Make an inexpensive T shirt print
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- čas přidán 1. 07. 2024
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We Have been getting a bunch of questions, so we thought we would answer them here.
Q: What type of paper are you using?
A: Just plain printer paper, nothing special.
Q: Will this work with a color print?
A: I don't see why not. However it needs to be a toner based print from a LASER printer or copier. This technique will not work with an ink-jet type of print.
Q: How many washes will it survive?
A: The one in the video has been washed at least once, and still looks good. Another one we did has been washed a lot, probably 10 or 15 times and is very faded, but the image is still visible. This process isn't intended to be permanent. We needed shirts to wear to a trade show and didn't want to spend $$ for just a few shirts we would only need a few times so we went with this process.
Thank you for your comments and questions, and a special thank you to all of our subscribers!
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Printing on a T shirt using nothing but a laser printer, some acetone and a few simple art supplies.
This technique is quick and simple. The results aren't as good as a screen print but are still superb, and will work on almost any surface! And it's so inexpensive to do you can experiment without breaking the bank. - Jak na to + styl
Feels like I'm watching some sort of competition the way this is narrated 😅
😂🤣😂 Your right 😂🤣😂
Golf match narration.
Omg yes!
Aaaaand Linda goes for the tape check... that is surely gonna cost some points
lol, does sound like someone's in the dog house
I hand paint tee shirts and kinda use this method to get my computer created stencils onto my tee rather than use an iron on transfer pen. This method is much faster. A few points though. You really have to work fast acetone dries quickly. I would also recommend using a wooden tool to scrape or a wooden rolling pin. The main thing is the pressure. Also the higher the cotton content the better. I found poly/cotton blends to be a bit resistant. Hope my tips help.
Did it come off after washing?
if washed how long will the print last
If I may add just a note: protection of your hands, if you use Acetone often, You would be better to use Nitrile gloves. As Acetone is a defatting agent, meaning the chemical will cause your hands to turn semi chalky white, because the Acetone is sucking the oils or drying the oils out of your skin. It will cause your skin to dry and flake, and become red from irritation with prolonged use of the chemical without use of personal protective gear such as Nitrile Gloves. Just an FYI.
I know this is super old but in case you're still wondering, you could just go over it with something like Mod Podge to make it "permanent". I'd recommend covering over it both right-side and inside out. If you don't have Mod Podge you can use a diluted Elmer's glue, either clear or white. The dilution can be somewhere between a 1:2 or 1:3 ratio glue to water.
That's a cool idea. Thanks.
It is perfect for an emergency, like using it for an event or costume. A single day print. Great
I agree for something very quick. But, learning how to use a small screen printing kit would work a lot better.
Yeah so convenient, just make sure you havd a laser printer and acetone laying around 👍👍👍
@@melloroom7510 dude shut the fuck up pussy. I have construction grade acetone laying around because I work with my hands remodeling homes and sometimes you need it. You obviously don't do shit because you make it sound like those things are hard to come by. I would never make one of these god-awful shirts but I think you're a fucking idiot
Jon West goddamn dude, who fucking touched you, chill out
Very cool for a quick, easy, inexpensive project.
I'm not sure why people are getting so nasty and rude.From the beginning it was stated that this is for a quick, one or two wear shirt that you can do on a budget.
Nothing misleading, and it's a cool concept.
Always looking for interesting new ways to craft.Ignore the haters. People these days seem to look for things to shoot down and for opportunities to be nasty.
Internet trolls are basically cowards who have nothing better to do than to spew hatred at those who are trying to put ideas out there. Internet and social media seems to bring out both the best, and the worst in people.I hope you don't take any of it to heart, and that you keep on doing what you do.Thank you for a quick and easy concept.
Thank you for the kind words. I don't mind the trolls, for every 10 trolls there is at least 1 kind supporter. And comments like yours are 100 times more important to me. Thanks again.
Why not just draw with permanent marker?
