Thank you, Michael!!! My son is 10 years old and wanted to print his own shirts and he is a wonderful streetware artist! I was missing a few things like the powder and appropriate temp. Thank you for helping make his dream come true!!!!
That was amazing. I just watched a tutorial using DTF printer and film and the DTF printer was so expensive. I know you couldn't print on dark material but to be able to print on cotton alone is a big plus. Thank you for taking all the guessing out of this process for us. You save us so much time and money. You're the best!
Yes!! My husband spent over $2800 buying me a "cheap" DTF printer 2 yrs ago and I haven't even done a test print to this day. Thisnis so much cheaper. I hope he can come upnwith a way to do dark shirts too
@@sinsofvorador I believe you just need one of the eco tank printers that have the two black tanks and you put white dtf ink in one of the black spots. Havnt tried myself but seen a video on it and makes sense. I believe there's just a change you need to make in your software for the color profile. But then again,what's the toll your ecotank will pay to run those unsupported inks?
Warm peel works best in our testing, some printers have sensors and will not print on overhead sheets because they cannot not detect a surface to print on. You can use a temp spray and place a piece of white paper behind the transparent sheet to get the printer to print. Embossing powder works with an inkjet printer, use whatever color embossing powder you would like. Make sure to apply the powder before the ink dries. Transparencies can attract powder particles and brushing may not remove all of the loose powder when using embossing powder. Tested at 320 degrees for 90 seconds also worked great. If using Sub ink, white embossing powder works, however the print will not be as clear nor as bright as using DTF powder. Happy Crafting!
I am so here for this! I just tried sublimation spray on a cotton tshirt last night and the picture did not transfer well at all. It was super light where you could barely see it. I’m sure it was “user error”. I can’t wait to see how this works! ❤️
Hi Michael! You are my go to guy! I did an experiment using your materials but doing a cold peel as Crystal Ann suggests...the film separated leaving a cellophane layer on my tshirt. People don't do a cold peel do as Michael said "hot peel".
I am so excited for this tutorial. Just started making t-shirts and mugs. There are just so many cotton brand shirts out there. Also just used my crafty 10% off 143 vinyl and saved over $20 on my 2 different orders. Thanks for that🙏.
Omg! This is a complete game changer. So here's my tricky question. Would this process also work on regular tumblers in a tumbler press that are not made for sublimation? Maybe do a cool peel rather than a warm peel? Also, I do a lot of shirts for larger people so is there a brand of film that you would recommend for 13x19? I very rarely use 8.5x11. Thank you so much, this video totally made my day!!!
Awesome Job. So excited to try this... So, any suggestions on other powder adhesive since its out of stock on Amazon?? What to do with my excess HTV Vinyl now that this step is best?? lol
I am also obsessed with this stuff. But just can’t seem to eat anything right. I get lucky occasionally and something will look good! Which is why I’m calling myself Accidentally Craftyy! 🤪
It would be nice if you replied to questions that people have asked about this method, seems you do when they are praising you or you pick what ones you’d like to reply to. I see lots of unanswered questions here
Holy beans I was just thinking about this yesterday and wanting to try it but wasn't sure if it would work ! Woohoo looking forward to this. Thank you!!
Thank you this fabulous video! I can't tell you how easy it was to follow! I made Christmas rounds with your easy to follow Canva instructions. I can't wait to try the transperancy & the powder on t-shirts!! Thank you!!
so i may be a little late to the party, but I just tried this and was amazed. one problem was the wheel from the printer left trace lines of black down the middle of the image that I did not see before hand. is there a solution ? less ink setting? I do not have a transparency paper setting. Any suggestions are welcome. thank you
Mind Blown 🤯 I’ve recently discovered DTF and the machine is $$$ I’ve put off sublimation because of the limitations BUT with this I may need….no I need a sublimation printer! Thank you so much! I always learn and get so inspired by your videos! 🫶
I have a question they make two different powders they make a white and a black wouldn't the white toner act like a backing like if you would done a white HTV. Or does it go completely clear and maybe they make a pigmented DTF powder it's just adhesive right
Hi! Thank you for the awesome hack. I am new to this whole process. When printing on PET my ink "bleeds" making horrible thick lines. Do you perhaps have some printer setting advise?
