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My husband has been in the print shop business 15 plus years. His company has been in business for over 75 years. And I asked him why does black ink stay on fabric better? Black ink, particularly in the context of printing or writing on fabric, often appears to stay on fabric better due to a combination of factors: 1. Black ink usually contains a higher concentration of pigments compared to other colors. Pigments are the color particles suspended in the ink. A higher pigment concentration means that more pigment particles are deposited on the fabric, leading to a more intense and longer-lasting color. 2. : Black is an inherently dark and opaque color. It covers the underlying fabric more effectively, which can help hide the color of the fabric itself and any patterns or textures that might be present. This can give the impression that the black ink is "staying on" the fabric better. 3. : Black absorbs a wide spectrum of light, including ultraviolet (UV) light. UV light can degrade pigments and dyes over time, leading to fading. Since black absorbs a broad range of light, it is less susceptible to UV-related fading, making it appear more stable and long-lasting. 4. : The contrast between black ink and most fabric colors is quite high. This contrast makes the black ink appear more visually prominent and less affected by any fading or wear that might occur over time. 5. : Our eyes are more forgiving when it comes to imperfections in dark colors. Fading, smudging, or slight changes in shade are less noticeable in black ink compared to lighter or more vibrant colors. It's important to note that the perceived "better staying" of black ink on fabric is partly due to human perception and the characteristics of the color black. Other colors might exhibit similar longevity if they have high pigment concentration, opacity, and resistance to fading. However, the longevity of any ink or dye on fabric is also influenced by factors such as the quality of the ink, the fabric's material and preparation, the printing or dyeing method used, exposure to light and environmental conditions, and how well the fabric is cared for (washing, ironing, etc.).
The double cure/powder with a second press works amazing with sublimation ink. I think most of this is based on the inkjet ink being used. The colored ink with inkjet inks are dye-based whereas the black is pigment based. Dye-based are impacted by water where as pigment based ink isn’t. The reason sublimation ink doesn’t fade/washout with the dtf hack is because the dtf powder is a poly based powder that’s curing and adhering to the shirt for the sublimation ink.
@@wendyleebarrett5652 I go into my extended maintenance menu on my computers printer settings and change it to “thick paper/envelope”. It raises the rollers just enough where I don’t have a problem.
I really appreciate you testing all this, because I've been seriously considering a very expensive DTF Printer, and now I know I don't need to spend 1000's to do DTF!!!!!!
I just watched a video from a company that sells the DTF and DTG machines. He said when you press for a second time it will push that ink down in the fibers for longer lasting effect but it fade the colors.
I'm not sure if I missed it but I believe it worked so good for you with black ink is because the printer you are using uses black pigment ink (water resistant) and the other 3 colors are dye inks. Great video as always!
Great revisit tutorial, I've tried all three options (inkjet, Sublimation and DTF Ink) and found the weakest was the sublimation ink, the standard ink jet and DTF ink in a sublimation printer worked like a dream. No need for double application of powder and both results were the same when pre-cured and not pre cured. Thanks for revisiting this, loving your work :)
That was amazing! Crystal Ann, don't take this the wrong way, but you're going to pass out if you don't pause to breathe!😅😅 Those tests were shocking. I would have bet money that the shirt with the extra work was going to be more bright and vivid. WRONG! As the saying goes, "sometimes, less is more). Thank so much for your never ending energy. Love your work!👍🖖
This is the first time I've ever seen this! Wow! I have so many ideas and things I could print and apply to shirts for gifts! Thank you so very much!!!! Great work!
Hello! Thank you so much for sharing these videos. This might be the best way for me to take the next step on my journey. One thing I missed…and I keep going back to see if I can find it…I remember you said it wasn’t “converted”, but what ink did you use? With it not being converted did you just keep the original printer ink? Thank you so much for your time and for sharing your expertise!
Is the yellowing due to actual ink bleed or slight scorching? The second press with actual DTF inks is usually much shorter, 5-10 seconds after peeling with Teflon or butcher paper to prevent burning the transfer.
I have never cured the powder and my images come out perfectly crisp and beautiful. 🐰 I did notice that when it's time to peel it off, there are glue lines around the image and when you do a quick 5 sec press, it smooths out the glue to more seamless...
I'm new to this and this may sound silly but I have a quick question. When yiu do the 5 second press, is that after you have peeled off the image or is it while you still have the paper on the shirt and you just loft the heat away, give it a moment, and then reheat it THEN remove the paper you printed on? I hope that makes sense...🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️
I know this is an older video but it’d be cool to print the entire color spectrum (like the color picker in photoshop) and see where the colors fade/if certain colors fade more than others
That's very interesting. I going to check my printer ink. I have to comment on video. You showed the process from start to finish. I have never tried DTF before but I think I can do it just by watching. Great job. Now I will watch all your videos!
