How To Do Sublimation on Dark Shirts Easysubli VS Printable HTV

This week, we have a little versus challenge with vinyl and sublimation! We're answering some viewer questions by comparing Siser Easy Subli to Printable Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV). We printed the same design on two black cotton t-shirts and compare the results to determine which we think looks the best! And, we encountered some surprises along the way, watch us #doitbuilditmakeit!
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[@riarue4569]

Aren't you supposed to mirror image and do it like regular vinyl? It looks like it transfered onto the transfer sheet I instead of the tshirt

[@mdshahanwaj2195]

Nice

[@dawndixon2408]

He peeled the backing off and laid vinyl face up. That is the correct way. No mirroring on printable.

[@Muskette04]

Did he use printable for light or darks

[@jan4suncoast]

I use Expressions Vinyl brand printable htv. Never had a problem. Comes out beautiful. Never use a transfer sheet on printable htv. I press at 374 degrees for 12 seconds with parchment paper. Paper never sticks. As it cools it lifts off by itself. Best of luck…might be the brand of vinyl. Love you guys and love your videos …

[@hailblue221]

How many washes u get

[@jrl9319]

Yeah I use a Teflon sheet NO PROBLEM

[@SimplybeingR]

@Jan 4 Suncoast, Thank you for mentioning this brand. Is this paper sold on Amazon. If so can you link it here...I an looking for an easy transfer solution for sublimation.

[@SimplybeingR]

Where do you buy the printable Expression brand?

[@amywilliams175]

The printable transfers should come with a piece of paper, thin almost like tissue paper. I don’t know why but this is the only thing that does not stick to the transfers. I do a lot of these, transfers for dark & light fabrics, two different kinds.

[@cynthiahogg8137]

Printable HTV all the time and I've never had an issue. There should be two sheets there, a front and a back piece to each sheet. You peel off the back and then put the front piece on your shirt and press it. It should stay there.

[@TiffaniTube622]

The bacon sign lol, thanks for the tutorial I need some easy sub

[@AidanJuly]

Such a joy to watch you guys working together, my husband and I have never figure it out how to work in a project together , I always end up doing it alone in the end. Thanks for sharing, love all your videos.

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

Aw thank you! We bicker sometimes but overall we just love each other so much it's not too stressful!

[@AidanJuly]

@@KimandGarrettmakeit ♥️♥️

[@daniellehohenhaus3680]

I haven’t used printable htv yet, but could you have printed it on the wrong side of the paper. It seems to stick really well to the parchment paper with a beautiful transfer. Love you guys from Aus🇦🇺

[@keysiahinds7493]

You weren’t supposed to stick the printable vinyl on the sticker. You just apply parchment over it after you remove the back

[@dawndixon2408]

You guys are my favs. Very entertaining and on point. Others are boring and drag it out til you want to just stop the video. Can’t wait to see MORE FROM UOU TWO!!! Thank you both!!

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

Thanks Dawn!!! 🥰

[@luisacraftsalways3131]

what settings do you use to get the easysubli to print so well?

[@tiffanyjw2168]

Thanks guys. Beginners like me need to see this stuff.

[@DianaCasassa]

Once again you rock. I have used the easy subli. I don't care for how it feels really.. I have recently upgraded my transfers to laser printing with ghost white toner. So much easier once you get the hang of it. Less papery feel. Best of all you have a laser printer for your daily needs as well. Sublimation is so tricky sometimes with the ghosting and having to use a high polyester count tshirt. Take a look at the Ghost White videos. They rock with transfers that work on dark and light.

[@reneebanbury7066]

It was a fun video as always … because we love you guys. Can’t win them all … all of the time! See ya next week.

[@cindyhappel7376]

Ok then, back to the drawing board! Lol!! You guys are great!!!

[@joymitchell9248]

You don’t use HTV Transfer paper with printable HTV. Peel it off after it prints, let it dry, and lay it on shirt. Use parchment directly on top. Then let cool and peel. It works better with teflon paper. I had this same mistake. That’s where you went wrong. Good luck!

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

Interesting, we'll have to try that!

[@sonyalee52]

So I have a sawgrass 1000 trying to understand how to print on dark colors

[@jbswift1189]

I love ES and have never had a problem. Are you printing on the correct side? Having a whole solid print you don't need to use a transfer sheet just PP.

[@candacelinville5749]

Oh Man Garrett… you let me down! You had a perfect “311” song drop opportunity! Could’ve been a perfect “beautiful disaster” or “down” moment! 🤣 The shirt turned out beautiful. (Sublimation terrifies me. The only thing I haven’t tackled) You guys always chose the coolest designs. It’s bc you’re freaking rockstars. Much Love Guys!

