You got that at 385 degrees for pressing, it usually is fine at 300/320 degrees. Curing requires the higher heat setting (385 degree). You got a clamshell, so you'd need to hover your press above your transfer for at least 2 mins to cure your powder, or maybe get a heat grill. You got to be careful scorching the garment if it's pressed at too high heat! Great video using the parchment paper, learn something new every day!
I really like how you did this especially for hacking. That’s a nice option! I’ve been doing DTF for years, use your heat press to cure its so much quicker.
Wow, thank you for showing this. I have a sublimation printer i converted awhile back the big WF to print all of my sublimation projects. Now I just bought a Epson 8550 so that I may convert it for DTF machine. Though, now I'm seeing that i can do it like this. Hmmm
You're welcome. I like using the parchment. It seems to hold the ink, not so blotchy like the DTF film. I want a DTF printer but it is just not in the budget right now🤥 I would love to know if you decide to convert your printer and how. Hopefully you can do a tutorial 🥰 Please keep me updated!
Are you using sublimation ink I take it? Then using sublimation paper with parchment on top. Does it matter which side goes in printer for parchment? Then how long are you pressing if you don't mind? Love!!
@@calmingseasco Yes, that is correct. I always include the press time, temp and pressure right as I'm pressing the shirt. Thank you so much for watching 🙂
Wow so let me get this right we can use our sublimation printer to make a DTF print using parchment paper. Will it work on a black cotton shirts? Thanks
@@lovvepurpledesignz Yes, another shirt with this hack, I posted pics on my community wall. I’ve probably washed twice since then, still holding up good 😊
@@tiffanywilliams7700 Yes I have. The film is so slick to me, could just be my printer. The parchment holds the ink a lot better and I can pass it through my printer easier to me. I hope you try it 😊
sorry i mean this video.  Hello, This video is really good. It's a good idea. I'm interested in what is the difference between this procedure and the standard sublimation procedure on sublimation paper (slow paper) and glue for DTF. what do we get here versus sublimation paper and glue? Thanks
@@markomarjanovic-n5e Sublimation is done on polyester. This hack of using the sublimation ink and DTF powder allows you to use cotton fabric. I guess the main takeaway is not having to use polyester shirts, being able to use cotton shirts. Cotton shirts are less expensive and more accessible than polyester, in my opinion. I hope this helps 🙂
@@TheMulti-Crafter-honeebee I understand, thank you for your reply. Just tell me if I have to dry the DTF powder first with a hair dryer and then put it in the press or can I put it in the press immediately and bake it in it without a hair dryer. Thank you
@@WoodStone-w5b You need to put it into the heat press for 2 mins to cure, if it's a clamshell type then you'd have to hover it over the transfer, do not let it touch, if it's swing arm then bring the arm round and over the transfer, do not close, as it's just for curing the powder! Once you have cured you can then flip it over and align with your garment and heat press for 20 seconds using parchment paper to cover and heat tape. Hope that helps!
its very vibrant and beautiful , this might be a dumb question but did u put the sublimated side of the sub paper unto the parchment paper to print it ,which side is up sub or parchment, kinda got confused
Not a dumb question at all! Yes, I placed the parchment on the side of the sublimation paper that the ink goes on. The parchment paper is too thin to pull through my printer so I have to attach it to paper so it will print. Thank you 🙂
That looks great. Is the parchment paper a certain type? Also where do you get the device you heated the image with? Sorry for all the questions. Thank you
@@bettinabey8833 I get the uncoated paper. I use the one from Sam’s club. I got the heat gun from Home Depot it was less than $30, couldn’t have been too expensive because I bought it😂. Thank you for asking. Someone else could have the same questions😊
@@lindallanas2335 Parchment paper. I did not wash this one. My family takes these shirts before I even get a chance to wear them lol. One I did a while ago held up fine to me in the wash to me. I may do another one to update with a wash test 🙂
I'm watching football another tab over so had this on mute. lol. Did you print design on parchment or sub paper? Do you know if this will work for dark fabrics? Thanks!
@@afriend8961 lol I understand🙂 printed on parchment paper. I just uploaded another video to hopefully answer some similar questions. Thank you for watching.
