DIY Custom T-Shirts | Iron-On Transfer Paper (Dark & Light)

Want to make custom t-shirts? I used iron-on transfer paper sheets for a surprisingly easy DIY customized shirt. Choose any t-shirt design & print it straight from your computer. See below for more details & check out the design software I use here → bit.ly/Creative-Cloud1
Should you use dark or light iron-on transfers? I go over the differences between light & dark fabric transfers so you can choose the one that is best for your t-shirt design.
WHAT I USED:
- Dark & Light Iron-On Transfers BUNDLE - amzn.to/2KnClW0
- Iron-On Transfers For Dark Fabric - amzn.to/2L4bJuk
- Iron-On Transfers For Light Fabric - amzn.to/2ImtqmU
- Adobe Photoshop - bit.ly/Creative-Cloud1
- Bella+Canvas Boxy Flowy Tee (8838) & Flowy High Neck Tank (8809)- bit.ly/2vQvU6H
- Injet printer - amzn.to/2Gi69k4
- Computer - amzn.to/2Gk98IW
- Iron - amzn.to/2IqQDUU
- Scissors/exacto knife - amzn.to/2rIW8rd
- Pillowcase
STEPS FOR DARK IRON-ON TRANSFER PAPER:
1. Choose a t-shirt design and prep your graphic on a program such as Photoshop (bit.ly/Creative-Cloud1). Add a stroke if your design is mainly white so it’s easier to cut out.
2. Print out your graphic on regular paper as a test. Once you have adjusted the size and design, print it out on the iron-on transfer paper.
3. Cut out the graphic from the transfer paper. If you leave any white it will be transferred as white so make sure your cut thoroughly.
4. Prep a surface to use by placing a pillowcase on it and ironing it until there are no wrinkles. Place the shirt on top and iron it as well. The surface should be hard like a table or hard flooring and make sure it is not heat sensitive.
5. Place the cut out transfer paper with the image facing up on the shirt in the desired area. Place the tissue paper that comes in the packet on top of the transfer sheet.
6. Iron on top of the tissue paper with pressure using back & forth motions & as every as possible. Be sure to have your iron set to no steam and remove all of the water. Continue ironing for the length of time according your the size of your graphic (full page- 2 mins, 1/2 page- 1 min, 1/4 page- 40 secs).
7. Finally, let the shirt cool for 2 minutes and then peel on the tissue off, leaving only the transferred image. & your custom print t-shirt is now complete.
STEPS FOR LIGHT IRON-ON TRANSFER PAPER:
1. Choose and prep your graphic on a program such as Photoshop (bit.ly/Creative-Cloud1). You will need to reverse the image so that it is mirrored. Your printer may also have this setting.
2. Print out your graphic on regular paper as a test. Once you have adjusted the size and design, print it out on the iron-on transfer paper.
3. Cut out the image from the transfer paper. Anything that is left white will be transferred as clear.
4. Prep a surface to use by placing a pillowcase on it and ironing it until there are no wrinkles. Place the shirt on top and iron it as well. The surface should be hard like a table or hard flooring and make sure it is not heat sensitive.
5. Place the cut out transfer paper facing down on the shirt in the desired area.
6. Iron the transfer paper with pressure using back & forth motions. Be sure to have your iron set to no steam and remove all of the water. Continue ironing for the length of time according your the size of your graphic (full page- 3 mins, 1/2 page- 90 secs, 1/4 page- 45 secs).
7. Finally, let the shirt cool for 2 minutes and then peel on the transfer paper starting from an edge. & your t-shirt design is now done!
HOW TO WASH THE SHIRT:
- Wash inside out on a cold water cycle with low spin.
- Tumble dry on the lowest temperature possible or hang dry.
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ABOUT THIS VIDEO:
In this tutorial, Amanda Love Santos shows how to make a DIY custom print t-shirt using iron-on transfer paper. Should you use dark or light transfer paper? She shows you the differences between the two type of fabrics transfer so you can choose the right type for your custom shirt.

[@SecretAsianMan2222]

THANK YOU SO MUCH for explaining light and dark paper. Even the people at the craft store had no idea and told me it was just about how light or dark the fabric ones, and sold me light paper for my green tote bag and it would have had green in it instead of white! So glad I watched your video first!

