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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'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!
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.
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!
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!👍🖖
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!
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
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. ❤
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 ?
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.
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! :)
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
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?
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 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..
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😊
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!
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)
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 ❤️
First of all, thanks for this video! Second, quick question: I know this is regular ink, BUT, if I use sublimation ink in my (new) inket printer, can I still print on DTF paper with powder and all?
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.
Just started testing out the DTF Sublimation hack. I have not figured out the paper trick 😢 I will definitely be trying this with my inkjet printer very soon!
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.
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?
@@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 ..... :)
Hi! I am a new subscriber and new to making tshirts! I absolutely love your videos and the way you break things down to explain them! Thank you so much for your videos! I do have a question that I can't find the answer too. But I was hoping I could get some advice on here. I bought a cannon inkjet printer and I have been able to make shirts with your dtf hack. But I am having issues where when I go to wash them practically all of the ink washes out. So I was wondering if there's a certain type of ink or something I'm messing up on. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thank you again for your videos. I absolutely love your content!
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.
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.
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?
Crystal Ann! Amazing video! I am going to try this hack and thank you so much for the tips!! Question: what is that track pad mouse you're using! I can't take my eyes off of it and it looks very comfy to use! Thanks!
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.
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?
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!!
Hey, I think I know what the issue was with your demo. The DTF powder you used says it's only for dark fabrics. Do you think that could've made a difference since the T-shirt was white? PSI love your contents. I've learned so much
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
Hello Crystal, I just watched your UA-cam video today on the DTF inkjet sublimation and I had noticed that you was using cotton T-shirts. I’m just wondering if it would work better on 100% polyester. Cause I’ve been hearing that when you do sublimation on fabric that is 100% polyester it works better than 100% cotton. Something about the polyester holds the colors a lot better for whatever reason. So, if you do another video again do the same steps like you did in this video and see what kind of results you get the next time. Love your videos you put out. Thanks
Hi Vanessa! Thank you for your kind words! You can print using your regular inkjet printer and then cut around by hand! It will be easier by hand rather than sending the image to cut with a silhouette as the ink may still be wet. You can use your silhouette studio to edit the image if necessary! - Dawn
I tried this, with my ET 3830 ink jet, and it turned out horrible. I use the exact same powder you use, I cured it with my heat gun because it gives you more control on making sure it's cured really good. It absolutely did not leave the color behind like it did on your testing here. I think I will stick to sub dtf hack instead lol. Wish this would have worked but I am okay that it didn't.
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
Many years ago I used to work for a large electronics retailer. Reps from hp and epson would come the store and talk about their printers. Epson always had a good presentation on showing how their inks did not fade or run when exposded to moisture. They would print out some color charts and put them in water for a few hours. The inks would never fade, bleed or dissolve in the water. I noticed in the video you had a Canon printer on the table. I wonder if this is still the case and how different brand inks might work better. Then again it may not have anything to do with the ink since the DTF powder is between the shirt and graphic.
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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'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?
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 ☺️
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!
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!!!
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! ❤️
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 ☺️
Thanks for trying different ways of pressing. Good video
@@uabish5314 thank you for watching! We’re glad you liked it ❤️
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! ☺️
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!
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?
Thank you for doing all this test is for us. We truly appreciate you.
Thank you so much for doing these tests. Very informative.
@@ginalovesretirement Thanks for your feedback! We appreciate it ☺️
Crystal, you’re so good at these videos!! Thank you thank you for always testing for us!! Love your videos! ❤
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.
Great video , full of info. I have a question. Can you do this on any kind of shirt material? Thank you.
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 ☺️
Its got a vintage look on the double press shirt so I can see it as a win win! Just subscribed.
Absolutely live for this!!! Thank you for testing this out for us!!!! 🎉
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. ❤
I love your sweatshirt Crystal.... plus a great tutorial!!!!
Thank you for doing the testing. Wonder if the first wash was done with cold water, then line dried if it would lose color?
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 ?
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 ❤️
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 ☺️
Thorough testing and extremely helpful!
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 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! ❤️
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?
🎉definitely going to be trying this again with just the black!!
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 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..
Thanks for the tutorial ❤
Which software do you use?
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😊
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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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)
What a wonderful and insightful tutorial 🎉 Thank you
Thank you so much - CrystalAnn
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 ❤️
Hello from Sunny NJ - Spring has sprung!😊
First of all, thanks for this video! Second, quick question: I know this is regular ink, BUT, if I use sublimation ink in my (new) inket printer, can I still print on DTF paper with powder and all?
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 love your video, clear and easy to understand
What is the program that you used for the design ?
Just started testing out the DTF Sublimation hack. I have not figured out the paper trick 😢 I will definitely be trying this with my inkjet printer very soon!
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
I did your second procedure, and it worked perfectly...flawless, dont cure it ..
@elitedezigninja may I know what printer did u used pls?
This is amazing! Thank you for sharing! What about white ink?!?!