Do you think this could be used on other surfaces like ceramic? I’m thinking the round ceramic ornaments. I only have a small cricut iron and the large one not one that does pressure. I have done HT dtf on ceramic
A total cure is longer under the heat. Up to 3-5 minutes. You can even use a heat gun. Printing a photo will print slower than a regular print selection. So, selecting glossy photo paper will take longer, but the print has more saturation.
@@DesignBundles Can you do another quick video letting us know if this ink works for multiiple washings? I sell my tee shirts and cannot afford refunds from unhappy customers ..... :)
I love watching your videos. You explain everything very clearly. I have never tried this process. Is there a beginners video? You can just take any image and use it with this method? Thank you!
So I bought the same DTF powder and sheets as Crystal and made my Grandson a pair of pjs for his bday, The ink ran awful whilst on a cool wash, now I feel deflated and cannot afford a sublimation printer. So I'm asking if anyone has any tips please to help the inks seal to the shirt. Thanks
@@magijewell290yo le recomiendo que compre vinil textil imprimíble, así lo que imprima lo puede poner en una playera, es más económico, mas queda un poco grueso el estampado.
Can you do a test where you screen print a white solid shape of an image (to use as an underbase) and then do the DTF Sublimation hack over the white screen print? I'm so curious to see if that would work. I know you can just get a speedball frame and apply a vinyl stencil over the screen and squeegee the ink through (so no need for emulsion or chemicals)
Hi im just starting to learn about this amazing job i love crafting and i just wanted to know if i can use my EPSONSMART PRINTER for this prints? Pr do i need to get a new printer?
From your video demonstration, I think that the reason the black was a success was because the Canon printer is a hybrid inkjet printer that uses pigment ink for black and Dye based ink for color. My observable conclusion is that pigment ink is better for the hack.
Hello, New follower here , I want to thank you for all this information love your video as this is the first one of the many that will be watching. Thanks again for sharing theres a lot of people that won’t share any information like this. ❤
The difference is pigment ink vs dye ink. If you fill your printer with pigment ink and retest. Regular inkjet ink is dye based and not wash friendly. Pigment ink is archival, doesn't run in water, and UV resistant. If you retest with all pigment ink, bet you keep really good colors.
Yes, it's not OEM Epson ink, but there are lots of ink sellers that have color accurate pigment ink for various printers. I wouldn't use dye ink for anything anymore.
@@Brutalabajaba You can use it. I would say that you should be sure to print at least something small using all colors every few days to keep all the lines and print head wet. I have two Ecotank 8550s with sublimation ink in them. No problems, but I print daily.
Interesting. I've never had a problem with colors bleeding out on my printable HTV, and my shirts get washed repeatedly. Not sure why you were having trouble with it, but thanks for this video. I thought about switching to DTF, but after those results...I think I'll just stick to my HTV.😁
You know what, right after I posted this, I washed and heat dried my newest shirt decorated with Siser DTV for the first time. The colors stayed bright, but it wrinkled right up, just like yours did. That had never happened before. I put it on a hanger, thinking I'd press everything out, and forgot about it for a couple of days. When I remembered to check the shirt again, all of the wrinkles were gone! So maybe check the shirt in a few days and see how it looks?
Im curious about using the DTF hack to sublimate on something like canvas board. Would you have to first cover the canvas board with something like a thermal pouch or just like with the clothing, print, powder then heat?
Love the video! But I think using the glossy was the problem. Glossy paper needs LESS ink because it does not “soak” in to the paper it rests on the top. So on auto, it is thinking its regular paper and needs more ink to create a vivid color. …ERGO putting more ink on the film will have more ink to soak into the t-shirt. JMHO
Love your videos.. Quick question, I seen the difference with colored images pressed on the shirts but what would you recommend on pressing designs on shirts would it be DTF or Sublimation or another method that the images would stay and look vibrant even after washing. Thank you..
Hey there, great video! I don't know if it's been mentioned, or if you have possibly given it a previous whirl, but I would give adding in "Bubble Jet Set" a try if you haven't already. You treat your fabric with it prior to printing, and it locks in the colors and greatly improves the wash fastness of inkjet inks. It's generally used to print directly onto fabrics using an inkjet. But, I am thinking it would provide your fabric with the improved wash fastness still, while just skipping printing directly to the fabric, and replacing it with heat pressing your printed transfer. I am curious if the applied heat and pressure during press will somehow degrade the effect the bubble jet set has on the fabric and inks, but, I don't think so! :)
Yes definitely works on Pigment ink but not on dye ink. Used to print on 3g Opaque transfers with Cobra pigment ink and it worked and lasted after several washes until I switched to vinyl.