This looks like an awesome hack. I have tried others but without success when it comes to the wash test. Have you had any issues with the ink fading or washing out? Also, if I understood the video correctly, you incorporated the heat activated bonding powder that is used in the DTF process with the sublimation ink? If so, that is something that I had considered trying but did not because I was under the impression that Sublimation ink and DTF inks are different. As I understand it, Sublimation Ink converts to a gas when heat is applied, I assumed that the powder would not work because it would prevent the Sublimation Ink from completing the process of converting to a gas and consequently the ink would not be able complete the process and fuse to the fibers of the fabric. I can see that the heat activated powder would allow the ink to bond to the fabric but it would not stand up to very many wash cycles. That is the reason for my question about whether it held up when washed? Please forgive my long winded question. I just didn't know how to condense my question and make it make sense.😏
Hello. Sounds like you are very familiar with this process already! Yes, sublimation ink does bond to the fabric. This “hack” with the powder is almost like a glue, I can’t really explain. I still have maybe one shirt I made doing this hack a year or so ago, looks fine to me. This is something that is fun for me, most of my projects are handed off to family and friends, I don’t have any complaints about fading. I would say wait a few days before washing any project. Thank you for your question and thanks for watching 😊
Also there s a dtf paper that allows you to use ink jet printer to put on just like sublimation but u use powder to coat it but I'm getting ready to try this as well it would be cheaper then the dtf paper if it works same way why spend more
@@TheMulti-Crafter-honeebee ive tried dtf hack eith normal ink but when wash it faded almost everything.whrn i tried with subli ink it was smudving do didnt attempf it. Its costing alot buying dtf plus delivery thats y i bought 8550 and converted it
@@khae7388 I haven’t tried with regular ink yet. I turn my printer speed down low. There should be a setting to turn off high speed. I set up everything before I click print. I immediately put the powder on the image and cure. The ink will smudge easily I’ve had it happen too. It will also dry quickly. I hope this helps😊
@@staceywood5625 Good question. It doesn’t print white. The shirt is white. I have another video with this hack on a gray shirt and you can kinda see the parts that are supposed to be white. Thank you for watching 😊
Wait!!!! Hold up,, wait a min !! I kept looking for the dtf paper.. I was confused the whole video. I saw paper, wax paper.. I MUST TRY! I HAVE TO TRY.. I’m scared though cause I tried this with the def film and my printer wouldn’t take it. I taped the edges and all.. then it started smearing ink 🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️
@@angelanecole785 😂 Not wax paper. Parchment paper. It doesn’t smear as bad as the DTF film but you still have to be careful and move quick. My printer messes up when I try the film it’s too slick
@@TabithaRJohnson There’s still some smudging that’s why I trimmed around the design. Lowering the print density will help. There’s a post on my community wall with my print settings for my 2800 that I converted. Thank you for watching!
I have the 8850 and just tried it for the 1st time tonight, and was amazed at how well it printed as you know how the 8850 likes roller marks on the film. With the parchment paper, I do need to adjust my colors and test more print settings.
I tape the parchment to the sublimation paper. I use painter’s tape at the bottom, the end that I feed in the printer. The parchment doesn’t feed through my printer without paper attached for support. I hope this helps. Let me know.
@@kaylahammond8273 Here’s a link to a post for my print settings. Hope it helps. Thank you 😊 ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxovTb4eMAPLg9ZVIFVjq_GA_m4CKfFNd7?si=YLQWFVFyvx0Jdmwm
Ola, tenho algumas dúvidas.... Vc usou papel manteiga? A impressão é com tinta sublimatica? Seria apenas para estampar em cores claras? A cor branca? Desculpa se lhe importunei com tantas dúvidas. Mas, se fosse possível esclarecer, agradeço...
@@AnaSouza-h2r Hello. Yes this is a sublimation hack, using a sublimation printer, parchment paper and DTF powder. I use a cotton white shirt, I haven’t tried any other colors. Thank you so much for watching 🙂
This is amazing! Stupid question. Why did you use the sublimation paper? Just for stability? Could you use some other type of paper? Was the sublimation paper wasted? Thanks for the video!