[@jolloyd9081]

I absolutely LOVE your videos! I could not have figured out the iron on process without you! now I'm working on my 4th shirt in a day!

[@jayro39]

Thank you so much with the light transfers!!! I was so confused regarding the mirroring but this cleared things so much thank you

[@impartial8743]

I'm planning on doing this except I'm drawing my own shirt thing on an art app THANK YOU!!! In reply to everyone the t-shirt art has worked I suggest using a wooden board! Because a table finish may melt. So just a quick note!

[@marufubi]

Hey, I was thinking the same thing! Has it worked ?

[@losgatossonmuychidos]

Did it work? (Doing the same)

[@RedHoodSushii]

I’d also like to know since that’s exactly what I’m doing

[@katiec2584]

Art app?

[@bentley5062]

I guess I have a Gucci shirt for Sale 😎😍

[@annaentira4658]

I'll buy one😂

[@EHSUNATARIM]

trade marks ? ))

[@prodyosh]

@@EHSUNATARIM Nobody cares

[@yralcm315]

@@prodyosh lol

[@bae1305]

Lol

[@ivanriobla]

2:48 for the love of God use all the transfer sheet Lol. a great tip would be print other things so you dont waste all the sheet even if you save them for later. a good idea is b-roll prints like a bunch of pineapples or praying hands or birds. Good video tho

[@pedr8cho461]

ivan riobla I thought exactly the same lol 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@artistaurbana9712]

Can you print them and use them later weeks? Or does it need to be printed at the moment? Thanks advice!

[@auntiehollyd6395]

@@artistaurbana9712 yes you can do that

[@KAHHHH8548]

What is a 'b roll print' then? Elaborate please

[@Junebug-xm9ui]

Thank you soooo much for posting this video. I was super stressed about this but now my problems are solved. Thanks!

[@gladysprentice9637]

Thank you thank you finally I find some one who talk. I don't like videos where people don't talk and explained. Thank you lovely lady

[@jesuschristismyylife]

This was awesome! Keep making vid's girl they're use full!

[@Spiffy.Griffy]

Great video, thank you so much. I've been trying to print my logo on a shirt for a while and this is perfect! Thanks again.

[@sharonmadden6742]

Thanks for the instructional video! It was really helpful!

[@princessjoy2413]

Just getting started! All thanks to YOU, Amanda. :)

[@paulwhittle3227]

I could listen to you talk all-day such I nice relaxing tone to your voice.Great Vid also.

[@alicejump2290]

Thanks clear and well thought out!

[@AboveAverageBob]

Just made my first shirt for my son, your video was extremely helpful. Thank you!!

[@jessicamendieta8104]

If you don't mind me asking which app did you use?

[@rayleneyazzie9123]

Very helpful! I made custom "Among Us" graphics for my nephews and I've never used transfer paper before. Thank you!!

[@johnxsantos]

Wooo wooo!! Amazing video 😍

[@AmandaLoveSantos]

Thank you hubby ❤️💕

[@juliegallagher9743]

For anyone who used gift tissue paper and got it stuck to the shirt - use a wet knife! Works like a charm

[@bizzy1648]

This was a great tutorial!! Thank you so much!!

[@sharoncrimm]

Hi! Thanks for the tutorial. You made it so simple and easy to understand. Just wanted to know if this worked for larger projects as well or should I stick with something small?

[@MrFaithfulyaya]

You are a blessing. Thank you

[@Joshuaeway03]

Thank you so much for the Graphic cut out, I did not do arts and crafts well, but now, I do and will. Here we Go! God Bless you

[@RJEM.]

Thank you for making this Video, it helped me in gaining new tricks on making Shirt designs.

[@AmandaLoveSantos]

Thanks for watching 🙏🏼 & good luck on the shirt designs! I’d love to see them whenever you finish

[@RomanLorenzen]

Great demonstration!

[@angelmorales267]

Thanks so much for your information 😊👍.

[@villaincorp7728]

actually helped me with the stroke trick you used. ty!

[@marleen1]

the color of your nails is bomb 💜😍

[@SeezSantos]

So awesome!! 🙌🏽

[@AmandaLoveSantos]

Thank you bro 😃🙌🏼

[@sfing]

I love your video! Thank you so much!!

