Laser Engraving T-Shirts 101: The Ultimate Guide with Diode & CO2 Lasers!
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11 ай бұрынWelcome to the ultimate guide on laser engraving T-shirts! Join us as we explore diode and CO2 lasers, covering everything from materials to design and safe operation. Level up your skills and personalize garments, create custom gifts, or start a small business with our easy-to-follow tutorial. Dive into the world of laser engraving now and subscribe for more insightful videos!
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@matchstickdesignco 11 ай бұрын
Stick with 100% cotton. The poly blends tend to burn easily and turn crispy. Denim lasers perfectly with a CO2; I've done jeans, jackets, overalls, bags, and even Christmas ornaments that I made from old jeans.
@KimandGarrettmakeit 11 ай бұрын
OH Man! MATCHSTICK that is such an awesome idea! Thanks for the tips and tricks!!! ~garrett
@CreatorCreatedCreate 11 ай бұрын
Love it! Great job guys!!!
@KimandGarrettmakeit 11 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!!😀
@letypreciado6272 11 ай бұрын
This was awesome!!! And thank you for showing us how to do a test cut.
@KimandGarrettmakeit 11 ай бұрын
You are welcome! Soo easy, Right? Thanks, Lety! ~garrett
@borealisaurora 7 ай бұрын
I was getting stagnant with ideas for my co2. THANK YOU for giving me something new to try! Cheers! - Winnipeg, Canada
@parrot-imagellcadronecompa6148 16 күн бұрын
Awesome! Thanks for sharing this idea
@pegeggeggleston4315 11 ай бұрын
Good Morning Kim and Garrett - Interesting idea. I think it's great that you try out so many ideas, esp for your Patron crowd. I also enjoy seeing what those new machines can do. I see they are getting smaller and more affordable (been watching a few adds). Thanks for sharing and continued success. Love PegEgg
@KimandGarrettmakeit 11 ай бұрын
Peg! Those machines are really getting inexpensive. I think there is an xTool give away coming up from xTool. Thank you for all of your support Peg Egg! ~garrett
@luv2craft 11 ай бұрын
Unbelievable, what will they think of next? I would never have thought to do this, what a great idea! 😃
@eduardoluna3331 3 ай бұрын
Very nice work!!! and great idea !!! Saludos From México!
@andrewvanderweg5075 8 ай бұрын
Outstanding ✅️ Cheers from 🇦🇺
@karatohongkongcat 11 ай бұрын
That’s awesome y’all open up new ideas
@KimandGarrettmakeit 11 ай бұрын
Ooo! What ideas? Like sublimation over top of the engraving? Me too!!!! LOL! ~garrett
@techsan773 11 ай бұрын
three days ago i searched for how to do this on a diode laser and tore my hair out trying to find any information on it. two days ago you post this. ty so much this helped immensely. tomorrow searching for how to win the lotto.
@harryragland7840 11 ай бұрын
You might try an embroidery hoop to keep it tight and flat. I would be interested in how these stand up to a few washings.
@kae052687 8 ай бұрын
I tried it and mine lasted one washing however when I used the same brand after that it washed up pretty well and it still had the print. Not sure what happened however it just doesn’t work.
@semicrazyketogal8226 11 ай бұрын
insted of using water for getting the wrinkles out, you could use the heat press to make it smooth before using the laser. Love this Idea!
@KimandGarrettmakeit 11 ай бұрын
Yes, but the heat press was in another room.... Out of Sight, out of mind! LOL
@HeartlandFamilyDesigns 10 ай бұрын
I also have flat magnets that help well.
@erinsullivan2727 4 ай бұрын
I made a shirt today. Came out good. Thanks
@trimbandit9636 2 ай бұрын
How did it look after washing?
@DGLaserCraft 10 ай бұрын
Thanks - great information and awesome presentation. Subscribed and will be back for more.
@DicegirlyMakesThings 11 ай бұрын
I wonder if you can colour the engraving afterwards with fabric dye
@poydiamond8492 10 ай бұрын
So glad I found your video! Which laser machine would you recommend strictly for clothing? Help a newbie out 🙏🏾
@prptink 11 ай бұрын
This is pretty cool. Love it! I wonder if it’ll be different if you bleach it after engraving? 🤔 stay blessed 🥰
@loiserwin5991 11 ай бұрын
This is pretty cool👍👍👍I want a hanger shirt please❤❤ I like the peace-love-laser shirt too❤❤
@manuelaglade6900 11 ай бұрын
Love the Ombre though!