Lorrain Olinger thank you!!! Well written. This will work perfect for custom DIY concert tees. If it smudges/fades/disappears after one washing it wouldn’t bother me. I have acetone at the house and I’ve got a bunch of old shirts. I just need to make a copy at work tomorrow and give this a try. There’s no need for negativity :)
@@Ren-ge6rh And,how many washes can it survive? I want to make one or two for concert with the band...
@@HauntedHows Well, in any case, I'm quite sure the t-shirt prints' life spans far outstrip the trolls' attention spans. Besides, you did seem to mention (at about 1:25) using the technique to transfer onto wood, and other things--it's not limited to just t-shirts. And, of course, if one uses it on wood, to make, say, some sort of sign, or wall decoration, one need not worry about how long the transferred image would hold up through one or more washer/dryer cycles.
Great how-to video!
good job guys . 1, increase Dpi to 300 before print .
2, repeat the print , put the paper back in printer and print same again .
3, place foil wrap on it when its still little bit wet. and hard iron .
4, not sure about this one but changing to tiny bit thicker paper or once that have a slight glossy surface, normally those papers are used to make Letter heads . just give it a try ,
i hope you get darker lines of drawing , Good Luck . i enjoy your video and voice over , so natural . no crazy background Music .
After the t shirt is completely dry use some gloss gel medium ( let medium dry at least 6 hrs) from your favorite craft store. The gel medium is a acrylic clear paint that will help keep your design lasting longer.
We used to use this in college for quick and dirty transfer of b/w images to paper or illustration board. If you don't have a laser printer, you can photocopy your inkjet output and use the photocopy as your transfer.
wait WTF did u just say can you explain please
@@MaNuLaToRSMedia its saying that you can use photocopy as transfer too, if you dont have a laser printer.
@@MaNuLaToRSMedia Inkjet printers have water-based pigment. Toner from laser printers and copiers is made of plastic particles that melt by heat or dissolve in solvent as shown.
@@Mavrik9000 plz is it work .peper to peper transfert. ?
@@MaNuLaToRSMedia are you really that stupid?
I see that people have different opinions about this method. I Loved it. I used this method with my after-school group. The best thing about this method is that the image DO fade away. The children were able to bring the Tee back and we did another design. I think my middle schoolers like the gloves and face mask we used as well. It is a cheap way to have fun. I think something like this would be great for church.
How long will it last
Sounds great, but how long do the prints last on the shirt? How many washes....
I know this is an old video but heat helps set ink like printer and sharpie ink in shirts, so when the acetone dries, i'd put some parchment paper on top of the designs and iron them briskly.
This method is amazing. Thank you for sharing guys.
Thanks, I just did it and it turned out awesome
Acetone also dries the skin out like crazy so gloves are a great idea
Was looking for a way to make a custom print tee for a wrestling show I'm attending. This helped a lot more than I expected. Glad I found this in video. It sticks surprisingly well but looks like it won't last a wash. Perfect for a whole day event. Not sure about the negative comments and who hurt them, but this is a great video that even helped me 2 years after it's release
Thanks. Your print will make it through a few washes. At least ours did. It's best if you wash the shirt inside out.
i am so glad that you included the questions with the answers. While watching the video, I was thinking of one of the question that I got the answer to, so thank you. Therefore, i am pleased that I paused the video before watching the rest of it. Have to say, you are the first person that has ever included frequently ask answers to questions asked. Have never witness this before on other channels.
It was done in self defense! LOL. Thanks for taking the time to read the description.
I am quite happy that it fades after a few washes, because it gives a nice vintage look, especially on a faded tee
We agree. The shirts we made in that video were for a convention. We were representing our Haunted attraction... The Hillbilly Haunted House. As Hillbillies we can't have brand new looking shirts! LOL
The co-workers sound like they hate each other lol
Use freezer paper be less messy and much easier and works very well on normal ink jet printer. Good to see different ways tho thank you,
Denise Poole Do you print on the freezer paper? Do you still use acetone? I’m intrigued.
Yay! I already have a laser printer and acetone! Let the creativity begin! Lol 😁
This is an awesome idea/technique. I've been looking for a quick way to make custom shirts without using an inkjet printer and iron on transfers. Thanks so much for sharing this!