[@izzyamorello4538]

omg this is awesome, thank u so much! boutta make some poppin shirts hehe

[@Archived702]

I'm 5 years late, but this helped so much. This is so detailed, i hope my shirt turns out as great as yours did !

[@sisisi16]

Loved the video!! What program did you use do make/edit the design?

[@emo-nordegraf]

I wanted some splatoon merch n stuff but its suuper hard to find/ most stores dont ship to canada so im definitely gonna buy some transfer paper and go ham. awesome

[@tarshadavis185]

Very helpful, thank you!!!

[@marylandj3228]

Thank you for this video I learned so much 😊

[@emilfraija4342]

Great videos! Great message!

[@AmandaLoveSantos]

Thank you so much 💕

[@DaeHaKorea]

Looks super cool!

[@edwindavinchee3364]

I'm a freelance artist. Recently, I collected cardboard dividers from a warehouse that I worked in. They're thin & shaped like paper but too hard to in a printer. Besides drawing on them, I couldn't find anything else to do with them until now. Maybe I can buy and use some transfer paper for them.

[@jeffreybual]

Information is very good, thank you

[@akashfitness4537]

Hi amanda can I light fabric transfer paper print on my dark tshirt paper nd how You blessed tshirt how to remove back side paper coz my light fabric paper can't be remove first then iron please help

[@judichristopher4604]

EXCELLENT VIDEO Note: the background noise/music was a little loud, making it hard to Hear YOU at time.. We don't need background noise/music... We just want to HEAR YOU TALK Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful video.

[@ezzd4255]

Perfect example and thanks!!

[@divercity4045]

So long as you have the transfer sheets to print, can you use procreate to design onto as well? Thank you

[@rainiergiganto9298]

Ty for your answer

[@Marc-fo7sl]

You have a very soft voice. I like it!

[@elinamartin3976]

Woow, Thanks for sharing, I have been struggling

[@AmandaLoveSantos]

I’m glad I could help!

[@kristenleighanne6973]

@@AmandaLoveSantos wheres a good place to get Apparel to put designs on. I really like the white top. Please reply 🥺

[@bertayarkereta7847]

thank u for ur kind tutorial video. god bless!

[@Mr.Slenderman5]

This really helped me thank u so much

[@megansherrow7941]

Thank you!

[@kittyneska]

very detailed. Thanks!

[@dihinduhesara6471]

this seems very interesting, i will try this. thank u very much !!!

[@fosgraphics436]

Keep up the good work chula 😘

[@craigbarry6564]

Very helpful!! Thank you so much :)

[@officialsonnyv2663]

Amazing!!!

[@AmandaLoveSantos]

Thank you prima 💓😘

[@jyack275]

Thank you. This video was very helpful.

[@SouthAustraliaChillin]

Cheers for the video👍

[@emmanuellaa.929]

Love the video!! Do you know of any substitutes for the parchment paper?

[@antonioperry5573]

This was very helpful, what Font size was the blessed text

[@lailaelbedewy7815]

Can u use light transfer paper on dark shirts(black)? If the design has white how will it be?

[@anniechioma]

Beautiful tutorial dear. Please what ink did you use? The one that came with your printer?

[@urbi8807]

a question! how long does the print last?

[@kevinduhonrealtor2066]

Great Job Loved your video, Thank you.

[@melanielewis2760]

heyy Amanda, how long did your customized graphic last on the tee?

[@ccbb4386]

is there anyway i can move the transfer like take it off without ripping it and putting it back on in a different spot, I did it really crooked ;-;

[@bikramdey8659]

Great please make a tutorial over the both like (dark & white paper )how to set the command over while print through heat and white transfer paper especially the computer printing commands all process in depth step by step process for crystal clear ideas .. thanks much love from India

[@alansixx3446]

So far I'm level 2 on crafting hopefully I can get to level 30 someday because I wanna be able to use this skill later down the road 🤣🤣 but on a real note do I need a specific link for this? Or will any run of the mill ink suffice?

[@ThisWiseVibe]

Awesome Vid. Thank you!😊

[@StruggleBus07]

Thanks for taking the time to make this video :)

[@daisyflower1879]

Hii!! so if i wanted to transfer a picture into a regular blue jeans which transfer paper should i use dark or light? Thanks in advance

[@midoribrooks9982]

Thank you this has helped me so much

[@jcfel5136]

Nice video, thanks.

