The DTF Hack You All Have Been Waiting For

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In this video we are testing the DTF Hack on dark and color t-shirts as well as hard substrates such as tumblers and glass.
The questions i get all the time is can you apply DTF transfers to glass, wood, tumblers, dark or color garments, canvas and much much more. So in this video we are doing the ultimate DTF Hack and testing multiple items to see if it works.
😎 You do not want to miss this! I will also give my thoughts on the Epson printer and where to find a solution for roller marks.
Join me on this journey to explore the world of DTF sublimation Hack and unlock your full creative potential! 🚀
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00:00 - Intro
00:58 - DTF Transfers Dark colors
04:10 - DTF Transfers Color T-shirt
07:24 - DTF Transfers Slate
10:24 - DTF Transfers Glass ornament
12:04 - DTF Transfers Acrylic
14:21 - DTF Transfers Canvas
19:03 - DTF Transfer libby Glass
20:58 - DTF Transfer Tumbler
29:01 - DTF Transfer Hats
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@Willo_1647 9 ай бұрын

You always try everything for us and it's so soooo appreciated ❤. I loved the photo slate of your furbaby (Rest in peace baby girl ), it is definitely a fitting memorial piece xx

@YouCanTotallyMakeThat 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😊 ❤️

@bernielove49 9 ай бұрын

Aww I’m so sorry for your loss Missy looks so sweet ❤

@YouCanTotallyMakeThat 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much she had a heart of Gold ❤️

@delciethompson8920 9 ай бұрын

I always look so forward to your experiments! Your videos are the best!! 💕

@YouCanTotallyMakeThat 9 ай бұрын

Glad you like them! Thank you so much 😊

@getcraftay 9 ай бұрын

You're so awesome for trying all the different items! I get so many ideas! Rest in peace Missy ❤ sorry for your loss. That slate photo came out so beautiful!

@YouCanTotallyMakeThat 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much and your welcome 🤗

@74sleen 9 ай бұрын

Thank you Crystal for doing all the trials for us!!! Another great video!! ❤❤❤

@YouCanTotallyMakeThat 9 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! Thank you so much

@debbiedeshong5602 9 ай бұрын

Thank you CrystalAnn for always doing these test for us. This was such a great video!

@YouCanTotallyMakeThat 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much glad you found it helpful

@sherylcyr1480 9 ай бұрын

You are always so helpful! Yes to a part two!

@YouCanTotallyMakeThat 8 ай бұрын

Yay! Thank you!

@Clematiswhite 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much CrystalAnn!! Love love love your videos!! I have learned so much from you.

@YouCanTotallyMakeThat 9 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! Thank you so much

@karlasalazar2369 9 ай бұрын

You should do the tests again but with items that are not for sublimation

@YouCanTotallyMakeThat 8 ай бұрын

love the idea

@mlistander 9 ай бұрын

Thank You so much for all the practice you do for us. 😊

@YouCanTotallyMakeThat 9 ай бұрын

It's my pleasure Thank you for watching and supporting

@creativefabrica 9 ай бұрын

All of the crafts look great! Thanks for sharing Crystal! ❤

@YouCanTotallyMakeThat 9 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊Glad you liked them

@raisingnana 9 ай бұрын

Thank you CrystalAnn, as always you've saved me some money! also that shirt, pressing me one, Love it!

@YouCanTotallyMakeThat 9 ай бұрын

You are so welcome 🤗 I love to save some cash

@DB-xj1un 9 ай бұрын

Leather patches, thank you for doing all these hacks, totally love your videos…learning so much! 😍

@YouCanTotallyMakeThat 9 ай бұрын

That’s a good one ❤️ thank you so much 😊

@deeclutter1123 8 ай бұрын

We lost our 14 year old pup this year too. It has been rough since April 21. A date I will never forget!! I made him a cremation box and a custom slate. I cried the whole time.

@YouCanTotallyMakeThat 8 ай бұрын

Bless your heart ❤️ I'm so sorry for your loss That is so precious

@RammyC 7 ай бұрын

Sorry for your loss😢

@mariegrace50 9 ай бұрын

Oh my gosh! You are perfect! Thank you for doing what was thinking, but afraid to try myself… AMAZING… thank you❤❤❤

@YouCanTotallyMakeThat 9 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! Glad I could help

@kellywyant2644 9 ай бұрын

Great Video!! Thanks for sharing and saving us money.

