SCORCH MARKS - Are You Burning Your Shirts?

In this video I talk about scorch marks and how to get rid of discoloration in your garments. To me Scorch Marks means burning your shirt. Press Marks are Discoloration or indentations on the shirt. This isnt actual factual scientific research. This is just what works for me and how I handle this.
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[@billbarna1645]

Thank you for the common sense explanation!!! I'm new to heat pressing and was worried about the large square of discoloration (15 x 15) after pressing for 7 seconds at 325 degrees. This was on Next Level 60 / 40 shirts.

[@mistatig]

when i first got my press and started pressing shirts, i really thought i was burning the shirts. when i went back to the shirt, the slight discoloration was gone, then it hit me, just wait until it cools down. also once i fire up my press, i usually don't start pressing for about 15 minutes later. this video has a lot of knowledge and tips.....appreciate you man

[@BigBrandoh]

yoooooo i appreciate that! thanks for the continued support!

[@soundsfromYYBY]

i put a white towel over shirt before i lat heat press on it

[@staywell_liftd6803]

Always thanks for all your videos. Thank you for your help years back helping me decide on a press , still going strong .

[@ZsoCreative1NJ]

Best investment I made after my heat press. Also test printing on old shirts of various blends has helped me find the best temperature. Your information is always on point! Golden

[@BigBrandoh]

📠📠📠 thanks for watchin

[@enriquealvarado4495]

I love the gangsta analogy with the 501’s and bandana.😂😂 sick wit it

[@BigBrandoh]

tu sabes... those who know, know!!! especially after you hit it with the starch, if you put the iron right on the starched 501's you get that weird white look. hahaha gotta throw the bandana on first hahahaaa

[@Juicembk]

I just started a clothing line and my black shirts were doing this and I was about to freak out thanks for the reassurance

[@cdnelson7291]

Good video as usual, I appreciate your videos. You help alot of us just starting out more than you know. You and 3 other KZbinrs got me in the game.

[@vapescope-vapetricksstuff5827]

I've noticed that discolouration you're talking about on occasion, and leaving it to cool down works for me too. Dope content as always fam 💯

[@vapescope-vapetricksstuff5827]

This was meant to be a comment, not a reply 😂

[@BigBrandoh]

yooo i appreciate that! lots of quality info out here on youtube. theres also alot of BS info too but if you can navigate thru the bullshit! theres some solid people out here really tryna help! its always best to take your t shirt advice from somebody who really slangs t shirts. 💯

[@KeyPrintCo]

Good video man. When you first see a press mark it scared the crap out of you. Sometimes what we like to do is spray some water on it to rehydrate the apparel and bring the original color back.

[@BigBrandoh]

good tip. thanks for sharing

[@Triplemoonwitch]

Thanks for the video, Im new to all this and you were right. I checked my plate temp and it was way higher then what my digital temp said.

[@distinctperformancellc]

I was scared at first.. like you said let it cool. Then I hit it with a lint roller before bagging.

[@BigBrandoh]

thats right!!! keep on pressin Ferdinand! get that money

[@rileyluosgf3266]

this is so helpful & it worked! thank you so much

[@BigBrandoh]

👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾 thanks for watchin

[@caesarproductionsgotblaze919]

Thanks for the info!! I’m learning a lot from your videos, thanks for sharing the jewels!

[@BigBrandoh]

💯👊🏾💯

[@TheTruLai]

That thermal gun helped me out a lot

[@BigBrandoh]

💯💯💯💯

[@crushbent]

In my experience, 100% cotton and cotton poly blends get press marks but go away like you said. For anyone wanting to work with polyester or other heat sensitive material, invest in a flexible application pad from Stahls. Game changer for me.

[@kalakadesign6405]

where u get this pad, I was working with a light blue couple shirts 100% poly, ended it up with a 15x15 grayish mark on all of them,

[@BigBrandoh]

thanks for sharing this tip. im sure its gona help alot of people out there!!!! 💯💯💯

[@CultureBelly]

Nice job explaining the differences.