@KimandGarrettmakeit 11 ай бұрын
I like that Ombre too! I really like it on the Peace Love Laser shirt. Thanks Manuela! ~garrett
@christycarter3342 11 ай бұрын
Awesome tutorial!! I love all of your videos.... Have you done any koozies? I have tried and all I do is burn it!!!
@scotthamel7928 11 ай бұрын
Ok Garrett, you need to tey this on one of the big lasers you have in the shop. Im interested in seeing what settings you would use with those
@KimandGarrettmakeit 11 ай бұрын
Game On, Scott!!! ~garrett
@user-eo7pn7zr8s 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video!! I'm planning to buy a P2. Have you done the laser engraving on fleece fabric and sweatshirt fabric items yet? I'm curious to see how it will turn out.
@user-sk3dk7gp2b Ай бұрын
Thank you
@usmcmarineafghan 9 ай бұрын
I've done canvas tote bags, burned one a few times until I got the perfect settings. It didn't affect the integrity of the bag, I checked by stretching and poking the material until it no longer tore. Might do the same thing here haha
@CreatorCreatedCreate 11 ай бұрын
Yes!! I want a hanger shirt!!!!
@KimandGarrettmakeit 11 ай бұрын
We have something in the works! Thanks Lori!
@mojo2613 11 ай бұрын
Definitely interesting! Can't believe it doesn't jeopardize the integrity of the shirt... That blows my mind! Also, I i notice you don't use an enclosure on the D1... Is that just open for filming? I was led to believe we need a pretty good ventilation system, which is why i haven't used mine yet.
@KimandGarrettmakeit 11 ай бұрын
Well, we haven't washed them yet. We will see how they hold up. We don't have an enclosure for our D1, we just use it out in the shop/garage. The shirts didn't smoke or smell too bad. ~garrett
@mattmccormick300 10 ай бұрын
Have you tried engraving directly on a cap? I wonder if this would work as well.
@caesarblanko1399 3 ай бұрын
great video guys!! Would it be possible with the xtool s1 to laser a cap? the cap would not be perfect flat!?
@christiegriffith5883 7 ай бұрын
I’m curious how this holds up after a few washes I’d be worried that holes might develop where it was lasered
@thecentralscrutinizerr 6 ай бұрын
You can also use the laser to run outlines of objects you are going to paint with fabric paint. I'm currently doing an Indian head on a the back of a Denim jacket.
@kennywatzke1416 10 ай бұрын
Was this done with a 20w?
@jaydasongstress 11 ай бұрын
This is so exciting. Thank you for sharing. Can you provide an update for how the shirts look after they have been washed?
@spideyprince7077 9 ай бұрын
Mine came out with holes over all and the picture was washed out completely 😢
@jaydasongstress 9 ай бұрын
@@spideyprince7077 oh no. Thank you for being transparent.
@MichiganRocks 8 ай бұрын
Mine didn't develop holes, but the image faded a lot.
@jaydasongstress 8 ай бұрын
@@MichiganRocks thank you for sharing. I was hoping for better results.
@MichiganRocks 8 ай бұрын
@@jaydasongstress Me too. I was really surprised when it faded so much.
@scopescaroutdoors 8 ай бұрын
How are they after you wash them?
@hotsonaj 11 күн бұрын
Works great on jeans
@CreatorCreatedCreate 11 ай бұрын
I heard you could but never tried. Thanks for doing this.
@KimandGarrettmakeit 11 ай бұрын
If you are trying to make money with these, I would say keep the engravings smaller. LOL Thanks Triple C!
@CreatorCreatedCreate 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for the pro tip! :)
@craftylady3129 11 ай бұрын
While searching about these laser machine ran to your channel. I am looking for crafter one. Glowforge aura vs xrTool M1. Still confuse. I like doing tshirt.
@shellymcdonald9967 11 ай бұрын
Can you try this on the polar 350? I think this is really cool and would love to know what settings to try.
@KimandGarrettmakeit 11 ай бұрын
Yes we will. I am sure it will work just like the P2. I would use the same settings in the Polar laser.
@shellymcdonald9967 11 ай бұрын
Thank you. I think I'm going to try it this weekend. Thanks for showing that. I would have never thought that would work on a t-shirt
@teresarussell5061 9 ай бұрын
Can you do this on Glowforge
@marycentko5074 8 ай бұрын
Can you do this on the new s1
@leighmattila8642 7 ай бұрын
I was wondering if the thunder bolt lazer will engrave on a tshirt
@ryanletherman77 4 ай бұрын
Any update on how these hold up in the wash? I saw a few comments and thought id ask.