Michael, I’ve been thinking about how to use Crystal’s (Design Bundles) version of this hack but get a white background along with it without using DTV for colored cotton. How about using white sublimation paint? Make a stencil outline of the image you want on the cotton, put it on a piece of DTF film (same one you would stick in the printer) and paint on the white sublimation paint, put the powder on it, remove the stencil, place it on the shirt and heat press like you normally would and then warm peel it off. Now you have a white sublimated background on cotton. Then do Crystal’s regular sublimation DTF hack for getting the image on the shirt. I’m not sure if it would work since now you are layering the sublimation ink on top of the white sublimation ink instead of straight to the shirt but I thought it would be worth a try. I posted a similar comment on Crystal’s video but I’m not sure she’ll read it so I thought I’d bring it up to you.
Thank you for this tutorial and all of the free resources. You are an amazing person. I’ve ordered Al of the recommended products. Ready to try this new venture. Many thanks and the best of wishes❤
Wow this will definitely be a game changer! I'm in Florida and wow, rarely wear 100% polyester shirts, it's just too hot for that. Well, its ok in winter, but you know, we can get away with it for 3 or 4 months. Lol Im just getting started with sublimation (if i can get the used printer I bought to work).But, yes, this will be a huge difference if we can do this on cotton or a 50/50 or less blend! Thanks so much for sharing!!
Had the same problem. You have to take a piece of regular printer paper and tape it to the BACK of the transfer paper. I had to move the regular printer paper down about 2 inches, and place a piece of tape on the end of the transfer paper and regular paper so the printer will feed the regular paper in first triggering the printer mechanism and then it feeds and prints. You can use ANY transfer paper.
This is so amazing but, I have a question; After printing your design out how much time do you have to use the DTF, do you have to use it right away or do you have to use it within the same day?
So I have been working with this process and my best results were with forever laser dark multi A paper pressing for about 20-25 sec and lower temp at 320 degrees. My new problem is I'm getting little colored spots from reusing the powder. if the powder soaks up the ink and falls back with leftover powder it will leave spots on the next print. took me several prints to figure out where the spots were coming from. I also did cold peel and the film came right off.
Hi. I have an epson et 2760 and I cannot get them to print; I've tried taping to sheet of paper and it will start to print but them it just stops. Any help is greatly appreciated.
Love learning how sublimate on 100% cotton!! I placed a order for some shirts not realizing they was 100% until after I washed them!! The print was almost completely washed away!! I immediately looked at the label saying oh Sh-t!!
Followed your instructions, exactly, and I'll add, I also have a Star Craft press so shouldn't have been any issue there. However, I ended with a brown rectangle around my image, which did not fully sublimate. Lol, back to the drawing board!
I've looked at this several times now, and it looks like when you peeled it off most of the color stayed on the film. If I'm too soon with getting this stuff please let me know. Thanks.
I have also tried all types of DTF film and so far I haven’t had any luck getting it to print my printer will not print on the film I have an Epson 2803 and I’ve tried everything so I’m going to be ordering the film you found thank you for sharing
I tried this on Saturday and I could not get it to peel. If it did peel off it owes like a thin layer of plastic was left behind on top of the image or thr color would peel off in patches.
Make sure you’re printing images on the correct side of transfer paper. When adding the powder it should look completely frosted. It worked perfect for me.
Awesome video. Have you tried to use dtf to sublimate on a cake box? Would that work or is there another way to sub a cardboard cake box? Thanx for the info.
Hey there Mr. crafty pants. I’m trying this for the first time and I wanna know how long does the curing process take….I have a cricut easy press and I need to know how long to “hold it” over the print? Help a sista out please! 💜🙏🏾💜
Thx for this video. You make things so easy to do. I want to make some shirts for my kids but want to know if we can use this process on coloured and black shirt if we use white or black powder. If so plz make a video so we can purchase the film and powder.