You're welcome.
“not permanent for very long”
Utter brilliance
I stopped watching when I heard that
Dude same.
@@sillycrow3834 same
@silly crow I kept watching, damn! I missed out didn't I.
I might try this so I can paint over it with puffy paint!!
We've done exactly that. It works well.
@@HauntedHows I also did the puffy paint and it looks good. The only problem was when I put the image on the t-shirt, it left a yellow stain. The image had both color and black in it. Any idea how to get the yellow stain out of the shirt?
This is a great DIY to do with my daughter. Thanks!
Thanks for watching.
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Sucks it doesn't last but a good idea for something quick.
This is awesome!! Was wondering how to make prints for some doll clothes and this is just genius!! Thank you very much!! I will also iron later as suggested here by other people to try to keep the design 🤗🤗🤗💕
Doll clothes is a cool idea. This is one of the reasons I love CZcams, I never would have thought this, but your comment has started a new line of thought for me. Thank you.
@@HauntedHows Ohh I'm glad!! 😄 I'm sure the doll clothes will look very well made with your printing method!!💕
This is a genius idea, i think im gonna try it soon
Just learn to screen print. I used to do diy shirts with stencils but finally learned how to screen print and love it. You will save a ton of time.
The set up and clean up for screen printing is a lot more work than this is, especially if you are only doing one or two shirts. But yes screen printing is a good skill to learn.
Wow i make drawings on t-shirts almost in the same way , but now it will be so much better and easy to do
You lost me on the Lazer Printer
+edvin chandra a laser printer is a toner based printer. Instead of liquid ink like an inkjet printer it uses a dry toner that is melted to the paper. Most copy machines are toner based so, if you don't have a laser printer you can just copy your image on a copier and it should work.
lol, right.
I bought a laser printer a few years back (actually the same one they're using) after getting sick of buying cartridges for my inkjet. Best decision I ever made. You can even get them for cheaper than inkjet printers nowadays.
I did the same for our business and found refill black ink powder in bottles that you fill yourself into the store bought cartridges! you have to unscrew cartridge, reset it and reassemble but 10+ refills later an still going strong (over about 3 year period).
Laser printer >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> inkjet
brill idea! i am so going to do this!
I used to do similar stuff but with books covers, but instead of acetone transfer i've used to put book cloth into printer and just printed directly on it(but of course we can't put shirt into normal printer ;) ). In yours method the most important thing is to remember to not let acetone get contact with your skin. It's goes throught skin into bloodstream and damage organs, especially liver and kidneys.
Also i know how to secure that type of print. When I finished books covers i've got wood glue and dilluted it very slightly with watter and then I used small brush to cover the print.
On tshirt you can cover it from both sides so it will be even better. When it dries it's complety waterproof and transparent, should easly survive couple washing cycles. One more thing, laser printer powder use heat to cure so maybe when you iron it throught some paper it will also become waterproof and holds better into the cloth fibers.
Nossa incrível! Amei 😄
I wonder if there is something that could set this permanently to cloth. If not this would be a great way to just transfer and image, then paint over that with cloth paint.
This technique is actually useful for wood. After transferring to the surface, seal with spray poly sealant.
Great video.
+Michael I have used it on wood too, and you are right it works well with a sealant of some kind. I'm not sure what you could use on clothing to seal it. But as a pattern for fabric paints it's a nice technique.
You could very easily use this as a method for stenciling onto tshirts and fabric. Mix 2:1 part acrylic paint with liquid fabric medium and apply with brush or sponge depending on what effect you need or how much area you need to cover. This method has worked for me on both denim and cotton tshirts.
hi, you could try white vinegar, let the t-shirt soak in the white vinegar for about 2 mins, take t-shirt out let is air dry then you can rinse out the vinegar.
Maybe tossing it in the dryer or other form of heat setting, so that the ink sets in the fabric?
Scribble or Tulip fabric paints. I use both to paint over the designs to make them permanent.
