Finally… I think I’ve found some decent transfer paper that you can use from your home printer and start-up your t-shirt business on the low-low. In the video below, I’m testing it out live and in this 3-part series, you’ll see firsthand how this inkjet transfer paper holds up after multiple washes.
There’s a lot of transfer paper out there… Some just absolutely suck and others have come a long way from what they used to be. I still highly recommend custom screen printed transfers, but the transfers printed from inkjet and laser printers, is an affordable alternative to getting started.
Feel free to leave your comments/questions below as it relates to inkjet transfer paper…
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Thanks for the kind words Alicia
I’m not using the ones from Coastal Business — in the follow-up video that’ll go online in a day or two, I’ll talk more about that… Primarily wanted to test it first before saying anything.
The program I had on my computer was Fireworks CS5 (Adobe). I’m not a real graphic designer — I know just enough to be dangerous — but that was something I could quickly put together on my own for demonstration purposes for this video.
Cartess – thanks for doing what you do, I like many who follow you really appreciate the information you pass on.
Alicia – Fireworks is a good program. There is also Corel Draw which to me is probably better as far as producing graphic quality, but its what I use more of. Photo Shop is great as well. There is a big learning curve to each of these programs so unless your familiar with graphics programs you may want to go to some graphic sites that offer free tutorials on each of them, their all over the internet.
Cartess – again thank you. I love your training modules and all your videos. Keep up the great work and God Bless!
DJ
Thanks for the contribution Darren… It’s appreciated!
Awesome!
That will be answered in video 3. The video will be up later this evening.
We have a source list available for purchase. The source list includes various companies to purchase custom, and pre-made transfers. As well as blank t-shirts at wholesale cost.
The price for custom transfers will be determined by the amount of colors you have in your design. If you are on a tight budget then I would recommend no more than 2 colors in the design. The more colors in the design the more it will cost to have the designs screen printed onto the release paper.
If you would, please click the link below to purchase the source list.
http://www.tshirtriches.com/2011/11/
Thank you for your kind words, Anthony!
Well over 6 figures… that’s profit. I currently spend about $1.50 on the higher end quality tees.
The ink used on that print came from the starter ink that came with the printer. Now, I don’t use this process so I’m new to it as well, but from the ‘chatter’ in the market place, people tend to say pigmented inks work best.
Our course outlines many more, but here are two reputable sources: http://www.BroderBros.com and http://www.TSCapparel.com
You could, but that would require you to know how to use photoshop or similar software. That area is more like graphic/software. Which is not something we teach. Our primary focus is assisting those how to start their own tshirt business. You may want to try looking on youtube, or consider taking some local workshops for an task like that.
Do I have to mirror printing always?
How do I do that in order to apply those heat transfer papers from inkjet printers?
Without knowing what software or printer you’re using, I can’t really help. YOu should see an option to do that…
Hey this is me Supreme agin i notice that you have a heat transfer paper that can be used in a home computer how much is this per sheet and will this be on the resource list ..that your selling???
Hi Supreme,
The transfers a sold in a pack of 100 transfers not by the sheet. If you would, please click the link below to view prices along with the information in regards to the transfers we no offer.
http://www.tshirtriches.com/buy-transfer-paper/
What size heat press machine do u use for ur shirts? And is silk screen better than heat press?
Hi Demontrey,
We recommend using at least an 16×20 heat press. The 16×20 heat press will allow for room for larger items that will need to be printed. Using the heat press is a less of a messier process and cheaper. You still receive the same end result.
You know what’s kind of funny. I realized that I had just purchased, about a two weeks ago, the exact same printer prior to seeing this. Also got the optional CIS kit for it. The paper I requested a sample of recently falls into the same price range as the paper you’ve got in your link. We’re going to do a test run on it before we commit to it. Feels good, like we’re off to a good start.
HI Kami,
That’s great! Please keep us posted!
Your videos are very inspirational.
Thanks for all you do!
Thanks for the kind words…. They’re appreciated!
What type of ink were you using for the transfers?
Hi Robert,
We used the ink that came with the printer, Epson WF 7010. However, we do not recommend it at all! Here’s why…Click the link below.
http://www.tshirtriches.com/high-heat-pigment-inks/
Ok, don’t use the ink that came with the printer…PLEASE give me the name of the correct ink! I have my WF7010 with CISS…I need to know what to put in it. I am ready to print.
Thanks Cartess and Kim
Hi Joey,
If you would, please click the link below.
http://www.tshirtriches.com/high-heat-pigment-inks/
Cortess, I can not find the link that takes me to stock transfers that you use. Sorry it may be right in front of my face. At this point I want to do what you do….not wanting to reinvent the wheel when what you do works so well. Love my sample shirt incredibly impressed!! thank you
We have a source list available for purchase. The source list includes various companies to purchase custom, and pre-made transfers from a list of transfer vendors.
The price for custom transfers will be determined by the amount of colors you have in your design. If you are on a tight budget then I would recommend no more than 2 colors in the design. The more colors in the design the more it will cost to have the designs screen printed onto the release paper.
If you would, please click the link below to purchase the source list.
http://www.tshirtriches.com/where-to-get-custom-t-shirt-transfers/
hello…
i really appreciate your work…
i want to know that what is the cost of that printer…and can i buy a cheap one same like that…???
and can u deliver these transfer paper in india…and how much they will cost..??
thanks..:)
Hi Bonny,
I apologize, we do not ship to India. The price on the Epson WF-7010 will vary, I believe we paid $195. You may try looking on line for sellers who offer the printer and who will ship to India.
hey
i just bought an hp office-jet inkjet printer and i just wanna know if its good as the one on the video?
thanks
Hi Nukeen,
We recommend using Epson printers.
I just to thank Cartess in helping us get our screen printing department up and running.
We are now doing over 450 tshirts per week, and growing!
Cartess and TShirt riches is truly a great person and company
Thank You Cartess!
Sean Vanity
President
HugePolitics.com
That is AWESOME Sean… Would love to hear more of what you’re doing — I’m sure our members would love the inside scoop
Hi Cartress,
I have the problem that I live and work in Europe. Do you know any source that offers supply here in Europe? It’s not only the material, but the Tshirt printer itself. That’s actually the biggest issue. Here in Europe, we use 220/240 Volts and 50 Hertz.
Even if I would be willing to get one of those printers (or heat presses) shipped from the States, those tools would be useless here with their settings of 115 Volts and 60 Hertz.
Thanks for your help,
Hans
Hi Hans,
Have you tried looking on Ebay for companies that are based in your country or who may offer what you need? Try looking on Amazon and craigslist for areas near you as well.