Hey once you be printed on the transfer film do you need to add rhe DFT powder straight away or can you add rhe powder say a few hours later after you’ve printed a karge qty. thanks
Me too haha. I clicked off, bought them and then came back. I didn’t know this was possible. So excited. Got 50 sheets of film, and black dtf powder for $40. Gonna be doing mostly dark items
I caught a glimpse of a video of a guy doing the dtf hack and now I can't find it for the life of me. The twist is that he used a common product and says that the dtf works better with this product. He did the hack and mentioned Delonda but pressed in the powder, cured and then coated and cured again. He then sprayed the dtf film after curing with spray starch and also added some to the shirt and then pressed. He said that it was soft and washed perfectly with no loss of colors. I wanted to try this but I could not find the video again. I may need to try this and do the wash test for myself.
Why would you not wash a tote bag. You take it to the grocery store, you put it on the ground, you put it in the shopping basket, getting dirty germs in the basket, put groceries in the basket that is contaminated, then you put the things on the counter moving belt that is very dirty, then you put your stuff in the bags. you put those same bags in your trunk and the floors of your car and your kitchen floor. Please wash those bags, often.
@@jayboy9275😂😂🤣🤣🤣 hilarious 😂 but she sounds just like me, which makes your comment even funnier 😆 I'm a true germaphobe and I agree with everything she said 🙈
Hiya , great video and I learnt so much. I'm totally new to all of this and really excited about our new adventure. As I say I'm a total noob but I am curious to know if it would be possible and worth it to print a second time. To treat the first print as a priming or base coat and then placing a fresh print over it. Also I'm a bit surprised that there isn't a go to protective vinyl or spray designed for this purpose. I realize that a method like this would treble the cost of materials but if it's the quality of the end product that counts then surely it's worth it?
Ok so I got a question do we gotta use different ink or can we use the 275 ones that it comes with also can we do cups with the dtf wraps for cups without sublimation paper
Thanks for this great video. Order the stuff and just rewatched today. To me it looks like the tote bag got some scorch marks. Would parchmet paper keep that from happening?
I feel ike i missed some huge phenomenon! Had to Google what DTF meant! I guess I assumed sublimation on all the videos out there with DTF as part of the title, and since I'm not doing sublimation I wasn't interested. But this is a doable spin on sublimation! Interested to see how you figure out the wheel area on your printer!thanks for the time trying different techniques😊
Thanks for the tips , im completely new to dtf printing , i bought the film but never got the powder , what happens if i try it without it , or can i use something else ? Any help would be appreciated .
I looked on Canon's website and this printer model appears to have pigment ink for the black. I believe the color cartridge is the water based dye ink. I think that is why your black washed so well. I have 2 Canon printers and one of them has both a pigment black and dye black and my photo pro has all dye inks. The pigment black is intended to be used in printing documents to keep a nice crisp black for text. My photo pro printer is not intended for printing documents (even though you could) so it does not have the pigment black. I think the pigment has a tendency to clog worse than the water based dyes though, so I have never bought a full pigment printer. Thanks for all your testing! I do that myself and it gets costly and time consuming!
@@JOANOLDHAM Yes! This model has pigment black so that might be the reason why it washed so well ☺️ At least we tried it so we now know how it works! Thanks for watching ❤️
I was wondering about the printer settings. I noticed that quality was set to normal and not best. Was that so it printed faster? Also I think that one coat of powder, a quick heat to melt it and then press onto the garment with a second shorter press after peeling may be best. But I’ll give it a try. I was wondering about the ink tank printers from Epson… whether those inks behave differently. I’ve just gotten one of those so I’ll give it a go.
Great video for those of us that cant afford to go buy a sublimation printer. Someone suggested using Bubble Jet Set to prevent colors from washing out. Can you do a video on that process. Also, should you always cure the printed sheets ?
Does this just work on t shirts? Or can the technique work like sublimation on mugs and such? Also what about putting it onto vinyl so you can use colored shirts? Thanks
Have you tried drying the shirts in the dryer first to set in the inks? Kinda like how they say if you dry something with a stain it sets it in... 🤷♀️. Then proceed with washing and drying like normal. When tie dying fabric, I've found that if I dry the fabrics first then wash, the colors are much more vibrant. More of the dyes absorb into the fabric than if I wash first.
May be a completely stupid suggestion, I am completely inexperienced with sublimation or dtf transfers. I just watched your hack and am now very eager to try a transfer myself ( otw to Walmart now 😁) and interested to see if any new suggestions may solve the post-wash ink loss problem
I have an HP inkjet printer and it prints really well and even presses on great buttt I have had some issues with bleeding or fading when getting wet or being washed. Any helpful tips will be GREATLY appreciated! Please and Thank you!!
I don’t know if someone has mentioned this but are you washing the shirts in hot or cold water? Just wondering if it’s in warm or hot water if that might contribute to it fading some.
Is the printer your using dye or pigment ink,dye will run and instead of the power have you tried the self achieving b paper from the white toner transfer
I love your video's you are so down to earth, like one of us. But I have a question I print my designs out on a HP Deskjet printer I put the DTF powder on heat it as said but when I try putting the transfer on a shirt it either don't come off at all or only part of it seem to transfer. I have not had 1 transfer come off as smoothly as yours could you please tell me what I am doing wrong?