This is a fantastic idea. Shame it doesnt stay, but like mentioned before this would be fantastic to use as a stencil for fabric painting. Thanks for sharing!
thank you
I wonder if you can use that as a guide and then paint it. It would probably stay a few washes. I'm going to try it lol thanks
blklacquer so how did that go? Curious
if you do this, paint over it with fabric paint and iron it. it'll stay.
If you copied it by using acrylic paints it would last for ages. I use to hand print some music band T-shirts with acrylic paint and I had them for about two years before they started to fade out... Hope that helps.
@@betterlife-relaxingmusic4847 how to use that arcyllic paint i dont have any idea
You could also go over it with fabric markers of even Sharpies. I've had very good lucl making my own shirts with Sharpies. I always free hand my designs but, this would allow me to make more intricate designs.
There are a number of ink jet transfer paper's available that will the same job and last considerably longer than using laser jet toner and you can print in color using an iron to activate the transfer. Also if you don't have a laser printer, you can print your graphic (mirror image) and have copies made from a laser copier. By the way, fabric is not the only material this will work on. You can use Wood as well.
How can I make it last longer??
An just wondering whats thee best paper to use for transfers
Great stuff!! thanks guys!!
You're welcome.
Wow so thank you. I like this way.
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I want to use this for concept shirts, for when you want to see how a design will look, but don't want to bulk order
That's a perfect use.
Very good Idea! I made stencils and used spray paint to make some T shirts for a union rally 40 years ago , the design was still there when the shirts fell apart.
Great Tip!! Thanks for Sharing!!
Great ideas! Thanks a lot
To make it permanent just trace it with fabric paint or a marker and seal it
That actually works. We've done that on a few shirts. Puffy fabric paints work really well.
Can you use nail polish remover or does it have to be pure acetone?
Love it, thank you!
You're welcome
That's pretty cool !!!
Maybe after you print it on the shirt and its dry you could go over it with a fabric marker maybe that would work to make it last longer.
Worked much better for you than for me :(
Too cool..thanx for sharing
Well done, simple nice.
Keep up the good work
Is it possible to do it in color?I mean wiith acetone...
Even though it's not permanent, it's still a great idea for transferring on a graphic that you can trace over with acrylic paint afterwards.
My only complaint is that you can't do this with black clothing, which sucks if you wear black a lot haha
Hi, thanks for the informations, but do you know what happen if you wash the shirt in the laundry?
@@marione458 I'm not sure, because I still haven't tried this. But from reading some of the other comments, the graphic will probably fade when you wash it.
Especially sucks when you only wear black.
Can you use a WHITE graphic on black material??
Not sure you can find a laser printer that uses white toner. So I don't think so.
Great i will try this to place a pattern on a scrub top then use permanent black fabric ink to work in the image. Thank you so much
They are probably good for souvenir shirts
That a really good use for them. I make "joke" shirts for a friend of mine every year for his birthday. This is how I do it without spending $25.00 on a one-off shirt.
This tutorial kind of get me to laugh, especially the part when you mention to protect your hand if you have nail polish. XD
I like this! Esp if i need something temporary or guidelines for embroidery or painting.. very cool share, i'm trying this for customizing my kids snow gear!!! Thank U!
Geraldine Granado - That's a right idea!
That's actually a reall ygood idea to use it as a guide for embroidery! :)
being a screenprinter this is quite cool mate.
Fantastic, thanks for sharing!
I remember I inhaled alot of acetone and it completely cleared all my sinuses...and I became very sick...for weeks
Thanks. Market Had Me Convinced i Needed Special Paper.. 7$ a Sheet. lol i Know it Won't Last Forever BUT Neither Will The Concert ; )
iF it Means That-Much to Me to Have it Last Forever, it's Simple & Non Expensive Enough to Touch-Up Over Time. Simply Fun Crafts to Me
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even though its not permanent im still gonna try I totally love it, plus there are some great suggestions on how to make the print stick longer. cant wait to try. thank you
Did u try it
This was really really cool
Thanks.
Pro-tip for all the kids watching. Acetone is very flammable- use caution!. Ignore the narrator: Wear gloves.
Does this applies to black tone or does it applies to color too ?!!?