@kimberlyxavier6043 11 ай бұрын
Can you wash the shirt and update us how it looks after?😂
@KimandGarrettmakeit 11 ай бұрын
We are going to wash them and post an update. We are curious to see how they will hold up too.
@Linneydenise 9 ай бұрын
Awful. Nothing but holes, rips, and the image disappeared.
@Blazelaserengraving 3 ай бұрын
Any update on the aftermath?
@dawnchaney3251 11 ай бұрын
saw were can engrave jean material
@brendafogerty1685 11 ай бұрын
Wonder if you could cut some lacy designs strategically placed and set it to cut the holes? Wonder how the shirt would hold up in the wash with lacy cut designs.
@KimandGarrettmakeit 11 ай бұрын
LOL! Kim wants to try this! I told her only if she makes a T shirt with angel wings cut out of the back. LOL ~garrett
@brendafogerty1685 11 ай бұрын
My idea of strategically placed was so not to expose anything you don't want to expose:) just to be clear. Lol
@nightwalker3569 8 ай бұрын
Plase share 10 watt laser best engraving setting for thsirt
@shellyjorgensen2441 11 ай бұрын
This was very helpful. Can you tell me if you can do a png on a shirt?
@Linneydenise 9 ай бұрын
good question! I hope someone answers
@andytaylor8802 4 ай бұрын
What laser software do you use..?
@thecentralscrutinizerr 6 ай бұрын
You can also laser Denim/Leather jackets.
@BloxiYouTuber 10 ай бұрын
What happens after they are washed
@allabouttheshade 10 ай бұрын
Instead of bleaching out a spot to add sublimation pic to dark color shirts, this could be an option to laser the background.
@WooderBoyProductions 11 ай бұрын
What happens after you wash it?
@wvucorey 9 ай бұрын
Messed mine up unfortunately
@elalconcel3853 10 ай бұрын
I've done this to a black T-Shirt, but it disappeared after washing.
@Adoredmandolin 9 ай бұрын
Anyone have settings D1 10w
@rivera2581 8 ай бұрын
Did you run it through a wash and dry cycle to see if it will change the look?
@melinabte1167 4 ай бұрын
NO TE CONTESTAN POR QUE NO FUNCIONO, TIEMPO PERDIDO. SE DESLAVA EL DISEÑO, NO RECOMENDADO :/
@beckych8310 11 ай бұрын
Which CO2 Laser did you use? I am undecided on what to get for my first laser. I am leaning towards the CO2 ones but not sure yet.
@KimandGarrettmakeit 11 ай бұрын
We used the xTool P2, but you could do the same thing with the OMTECH Polar with the same settings. ~garrett
@VitiatedsHOWTO 11 ай бұрын
If you can afford it co2 get one with a big bed
@Linneydenise 9 ай бұрын
@@VitiatedsHOWTO What do you mean when you say, "get one with a big bed"? Is this an option that you choose when purchasing the CO2 laser? Thanks
@robertmuhoza9349 10 ай бұрын
Robert from RWANDA how much this machine
@HeartlandFamilyDesigns 11 ай бұрын
I'm curious how well they wash. Doing they shred/rip easier after many washes?
@Drakorianowl 10 ай бұрын
Me too ... I hear after washing they fall apart?
@HeartlandFamilyDesigns 10 ай бұрын
@@Drakorianowl I think my laser is a bit too powerful to make it work well. The first one I did looked great, but when I stretched the fabric, it ripped. I lowered my power again and reran it. It works and looks cool, but I'm still not sure it will wash well or hold up to life.
@wvucorey 9 ай бұрын
Mine fell apart :( I was so excited
@kae052687 8 ай бұрын
One of mine tore, one of mine washed out, I even tried different brands and the same ones. The same brand that worked one time wouldn’t work the next. I also used the exact settings both times.
@bradwoods371 9 ай бұрын
any tips? I've laser engraved a shirt and it looked great but once I washed the shirt the engraving was hardly visible
@Linneydenise 9 ай бұрын
Thats what everyone who has lasered a shirt using the CO2 is reporting, that it rips the shirt and creates odd holes in the shirt. Laser is degrading the integrity of the fabric. Only material like leather, wood, etc will hold up to this laser stuff, you can expect holes in other thin fabric too
@TheBillPayingHobbyists 7 ай бұрын
Very interesting. However, if I set my laser at 100% it will burn through 1/4" plywood. Thoughts?