Hiya. Is this still a viable option for printing on cotton? I bought the printable HTV vinyl, but I don't like the white outline it gives - I am still very new to crafting. What about if you don't have a clam heat press, how you to suggest we heat up the design after applying the powder?
Also will this allow you to print white, example a white dog on a black t-shirt or would I need a printer that uses white ink? I have a converted epson printer
Wow! That is amazing, a total game changer to be able to sublimate on cotton. It is so difficult to find good quality polyester to sublimate on. Will keep my eyes open for additional videos until you have it perfected - although this one looked really good!!!
Hello,I am using a converted epson printer with Starcraft Sublimation Ink and having issues with the colors, what print settings do you use? Thank you.
Hey. I could’nt find link to the name of the powder you where using,will you PLEASE write the name of the powder? Thanks so much for your awsome videos💐💐💐🙏
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Thank you, Michael!!! My son is 10 years old and wanted to print his own shirts and he is a wonderful streetware artist! I was missing a few things like the powder and appropriate temp. Thank you for helping make his dream come true!!!!
That was amazing. I just watched a tutorial using DTF printer and film and the DTF printer was so expensive. I know you couldn't print on dark material but to be able to print on cotton alone is a big plus. Thank you for taking all the guessing out of this process for us. You save us so much time and money. You're the best!
Yes!! My husband spent over $2800 buying me a "cheap" DTF printer 2 yrs ago and I haven't even done a test print to this day. Thisnis so much cheaper. I hope he can come upnwith a way to do dark shirts too
Only problem with the dark color Clothing is the lack of the white over ink. If they made a white dtf power that stayed white it would work.
@@sinsofvorador I believe you just need one of the eco tank printers that have the two black tanks and you put white dtf ink in one of the black spots. Havnt tried myself but seen a video on it and makes sense. I believe there's just a change you need to make in your software for the color profile. But then again,what's the toll your ecotank will pay to run those unsupported inks?
Warm peel works best in our testing, some printers have sensors and will not print on overhead sheets because they cannot not detect a surface to print on. You can use a temp spray and place a piece of white paper behind the transparent sheet to get the printer to print. Embossing powder works with an inkjet printer, use whatever color embossing powder you would like. Make sure to apply the powder before the ink dries. Transparencies can attract powder particles and brushing may not remove all of the loose powder when using embossing powder. Tested at 320 degrees for 90 seconds also worked great. If using Sub ink, white embossing powder works, however the print will not be as clear nor as bright as using DTF powder. Happy Crafting!
I just did this and it worked. Had to jack my press up to 390 to melt the powder but using the parchment paper made it feel smooth. Ty
I am so here for this! I just tried sublimation spray on a cotton tshirt last night and the picture did not transfer well at all. It was super light where you could barely see it. I’m sure it was “user error”. I can’t wait to see how this works! ❤️
i used the spray once did not work well
@@cherylshields7576 I hear you there, so disappointed 😥 I purchased 2 bottles with high hopes lol! I’ll try Michael’s method in this video 💜
Just tried it, and it definitely works.
Hi Michael! You are my go to guy! I did an experiment using your materials but doing a cold peel as Crystal Ann suggests...the film separated leaving a cellophane layer on my tshirt. People don't do a cold peel do as Michael said "hot peel".
I am so excited for this tutorial. Just started making t-shirts and mugs. There are just so many cotton brand shirts out there. Also just used my crafty 10% off 143 vinyl and saved over $20 on my 2 different orders. Thanks for that🙏.
Omg! This is a complete game changer. So here's my tricky question. Would this process also work on regular tumblers in a tumbler press that are not made for sublimation? Maybe do a cool peel rather than a warm peel? Also, I do a lot of shirts for larger people so is there a brand of film that you would recommend for 13x19? I very rarely use 8.5x11. Thank you so much, this video totally made my day!!!
Love the possibility of using something that works and gives awesome results You are definitely on track for producing Mr Crafty transfer film.
So glad to see this solution for sublimation on 100% cotton! Thank you!
So excited for this!! I've been hoping someone would come up with a plan 🤩
🤣 Me too!!!!
