What I have found is that time doesn't matter if the ink is still too wet. So wait until ink looks completely matte. Then it's perfect for powdering.
@DTFSuperstore
10 ай бұрын
You are correct, every environment is different so it might tack up quicker in some places.
@Doctaj54
6 ай бұрын
@@DTFSuperstore Good info! Would the granules size matter? I've seen fine, medium, and coarse powder sizes.
@kspec2001
Жыл бұрын
great little video. i know sometimes the efforts that go into a video are not always shown but its appreciated!
@DTFSuperstore
Жыл бұрын
I appreciate that!
@deseartdtf
5 ай бұрын
Your video is very good. However, I think it is interesting to add that a very important factor linked to the polyamide application time is the relative humidity and ambient temperature.
@deseartdtf
5 ай бұрын
This greatly influences the time to avoid moisture retention. Large format printers, for example, have a heater after printing and before the polyamide to remove this excess.
@DTFSuperstore
4 ай бұрын
You're right, the environment plays a large role. Thank you for your engagement and the watch!
@sandradowell9666
Жыл бұрын
Awesome video! I wondered why my prints weren't holding up in the wash!! I'm wondering if you can tell us what your washing and drying procedures are? Thanks
@DTFSuperstore
Жыл бұрын
Normal, Jeremy uses a GE frontload washer on the color garment setting with Tide detergent and the dryer on automatic mixed load.
@sandradowell9666
Жыл бұрын
You put them in the dryer!!!! I’m definitely doing something wrong then because if I put mine in the dryer it makes them peel! What might cause this to happen??
@DTFSuperstore
Жыл бұрын
@@sandradowell9666 well it could be a couple of things. Not enough adhesive powder, could be not enough pressure or wrong pressing temp. Are you doing a second press?
@sandradowell9666
Жыл бұрын
hmmmm, I am doing 15 seconds at 302 like the powder I bought instructs and then letting it cool completely, peeling and doing another 15 seconds. I am using heavy pressure. I just started doing 4 minutes as the video suggests between 1.5 and 5. Maybe the powder I'm using? I do tend to put it through the powder twice so that I know there is enough. Thank you for taking the time to help me!
@DTFSuperstore
Жыл бұрын
@@sandradowell9666 what is the fabric you're pressing on?
@marksarckees8564
6 ай бұрын
Great information. Thanks for your efforts.
@DTFSuperstore
4 ай бұрын
That's what we're here for. Glad it was useful!
@mikekiske
10 ай бұрын
Hi, there. When you say to powder, you mean before or after apply heat to the film? Thanks.
@DTFSuperstore
10 ай бұрын
Yes, the adhesive powder is applied before you cure the transfer.
@mikekiske
10 ай бұрын
@@DTFSuperstore Thank you. 🙂
@eunicecommey404
Ай бұрын
Thanks so much for your video. I own a heat press and have the printed dtf delivered to me. I want to store the printed films for two months or more before I use them. Will that affect the print out? and in that case, when will be the good time to apply the powder?
@DTFSuperstore
Ай бұрын
The powder is being applied when they are printed so you don't need to powder the DTF transfers you buy. You can store for at least a year.
@daehau.k9485
Жыл бұрын
Great video, thank you.
@DTFSuperstore
Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@johnsonjikira
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video. May I ask which heat press you were using?
@DTFSuperstore
10 ай бұрын
It is our swing away heat press. dtfsuperstore.com/products/swing-away-heat-press-1
@ritaurbina8281
2 ай бұрын
What do you do with left over film?
@DTFSuperstore
2 ай бұрын
Throw it away, not really anything else you can do.
@elhavanna6714
Жыл бұрын
We are powdering our sheets after 10 - 15 Seconds. if not the powder will not hold on small details, btw u only repressed the 0 - 60 seconds one why not did it in the middle of the press to check if its not he press?
@DTFSuperstore
Жыл бұрын
We did not film all of the represses. Edited those out for time. Yes smaller details like halftone dots and fine lines do dry faster but if your humidity and temp are in the proper range 70-75 F and 40-60% humidity those fine details should still pick up the powder.