AWESOME I've never heard of DTF before. I'm assuming since you said to hover the Cricut press over top then there's probably no way to do this with the Cricut mini press? Thanks for sharing!
Designs used in this video 😎👇
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👉 designbundles.net/craft-pixel-perfect/431715-tote-bag-quotes-funny-sayings-bundle-tote-bag-svg-?ref=hIyKCw
Sorry I did not add that this is with inkjet ink on the dtf film and powder and everything has worked amazing with no fading
My husband has been in the print shop business 15 plus years. His company has been in business for over 75 years. And I asked him why does black ink stay on fabric better?
Black ink, particularly in the context of printing or writing on fabric, often appears to stay on fabric better due to a combination of factors:
1. Black ink usually contains a higher concentration of pigments compared to other colors. Pigments are the color particles suspended in the ink. A higher pigment concentration means that more pigment particles are deposited on the fabric, leading to a more intense and longer-lasting color.
2. : Black is an inherently dark and opaque color. It covers the underlying fabric more effectively, which can help hide the color of the fabric itself and any patterns or textures that might be present. This can give the impression that the black ink is "staying on" the fabric better.
3. : Black absorbs a wide spectrum of light, including ultraviolet (UV) light. UV light can degrade pigments and dyes over time, leading to fading. Since black absorbs a broad range of light, it is less susceptible to UV-related fading, making it appear more stable and long-lasting.
4. : The contrast between black ink and most fabric colors is quite high. This contrast makes the black ink appear more visually prominent and less affected by any fading or wear that might occur over time.
5. : Our eyes are more forgiving when it comes to imperfections in dark colors. Fading, smudging, or slight changes in shade are less noticeable in black ink compared to lighter or more vibrant colors.
It's important to note that the perceived "better staying" of black ink on fabric is partly due to human perception and the characteristics of the color black. Other colors might exhibit similar longevity if they have high pigment concentration, opacity, and resistance to fading.
However, the longevity of any ink or dye on fabric is also influenced by factors such as the quality of the ink, the fabric's material and preparation, the printing or dyeing method used, exposure to light and environmental conditions, and how well the fabric is cared for (washing, ironing, etc.).
Ma'am please reply I really need your help....what ink did u use for printing...is it water base or other ink...
The double cure/powder with a second press works amazing with sublimation ink. I think most of this is based on the inkjet ink being used. The colored ink with inkjet inks are dye-based whereas the black is pigment based. Dye-based are impacted by water where as pigment based ink isn’t.
The reason sublimation ink doesn’t fade/washout with the dtf hack is because the dtf powder is a poly based powder that’s curing and adhering to the shirt for the sublimation ink.
Good point Kate!
I absolutely agree! Also, is she washing in cold or hot to warm water? That makes a huge difference in anything.
Any tips on how to stop or fix roller marks from the sublimation ink? ❤
This is 100% the issue I have always used pigment ink printers and have great results with the everyday printable transfers
@@wendyleebarrett5652 I go into my extended maintenance menu on my computers printer settings and change it to “thick paper/envelope”. It raises the rollers just enough where I don’t have a problem.
I really appreciate you testing all this, because I've been seriously considering a very expensive DTF Printer, and now I know I don't need to spend 1000's to do DTF!!!!!!
@@tegancheney1627 We’re glad the video helped you with something that important haha ❤️
I just watched a video from a company that sells the DTF and DTG machines. He said when you press for a second time it will push that ink down in the fibers for longer lasting effect but it fade the colors.
@@amberlindsey7112 Well that’s new 🤔 But it’s really interesting ☺️
I'm not sure if I missed it but I believe it worked so good for you with black ink is because the printer you are using uses black pigment ink (water resistant) and the other 3 colors are dye inks. Great video as always!
That's a good point and I was wondering the same
That is really interesting point.... I need to investigate that...
Hi Denise! Yes, you are correct! We did some further research to find out what could cause the difference and it's the pigment black ink. - Dawn
This is the exact reason the black is pigment and the colors are Dye so we need to try it with full pigment ink jet printer
Is there an easy way to tell if your printer uses pigment ink or dye ink?
Great revisit tutorial, I've tried all three options (inkjet, Sublimation and DTF Ink) and found the weakest was the sublimation ink, the standard ink jet and DTF ink in a sublimation printer worked like a dream. No need for double application of powder and both results were the same when pre-cured and not pre cured.
Thanks for revisiting this, loving your work :)
Anna what products are you using with the inkjet printer/ink as I’m new to this and trying to find the easiest/most affordable way to make fun shirts!
@Shalane Roeske I'm uk based and use a company called Ink Experts, I've had no problems with their A3 sheets at all. 😀.
Thank you Anna I will have to look into their products!!!