@KimandGarrettmakeit 7 ай бұрын
You need to bring the power down until it just leaves a mark. Start at 10% and work your way up... Thanks, The Bill Payer! ~garrett
@freebird1963 10 ай бұрын
Did you wash it ? seen were washing fades the design all most away.
@giandeau 4 ай бұрын
How did they hold up to washing?
@melinabte1167 4 ай бұрын
NO AGUANTA, SE DESVANECE 1ER LAVADA, NO RECOMENDADO.
@TheSpeckledLoon 11 ай бұрын
Try denim!
@misterfox9519 9 ай бұрын
How did you get the golden color?
@Linneydenise 9 ай бұрын
I think CO2 is burning the dry/wet shirt, and degrades it. Nothing but holes, rips and an image that disappears
@kimwoodard7199 11 ай бұрын
Anyone tried this on the glowforge? Settings??
@KimandGarrettmakeit 11 ай бұрын
I think it would work the same, with the same settings we used for the P2. ~garrett
@wecraftnz 11 ай бұрын
How was it after a wash?
@Linneydenise 9 ай бұрын
Everyone said it was awful. Holes, rips and the image dissolves/becomes invisible or something like that. Terrible! The machine takes an hour to create the design on the shirt. Just awful waste of time and money.
@wvucorey 9 ай бұрын
Well I engraved two awesome shirts with my 10watt laser with exact settings and I was so excited I even put the wood in between the shirt. However when I washed it, didn’t even dry it, it washed away the laser etching somehow and cut the fabric and it wasn’t that way after I lasered it. Has this happened to you all? Any tips to prevent this from occurring besides never washing it?
@KimandGarrettmakeit 9 ай бұрын
Hi Corey! Thanks for trying it. Our D1 shirts have been great, through the wash and dry cycle. Did you try spraying with the water first? I think that helps a lot. The CO2 lasered shirts didn't do so well, they started coming apart after the first wash, after a second, there are some holes inappropriate places! 😂
@kae052687 8 ай бұрын
Mine got washed out completely. Looked absolutely awesome then I washed it and it was gone.
@JacksonTravel 8 ай бұрын
Thx
@christopherrussell-gray5582 5 ай бұрын
I done this successfully last night on 2 x 100% cotton hoodies. They looked great and then put them in the wash. Both now have holes in and wouldn’t recommend doing this
@borisjaap2234 11 ай бұрын
How does it looks after washing?
@KimandGarrettmakeit 11 ай бұрын
They are in the wash Right Now! We will see. We will let you know too! Thanks, Boris! ~garrett
@2bumsandadog362 11 ай бұрын
@@KimandGarrettmakeit how did it turn out after it was washed?
@Mex_the_Fox 9 ай бұрын
I wonder how that looks after washing in the washing machine 🤔
@Linneydenise 9 ай бұрын
read uptop, the results post-wash are in. read uptop
@dananicholson4813 10 ай бұрын
What was the final outcome once it was washed?
@Drakorianowl 10 ай бұрын
I want to know this too - I hear they fall apart, rip or get holes after washing.
@wvucorey 9 ай бұрын
Yes mine lost all color and had holes in it also and I didn’t even dry it very disappointed because I big hyped it on my fbook lol
@Linneydenise 9 ай бұрын
@@wvucorey shucks! I had high hopes as well. I guess we should try to find thicker fabric with reduced power that will work. But i think only leather, wood, metal, acrylic can withstand the degradation of the CO2 laser
@timalbrecht2311 11 ай бұрын
Yeah, I need one. Still don't see my name on the list.
@KimandGarrettmakeit 11 ай бұрын
Tim! I will pull a Sanata Claus and triple double check the list this week. I will make sure you are on there. ~garrett
@Lydiah.h 7 ай бұрын
May I know the setting info?
@Lydiah.h 7 ай бұрын
I got it from the video already. Thank.I will try my own today.
@wendylouturner1130 10 ай бұрын
What happened after the washing???
@KimandGarrettmakeit 10 ай бұрын
We put it on our social media. The diode laser shirt looks great (fall leaves) For the Co2 shirts, it might have been a little hot, where the shirt was wet, all is good, where the shirt dried there are a few little holes starting to form. The Hangers shirt had tiny holes for the smiley face eyes. The red shirt had a few holes starting to form in the words on the far right.