@YouCanTotallyMakeThat 9 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! ❤️

@Tobywedinikki 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. I’ve been wanting to see this since you showed the first DTF hack. Sending love n hugs from NC

@YouCanTotallyMakeThat 9 ай бұрын

Yay! So glad your excited about it hope it helped answer some questions you may have

@Tobywedinikki 9 ай бұрын

@@YouCanTotallyMakeThat yes it did. CrystalAnn thank you for all your hard work you do for us. It’s greatly appreciated.

@PYDLife 9 ай бұрын

Excellent video! Thank you for sharing

@YouCanTotallyMakeThat 8 ай бұрын

Glad you like it ❤️ Your so welcome

@colinwilliams6797 8 ай бұрын

Wonderful Video Thank You

@YouCanTotallyMakeThat 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much

@LisaVornhagen 9 ай бұрын

I'm so sorry about Missy. She looks so sweet. I'm really glad the slate photo of her worked. It's really beautiful.

@YouCanTotallyMakeThat 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! she was a sweetheart

@catcreat 9 ай бұрын

Thank you. I learn so much from you😊

@YouCanTotallyMakeThat 9 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! Thank you so much I’m happy to hear this ❤️

@lulugun 9 ай бұрын

Great video, always wanted to know if it would work on those different items .... thank you, thank you soooooo much

@YouCanTotallyMakeThat 9 ай бұрын

Thank you, You are so welcome!

@DreamLoveBeautyandMayhem 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for doing this video

@YouCanTotallyMakeThat 9 ай бұрын

My pleasure! ❤️

@ArtistTaraReed 9 ай бұрын

I LOVE your tape holder - so cute!! And all the tips of course but I'll admit to squealing with delight when I saw the gold hedgehog 🥰

@YouCanTotallyMakeThat 9 ай бұрын

Ekkk I love it too! So glad you agree

@Joy-eq6qg 9 ай бұрын

Wonderful video! I love this stuff, it looks so nice. My craft space has been taken up by grandchildren. Crystal Ann 🔮 keep up the great work! I'll keep watching & learning 😊

@YouCanTotallyMakeThat 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😊 enjoy them grandkids

@reginawarren1675 Ай бұрын

Thank you

@reneenelson7089 9 ай бұрын

Don't know why that press looks so much bigger and love the color of it, very pretty

@YouCanTotallyMakeThat 8 ай бұрын

Thank i love the color as well

@ByThePound214 9 ай бұрын

Definitely want to know if it works on wood. Can’t wait to see more!

@YouCanTotallyMakeThat 9 ай бұрын

Yay!! happy to hear you want to see more I'm curious as well 😀 I will work on building items for part 2

@marilynhenley7815 8 ай бұрын

Thank you very informative ❤❤❤❤

@YouCanTotallyMakeThat 8 ай бұрын

You are so welcome ❤️

@bridgetbrowning3670 6 ай бұрын

You can use them on Black or Navy Blue shirts, I have done it and they come out fine. I do not use powder or anything like that, it's just extra steps. I place it on the shirt and use my 5 in 1 heat press. They come out great. Can also be used on 100% cotton.

@chiantigabriel5406 9 ай бұрын

Definitely try it on wood

@YouCanTotallyMakeThat 9 ай бұрын

You got it ❤️

@carrishipaila2256 9 ай бұрын

My favorite is the pet waterer that they step on

@soniacintronjohnson 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! I would like to see it on wood. Love all your hacks!

@YouCanTotallyMakeThat 9 ай бұрын

Coming soon! Thank you so much

@prptink 9 ай бұрын

Bestieee these are bomb! Aww Missy looked soo sweet. So sorry. That memorial came out gorgeous 🐶 My fav is the hat 🧢 and the shirts 👚. And I remember when you made that shirt you have on and guess what?? I made myself one and when I put it on, everyone loves it 🤣 love following you and getting some inspiration from you. You’re bomb ❤ can’t wait to see more 😊 stay blessed love 🥰

@YouCanTotallyMakeThat 8 ай бұрын

Thats awesome Bestie now we are twins 👯‍♀️ I get complements for it all the time ❤️

@albertaparicio7664 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for Sharing this video you same me a lot time money by not trying this myself . Great Video I learned a something today🙂

@lynxlady5355 2 ай бұрын

I'm new to this whole DTF thing and enjoying your videos. If you haven't already done a print on a stretched canvas I would love to see how you approach that and the results you can get.

@jameemaree4602 3 ай бұрын

Now we just need to find a hack for the powder. I bet baking soda 😊

@Newinthropeslady 9 ай бұрын

Great video what about trying the failed items with the uncured transfer. Thanks for the tips on looking for Epson roller marks.