That was amazing! Crystal Ann, don't take this the wrong way, but you're going to pass out if you don't pause to breathe!😅😅 Those tests were shocking. I would have bet money that the shirt with the extra work was going to be more bright and vivid. WRONG! As the saying goes, "sometimes, less is more). Thank so much for your never ending energy. Love your work!👍🖖
I agree. My mind was scrambled. It was too much too fast to even think about what is being said.
@@alexgutierrez5123 Thank you for your support! It was definitely a workout for Crystal haha ☺️
This is the first time I've ever seen this! Wow! I have so many ideas and things I could print and apply to shirts for gifts! Thank you so very much!!!! Great work!
Hello! Thank you so much for sharing these videos. This might be the best way for me to take the next step on my journey.
One thing I missed…and I keep going back to see if I can find it…I remember you said it wasn’t “converted”, but what ink did you use? With it not being converted did you just keep the original printer ink?
Thank you so much for your time and for sharing your expertise!
Is the yellowing due to actual ink bleed or slight scorching? The second press with actual DTF inks is usually much shorter, 5-10 seconds after peeling with Teflon or butcher paper to prevent burning the transfer.
If you use a Cricut press put the dtf under a baking rack then set the press on that .Saves your arm.
@@gadgetgal1000 Great hack! ☺️ thanks for sharing! ❤️
I tried this with my inkjet that uses all pigment ink: Canon GX5020. It still looks great after a wash cycle.
Did your printer originally use this or did you convert it to use this type of ink?
I have never cured the powder and my images come out perfectly crisp and beautiful. 🐰 I did notice that when it's time to peel it off, there are glue lines around the image and when you do a quick 5 sec press, it smooths out the glue to more seamless...
Thank you for sharing, Rosalinda! - Dawn
I'm new to this and this may sound silly but I have a quick question. When yiu do the 5 second press, is that after you have peeled off the image or is it while you still have the paper on the shirt and you just loft the heat away, give it a moment, and then reheat it THEN remove the paper you printed on? I hope that makes sense...🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️
Sandra, yes, I do it after I've revealed the pressed image. Be sure to cover it with a Teflon sheet.
Thanks for trying different ways of pressing. Good video
@@uabish5314 thank you for watching! We’re glad you liked it ❤️
I know this is an older video but it’d be cool to print the entire color spectrum (like the color picker in photoshop) and see where the colors fade/if certain colors fade more than others
@@k_pufflz that’s such a great idea 🤩 we’ll think about that for the next projects ☺️
Thank you for doing the testing. Wonder if the first wash was done with cold water, then line dried if it would lose color?
Crystal, you’re so good at these videos!! Thank you thank you for always testing for us!! Love your videos! ❤
That's very interesting. I going to check my printer ink. I have to comment on video. You showed the process from start to finish. I have never tried DTF before but I think I can do it just by watching. Great job. Now I will watch all your videos!
Great idea!! I am definitely going to try to make myself a tshirt with this technique. Thank you so much.
@@mariad3465 Thank you for watching! And good luck with your shirt! ☺️
Wondering if the material cotton vs polyester vs blend makes a difference in adherence of the ink
Great video , full of info. I have a question. Can you do this on any kind of shirt material? Thank you.
I used your links and got the powder and paper, I want to make DTF to put on canvas and wood signs.
@@1beakin that’s amazing! Good luck on that journey! ❤️
@@1beakin that’s amazing! Good luck on that journey! ❤️
Do you think this could be used on other surfaces like ceramic? I’m thinking the round ceramic ornaments. I only have a small cricut iron and the large one not one that does pressure. I have done HT dtf on ceramic
A total cure is longer under the heat. Up to 3-5 minutes. You can even use a heat gun. Printing a photo will print slower than a regular print selection. So, selecting glossy photo paper will take longer, but the print has more saturation.
Thank you, Dianna! Another viewer had suggested the longer cure time as well! - Dawn
I found pigment ink in colors. At refill bay - DuraFIRM bulk pigment printer ink for epson cartridges.
That's amazing! I'm sharing this with the team now! - Dawn
@@DesignBundles Can you do another quick video letting us know if this ink works for multiiple washings? I sell my tee shirts and cannot afford refunds from unhappy customers ..... :)
I love watching your videos. You explain everything very clearly. I have never tried this process. Is there a beginners video? You can just take any image and use it with this method? Thank you!
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Absolutely live for this!!! Thank you for testing this out for us!!!! 🎉
Thank you for doing all this test is for us. We truly appreciate you.
I'd love to see a comparison between these shirts done on the inkjet printer vs the same image and technique on a sublimation printer.
Gana la tinta de sublimación, pero debería de comparar su método con el Dtf real, ahí ganaría el Dtf real.