@@cathyzampogna1200 Not a stupid question! Yes, for stability. The parchment is too thin for my printer to pull through. I take the parchment off the sublimation paper and reuse the same sheet and same piece of tape if I can😂
Had same question here... Any stiff paper will do obviously😊... But printing on parchment with inkjet is difficult... Is yours a laser printer? Great print and video😊... Thanks
Greta Video. I'm gona try this. My crazy question is: so you printed on the parchment paper? Also in your supplies list you show 3ml laminating sheets? I didn't see you use that. Where in the process did you use the laminating sheets and why?
Just a easy tip for you when cutting your sheet pull it over a sublimation sheet like the one you used to tape together that you not waisting your parchment paper
you're literally the only person I see on here doing this, but all your shirts come out straight fireeeee❤🔥!!! I want to try this.
@@aliciabarrella9988 💙💙Thank you. I hope it turns out great if you try😊
sharp and amazing
@@AniPraise-b8c Thank you
You got that at 385 degrees for pressing, it usually is fine at 300/320 degrees. Curing requires the higher heat setting (385 degree). You got a clamshell, so you'd need to hover your press above your transfer for at least 2 mins to cure your powder, or maybe get a heat grill. You got to be careful scorching the garment if it's pressed at too high heat! Great video using the parchment paper, learn something new every day!
Nice job🥰🥰🥰🥰
I will be trying this tomorrow
#newSubscriber💰
@@overherewecraftformoney Thank you 😊 hope it turns out beautiful 🥰
I really like how you did this especially for hacking. That’s a nice option! I’ve been doing DTF for years, use your heat press to cure its so much quicker.
@@LivNByFaithDesigns Thank you 😊
When using your heat press to cure what temp and time do you use? TIA
@@mindieo6970 I prefer to use the heat gun. I'm not sure about using the heat press. Thank you for watching :)
@@LivNByFaithDesigns may I ask when you use the heat press to cure what temp and time do you use?
@@mindieo6970I do the time and temp that is on the packaging(mines ask for 250 degrees for 3 minutes
I have the exact same printer you have
@@SandraSaucedo-g3t I love this printer
Awesome!!!! I’m definitely going to try this. Game Changer!!! Thanks for sharing.
@@bettysmith619 I hope it turns out beautifully 😊 thank you for watching!
Wow. Will this work on any color shirt?
@@vikki92411 No, only on light colored shirts. Thank you for watching 😊
Kool, tutorial. Thanks!
@@valdvons Thank you for watching ☺️
I definitely have to try this, today. Thank you for sharing this idea!
@@zundraweathersby6077 Thank you 😊
Love it!!! Great hack
@@juanettajeffries Thank you 😊
Love it, looks great
@@dejacks6981 Thank you 😊
@@TheMulti-Crafter-honeebee you’re welcome
Wowwww nice!
@@MSMonalisa78 Thank you
Wow, thank you for showing this. I have a sublimation printer i converted awhile back the big WF to print all of my sublimation projects. Now I just bought a Epson 8550 so that I may convert it for DTF machine. Though, now I'm seeing that i can do it like this. Hmmm
You're welcome. I like using the parchment. It seems to hold the ink, not so blotchy like the DTF film. I want a DTF printer but it is just not in the budget right now🤥 I would love to know if you decide to convert your printer and how. Hopefully you can do a tutorial 🥰 Please keep me updated!
Are you using sublimation ink I take it? Then using sublimation paper with parchment on top. Does it matter which side goes in printer for parchment? Then how long are you pressing if you don't mind? Love!!
@@calmingseasco Yes, that is correct. I always include the press time, temp and pressure right as I'm pressing the shirt. Thank you so much for watching 🙂
Thanks@@TheMulti-Crafter-honeebee
Wow so let me get this right we can use our sublimation printer to make a DTF print using parchment paper. Will it work on a black cotton shirts? Thanks
Beautiful 😍
@@goodmoodtunes5413 Thank you 😊
wow, il risultato è spettacolare, i colori sono molto brillanti! sei bravissima, complimenti 😘
😍Thank you. Yes, it turned out so bright and pretty!