Wow, this is great. I'm so glad to find a way other then the glitter htv to sub on cotton. Thanks Michael
Awesome Job. So excited to try this... So, any suggestions on other powder adhesive since its out of stock on Amazon?? What to do with my excess HTV Vinyl now that this step is best?? lol
OMG MICHAEL!! This is exciting stuff!! I
here with you as you continue this journey of subbing in cotton! THANK YOU for working so hard on this! 😊
Thank you for figuring this out for us!! Sublimation on dark cotton using printouts larger than 8.5x11 please!! 🙏❤️
I am also obsessed with this stuff. But just can’t seem to eat anything right. I get lucky occasionally and something will look good! Which is why I’m calling myself Accidentally Craftyy! 🤪
Love your tutorials! I’m a beginner with Cricut and have so much to learn! This is way beyond my ability right now but I’m learning! Take care, Joan
Hello Michael! Have you tried this process on colored or black tshirts/fabric yet?
It would be nice if you replied to questions that people have asked about this method, seems you do when they are praising you or you pick what ones you’d like to reply to. I see lots of unanswered questions here
Holy beans I was just thinking about this yesterday and wanting to try it but wasn't sure if it would work ! Woohoo looking forward to this. Thank you!!
Thank you this fabulous video! I can't tell you how easy it was to follow! I made Christmas rounds with your easy to follow Canva instructions. I can't wait to try the transperancy & the powder on t-shirts!! Thank you!!
so i may be a little late to the party, but I just tried this and was amazed. one problem was the wheel from the printer left trace lines of black down the middle of the image that I did not see before hand. is there a solution ? less ink setting? I do not have a transparency paper setting. Any suggestions are welcome. thank you
Same issue here
Love it...and love that you are giving credit where credit is due!! Great job!!
Got it to work. Taped a blank piece of paper to transfer paper and fed through printer....worked like a charm.
that's great!
If the printer doesn't like the pet film tape a blank piece of paper to the back with double sided tape. Works a treat
Thank you!
where can i find the link for the products you used? I am so excited, thank you!
I totally love this method it is a game changer. And your skeleton in the background is awesome
I love the idea of putting your DTF in a canister! Thanks for all you do. Always helpful.
What is that powder called please
Mind Blown 🤯 I’ve recently discovered DTF and the machine is $$$ I’ve put off sublimation because of the limitations BUT with this I may need….no I need a sublimation printer! Thank you so much! I always learn and get so inspired by your videos! 🫶
How many seconds do you recommend putting the film under the press to melt the powder? And what temperature do you recommend?
This is amazing I'm buying it now I just recently got a sublimation printer I'm so excited your the bomb!!! Thanks 😊
What type of sublimination machine did you buy please
@@petakucas7389 I got the Epson 2800 from Amazon!
I have a question they make two different powders they make a white and a black wouldn't the white toner act like a backing like if you would done a white HTV. Or does it go completely clear and maybe they make a pigmented DTF powder it's just adhesive right
Hi! Thank you for the awesome hack. I am new to this whole process. When printing on PET my ink "bleeds" making horrible thick lines. Do you perhaps have some printer setting advise?
Same! Did u find a resolution for it yet ?
Just a suggestion but, Have you tried turn your print quality to normal instead of high quality? It uses less inks so I'm thinking it might help
@@ashleygriggs8738 no not yet. I am waiting on a lot of customer supports. It looks like I would have to convert my other printer.
@@michellesprout4199 I have tried every single setting on that printer. Thanks for trying to help.
Are there any updates as promised on this hack? What about on dark cotton fabric? Will it work?
Michael, I’ve been thinking about how to use Crystal’s (Design Bundles) version of this hack but get a white background along with it without using DTV for colored cotton. How about using white sublimation paint? Make a stencil outline of the image you want on the cotton, put it on a piece of DTF film (same one you would stick in the printer) and paint on the white sublimation paint, put the powder on it, remove the stencil, place it on the shirt and heat press like you normally would and then warm peel it off. Now you have a white sublimated background on cotton. Then do Crystal’s regular sublimation DTF hack for getting the image on the shirt. I’m not sure if it would work since now you are layering the sublimation ink on top of the white sublimation ink instead of straight to the shirt but I thought it would be worth a try. I posted a similar comment on Crystal’s video but I’m not sure she’ll read it so I thought I’d bring it up to you.