@txbutterlove
6 ай бұрын
Great video
@DTFSuperstore
4 ай бұрын
Glad to hear it, thanks for visiting!
@DwanaTuten-q6i
8 ай бұрын
Does it go in the heater after powder
@DTFSuperstore
8 ай бұрын
Yes! Once your graphic is powdered you'll want to cure it!
@lucyloo35
Күн бұрын
what ink and film do you recommend?
@DankUrbanBoss
9 ай бұрын
I’m so glad your channel came up on my feed I absolutely need this
@DTFSuperstore
9 ай бұрын
Awesome!
@MichaelMontgomery-g6l
10 ай бұрын
This may explain some of the issues we've been having. We have been applying powder pretty much right out of the printer, but we have been having issues with the film not releasing from the image - just like your 30/60/90 second transfers. Now that I think about it, our larger transfers that take a long time to print don't seem to have as much problem - probably because most of the transfer is actually waiting several minutes before getting powder. Now we will be experimenting with print to powder times to see if that solves the issues, and to see what works best in our setup. Thanks for the great video!
@DTFSuperstore
10 ай бұрын
Glad we could help. Also check your time, temp and pressure for pressing. The pressure plays a very big roll in the transfer adhering properly.
@Fancylooks
3 ай бұрын
Honestly, I never thought of this important point, I always thought I should be a quick as possible with my powdering, but you prove me wrong, I will have to find out with my inks and powder, how long I need to wait, thank you for all the work this video experiment took.
@DTFSuperstore
3 ай бұрын
You're so welcome!
@marthadowling9934
5 ай бұрын
After powdering how long can you wait to heat transfer it?
@DTFSuperstore
4 ай бұрын
@marthadowling9934 We recommend 90 seconds, the same interval.
@ChrisandNikkihart
5 ай бұрын
Do you dry your prints before putting the powder on or do you just powder without drying out under the heat press?
@DTFSuperstore
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for asking. You do not need to dry your prints before powdering. Print, powder, dry (cure), and press!
@cindyziese5706
Жыл бұрын
wow great video this explains so much ! I am so glad you are doing so many techincal videos tohelp us all out! Again Thank you !!!❤❤
@DTFSuperstore
Жыл бұрын
It's our pleasure!
@djgrandauto8541
Жыл бұрын
I’d love to see a video on setting up the heat plate. My 2 head has it attached to printer and I’ve seen the plate attached to shaker ovens. Finding that right temp to dry the ink faster before powder. I’ve got my settings. Just curious what other peoples are.
@DTFSuperstore
Жыл бұрын
Our headed guide plate is set at 75 C for our Mongoose 2 head. A faster machine might benefit from a slightly higher temp but no too much, you don't want to sure it before it gets powdered.
@handmadechiccrafts3463
11 ай бұрын
Great video! I have a couple of questions. I hope you can help. Why would the transfers won’t be transferring to the shirts? I mean like, they don’t stick to the shirts. Is it a powder issue? Which powder do you recommend? Thank you so much!
@DTFSuperstore
11 ай бұрын
If there is powder and adhesive and it's been cured the transfer not sticking to the shirt is probably an issue of not enough pressure or heat. Use an infrared thermometer to check your heat press and make sure it is actually at the temperature you set!
@stvcolwill
Ай бұрын
thanks for your video, it's awesome! One question, and I'm a newbie for sure. I'm trying the DTF (self printing them myself with Epson F2000). I'm noticing that thick lettered graphics dry on the printer outside to in. Meaning that the middle of the strokes in the letters are wet way longer than the edges. does this mean that I'm using way too much white ink (as my backing layer)? when I cure the powder, I'm noticing the orange peel look also works outside to the inside of the letters. I'm just afraid that if I'm not getting the orange peel all the way across, the middle of the letter stroke won't adhere as well as the outside.
@DTFSuperstore
Ай бұрын
It's not uncommon for it to cure from the outside in. However most people that are new to DTF are using too much white underbase so try reducing that and see how it goes!
@KillbarrackShoppingCentre
6 ай бұрын
Answering the real questions, thanks for this video. Can you do a video on maximizing vibrancy for neon like colours.