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! 🤩
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
Hello Roseanne Heller! Sorry I missed you earlier!
I'm rewatching for catch up on what I missed! Love designs I saw Crystal 🔮 use!!
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?
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 ..... :)
Can you print on Dark Color shirts? I am so excited!!!
Yes using white HTV we did a hack on it and it worked ua-cam.com/video/Or7cHt7-c_Y/v-deo.html
I would love to see this dtf technique on a cup or tumbler
Hi! I am a new subscriber and new to making tshirts! I absolutely love your videos and the way you break things down to explain them! Thank you so much for your videos!
I do have a question that I can't find the answer too. But I was hoping I could get some advice on here. I bought a cannon inkjet printer and I have been able to make shirts with your dtf hack. But I am having issues where when I go to wash them practically all of the ink washes out. So I was wondering if there's a certain type of ink or something I'm messing up on. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thank you again for your videos. I absolutely love your content!
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!
Did you use a sublimation Ink? or just Pigment? Thank you for your reply
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 wonder if you can spray the design with a waterproof sealant to keep it fresh washing out?
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 ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ your crafting shirt!!!
Wondering if the material cotton vs polyester vs blend makes a difference in adherence of the ink
Crystal Ann! Amazing video! I am going to try this hack and thank you so much for the tips!! Question: what is that track pad mouse you're using! I can't take my eyes off of it and it looks very comfy to use! Thanks!
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.
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?
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!!
nice I am definitely trying the black
Hi, I'd loke to try this. looks like fun. where is the link for the transfer powder and the Pet Transfer DTF film. Thank you so much
Is this just normal ink or sublimation ink? Thanks heaps 😊
I'm glad I'm watching this
Can you try colored totes or T-shirts ?
Hi Rosa! Yes, we can try colored items next! - Dawn
Hey, I think I know what the issue was with your demo. The DTF powder you used says it's only for dark fabrics. Do you think that could've made a difference since the T-shirt was white? PSI love your contents. I've learned so much
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
Hello Crystal, I just watched your UA-cam video today on the DTF inkjet sublimation and I had noticed that you was using cotton T-shirts. I’m just wondering if it would work better on 100% polyester. Cause I’ve been hearing that when you do sublimation on fabric that is 100% polyester it works better than 100% cotton. Something about the polyester holds the colors a lot better for whatever reason. So, if you do another video again do the same steps like you did in this video and see what kind of results you get the next time. Love your videos you put out. Thanks
I have an older Canon Pixima so do they require special ink or would the regular cartridges work just fine?
Off topic, but you look great. Congratulations on your journey. Now, I have never done this. So can I use them with my silhouette?
Hi Vanessa! Thank you for your kind words! You can print using your regular inkjet printer and then cut around by hand! It will be easier by hand rather than sending the image to cut with a silhouette as the ink may still be wet. You can use your silhouette studio to edit the image if necessary! - Dawn
I think you should try using the powder for dark material on the light material
I tried this, with my ET 3830 ink jet, and it turned out horrible. I use the exact same powder you use, I cured it with my heat gun because it gives you more control on making sure it's cured really good. It absolutely did not leave the color behind like it did on your testing here. I think I will stick to sub dtf hack instead lol. Wish this would have worked but I am okay that it didn't.
Can you use this method for coloured and black shirts? 😊
You can do this in any inkjet printer ? I have an HP 6700
Hi great info thanx for sharing was wondering have you tried inkjet dtf on black??
Thanks fast perfect not boring I appreciate❤
Hello,
I’m learning and I’m totally new on this DTF business. So if you’re using a inkjet printer What type of ink are you using?
Thanks for another video on this topic! A weird question, can you use this method (with transfer powder) on paper? Ie. Watercolor paper.
Hi thank you I your video What laundry detergent did you use?
Do you use a lot of ink for these projects? So excited to try as per your instructions.
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
Many years ago I used to work for a large electronics retailer. Reps from hp and epson would come the store and talk about their printers. Epson always had a good presentation on showing how their inks did not fade or run when exposded to moisture. They would print out some color charts and put them in water for a few hours. The inks would never fade, bleed or dissolve in the water. I noticed in the video you had a Canon printer on the table. I wonder if this is still the case and how different brand inks might work better. Then again it may not have anything to do with the ink since the DTF powder is between the shirt and graphic.
Hi I love the DTF hack but will this work on a black t shirt or dark colors or only light color shirts?
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
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
I’m definitely going to try this
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
I’m new to your channel. Great video. Great knowledge! Thank you. 👏
I like your hoodie ^^ :D And good hack! I will try it ! Thanks for all information!
Can I use this same hack using sublimation paper?
Love this video. ❤ I learned alot!
Hi, this is amazing. I just want to know u can use any design or just DTF image 😊 I'm new to this
Hi there! You can use any sublimation image! - Dawn
If I wanted to do this on an occasional hobby basis, such as transferring a photo for a quilt, can I use my iron for this?