay. They are faded, but have done better than we expected.
Very good Idea! I made stencils and used spray paint to make some T shirts for a union rally 40 years ago , the design was still there when the shirts fell apart.
Great stuff!! thanks guys!!
You're welcome.
Use freezer paper be less messy and much easier and works very well on normal ink jet printer. Good to see different ways tho thank you,
Denise Poole Do you print on the freezer paper? Do you still use acetone? I’m intrigued.
Fantastic idea! I would seal it with seam sealer made of silicone and mineral turpentine. It will look plastic like but it will last till long after your T-shirt has fallen apart 😁
Hmm. Interesting. 🤔
I'm New to printing for clothes, etc. But on a laser printer, is there an option for printing backwards???? Thanks
Umm... Some printers might be able to do this. Most graphics software can reverse or mirror the image somehow.
Before print go to settings and there is an option that says mirror click on the check box and done
I love how Clarice Starling explains everything.
El Ente lmao
Did you try heat setting with an iron? I imagine that might make it as permanent as any transfer.
thats what i was thinking, or using some type of craft spray or whatever to set the ink
Acetone is flammable, be super cautious with heat.
it will be dry
Acetone is very flammable.
Maybe if you ironed on after the ink was transferred
This was really really cool
Thanks.
Thanks. Market Had Me Convinced i Needed Special Paper.. 7$ a Sheet. lol i Know it Won't Last Forever BUT Neither Will The Concert ; )
iF it Means That-Much to Me to Have it Last Forever, it's Simple & Non Expensive Enough to Touch-Up Over Time. Simply Fun Crafts to Me
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Is this a normal paper or some sublimation paper??? What is the GSM of this paper..? It looks preety thick n good
It's just standard printer paper. Nothing special. The "magic" happens when the acetone dissolves the toner in the laser print.
Long term exposure to acetone and/or catylist chemicals will cause severe chapping, irritation and stiffness of skin.
Wear nitrile gloves.
Gloves are always a good idea when handling any chemicals. Although we really never get any actone on our hands while doing this.
Will this work on wood. Particularly on the bottom of a skateboard
I've done this on wood with various results. If the wood is sealed in any way it doesn't seem to work very well. But unfinished wood seems to work ok as long as it is light in color.
Worked much better for you than for me :(
maybe for last long we can 'lineart' with an permanent marker, I think its a great idea, this video helped me because i was used to draw on the shirt and its complicated because you can not make errors
To dry the acetone faster , just use a Bic lighter .
Yes, for the incredible Haunted House of Charcoal.
That wouldn't be a good idea. It might be exciting though.
not a cool thing to post - some kids might think you're being serious.
@@mmedeuxchevaux because you let kids play with acetone ?
You owe me a house !
This is the easiest and cheapest form of t-shirt printing available. Why are people surprised to hear this won't be of best quality.
I have been asking that same question. Thanks for being supportive.
This tutorial kind of get me to laugh, especially the part when you mention to protect your hand if you have nail polish. XD
can you do this with color?
Spray a flat clear laquor over it. Shouldn't change shirt color on it. Stiff at 1st but after a washing it will unstiffen.
C,L,B Guitars Intonation Tuning how long will spraying that, make the design last?
@@pamelamoreno6448 Rt
So after you lay the transfer, whats to stop you from using fabric dye to color and further solidify the image?
Nothing. We've done just that. It takes a little time. Especially for a really detailed image, but it's totally fine. As a matter of fact, some commenters have gone as far as using this transfer method to apply an image that they then embroider either by hand or some kind of fancy machine.
Or you could just buy iron on transform paper... it's a hell of a lot easier and it's permanent.
And a bit more expensive. This is just a different option, and it's fun to do. Plus I don't like the texture left behind by iron on transfers.
@@HauntedHows that's alright it's an opinion thing (sorry if this sounds sarcastic it's not meant to be)😊
It's cool. 🤘
So can you use nail polish remover? How many washes before fad?