@DTFSuperstore
6 ай бұрын
Appreciate it! Thanks for the question! Yes we will do that!
@DinukaLakmal-li5px
11 ай бұрын
Hello sir...why DTF powder spread over the design..I mean powder goes around the design.please support me
@DTFSuperstore
10 ай бұрын
The powder should only stick to the printed areas. If powder is sticking to the unprinted areas of the film you may have bad film or a static electricity issue.
@shawnb3951
10 ай бұрын
I have the same thing happening with Yamation dtf roll and their white powder but haven't notice any issues with the blank powder spots after pressing. Atleast not yet🤞🤞
@antwanmarshall5949
2 ай бұрын
Hello, very great video and it was a lot of help. I did have a quick question. On some of my prints I get some cracking or minor flaking when I peel after pressing. Do you know off hand what could cause that? I adjusted the temp and time, time under cure, still kinda get the same issue. Printing on 100% cotton.
@DTFSuperstore
Ай бұрын
You might not have enough white underbase, it might not be cured all the way, it might be overcured, your temp might be too hot on the heat press. There are quite a few options.
@jeffhudson1744
10 ай бұрын
Hi, we do a 10 second dry for the ink then to power right after. we get a good coating of power but what is puzzling is that sometimes (we do hot peel) they print well and sometimes not, sometimes they will not stick at the edge when we start the peel. would that be the press temperature? just looking for your opinion? just wondering, what are your settings for pressing? been using 315 for 35 seconds then 10 to 15 seconds on second press. really like the video. thank you,
@DTFSuperstore
10 ай бұрын
Your temps and time seem fine. We have two thoughts, try a higher pressure and also try waiting a little longer before you powder. Your transfers will likely feel softer and if your powder is thicker it might not be melting enough when you're pressing. That may be what giving you the inconsistent peel.
@pixelbat
5 ай бұрын
How does hand powdering compare to machine powdering tho? About the same?
@DTFSuperstore
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for asking. Yes, the result itself will be the same.
@mkhalifa9898
4 ай бұрын
I want to ask about the ordinary oven of i can use it for curing? And joe to avoid melting of the inks while curing.
@DTFSuperstore
4 ай бұрын
Hi there. You would like to use a conventional oven to cure? It is possible though results will be difficult because it's hard to get consistent pressure.
@johnoffoe
7 ай бұрын
Nice video, I have an issue, whoever I print I see white outline around the print, any help
@DTFSuperstore
4 ай бұрын
Hi, What are your white underbase settings? Thanks for watching!
@LanceMcGrew
5 ай бұрын
Wonder if this window of time also applies to sublimation ink?
@DTFSuperstore
4 ай бұрын
It might! Thanks for watching. We just aquired a screen print and sublimation supplier and now are carying their consumables at our Gilbert location and on our website. We will be incoorperating more videos on these apparel methods in the future.
@lynnwilliamson3
8 ай бұрын
Did you use Black powder on dtf film
@DTFSuperstore
8 ай бұрын
no, we only use white powder
@andreariantova3840
4 ай бұрын
So helpful 🫶
@DTFSuperstore
4 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@joshburkhart4812
7 ай бұрын
Super helpful. Thanks
@DTFSuperstore
7 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@rbtmachinery_michaelzheng7264
10 ай бұрын
Nice and Professional 👍
@DTFSuperstore
10 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@christopherbohatyritz5135
8 ай бұрын
Do you bake the powdered image before printing?
@DTFSuperstore
8 ай бұрын
The correct order is Print then Powder then Cure then press.
@amarantsfam.8713
8 ай бұрын
Is it important to press it right after you cure it?
@stvcolwill
Ай бұрын
@@amarantsfam.8713 not at all, one of the best pros for DTF is being able to pre-produce the transfers and store them until the customer orders that design. This also allows you to not have to stock all finished shirts for all designs and all sizes and all shirt colors at the same time. you just stock up the shirts and store the transfers until needed. I've heard it said that you wouldn't want to go more than 60 days, but I haven't confirmed this as a real thing or not yet.
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