[@lynnettewilliamsfelton2829]

THAT TAPE REMOVAL WAS MAGIC THAT ALONE MADE IT WORTH THE VIEW.

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

lol thanks!

[@minnesotamakes]

Have you guys looked at white toner printers? We have a Uninet iColor 560 and have had varying levels of success with it.

[@trinklesgardenandhomelife3086]

IS THE IMAGE supposed to be mirrored and face down?

[@sherrylynn7771]

I just bought the siser easysubli htv. It came with the HTV and the mask. But which one is the printable one? One has a rougher texture. The other one's a little smoother. I figured the smoother one would be the 1 to put in my epson 4800. But it won't feed in my printer.

[@moneymagnet7735]

Loved this video. I laughed at the errors. Been there before.

[@kathyshorter8150]

The printable vinyl I use has its own cover sheets. Oh well Garrett you can't win them all. Have a great week you two!

[@craftymenagerie6191]

It looks like you're using uncoated parchment. You need to use the coated parchment that's non-stick. I used uncoated once and the exact same thing happened.

[@mikeledee8786]

I have a epson printer when I print on easy subli the ink smears not on sub paper, any suggestions? Thanks

[@1Fotobook]

not sure who won? easyJet sublimation or HTV?

[@lyndahollins2881]

I have the Siser easycolor HTV with Mask and the image I wanted to use was vivid colour, it would not print out, came out as grey. Why does this happen, I am using Inkjet printer, printed same image on printer paper and Yes full colour, I am not a happy camper, as it is not cheap.

[@seanhammond4034]

Love it, mistakes and all 😎👍🏻

[@reneecarson9278]

Printing on the correct side? I was getting ready to order Easy Subli and haven’t seen many videos on printable htv to know if I wanted it.

[@lgnrome]

can you print cut on Easysubli with a cricut instead of using sissors?

[@SimplybeingR]

Yes, I will be posting a video soon detailing this

[@SeoulToSeattle]

Interesting that it only took 311 degrees . Usually sublimation is quite high temperature to transfer like 390 (its been awhile so not sure exactly) but is it cause of the paper which allows lower temperature to bring the image to easily turn vibrant?

[@RVincents]

You guys are so cute! On a one piece vinyl you don't need a carrier sheet... Also could it be possible that you printed the wrong side?

[@chrisc7566]

Ive tried to do this and the diff vinyls. Everytime it melts the vinyl. Ive used all the temps and times. What am I doing wrong

[@keysiahinds7493]

It’s sticks to the paper because that’s the side that has to stick to the shirt.

[@DomoSmith85]

Love y'all you teach me so much sad I just discovered y'all ☺️

[@trscsaeg]

Was this printable vinyl for darks or was it for lights because if it was for lights then of course it won’t work. You need printable vinyl for darks in order for it to work on a black t

[@doycebrimmage6865]

It isn't necessary to use the mask on Easysubli single piece transfers. Only necessary when the transfer is multiple pieces

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

oh! Thanks for the tip!

[@mpcaz]

If the ink is coming off then you're not following the siser easy subli instructions to dry the sheet/image first. Also for a single piece image, don't use a transfer sheet, use a piece of parchment paper. much less expensive.

[@Muskette04]

What brand of printable HTV was used? I've never had a problem

[@Yopeee]

Have you guys used Frosty Clear Dye Sublimation HTV

[@HeatherHunterJ]

Such a great team 💪🙋‍♀️💘 we cannot win them all it was a TRUE test so thank y’all

[@mrscov354]

Great project but I'm kinda disappointed that the ink jet side of it didn't work which means I gotta find an affordable sub printer. Thanks for sharing; Have a blessed week!!!

[@SassyT71]

I thought that sublimation was to press into the fabric, these seem more like iron on vinyl?

[@dottyearnhardt9600]

So funny, but great to see a fail, we all have them!

[@mikala5253]

So true, we all made mistakes and sometimes mistakes help us not make them anymore. 😊

[@matthawlemusvr6420]

i use the ppd tranfer sheets prepress my shirt let it cool down then peel my backing off and place it on my dark tee line it up and then press with teflon sheet 373 for 13 sec

[@NiccKennedy]

Mirror image and put the printed side down possibly?

[@tinamickelson9459]

“I think everyone has an inkjet printer at home” except Tina 😂😂😂 I do have 2 laser printers though

[@mckcustomvinyldesignllc3645]

are you sure you printed on the right side of the non-easysubli?