So I bought the same DTF powder and sheets as Crystal and made my Grandson a pair of pjs for his bday, The ink ran awful whilst on a cool wash, now I feel deflated and cannot afford a sublimation printer. So I'm asking if anyone has any tips please to help the inks seal to the shirt. Thanks
@@magijewell290yo le recomiendo que compre vinil textil imprimíble, así lo que imprima lo puede poner en una playera, es más económico, mas queda un poco grueso el estampado.
@@barbarianatgate2000 That’s a great idea for a video! 🤩
I have an older Canon Pixima so do they require special ink or would the regular cartridges work just fine?
Can you do a test where you screen print a white solid shape of an image (to use as an underbase) and then do the DTF Sublimation hack over the white screen print? I'm so curious to see if that would work. I know you can just get a speedball frame and apply a vinyl stencil over the screen and squeegee the ink through (so no need for emulsion or chemicals)
Hi im just starting to learn about this amazing job i love crafting and i just wanted to know if i can use my EPSONSMART PRINTER for this prints? Pr do i need to get a new printer?
From your video demonstration, I think that the reason the black was a success was because the Canon printer is a hybrid inkjet printer that uses pigment ink for black and Dye based ink for color. My observable conclusion is that pigment ink is better for the hack.
@@cmbpos2491 That’s interesting 🤔 That might be it! Thanks for the comment ❤️
Hello, New follower here , I want to thank you for all this information love your video as this is the first one of the many that will be watching. Thanks again for sharing theres a lot of people that won’t share any information like this. ❤
The difference is pigment ink vs dye ink. If you fill your printer with pigment ink and retest. Regular inkjet ink is dye based and not wash friendly. Pigment ink is archival, doesn't run in water, and UV resistant. If you retest with all pigment ink, bet you keep really good colors.
Is there a pigment ink option for the Epson ecotank 2800?
Thanks
Yes, it's not OEM Epson ink, but there are lots of ink sellers that have color accurate pigment ink for various printers. I wouldn't use dye ink for anything anymore.
@@ginnynewman317 I have a epson l3250 can I use a dtf or sublimation ink there? I am scared it would ruin my print head
@@Brutalabajaba You can use it. I would say that you should be sure to print at least something small using all colors every few days to keep all the lines and print head wet. I have two Ecotank 8550s with sublimation ink in them. No problems, but I print daily.
@@veronicafatura6317I have the same printer. Did you have success using pigment ink in yours
Thank you so much for doing these tests. Very informative.
@@ginalovesretirement Thanks for your feedback! We appreciate it ☺️
Interesting. I've never had a problem with colors bleeding out on my printable HTV, and my shirts get washed repeatedly. Not sure why you were having trouble with it, but thanks for this video. I thought about switching to DTF, but after those results...I think I'll just stick to my HTV.😁
You know what, right after I posted this, I washed and heat dried my newest shirt decorated with Siser DTV for the first time. The colors stayed bright, but it wrinkled right up, just like yours did. That had never happened before. I put it on a hanger, thinking I'd press everything out, and forgot about it for a couple of days. When I remembered to check the shirt again, all of the wrinkles were gone! So maybe check the shirt in a few days and see how it looks?
I don’t know if you pre-primed your t-shirts prior to the printing process or not but also try a gloss coat over the top to let that color pop!
@@cherokeemystic1961 How does one do a gloss coat on the DTF?
Im curious about using the DTF hack to sublimate on something like canvas board. Would you have to first cover the canvas board with something like a thermal pouch or just like with the clothing, print, powder then heat?
Love the video! But I think using the glossy was the problem. Glossy paper needs LESS ink because it does not “soak” in to the paper it rests on the top. So on auto, it is thinking its regular paper and needs more ink to create a vivid color. …ERGO putting more ink on the film will have more ink to soak into the t-shirt. JMHO
Love your videos.. Quick question, I seen the difference with colored images pressed on the shirts but what would you recommend on pressing designs on shirts would it be DTF or Sublimation or another method that the images would stay and look vibrant even after washing. Thank you..
Hey there, great video! I don't know if it's been mentioned, or if you have possibly given it a previous whirl, but I would give adding in "Bubble Jet Set" a try if you haven't already. You treat your fabric with it prior to printing, and it locks in the colors and greatly improves the wash fastness of inkjet inks. It's generally used to print directly onto fabrics using an inkjet. But, I am thinking it would provide your fabric with the improved wash fastness still, while just skipping printing directly to the fabric, and replacing it with heat pressing your printed transfer. I am curious if the applied heat and pressure during press will somehow degrade the effect the bubble jet set has on the fabric and inks, but, I don't think so! :)
@@traitortot That’s such a good alternative, thanks for the feedback! We’ll try it ☺️
I like your hoodie ^^ :D And good hack! I will try it ! Thanks for all information!
Yes definitely works on Pigment ink but not on dye ink. Used to print on 3g Opaque transfers with Cobra pigment ink and it worked and lasted after several washes until I switched to vinyl.