Awesome ❤
Thank you🙂
Is it the same parchment paper used for baking?
@@donnexsanisani4143 Yes. Uncoated
Would that work for every printer.?
@@luisrios512 I’ve only tried it on my sublimation printer.
Do you feed it tape side down or up and the parchment paper is up correct?
@@SandraSaucedo-g3t Parchment is up. This video is more detailed for this process ua-cam.com/video/g-59fdJ7sJQ/v-deo.htmlsi=jt6bp0Q1jW2WEKQQ
amazing 😍😍😍 what paper type setting did you use
@@angelamcmahon9264 😊Thank you. The same settings for regular sublimation. I have a community post with my print settings for sublimation.
Great video how does it hold up after washing ?
@@jmom687 I believe as good as can be expected for a hack. I will have to do an update soon. Thanks for watching 😊
@@TheMulti-Crafter-honeebeedid u do wash test yet?
@@lovvepurpledesignz Yes, another shirt with this hack, I posted pics on my community wall. I’ve probably washed twice since then, still holding up good 😊
this is amazing I am just about to try it for the first time, can I ask what you put as paper type x
@@owenmcmahon7352 I hope it turns out beautifully 🙂 I set to premium presentation matte
Wait you print it on parchment paper? this is game change kool
@@janievelarde3093 Yes parchment. Thank you 😊
Imma try this!!! Have you done this using the def film before too?
@@tiffanywilliams7700 Yes I have. The film is so slick to me, could just be my printer. The parchment holds the ink a lot better and I can pass it through my printer easier to me. I hope you try it 😊
@@TheMulti-Crafter-honeebee you are so inspiring! I will absolutely try it this week. If I don’t update you hit me up. lol
@@tiffanywilliams7700 🤗yes, yes I’m looking forward to the update!
sorry i mean this video.

Hello, This video is really good. It's a good idea. I'm interested in what is the difference between this procedure and the standard sublimation procedure on sublimation paper (slow paper) and glue for DTF. what do we get here versus sublimation paper and glue? Thanks
@@markomarjanovic-n5e Sublimation is done on polyester. This hack of using the sublimation ink and DTF powder allows you to use cotton fabric. I guess the main takeaway is not having to use polyester shirts, being able to use cotton shirts. Cotton shirts are less expensive and more accessible than polyester, in my opinion. I hope this helps 🙂
@@TheMulti-Crafter-honeebee
I understand, thank you for your reply.
Just tell me if I have to dry the DTF powder first with a hair dryer and then put it in the press or can I put it in the press immediately and bake it in it without a hair dryer.
Thank you
@@WoodStone-w5b You need to put it into the heat press for 2 mins to cure, if it's a clamshell type then you'd have to hover it over the transfer, do not let it touch, if it's swing arm then bring the arm round and over the transfer, do not close, as it's just for curing the powder! Once you have cured you can then flip it over and align with your garment and heat press for 20 seconds using parchment paper to cover and heat tape. Hope that helps!
its very vibrant and beautiful , this might be a dumb question but did u put the sublimated side of the sub paper unto the parchment paper to print it ,which side is up sub or parchment, kinda got confused
Not a dumb question at all! Yes, I placed the parchment on the side of the sublimation paper that the ink goes on. The parchment paper is too thin to pull through my printer so I have to attach it to paper so it will print. Thank you 🙂
I am confused so you printed on the parchment paper?
@@khae7388 Yes. I printed on parchment paper.
This is awesome! Is it a dtf printer/inks or sublimation printer/inks
@@alfredosmith6107 Sublimation printer. Thank you!
So the sub paper is just to increase grip, does it have to be the white parchment paper
@@p8prbagbrwyn Yes, just for stability. It may work on parchment other than white, I’ve never tried it. Thank you for watching.
That looks great. Is the parchment paper a certain type? Also where do you get the device you heated the image with? Sorry for all the questions. Thank you
@@bettinabey8833 I get the uncoated paper. I use the one from Sam’s club. I got the heat gun from Home Depot it was less than $30, couldn’t have been too expensive because I bought it😂. Thank you for asking. Someone else could have the same questions😊
@@TheMulti-Crafter-honeebee So is it parchment paper or butcher paper from Sams Club? How does it stand up to washing? thank you for the great video!