@YouCanTotallyMakeThat 9 ай бұрын

Thank you, thats a great idea

@jdeescraftsmadewithlove-joeydi 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much CrystalAnn, that was very informative and yes you have saved us some money! Always enjoy your detailed sessions.

@YouCanTotallyMakeThat 9 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! Thank you so much 😊

@LucyLu70 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for an amazing video. Enjoyed it. I couldn’t find the link for the green pad fir glass ornaments. ❤❤❤❤

@YouCanTotallyMakeThat 9 ай бұрын

Your welcome I will check on this

@Babs23322 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video...I ran across a video where you used screen print ink in white and you used the DTF hack and it was beautiful. I also saw on Michaels that there is a glitter that you can add to the ink. I would love to see more of the screen printing with the DTF. I think that would be great for some Christmas shirts. I have purchased the white ink and I am going to try it.

@YouCanTotallyMakeThat 9 ай бұрын

You are so welcome I will definitely do more on the screen prints

@Babs23322 9 ай бұрын

Can u approve my request for the Facebook groups you have listed with this video? Thank you

@davidjeffryes4029 9 ай бұрын

i love your vidos so helpfull x

@YouCanTotallyMakeThat 8 ай бұрын

thank you so much 😊 happy to hear this

@nancypechinski8607 9 ай бұрын

I love how you are fearless and give this a try. I do have a question, what is your thought on sublimating on etched glass? Do you think that the roughness of the glass hold the sublimation ink?

@YouCanTotallyMakeThat 8 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊 you know what that could work as some of the clear Christmas ornaments have an etched side you sublimate on it definitely worth a try

@ANDTOTOPITOFF 9 ай бұрын

Sorry for your loss

@YouCanTotallyMakeThat 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much

@mitchellhald2868 9 ай бұрын

Another great video. Thank you. Would there be any downside letting hot peel cool down before peeling? Thanks again.

@YouCanTotallyMakeThat 9 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊 as far as I know I don’t think so

@ChronicConditionCrafting 9 ай бұрын

Had not thought to use it on a hat 🎉

@YouCanTotallyMakeThat 9 ай бұрын

Yay! glad I inspired you to try something new

@sharonvanniekerk5403 9 ай бұрын

Thank you Crystal for this video. I would love to try DTF. However I must still purchase a home printer. I am still deciding between a inkjet or a sublimation printer. My question, can i print on DTF film using a sublimation printer. My aim is to be able to do tshirts, home decor, tote bags, wood and wind spinners.

@YouCanTotallyMakeThat 8 ай бұрын

I would 100% go for a sublimation printer

@Crystalnachi 9 ай бұрын

I would love to see the dtf hack on the painter canvas

@YouCanTotallyMakeThat 9 ай бұрын

I agree I will work on this

@tamijohnson9870 4 ай бұрын

Love these ideas!! may I ask what size you made the slate with? I have some slates and having a problem getting the correct size

@Nickie0715 8 ай бұрын

Thank you - love your videos. What size paper is that for the blue T-shirt?

@YouCanTotallyMakeThat 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 11x17

@cristinapenaloza348 4 ай бұрын

Please do sublimation to sublimation sticker tape on a glass.! I saw one person do it and I’ll love for you to do it too and see if it really works.!!!

@juliegayson7947 4 ай бұрын

Yes please wood canvas and mugs

@shirleyotero1846 7 ай бұрын

do you cure the parchment paper for dtf Thank you for always showing us the different hacks' I always enjoy your videos.

@mayvue3075 9 ай бұрын

Can you please do a video of your favorite brand tshirts/sweaters you recommend? If you already have a video please provide link ❤️

@YouCanTotallyMakeThat 8 ай бұрын

Yes i will do this i have done something similar years ago but it needs an update. I mostly use gildan for both tshirts and sometimes Bella canvas for embroidery i like comfort colors but lord have mercy the price of those are insane now

@alejandratorres1742 4 ай бұрын

Hi I love that u give us super perfect hacks I was wondering if you can please let me know how I can DTF ON FAUX LEATHER? I been trying different things but I will like to drf on dark colors of faux leather I would really appreciate it thank you so much blessings❤

@satribbett 2 ай бұрын

Hey Crystal was the libby glass just a regular glass? Or? Was it sublimation?I'm wondering do you think we could use the dtf hack on Dollar tree mugs or plates?