@@user-pz1ve1jb5s We need to do this testing so we can discover the best ways of printing! ☺️ or the ones that lasts longer like you said!
Can you try colored totes or T-shirts ?
Hi Rosa! Yes, we can try colored items next! - Dawn
Hey once you be printed on the transfer film do you need to add rhe DFT powder straight away or can you add rhe powder say a few hours later after you’ve printed a karge qty. thanks
I will definitely be trying this, I just bought the material you use, so excited to try it!
Me too haha. I clicked off, bought them and then came back. I didn’t know this was possible. So excited. Got 50 sheets of film, and black dtf powder for $40. Gonna be doing mostly dark items
I caught a glimpse of a video of a guy doing the dtf hack and now I can't find it for the life of me. The twist is that he used a common product and says that the dtf works better with this product. He did the hack and mentioned Delonda but pressed in the powder, cured and then coated and cured again. He then sprayed the dtf film after curing with spray starch and also added some to the shirt and then pressed. He said that it was soft and washed perfectly with no loss of colors. I wanted to try this but I could not find the video again. I may need to try this and do the wash test for myself.
If you find that video again, please reply! :)
Yes, please comment with the video if you find it. Is it in your history somewhere? 🤞🏻
@@kimmyg3it is called the “hashi hack” by Califoya
Great video thanks
The reason the black works is because the black cartridge for that Canon printer is filled with pigment ink and the tri-color is dye ink
Thank you for that!
Crystal, I'm wondering if you could do this hack on a canvas
Why would you not wash a tote bag. You take it to the grocery store, you put it on the ground, you put it in the shopping basket, getting dirty germs in the basket, put groceries in the basket that is contaminated, then you put the things on the counter moving belt that is very dirty, then you put your stuff in the bags. you put those same bags in your trunk and the floors of your car and your kitchen floor. Please wash those bags, often.
Your comment has contaminated everyone.
Actually is not only for groceries can be use for other things obviously if you grocery and put it in the floor yea is dirty
@@jayboy9275😂😂😂
@@jayboy9275😂😂🤣🤣🤣 hilarious 😂 but she sounds just like me, which makes your comment even funnier 😆 I'm a true germaphobe and I agree with everything she said 🙈
Is not that serious hun lol 😂
Hiya , great video and I learnt so much. I'm totally new to all of this and really excited about our new adventure. As I say I'm a total noob but I am curious to know if it would be possible and worth it to print a second time. To treat the first print as a priming or base coat and then placing a fresh print over it. Also I'm a bit surprised that there isn't a go to protective vinyl or spray designed for this purpose. I realize that a method like this would treble the cost of materials but if it's the quality of the end product that counts then surely it's worth it?
Ok so I got a question do we gotta use different ink or can we use the 275 ones that it comes with also can we do cups with the dtf wraps for cups without sublimation paper
What a wonderful and insightful tutorial 🎉 Thank you
Thank you so much - CrystalAnn
Thanks for this great video. Order the stuff and just rewatched today. To me it looks like the tote bag got some scorch marks. Would parchmet paper keep that from happening?
yes it will
I feel ike i missed some huge phenomenon! Had to Google what DTF meant! I guess I assumed sublimation on all the videos out there with DTF as part of the title, and since I'm not doing sublimation I wasn't interested. But this is a doable spin on sublimation! Interested to see how you figure out the wheel area on your printer!thanks for the time trying different techniques😊
Will this work on a front-load printer if you don't have a backload?
awesome video I am new to all this and I have a non cricut heat press and the temp only goes to 300 can I still use it
Thorough testing and extremely helpful!
Thanks for the tips , im completely new to dtf printing , i bought the film but never got the powder , what happens if i try it without it , or can i use something else ? Any help would be appreciated .
I have an inkjet printer if that's any help
I wonder if you can spray the design with a waterproof sealant to keep it fresh washing out?
does it work with one coating for the sublimation tees?
Hi Deana! It does and we suggest using a design that goes with all black as we found that it tested better that way! - Dawn
I looked on Canon's website and this printer model appears to have pigment ink for the black. I believe the color cartridge is the water based dye ink. I think that is why your black washed so well. I have 2 Canon printers and one of them has both a pigment black and dye black and my photo pro has all dye inks. The pigment black is intended to be used in printing documents to keep a nice crisp black for text. My photo pro printer is not intended for printing documents (even though you could) so it does not have the pigment black. I think the pigment has a tendency to clog worse than the water based dyes though, so I have never bought a full pigment printer. Thanks for all your testing! I do that myself and it gets costly and time consuming!
@@JOANOLDHAM Yes! This model has pigment black so that might be the reason why it washed so well ☺️ At least we tried it so we now know how it works! Thanks for watching ❤️
What software are you using and I didn't hear what the film was
I use Canva and sawgrass print manager the film is here amzn.to/45jmdPo
crystal what printer setting do you use for this injet printer dtf hack,i have an epson et-2810? thanks
Hi thank you I your video What laundry detergent did you use?