This is the greatest video EVER!!! Thank you so much I hate doing the iron ons or heat transfers (I always mess them up some how) ...but this worked AMAZINGLY for what I needed it for thank you guys....
I think you guys did an amazing job and as long as you have haters you know you doing something right ;-) keep up the good work you guys
+Michelle Allman thank you!
great information thank you
To dry the acetone faster , just use a Bic lighter .
Yes, for the incredible Haunted House of Charcoal.
That wouldn't be a good idea. It might be exciting though.
not a cool thing to post - some kids might think you're being serious.
@@mmedeuxchevaux because you let kids play with acetone ?
You owe me a house !
A layer of gel medium might keep it on there.
anne weber what is this gel medium? What would I have to say to a store clerk to get it?
Dennis Vuong You can get it at Joann's or any craft store ((most of them)) have it near the modge podge or acrylic paint but it also depends where you are so best to ask an employee
Wow!!! Thank you 😊
I like this idea. May have to try it next time I make shirts 👍🏼😎
Can be corlor printed design???
Spray a flat clear laquor over it. Shouldn't change shirt color on it. Stiff at 1st but after a washing it will unstiffen.
C,L,B Guitars Intonation Tuning how long will spraying that, make the design last?
@@pamelamoreno6448 Rt
Thanks
Excellent
Will it work with colour?
Try it and find out, then upload the video.
@@lament_rue it does but you need a color laser printer. Inkjet dont work.
What is the other name for this acetone which is being used to print this image on this t shirt
Have u tried using an iron to make the print last longer?
Thanks so much I never knew
dude, this is cool
acetone is a solvent wear gloves folks unless you like panic attacks
Panic attacks?
Did you try heat setting with an iron? I imagine that might make it as permanent as any transfer.
thats what i was thinking, or using some type of craft spray or whatever to set the ink
Acetone is flammable, be super cautious with heat.
it will be dry
Acetone is very flammable.
Maybe if you ironed on after the ink was transferred
Thanks a lot was the first tutorial i can make withaut Spendung lots oft money
You're welcome.
We're hill billies from a foreign land...thanks for the video man!
I'm New to printing for clothes, etc. But on a laser printer, is there an option for printing backwards???? Thanks
Umm... Some printers might be able to do this. Most graphics software can reverse or mirror the image somehow.
Before print go to settings and there is an option that says mirror click on the check box and done
great video!!!!
Hey great video! Love your guys content!
+dana bresett thanks.
Long term exposure to acetone and/or catylist chemicals will cause severe chapping, irritation and stiffness of skin.
Wear nitrile gloves.
Gloves are always a good idea when handling any chemicals. Although we really never get any actone on our hands while doing this.
Or you could just buy iron on transform paper... it's a hell of a lot easier and it's permanent.
And a bit more expensive. This is just a different option, and it's fun to do. Plus I don't like the texture left behind by iron on transfers.
@@HauntedHows that's alright it's an opinion thing (sorry if this sounds sarcastic it's not meant to be)😊
It's cool. 🤘
Awesome!! 😊
I love the commentary style XD
1:42 It's not permanent for very long translates to temporary ... still a great idea. going to try this to transfer a stencil to wood
+Sheep Dog it varies, the shirt in the video has been washed quite a few times and the images are still there. They are faded, but that was what we were going for anyway.
+Sheep Dog it works well on some types of wood and not so well on others. I suggest a few test runs, and then coat it with a clear finish of some kind.
What paper did you use?
Plain copy paper
Congratulations and successes.
THANK YOU !!
Me:Hey can i borrow your t-Shirt
Friend:Yeah sure.
Me:makes picture on t-shirt*
friend:Is that my t shirt?
Me:No.....
I was excited but then I saw acetone and other stuff I don’t have😭💀. Adios✌🏾
In a pinch you can use fingernail polish remover, many brands are 100% acetone.
SO COOL!!! Came out pretty nice!!!
Genius!
does the object you're printing on have to be porous? for instance would something like this work on plastics?
Yes it works on plastic but the plastic finish will dull as the acetone will eat some of it away. I've also used it on glass I wanted to etch.