@mariapoehls872 9 ай бұрын

Loves this video! So are you able to give me your honest opinion on the PYD heat press ? I currently have the PYD life 25L and have the worst luck with it, and I’ve reached out twice to customer service with no feed back. If your happy with the heat press in this video I may which over to that one

@YouCanTotallyMakeThat 9 ай бұрын

This is my first PYD brand so far I do really like it the only thing that is time consuming is setting up the hat press. but added the tumbler attachment is a breeze. So far I put my stamp of approval

@nancynprice2023 2 ай бұрын

Oh I need a printer for DTF😊

@sherrybeauchamp3413 9 ай бұрын

Love these thank you the slate one is the one I’m going to try we just lost our dog very hard I know what you mean and I’m going to do this for my husband for Christmas

@YouCanTotallyMakeThat 8 ай бұрын

I'm so sorry for your loss that will make a precious gift 🎁

@dawna-ba-da-bing 9 ай бұрын

You look great

@YouCanTotallyMakeThat 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😊

@bbycarlz 4 ай бұрын

Looking for the link to the green pad that's used for glass and ceramic ??🙏

@Lori695 5 ай бұрын

If you use the girdle and use parchment paper can u still use the grill or no

@user-xt3xq3ty8p 5 ай бұрын

What heat press hat and tumbler press are you using

@jjlove9644 Ай бұрын

For the print, do you powder and cure first? Or how does the ink not smudge? Is it the paper?

@alexgutierrez5123 7 ай бұрын

Re: Using my inkjet on a tile for the DTF hack. Would it help using the sublimation spray, letting it dry, then adding your design? It says it will work with a higher cotton content, but tile? Just a thought. Thank you.

@lynxlady5355 2 ай бұрын

If I purchased regular craft-store black slates could I paint them white with acrylic paint to transfer a photo using the DTF method?

@CM-jh1ou 6 ай бұрын

New to sublimation and all i have is a inkjet printer...i have a question. Correct me if im wrong but are your print outs are sublimation papers, using a inkjet printer but used the powder and hovered the heat press over to cure right?

@sharonbontreger1968 7 ай бұрын

I was so excited to try the DTF film and DTF powder. I jumped right in. After printing out a few designs, my printer stopped grabbing the paper. (I only have bottom load tray) I cleaned the rollers and it fed a couple times then started to leave lines in my print, both DTF film and regular printing. What did I do wrong? How do I fix the printer?

@indigenousinkbeads2023 9 ай бұрын

maybe a pressing pillow will help with not leaving the outline of the heat press marks 😊

@YouCanTotallyMakeThat 9 ай бұрын

That may work great idea

@indigenousinkbeads2023 9 ай бұрын

@@YouCanTotallyMakeThat Have you done this technique with socks? im curious how it will hold up 🤔 I am actually going go make some socks today (sublimation) I did a couple with vinyl so far for one of my family members 🤔 i'm patiently awaiting for a text or call saying come get your socks sis we did our wash & the wording n words came off or peeled cracked 🤣🤣🤣 i've always been iffy bout making things for others & thinking it will go south & leave a bad name out there, i know i shouldn't be negative nancy i cant help it prolly one of the main reasons im always declining orders n mainly do items for myself my kids or my family! 🙃

@sherylbiberos7049 8 ай бұрын

Hi there Crystal, I was wondering them if you have suggestions too retain those colors on the DTF inkjet hack. Because yes I tried this on a white tshirt and colors did fade and it did have yellow so it bled. Thank you for your wonderful videos!

@YouCanTotallyMakeThat 8 ай бұрын

as for the inkjet hack the black in will last through the wash so I only recommend all black designs or if its color on items you don't wash like hats, totebags throw pillows etc

@raquelqueiroga7796 8 ай бұрын

Hi 😊 Thank's for help! Missing the wood 😉 , you didn't tried on video. It's work ? Sorry for your loss ❤

@marilynperez-martinez6769 9 ай бұрын

Can you do the DTF powder if you are using Artesprix ink pads or the Artesprix acrylic based sublimation ink?

@YouCanTotallyMakeThat 9 ай бұрын

Yes I do plan on doing this is a video soon

@1985cactus 6 ай бұрын

When you hot pressed the t-shirt two times because the image was two big, doesn't hot pressing it for the second time on the same parts of the shirt, burns or ruins the transfer/image?

@ritaurbina8281 4 ай бұрын

You can sublimate acrylic?

@skydriver5709 14 күн бұрын

I have some designs that look like watercolor paintings. I'm curious if there's any difference between heat pressing onto raw/untreated canvas, and primed canvas. Primed would just give much better, overall look of the finished product b/c the entire canvas area would look painted, as opposed to just looking like raw canvas material. Have you tested raw vs primed canvas yet?