@@lindallanas2335 Parchment paper. I did not wash this one. My family takes these shirts before I even get a chance to wear them lol. One I did a while ago held up fine to me in the wash to me. I may do another one to update with a wash test 🙂
I did not know you can use heat gun thank you
@@Littlemismartha You’re welcome ☺️
question... i have a prestige dryer that came with my dtf printer. im wondering if i can use that instead of heat gun? if so, what degrees? thx!
@@begaysscreenworks8354 I don’t have a DTF printer or dryer. I hope to get one in the future 😊
I'm watching football another tab over so had this on mute. lol. Did you print design on parchment or sub paper? Do you know if this will work for dark fabrics? Thanks!
@@afriend8961 lol I understand🙂 printed on parchment paper. I just uploaded another video to hopefully answer some similar questions. Thank you for watching.
Do the colours stay after you've washed it?
@@growithtab Yes, I think so. I have a community post of a wash update for a shirt made with this same process. Thank you for watching.
@@TheMulti-Crafter-honeebee thank you for responding. ☺️
Thank you. Have you washed it yet
Girl no. My sister already asked for it lol 😂 they get stuff and don't update me. I will make one for myself and do an update.
Will it lose the colors once it washed
@@le28leee Hello. I just posted a wash update on my community wall. Thank you for watching 😊
Omg❤️
This looks like an awesome hack. I have tried others but without success when it comes to the wash test.
Have you had any issues with the ink fading or washing out?
Also, if I understood the video correctly, you incorporated the heat activated bonding powder that is used in the DTF process with the sublimation ink?
If so, that is something that I had considered trying but did not because I was under the impression that Sublimation ink and DTF inks are different. As I understand it, Sublimation Ink converts to a gas when heat is applied, I assumed that the powder would not work because it would prevent the Sublimation Ink from completing the process of converting to a gas and consequently the ink would not be able complete the process and fuse to the fibers of the fabric. I can see that the heat activated powder would allow the ink to bond to the fabric but it would not stand up to very many wash cycles.
That is the reason for my question about whether it held up when washed?
Please forgive my long winded question. I just didn't know how to condense my question and make it make sense.😏
Hello. Sounds like you are very familiar with this process already! Yes, sublimation ink does bond to the fabric. This “hack” with the powder is almost like a glue, I can’t really explain. I still have maybe one shirt I made doing this hack a year or so ago, looks fine to me. This is something that is fun for me, most of my projects are handed off to family and friends, I don’t have any complaints about fading. I would say wait a few days before washing any project. Thank you for your question and thanks for watching 😊
Also there s a dtf paper that allows you to use ink jet printer to put on just like sublimation but u use powder to coat it but I'm getting ready to try this as well it would be cheaper then the dtf paper if it works same way why spend more
@@DenaiseMitchell Exactly! Save money!!!
@@TheMulti-Crafter-honeebee ive tried dtf hack eith normal ink but when wash it faded almost everything.whrn i tried with subli ink it was smudving do didnt attempf it. Its costing alot buying dtf plus delivery thats y i bought 8550 and converted it
@@khae7388 I haven’t tried with regular ink yet. I turn my printer speed down low. There should be a setting to turn off high speed. I set up everything before I click print. I immediately put the powder on the image and cure. The ink will smudge easily I’ve had it happen too. It will also dry quickly. I hope this helps😊
How is it printing white if its a sublimation printer?
@@staceywood5625 Good question. It doesn’t print white. The shirt is white. I have another video with this hack on a gray shirt and you can kinda see the parts that are supposed to be white. Thank you for watching 😊
Does it come off after several washes?
@@sso-good- I’ve washed and dried twice. It’s holding up good. Thanks for watching.
Wait!!!! Hold up,, wait a min !! I kept looking for the dtf paper.. I was confused the whole video. I saw paper, wax paper.. I MUST TRY! I HAVE TO TRY.. I’m scared though cause I tried this with the def film and my printer wouldn’t take it. I taped the edges and all.. then it started smearing ink 🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️
@@angelanecole785 😂 Not wax paper. Parchment paper. It doesn’t smear as bad as the DTF film but you still have to be careful and move quick. My printer messes up when I try the film it’s too slick
For film all that you need is a piece of tape for the top on whatever paper that you’re using then feed.