Thank you for this tutorial and all of the free resources. You are an amazing person. I’ve ordered Al of the recommended products. Ready to try this new venture. Many thanks and the best of wishes❤
Wow this will definitely be a game changer! I'm in Florida and wow, rarely wear 100% polyester shirts, it's just too hot for that. Well, its ok in winter, but you know, we can get away with it for 3 or 4 months. Lol Im just getting started with sublimation (if i can get the used printer I bought to work).But, yes, this will be a huge difference if we can do this on cotton or a 50/50 or less blend! Thanks so much for sharing!!
Wow Michael this is awesome!! Can’t wait to try it!! Would love to do this on darker colors as well!! 😊🤗
Had the same problem. You have to take a piece of regular printer paper and tape it to the BACK of the transfer paper. I had to move the regular printer paper down about 2 inches, and place a piece of tape on the end of the transfer paper and regular paper so the printer will feed the regular paper in first triggering the printer mechanism and then it feeds and prints. You can use ANY transfer paper.
Looking forward to a follow up video on this. This method really does look like a game changer!
i was wondering if you put anything inside of the shirt to keep the design from bleeding onto the back? Or if that is even a necessary step?
This is so amazing but, I have a question; After printing your design out how much time do you have to use the DTF, do you have to use it right away or do you have to use it within the same day?
That turned out really great! I love those gnomes! So cute!
Awesome!!! Thanks Michael 😊
Not sure if you mentioned this - do you need a DTF printer or can I use my Epson Sublimation printer?
GREAT VIDEO! YOU DO NOT RUSH WHICH IS GREAT FOR US BEGINNERS.
So I have been working with this process and my best results were with forever laser dark multi A paper pressing for about 20-25 sec and lower temp at 320 degrees. My new problem is I'm getting little colored spots from reusing the powder. if the powder soaks up the ink and falls back with leftover powder it will leave spots on the next print. took me several prints to figure out where the spots were coming from. I also did cold peel and the film came right off.
Hi. I have an epson et 2760 and I cannot get them to print; I've tried taping to sheet of paper and it will start to print but them it just stops. Any help is greatly appreciated.
Question:
The description of this film on Amazon says it's not for use with a heat press. I'm confused now and just double checking the product used
Can't wait to see this one. My day just got better.
Omg I'm so excited to learn more about this!!!!
Ok Crafty Pants.. I just ordered this stuff.. so I can't wait for my sheets to come in to try it out!
Just ordered my supplies... I'm so excited. One question though, does the shirt have to be 100% cotton or can it be a blend?
That's a great question! It doesn't have to be 100% cotton though 🤩
@@mrcraftypants Thank you for your reply. I love watching your channel, you demonstrate everything very well & easy
Love learning how sublimate on 100% cotton!! I placed a order for some shirts not realizing they was 100% until after I washed them!! The print was almost completely washed away!! I immediately looked at the label saying oh Sh-t!!
What printer settings did u use? I am getting roller marks from the ink being wet. :(
Amazing, I new there was something better, I am so happy for this video!
after you print onto the clear film mine comes out extremely wet and takes awhile to dry. would you let it dry any or apply powder right away
Followed your instructions, exactly, and I'll add, I also have a Star Craft press so shouldn't have been any issue there. However, I ended with a brown rectangle around my image, which did not fully sublimate. Lol, back to the drawing board!
This is very exciting!!!! Cant wait to see what more you come up with
😲🤩 OMG!! This is so cool! Question... would you recommend trying transparent sheets we already have?...🤔 Thank you for sharing this!!💕
You can always give it a try to see if it works! 😊 You would just need the powder.
Did you try it? And did it work?
Thank you Michael!!! So glad you are doing this!!!
Thank you for the tutorial. Can you make the printed image ahead of time and press it on later? Thanks
The NGOODIEZ Direct To Film powder is not longer available on Amazon. Do you have another recomendation?
I've looked at this several times now, and it looks like when you peeled it off most of the color stayed on the film. If I'm too soon with getting this stuff please let me know. Thanks.