Have u tried using an iron to make the print last longer?
Cool idea. Even if i Have to redo after some time. Does it work with color prints?
We haven't tried it with color yet. We think it will work, but don't really know. You can, however, use fabric paints to color in a design.
Me:Hey can i borrow your t-Shirt
Friend:Yeah sure.
Me:makes picture on t-shirt*
friend:Is that my t shirt?
Me:No.....
Wow thanks guys this is gonna be great for the school year and for cheerleading♡♡ I honestly think every mom should see this. Lol Thanks for the help
acetone is a solvent wear gloves folks unless you like panic attacks
Panic attacks?
PLEASE NOTE: Acetone is one of the most hazardous materials you can purchase for home use. Seriously, it is much more dangerous than gasoline, or other solvents. Use gloves.
Where are you getting that information? Here's a good article on the subject.
scienceline.ucsb.edu/getkey.php?key=4198
"It's not permanent for very long."
So, how long is it permanent for?
So far, the original shirt has lasted 2 years, it's pretty fadded.
@@HauntedHows That's reasonably permanent. Even silk-screened shirts can start to fade over time (a longer period than two years, admittedly).
This is the greatest video EVER!!! Thank you so much I hate doing the iron ons or heat transfers (I always mess them up some how) ...but this worked AMAZINGLY for what I needed it for thank you guys....
I think you guys did an amazing job and as long as you have haters you know you doing something right ;-) keep up the good work you guys
+Michelle Allman thank you!
Can be corlor printed design???
so how long is "not very long" are we talking gone after the first wash or after a a year of use? just curious
It will fade with each wash, but the original shirt we did still has a nice image on it. Maybe a bit faded, but looks good in a retro T-shirt kinda way. It's been washed dozens of times.
does the object you're printing on have to be porous? for instance would something like this work on plastics?
Yes it works on plastic but the plastic finish will dull as the acetone will eat some of it away. I've also used it on glass I wanted to etch.
would nail polish remover work?
If it's 100% acetone. Some nail polish remover has other stuff in it.
We're hill billies from a foreign land...thanks for the video man!
I would say if you pressed the T-shirt with a hot iron or a T-shirt heat press it would fasten the colour to the T-shirt and most probably last a lot longer..
I like this! Esp if i need something temporary or guidelines for embroidery or painting.. very cool share, i'm trying this for customizing my kids snow gear!!! Thank U!
Geraldine Granado - That's a right idea!
That's actually a reall ygood idea to use it as a guide for embroidery! :)
Is there something you can coat the image in to make make it last longer?
We've traced the image with fabric markers. Although the image lasts longer than we thought it would. It'll fade.
Nossa incrível! Amei 😄
Hello, I've tried the same technique, but instead of using acetone I used ethereal oils. I wanted to know, if you know, which one works out best/lasts the longest
Interesting question. I don't know the answer. Which oil did you use? Maybe a citrus oil, like d-Limonene might work. Whatever you use needs to dissolve polystyrene. That's what the printer toner is made of.
1:42 It's not permanent for very long translates to temporary ... still a great idea. going to try this to transfer a stencil to wood
+Sheep Dog it varies, the shirt in the video has been washed quite a few times and the images are still there. They are faded, but that was what we were going for anyway.
+Sheep Dog it works well on some types of wood and not so well on others. I suggest a few test runs, and then coat it with a clear finish of some kind.
So do you wash before wearing or does the acetone smell linger...was thinking of doing this with the kids but acetone is a bit brutal on the lungs
The acetone evaporate completely, it doesn't seem to leave a smell, but you can wash the shirt. I recommend washing it inside out and on a gentle cycle.
I was excited but then I saw acetone and other stuff I don’t have😭💀. Adios✌🏾
In a pinch you can use fingernail polish remover, many brands are 100% acetone.
This...is....genius