@Lori695 5 ай бұрын

P,us you can use express for slates Do you have video for that

@ritaurbina8281 4 ай бұрын

How dod you know if its cold peel or hot peel? the DTF film you are using will say it?

@tonwon73 9 ай бұрын

So cool! Is there a link for the pillow case? Thank you

@YouCanTotallyMakeThat 8 ай бұрын

Here is a link craftexpressus.com/products/16-square-vegan-leather-pillow-cover-4-pack-dark-grey?_pos=2&_sid=7226cca33&_ss=r

@annettemontgomery3486 2 ай бұрын

Dtf to use for dark clothing sublimation

@joanneschwerdtmann2639 6 ай бұрын

Will this process stick to a glass block?

@janesturgeon8449 2 ай бұрын

I just try the dtf hack. It would have been great but I have dark marks on my image. I used my epson f170 with sublimation ink. I noticed that when I preheated my sheet at 300 degrees, it never turned vibrant. I did print the mat side.

@jasonkimblejr8751 2 ай бұрын

Question, can you use the DTF hack and use white vinyl to darker color shirts? Basically, press the DTF film that’s been cured to white vinyl on the darker shirts?

@LanceMcGrew Ай бұрын

Can I get a link to the hat press you are using in this video?

@monicaculpepper2864 9 ай бұрын

Can you layer HTV over DTF hack on a cotton Tee ?

@YouCanTotallyMakeThat 9 ай бұрын

Yes you can

@lisabeavers3152 9 ай бұрын

what kind of pad did you use on the glass ornament?

@YouCanTotallyMakeThat 9 ай бұрын

Its a heat conducting pad here is the link dyetrans.com/details.php?item_no=HCR-1877&t=

@Inspire2Move 9 ай бұрын

Hi, what printer can I use for dtf transfers? Something the is not to expensive am learning on how to do all this.

@YouCanTotallyMakeThat 9 ай бұрын

sublimation you could convert and epson for as little as $50

@bellasmith6834 7 ай бұрын

How do I set the machine thou, it goes up to 400 and then finishes at 15secs

@Delanebydesign 9 ай бұрын

I’m curious how many washes your transfers are lasting?

@YouCanTotallyMakeThat 9 ай бұрын

I have made tons and so far have no issues I think they will last the same as a shirt you buy in the store honestly

@tracibonnett3902 9 ай бұрын

Will the DTF hack work in a Cricut Mug Press

@YouCanTotallyMakeThat 9 ай бұрын

Yes it will ❤️ I will be testing it in part 2

@designsbydawn976 7 ай бұрын

Awesome hacks, CrystalAnn😊 have you tried the DTF prints from Temu? I tried them and they turned out beautiful! Tfs and God Bless 💜😊

@YouCanTotallyMakeThat 7 ай бұрын

I have not I need to thank you for sharing that is awesome

@designsbydawn976 7 ай бұрын

@@YouCanTotallyMakeThat you're very welcome 🙂 also you look great with all the weight loss🥰

@reneenelson7089 9 ай бұрын

Do you know anything about the roland BNA 20, if that's ink jet and not sublimation, so if ink jet the color's won't stay?

@YouCanTotallyMakeThat 8 ай бұрын

I do not know any info on it but i was looking into this the other day

@anitaramirez163 6 ай бұрын

Have you tried the dtf hack on ceramic tile like from Lowe’s ?

@susansablan5669 8 ай бұрын

Can you do it on a faux leather?

@kelliemiller8074 9 ай бұрын

Coffee Mug Please

@YouCanTotallyMakeThat 9 ай бұрын

You got it

@satribbett 2 ай бұрын

❤

@JepoysNativeChicken 6 ай бұрын

can 6 colors Pigment ink work in DTF hack?

@LoriChoman 9 ай бұрын

I’m confused, are you using sublimation ink with dtf powder?

@YouCanTotallyMakeThat 9 ай бұрын

That is correct sublimation ink with dtf powder

@jetbossard7923 9 ай бұрын

Can you help me figure out how to put a purchased DTF say from NinjaTransfers onto the underside of a $ Tree Glass Cutting Board? Thank you.

@YouCanTotallyMakeThat 9 ай бұрын

I’m trying to think since it’s already done and you put it on the bottom of the glass it may be mirrored but I would press with light pressure

@jetbossard7923 9 ай бұрын

@@YouCanTotallyMakeThat Its a mystery to me CrystalAnn, because even it is mirrored, you got the white coating on the non-press side. Hmm. Does the coating dissolve?