@user-jj8st1uz5h 6 ай бұрын
SHUT UP!!! OMG you guys are amazing!! Will try it without burning the house down :D :D :D
@Titousensei 10 ай бұрын
That looks really good just out of the laser, but unfortunately the pattern will completely disappear once you wash the t-shirt!
@wvucorey 9 ай бұрын
Yea that is what happened to me and it ripped my shirt too but it wasn’t like that after lasering so it definitely does effect the integrity smh
@Linneydenise 9 ай бұрын
Is there fabric that can be lasered using the xtool CO2 laser, that will hold up to gentle washing? I want laser fabric shower curtains, and I am wondering what fabric I can use that wont get holes or the image disappear with "gentle" cycle machine wash? Thanks
@roberthorniacek4559 6 ай бұрын
the designs on your shirts look like stickers. Referring to the shirts you guys are wearing.
@jennifer72765 11 ай бұрын
I’m in I want to hanger shirt
@loyalistman 11 ай бұрын
IVE DONE DENIM
@KimandGarrettmakeit 11 ай бұрын
OOooo How did it go? Did it look awesome? How did it hold up? ~garrett
@shellyfinegan5362 11 ай бұрын
okay so my son tells me you know the expensive pants with all the holes ma... well yeah, I know em he says, you can do that with your laser, that's how they do it I researched and found NOTHING!! so I'm curious and in need of a tutorial @KimandGarrettmakeit
@Linneydenise 9 ай бұрын
@@shellyfinegan5362 Nope you dont need a tutorial. Go to the salvation army and get the cheapest jeans. If you know how to use the laser, then just practice on difference settings with different density of jeans. You don't need a tutorial. This machine is simple to use. We loved to hear how it turned out
@Linneydenise 9 ай бұрын
What kind of denim? How did it turn out after washing? Thanks
@annmcneill619 11 ай бұрын
How badly does it smell?
@KimandGarrettmakeit 11 ай бұрын
Not to bad and it wasn't too smoky either.
@TiagoSerrart 6 ай бұрын
Now we can do tattoos too ehehe..joke guys!| joke
@arczi321 3 ай бұрын
What's the point, its a one wear deal. After you wash it the white washes out and then there are holes. Waste of time, do not try unless you want a one off wear and through in the trash.
@TallyIQ 5 ай бұрын
Don’t invest a lot of money into T-shirts before you try this on one. The first time you wash it, everything will come out and the shirt will fall apart.
@Floydnine 11 ай бұрын
These will not last. People tried this for years. Your clothes will fall apart in the wash.
@KimandGarrettmakeit 11 ай бұрын
That's my thoughts too, but the guy that showed us said it will hold up. They are in the wash right now. We will see! Thanks, Floyd!
@Linneydenise 9 ай бұрын
Right! I wish they had of done the laser followed by a "sped up' wash so that their viewers can see that this is a hopeless process for making tshirts. That would have been a great way NOT to waste everyone's time, and hopes
@sebastianoggianu4941 7 ай бұрын
So? Any follow up news about the washing?
@Linneydenise 7 ай бұрын
@@sebastianoggianu4941 It doesnt work
@ryanletherman77 4 ай бұрын
@KimandGarrettmakeit any update. I'd like to try but if they do fall apart maybe just something to hang up in my shop as decoration. I like the look you got from it.
@danksquared 8 ай бұрын
Is the man tucking his ears into his hat? Say it aint so
@David-jo4gt 9 ай бұрын
Just because you can doesn't mean you should. Thank you for showing me not to do T Shirts.
@KimandGarrettmakeit 9 ай бұрын
Agreed! It was a request. Thanks Dave! ~garrett
@FredrickLackey 5 ай бұрын
Thanks for proving this is not something worthwhile. 2.5 hours for a single shirt!?!? Even at :38 minutes, no, thank you.
@kombatkouchkitten 5 ай бұрын
Still faster and easier then screen printing or vynal shirts tbh
@TheBlairHouseProject 8 ай бұрын
Interesting concept delivered in an incredibly annoying manner. Where did you get the step 1, 2 3 throw you arms at the camera thing? Ugh. Also.. please post the power of the laser, speed and percentage power for your optimal etch. Not trying to be a dick.. just want you guys to have a successful channel. 🙂
@adaptivediyers 6 ай бұрын
Waste of time, and money. First wash through the washer, and the design will be gone.
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