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Part 2: Testing Inkjet Transfer Paper 

By  Cartess Ross

If you haven’t seen part 1 of this video, go here to see it first!

In this follow-up video, we’ll print two tees and see how they measure up… I think I can recommend this one — but only after I throw it into the washing machine a few times to see how the design on the t-shirt holds up!

I’ll have the wash test results posted soon… I’m actually quite surprised with the results, but I’ll let you see firsthand!

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Feel free to leave your comments/questions below as it relates to inkjet transfer paper

WATCH PART 3

Cartess Ross


I will guide you through this process and provide you with proven strategies to help you build a t-shirt company. As one of the original pioneers to start selling t-shirts online 20 years ago, I've sold millions of dollars in t shirts to people all over the world. I founded TshirtRiches in 2007 to teach others how to turn their t-shirt ideas into a business. So if you're ready, hop onboard and let's make this money!

Cartess Ross

  • Tim @ Cripple Creek says:

    Glad to see you’ve finally come around to inkjet transfers for start-ups.  I’ve personally done about 5-6000 t-shirts this way in the past year, but you’ve still have a lot to learn about using inkjets.  First, always use pigmented inks instead of dye inks.  Next, always use high heat pigmented inks.  I’ve found if you don’t, when you start pressing large picture type transfers, the images can crack when washed and stretched.  Try and find a good transfer sheet that has a grid on the back. This will help keep your images straight when pressing. (Red Grid or Blue Grid is my choice)  Buy your inks in bulk with refillable cartridges.  Your ink cost is next to nothing if you do this and you can hold the cost of any transfer (full color) to less than .50 cents for an 8.5 x 11.  

    • Hi Tim,

      Thanks for contributing… I just saw your e-mail and will follow-up with you over the next 24-hours. I’ll see if I can bribe you into doing an interview 😉

    • Ashworthl says:

      Tim, What printer are you using? I’m looking into purchasing the Epson Stylus 1400 and will probably add the CIS to it. Also, what transfer paper are you using and where are you purchasing it from?

    • Godchild1124 says:

      Is Epson the only printers that have pigmented inks? I have an HP InkJet C8180 but it seem everyone is using Epson’s to start their printing business.

      • Hi,
        We highly recommend the Epson printer. The epson printer will allow for best results as possible.

    • @Tim,

      Do you print custom heat transfer paper? I see just the paper being sold everywhere but I want my design to come out as good as the shirt in this video.

      -Tiarra

      • Hi Tiaraa,

        I apologize we do not offer custom printing services. However, we have vendors that you may send your designs off to be screen printed. Which is what we highly recommend. Screen printing provides a better and longer lasting product!

        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 as well as vendors to purchase blank shirts.

        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.
        https://www.tshirtriches.com/where-to-get-custom-t-shirt-transfers/

  • Reds Printing says:

    Another great video Cartess. Good looking out.

  • Bronzebeauty says:

    I’m waiting cause I have a tone of designs that I need to print and have samples. Post the washiong outcome soon!

    • It’ll be coming soon — ran into some technical issues and hope to have video online within the next day or two.

  • Since you’re friends, simply write up an agreement that outlines what you’re wanting… And because you’re friends, make sure you do this because it will prevent lots of problems down the line.

    The agreement will simply outline what you both agree to — that way, if you all have any disagreements in the future (and you likely will), you both can point back to the agreement and any ill-feelings can be resolved. If you don’t do this, you run the risk of losing a great friend.

    It’s something about business, money, family and friends… If you wish to preserve family and friends, it’s best not to do business with them. If you want to do business with them, just draw up the terms of the agreement and meet back on it quarterly for any updates/changes – if necessary.

    It’ll keep everyone honest.

    • ok thanks one last question for now, onve ive made these terms and bought their art to put on the shirt how can the picture become protected so no one elese but me can use it like if i make an online store and people copy the picture to put on their own shirts is their a legit way to get copyright or do i just say the pictures belong to me?

      • That will be a more of an legal question that should be address with an copyright/trademark attorney.

  • That will be addressed in video 3. In which the video will be added later this evening sometime.

  • Thanks for the ‘shout out’… As you can see, there’s a whole lot more to starting a t-shirt business than what they mentioned.

    Anyhow, feel free to post and ask questions. We’re here to help!

  • Daironwil says:

    I just purchased a Epson WF1100 and I use the Cobra Ink System. I am just learning but I find it not to be so bad. Hopefully I can get it to a point where where it looks decent. The biggest issue I have right now is color matching.

    Cartess thank you for the inspiration, your videos and the way you present things are very infectious and inspiring. 

  • Glad we could help… The machine used in the video is a HT-600 — manufactured by HIX. It’s an older machine.

    I got other machines manufactured by Hotronix (older machines), just don’t have a need to upgrade yet because they all work fine.

    If money is no object, I’d recommend Hotronix all the way, They have great warranties and their support is AWESOME. Here are 2 lines they manufacture:

    https://www.tshirtriches.com/the-maxx-clam-heat-press/

    https://www.tshirtriches.com/hotronix-auto-open-clam-heat-press/

  • Yes… This machine can print on 3xl tees — If u feel u need something larger than a 16×20, you should get it. But 16×20 has handled all of my needs. If you plan on doing HUGE prints, then get a larger machine.

  • Hi Will,
    The laser printers are suppose to print better than the ink jet printer. Please know, at the end of the day the designs are still printed from a printer and does not offer the same quality as having the design screen printed onto the transfer paper.

  • Buffy Perez says:

    I have purchased a heat print machine from a friend, I want to get my business started but I dont know a wholesale supplier for the tee shirts, the transparent paper, and Im unsure as to what program to use to design the shirts. I just completed a order for Breast Cancer Tee shirts for 60 tee shirts, that I ended up going to walmart to get white tee shirts, and the transparent paper. I need help bad and want to get going forward in the business. I need all the info I can get. HELP!! Thank you.

  • Hey I was curious exactly what temperature you have your press on. I have set it to 375. 370, 365. and even a little higher than 375, and it still seems there is some ink left on the printed transfers. It may be a variation in the press. I also did do 2 ten second warmups, and pressed the shirt for 3 seconds. So just curious what temp and times you found to be the best for you.

    Thanks,

    Adam

    • Hi Adam,
      It really depends but we usually have the temperature settings on 395.

  • Mr. Ross the letters you used in your demostration, could you please tell me where you purchased those? I’ve seen a couple places, but they have one big sheet and you have to cut your letters out.

  • Hi Cartess,

    I registered as a member TSR379 but now i can’t login into my account. pls tell me what is wrong cos right now can’t access my account.

  • Love your videos. Looking for a heat press. Do not know where to start. Fo you have a preference? Small in home business. Thank you

    • Hi Carol,

      We have created a training course that will walk you through the entire process from beginning to end. There’s no reason in trying to figure all this out on your own, cut your learning curb in half! We’ve done all the hard work for you. All you have to do is take advantage of the blueprint we’ll provide, learn the material and apply it towards your business. This isn’t an easy task, this isn’t some get rich quick scam and it will require a lot of hard work if you expect to receive any type of results. Honestly, your results depend on you.

      Please click the link to check out the program we have created along with the pricing information.

      http://tshirtriches.com/training

  • Tiffany k says:

    Hello.
    What was the name of the vendor that you purchased the transfer paper that you were satisfied with (inkjet paper). I didn’t see it in the description boxes anywhere, but did here you say you were going to test it out 1st then give the information.

    • HI Tiffany,

      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 as well as vendors to purchase blank shirts.

      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.
      https://www.tshirtriches.com/where-to-get-custom-t-shirt-transfers/

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