Was it the second coating of transfer powder or the second pressing that cause the color to fade on the first shirt?
I was wondering about the printer settings. I noticed that quality was set to normal and not best. Was that so it printed faster? Also I think that one coat of powder, a quick heat to melt it and then press onto the garment with a second shorter press after peeling may be best. But I’ll give it a try. I was wondering about the ink tank printers from Epson… whether those inks behave differently. I’ve just gotten one of those so I’ll give it a go.
Question if you have a bottom fed printer would it be put in the tray matte side up?
I am getting from video that only black works well? Cant do color image?
You can do color on things you don't wash like tote bags maybe throw pillows etc
Great video for those of us that cant afford to go buy a sublimation printer. Someone suggested using Bubble Jet Set to prevent colors from washing out. Can you do a video on that process. Also, should you always cure the printed sheets ?
Hello which inject printer do you recomend to buy to use with the dtf hack?
I would love to see this dtf technique on a cup or tumbler
How about adding a clear HTV over your printed HTV...kind of sealing it. Yeah, it would be thicker..but would it hold the color and not peel off?
This is brilliant Thanks - CrystalAnn
Does this just work on t shirts? Or can the technique work like sublimation on mugs and such? Also what about putting it onto vinyl so you can use colored shirts? Thanks
wonder if a different brand of ink would work or if the printer were set to sublimation settings?
def interested if solid colors work
The black in produced the best results for us and we are continuing to test so stay tuned! - Dawn
Definitely going to try this technique. Question tho, when I try to print on my sublimation printer, why does it keep smearing? Any ideas?
Hi Dawn! It sounds like it could be the rollers but you can also send an email to mail@designbundles.net and we can help figure it out! - Dawn
I love your sweatshirt Crystal.... plus a great tutorial!!!!
Have you tried drying the shirts in the dryer first to set in the inks? Kinda like how they say if you dry something with a stain it sets it in... 🤷♀️. Then proceed with washing and drying like normal. When tie dying fabric, I've found that if I dry the fabrics first then wash, the colors are much more vibrant. More of the dyes absorb into the fabric than if I wash first.
May be a completely stupid suggestion, I am completely inexperienced with sublimation or dtf transfers. I just watched your hack and am now very eager to try a transfer myself ( otw to Walmart now 😁) and interested to see if any new suggestions may solve the post-wash ink loss problem
Hey Tori! Yes! Stay with an all black design because the black did better and lasted longer! - Dawn
I have an HP inkjet printer and it prints really well and even presses on great buttt I have had some issues with bleeding or fading when getting wet or being washed. Any helpful tips will be GREATLY appreciated! Please and Thank you!!
Hi! Do you put the transfer paper on top of regular paper? Or do you tape it?
I don’t know if someone has mentioned this but are you washing the shirts in hot or cold water? Just wondering if it’s in warm or hot water if that might contribute to it fading some.
Thanks for the tutorial ❤
Which software do you use?
🎉definitely going to be trying this again with just the black!!
I wonder if spraying with mod podge fabric sealer would hold the color...
Thanks fast perfect not boring I appreciate❤
I know this video is old now but I was wondering if you can use either dtf or normal heat transfer vinyl on fully cured epoxy resin or a wooden box?
Have you tried it with a laser printer? I have a color laser printer? It’s not wet at all when the print comes out
is there a tip about the feeding the paper into the ink jet printer? mine does not recognise my printer ' Epsom'
I've seen black transfer powder. What is the benefit or what is it used for?
Love this video. ❤ I learned alot!
Can you use this technique on sublimation products like wind spinners, key rings, etc.
I wouldn't see why not
Are you using regular ink or did you put sublimation ink in the printer I am all new at this and I just got the same printer
Is the printer your using dye or pigment ink,dye will run and instead of the power have you tried the self achieving b paper from the white toner transfer
Hi there! We did some additional research and found that the black was pigment and the color was dye which explained why it lasted longer! - Dawn
Did you line dry them or put them in the tumble drier?
I love your video's you are so down to earth, like one of us. But I have a question I print my designs out on a HP Deskjet printer I put the DTF powder on heat it as said but when I try putting the transfer on a shirt it either don't come off at all or only part of it seem to transfer. I have not had 1 transfer come off as smoothly as yours could you please tell me what I am doing wrong?
Hi Charlotte! That sounds like you may not be using enough heat or pressure! - Dawn
I love your video, clear and easy to understand
What is the program that you used for the design ?
Hi. What platform are using for the editing?
AWESOME I've never heard of DTF before. I'm assuming since you said to hover the Cricut press over top then there's probably no way to do this with the Cricut mini press? Thanks for sharing!
Hi Sue! Use what you have! Try using a regular iron to cure because it's larger than the mini press! - Dawn
@@DesignBundles Thanks for the reply. and info.
I'm glad I'm watching this