I have also tried all types of DTF film and so far I haven’t had any luck getting it to print my printer will not print on the film I have an Epson 2803 and I’ve tried everything so I’m going to be ordering the film you found thank you for sharing
Love this, trying to figure out how to add something white to the poly melt so it works on dark as well. Or do they make white melt.
I tried this on Saturday and I could not get it to peel. If it did peel off it owes like a thin layer of plastic was left behind on top of the image or thr color would peel off in patches.
This is the same problem I’m having
Make sure you’re printing images on the correct side of transfer paper. When adding the powder it should look completely frosted. It worked perfect for me.
Yes! I have that film just need to order the powder. Thank you so very much!! Your the best!!🥰
Thank you! This looks very intriguging! I will be following up to see further videos on your perfecting process.
Can same converted printer be used for sublimation and DTF?
Yesss and please do with black cotton :)
Awesome video. Have you tried to use dtf to sublimate on a cake box? Would that work or is there another way to sub a cardboard cake box? Thanx for the info.
Awesome video and this would help so many people. Cotton has more choices of color. I want to know if it can be done on dark colors
The powder is not available on Amazon where else can we buy to give you credit or can you link a different name brand that’s available?
Question: I do not own a sublimation printer, nor have plans to buy one. Is there a hack for using Cricut Infusable Ink sheets and pensÉ
Afternoon Michael! Saw your picture earlier (good picture)
I ordered the transparency film but the powder has a lot of bad reviews - are the shirts you did still holding up good?
Hey there Mr. crafty pants. I’m trying this for the first time and I wanna know how long does the curing process take….I have a cricut easy press and I need to know how long to “hold it” over the print? Help a sista out please! 💜🙏🏾💜
Thx for this video. You make things so easy to do. I want to make some shirts for my kids but want to know if we can use this process on coloured and black shirt if we use white or black powder. If so plz make a video so we can purchase the film and powder.
Hiya. Is this still a viable option for printing on cotton? I bought the printable HTV vinyl, but I don't like the white outline it gives - I am still very new to crafting. What about if you don't have a clam heat press, how you to suggest we heat up the design after applying the powder?
This is great!! Did you put something inside the shirt before heat pressing or did you thread it onto the heat press?
Can't wait been wanting to try this
Hello,
After you have the crystal sprinkled on, our you just hoovering over until it melts? Or are you actually pressing?
Thank you for your video. Just tried it. However the image looks grainy. What can I do? What did I I do wrong?
What brand of powder?
Also will this allow you to print white, example a white dog on a black t-shirt or would I need a printer that uses white ink? I have a converted epson printer
Great tutorial because I'm not a fan of polyester. Will the powder adhere to or dsmage the heat plate? I have a Cricut Easypress .
Thanks for the video. I have been trying to figure out how to do this. Thank you
Wow! That is amazing, a total game changer to be able to sublimate on cotton. It is so difficult to find good quality polyester to sublimate on. Will keep my eyes open for additional videos until you have it perfected - although this one looked really good!!!
I like jerzees 21m
@@alexking2346 I wasn’t aware that jerzees had a polyester
@@vickywray7285
Not shiny, doesn't snag easy, short or long sleeve.
Full color on white.
Black sublimation on all colors except black.
@@alexking2346 thanks for the information.
So excited to try this technique. Do I need to put paper inside of the shirt?
Awesome! Just subscribed. Also just started learning about sublimation this past week.
How does it do on dark colors? Also what about the new product from siser.... siser easycolor dtv??
Hello,I am using a converted epson printer with Starcraft Sublimation Ink and having issues with the colors, what print settings do you use? Thank you.
What’s the powder called please
Where do I find the links for the items you used? The transfer sheets and powder
Hi! Want to try this! Is there any other brand of the powder that you would recommend? The one you used is out of stock. Thanks!!
Thank you for sharing ‼️
What kind of powder is that? Thanks
Hey. I could’nt find link to the name of the powder you where using,will you PLEASE write the name of the powder? Thanks so much for your awsome videos💐💐💐🙏