[@krobinson4202]

Hi , when you print it is it with just regular ink jet ink or is it sublimation ink

[@FFFadal_]

nice tutorial

[@idkcena1218]

Hi Excuse me! BUT I HAVE A QUESTION, how durable is this transfer paper? How long does the transfer paper (dark) last for?

[@rachelw.4199]

You've saved my life!

[@mariaabol7803]

Do these actually stay on like a normal t- shirt? And can you wash them ?

[@mischellepravina9580]

Thank you for the video!

[@yariellearya]

So what paper do I order that’s peeled back like that? I’m selling t-shirts and I’m ordering the supplies to start so I can do it from home!

[@isabellanguyen2030]

Transfer Paper

[@mawalinihla834]

thankyou for your inspiring video

[@AK84-24]

Thanks!

[@heathenflair]

Thank you so much. I gotta make band t shirts.

[@gregorythecontractorwillia3975]

Thanks what a big help💕💕💕💕💕💯🏋️‍♂️

[@darlenetrantham3790]

I’m having trouble removing the cut vinyl from the rest of the paper? Are both pieces ( cover and decal come off the “ whole piece” when transferring?

[@macylee3204]

So the difference between light and dark is that dark you peel off first and then iron with the paper on top and for the light one you have to flip the letters backwards and iron without the paper and then peel off?

[@itscuccos8917]

Do we set the font color in whatever program we are using to white?

[@glitchzeroo724]

I'm gonna use this tutorial to make a shirt for a cosplay, thank you lots

[@MooYT_]

I can't get the release paper off of the back and I'm panicking alooot update: just use a knife

[@mmdx0001]

can you explain?

[@rise5043]

I’m so confused

[@rise5043]

Dhhdhx

[@rise5043]

I literally don’t have a peek at the back idk what to do

[@unknownbug5486]

LMFAO THE UPDATE IS SENDING ME FOR SOME REASON-

[@xvp12]

I used some older Avery transfer paper, the image didnt transfer properly, is there any way to get rid of the partly printed shirt so I can try it again with some new paper?

[@sharonthawaney8211]

what substitute can I use for the silicon paper?

[@amberlypressley7696]

Hi, great video... question, can this be done on other articles of clothing? Thanks

[@joannax8407]

Amberly Pressley yes, if you are doing jeans for examples you have to use dark fabric paper.

[@diegssegundo9590]

what type of transfer paper do you use? thank you! hope you have a great day.

[@suganeeds]

How cool!

[@AmandaLoveSantos]

Gracias sis 💛

[@nevaehbenjamin937]

I have trouble with peeling the paper off.

[@ShouShoopaShoops]

Hello, I would like to know. If I print on colored or pastel T-Shirt, which transfert papier should I take ?

[@Nobody_Imp0rtant]

Dark transfer

[@JackSmith-ud9bg]

Very nice video, Thank you.

[@ravenbenjamin2254]

How long would i need to leave easy press on for dark fabric.?

[@knoxurbanhomestead]

Do you know how many washes will the design last before it starts to crack?

[@brendaestrada5327]

Hey this video was very helpful thank you! but I was wondering if I can use another app other than adobe photoshop?

[@AmandaLoveSantos]

No problem, thx for watching! & yes you can, there are free alternatives like Gimp or I think even Pixlr’s Online Photo Editor. There might be a few others but those were the ones I used to use before I started using Photoshop.

[@brendaestrada5327]

Amanda Love Santos thank you so so much 💗

[@AmandaLoveSantos]

good luck with your project 🙏🏼😄

[@sharon94503]

You're killing me...wasting so much perfectly good transfer paper!

[@cryptocomix]

How else could she had used it? her graphics were centred

[@shuriba1065]

@@cryptocomix more motives on one paper

[@nanonano03]

@@cryptocomix i have to fill the paper with other designs that i could use on other shirts, or pouches.

[@edlabsltd2094]

ask him know

[@iamjustboredokay]

Ikr

[@honeylyninaustralia]

Wooh, I did created a video of iron-on transfer paper but yours us fancy hehe I am still starting 😂

[@Alexia.honeyy]

so what printer do you use to print out these images

[@krellsyummyfoodvlog6924]

Hi, have you use transfer paper? If so, what brand you use? Thanks what kind of printer you have? And what exactly it is? Thanks