@@LivNByFaithDesigns I’ll have to try it again one day. Thanks for sharing.
Do you think this would be less prone to smearing/roller marks? I’m having that issue in my 8550 converted for sublimation.
@@TabithaRJohnson There’s still some smudging that’s why I trimmed around the design. Lowering the print density will help. There’s a post on my community wall with my print settings for my 2800 that I converted. Thank you for watching!
I have the 8850 and just tried it for the 1st time tonight, and was amazed at how well it printed as you know how the 8850 likes roller marks on the film. With the parchment paper, I do need to adjust my colors and test more print settings.
@@MSims-ck3ou Yes it does. That is great! Glad you tried it and like it 🙂
My printer will not take the parchment paper im using it just crumbles it up at the very beginning of it pleaee help
I tape the parchment to the sublimation paper. I use painter’s tape at the bottom, the end that I feed in the printer. The parchment doesn’t feed through my printer without paper attached for support. I hope this helps. Let me know.
Do you have any issues with roller marks… I’ve tried it but keep getting roller marks
@@kaylahammond8273 Here’s a link to a post for my print settings. Hope it helps. Thank you 😊 ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxovTb4eMAPLg9ZVIFVjq_GA_m4CKfFNd7?si=YLQWFVFyvx0Jdmwm
Does it matter which side of parchment is used?
@@dorindaarney3395 No. You can print on either side. Thank you for watching.
I can’t get it to go through my printer. Is there a specific tape i should use?
@@AntoinettePharms-nx9qx I use masking tape from the dollar tree. Painters tape works fine too
Ola, tenho algumas dúvidas....
Vc usou papel manteiga?
A impressão é com tinta sublimatica?
Seria apenas para estampar em cores claras?
A cor branca?
Desculpa se lhe importunei com tantas dúvidas.
Mas, se fosse possível esclarecer, agradeço...
@@AnaSouza-h2r Hello. Yes this is a sublimation hack, using a sublimation printer, parchment paper and DTF powder. I use a cotton white shirt, I haven’t tried any other colors. Thank you so much for watching 🙂
Is it 385 degrees F or C?
@@marvinhigante4228 Fahrenheit
Fahrenheit
The ink used were DTF or subli?
@@roxcyjoyafable A “hack” using sublimation ink and DTF powder. Thank you for watching.
For safety, please wear a mask.
@@pattiduken And also as noted in the video I have a window open as well. Thank you for watching 😊
This is amazing! Stupid question. Why did you use the sublimation paper? Just for stability? Could you use some other type of paper? Was the sublimation paper wasted? Thanks for the video!
@@cathyzampogna1200 Not a stupid question! Yes, for stability. The parchment is too thin for my printer to pull through. I take the parchment off the sublimation paper and reuse the same sheet and same piece of tape if I can😂
I use regular printer paper, so yea u can use whatever works to stiffen the parchment paper up enough to go thru the printer
Had same question here... Any stiff paper will do obviously😊... But printing on parchment with inkjet is difficult... Is yours a laser printer? Great print and video😊... Thanks
@@Harinair72 It’s a sublimation printer. Thank you for watching 😊
Greta Video. I'm gona try this. My crazy question is: so you printed on the parchment paper? Also in your supplies list you show 3ml laminating sheets? I didn't see you use that. Where in the process did you use the laminating sheets and why?
So why did you use the parchment paper when you already had sublimation paper?
@@mrsgusher1 DTF “hack” on a cotton shirt. Thank you for watching 😊
What the press time and how long before you peeled it off
@@littlegreer4513 Time stamps, time and temp 4:11 - peel 4:26. Thank you for watching 😊
I just did it wow you Rock
Just a easy tip for you when cutting your sheet pull it over a sublimation sheet like the one you used to tape together that you not waisting your parchment paper
Secondly use easy tac spray lightly it will hold the two sheets together and easy release when done printing
@@littlegreer4513 Awesome!!!🙂