[@africats2]

The problem is the parchment paper. Should use butcher paper. The parchment paper isnt coated so its pulling your design off the shirt

[@carmenlitamorris7302]

What paper did she use and what transfer sheets

[@keysiahinds7493]

Did you print on the right side? Maybe because both sides are blank make sure you printed on right side

[@RoundBallDefender]

I think your printable sheets are different for light and dark. Light you print non mirrored. Dark, you print mirrored, and press the back. Maybe that was the issue?

[@gracecastor8641]

Depends which kind of paper you got they are different, one is made for dark one for light , Light I believe your supposed to mirror the image and for dark you just print regular I think you transferred it to the butcher paper

[@LoneBagels]

I wish the EasySubli papers were a bit more affordable. In the long run, better to buy a DTF printer. They are becoming more affordable now.

[@mobiletoonz]

haha my alexa is counting down

[@kchertz8925]

You do not use a transfer sheet with printable HTV. You simply lay the print down and cover with parchment paper to press. What kind of printable HTV are you using?

[@joleneuccello3588]

Thank you. I just purchase easysubli

[@MZEVERLAST2011]

You were removing the carrier sheet. You supposed to apply it as if it is HTv.

[@daphneanderson1012]

I have used printable vinyl and have had absolutely no problems other than my cutting error.

[@brettsembroidery]

hey Guys, love your episodes - super fail , i use printable HTV all the time, no parchment paper, use the recommended transfer sheets that the HTV provider recommends, they work great when you follow the directions maybe try finding the correct transfer sheets cheerz and good luck from AUS

[@dbrimmage237]

No need to add mask to single sheet cut out. Only if multiple pieces. Do not use maskon transfer paper.

[@LordReazy]

Have y’all tried dark fabric a sub paper from inkjet printing or no

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

We have!

[@tanyakerr6392]

Never had a problem. I think you should be using silicone paper on top.

[@juliefitzhenry1443]

The htv seems to be the wrong way round. Printed on wrong side maybe

[@austingraphics]

Do you even pre-press, Bro?

[@taystee247]

Most printable htv you don't mirror. You print right way and weed then put on shirt face up then press. I use Starcraft

[@kimberlyhenderson557]

Why not test it before the video??

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

So you see the most genuine response

[@NessysPlace]

Yeah i see that was user error

[@austingraphics]

Press with a silicone sheet as it wont stick

[@HelmetVanga]

The real test is which technique or method DTG, HTV, DTF, HTTP, LGBTQ+ whatever, the end result has to look pretty and pass the Washer and dryer test. Substance over style.

[@ltcustomprints8069]

a little more step by step explaining would be nice

[@robinhanff4248]

I don't think you are supposed to use a transfer sheet on printable HTV. I've never had a problem with it maybe try a different product.

[@MsCree01]

You can’t use that easy subli mask on anything but easy subli.

[@JJ-yf8iv]

You forgot to lint roll them lol

[@kooldesign4u]

Must be buying some cheap printable vinyl.

[@vcrushing]

I would make sure I had the correct side😜 and use sublimation ink. See if it works.

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

good idea

[@66wildrose]

don't use transfer paper on printable htv - it will adhere to it, as you found out

[@ProudPearlyGirly]

Mirror image and press face down.

[@matthawlemusvr6420]

not on a dark color

[@tl8413]

It shouldn't stick to parchment.

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

HM!

[@dorothybrown7952]

That was your mistake!. That was 30 sec!

[@randallmasoner]

You're doing the sticky side towards the transfer sheet and not towards the shirt.

[@dragonstones420]

The image needed to be mirrored and then laid face down and then covered with butcher paper, and press the remove butter and then remove the paperbacking. Hope this helps ya out

[@walterstella5689]

Printable Vinyl doesn't was very well

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

We haven't had issues!

[@dorothybrown7952]

You not applying correctly. You are not letting it cool and not pressing long enough!

[@NalaandDes]

They made a whole 15 min video, that could’ve been done in 5 mins top

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

Dang!

[@BeccaPickles]

Who cares? They're fun to watch.

[@NalaandDes]

@@BeccaPickles shut up, i was talking to you 🤣

[@bitsinmyblood]

LoL scary instructions. Don't read!

[@PedroLeodis]

The man child's tiresome after a bit. Stay at home and do the dishes next time.

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

Sorry, that I like to have fun all the time. ~garrett

[@skeetervalentine500]

man he's cringe

[@WetbackNoSetback]

I dont have an inkjet printer 😭