[@BigBrandoh]

💯👊🏾💯

[@BruceLeef]

Appreciate all your work... 🙏

[@BigBrandoh]

💯👊🏾💯

[@jouliek]

Hi Big Brandoh, I don’t know if you’re going to read this but for me, even though I’m using 100% cotton shirt, the light color pressed area won’t go away at all. -.- I have left it to cool for DAYs and even WASHED it later on, but nothing changed. The ‘light color press Mark area’ is still on the shirt even after washing it! I’m so frustrated at this point because a lot of the shirts do that. I use a temperature gun too and I have pressed it on low pressure and it very low heat, and the press Mark is still there and still visible after days and washes goes by. It’s killing me because I just want to enjoy designing and making shirts but I can’t because Im spending all my time trying to find a solution. I’ve done everything you said in this video many times and most times it doesn’t even help. Im just feeling really defeated at this point. A few shirts will be ok again, but most will just stay there even after being cooled off and washed.

[@BigBrandoh]

i have no idea whats causing your issue. sounds frustrating. i press hundreds of shirts a week and never run into that issue. maybe the shirt is coated with something? does this happen with all shirts you press? or only certain brands?

[@jouliek]

@@BigBrandoh I’m using Gildan, Bella Canva, & some 100% cotton shirts I got laying around in my house to practice on. A few would be ok and goes back to normals, but then there are some that just doesn’t want to go back to normal. I’ve also used tri-blends and most of these triblends are like that even at the lowest heat setting. Im going to try experimenting more brands and see if it’s just the brand or just w-t-h it is that’s causing all these stresses.

[@brwnmuslim]

@@jouliek Man if you found a fix by now please share because I'm having the same issue. 365 degrees or even 250 degrees. These gildan 1850 poly blend hoodies will not stop leaving a permanent shiny residue. IDK whats going on smh. its a 50/50 cotton poly blend in black

[@jouliek]

@@brwnmuslim I don’t know if it’s going to help because I haven’t tried it yet, but some people said to just press the rest of the shirt so that it’s the same as the press area. :/

[@178orDieFitness]

I’m having the same issue. I’m pressing 100% cotton shirts and the entire heat transfer paper area square is showing up on my shirts. It’s shiny and the texture is different. Very frustrating

[@llj_4112]

So what if the white tee is still showing a light burnt mark after Coolin down?

[@Itsmy4te]

Great info bro. Just experienced this last night. Bout to invest in that thermal gun.

[@BigBrandoh]

the gun helps! thanks for watchin

[@gabrielgrayson5041]

Aye OG I needed this video. Please do one on how to avoid transfers cracking due to moisture or common user errors. Much love!

[@BigBrandoh]

transfers crack when too much heat is applied. moisture in the shirt causes peeling.

[@gabrielgrayson5041]

@@BigBrandoh damn that's tough, I use my laser thermometer and set the press to the recommended time and temp. I really want to figure it out, it's killing my productivity. Thanks for the reply bro.

[@GluePaperScissors]

Your are a straight “G”. Describing how I used to iron my pants. LMAO. Love this and ALWAYS love listening to your videos. I got my shirt. LOVE LOVE IT. I will post soon. Keep you and fam safe. Virtual 🤗 hugs. Lisa

[@BigBrandoh]

hahahaa im sure kids these days dont iron like that any more hahahahahaaa.

[@GluePaperScissors]

@@BigBrandoh Nope! They dryer iron. Ahhahaha

[@bryanvanmaalsen2697]

Makes sense! Thanks for explaining the difference 👍🏾👍🏾

[@BigBrandoh]

💯👊🏾💯

[@joegampa8540]

Great info Big B

[@BigBrandoh]

yooooooo Joe! appreciate brotha 💯

[@robertfulton4232]

@bigbrandoh guy amazing info! Question think you could do a video on arm sleeves how to hide the hemlines or using a shoulder pillow? Do’s and donts of the burning or what your speaking on here trying to get “the perfect sleeve press” setup

[@BigBrandoh]

i got a vid talkin about this. you can use mouse pads or teflon pressing pillows to raise the press area above the seams. too much heat means your burning.

[@robertfulton4232]

@@BigBrandoh I appreciate you and your time thanks man! 👍🏼

[@maineprophetic9272]

Lol. Funny man.. "youre burning the "shi!##"t out of your shirt. Your have a great voice keep making viids. Thsnks for or the info

[@BounceMuzik1]

Good stuff bro, Question : Do have any issues on Supacolor transfers sticking to the top of the heat plate? What do you recommend for that issue ? Thanks .

[@BigBrandoh]

yup use a teflon sheet. static is holding the transfer backing to hear plate. i got vids showing how i use the teflon sheet to stop the static

[@BounceMuzik1]

@@BigBrandoh Right on bro, Ill check out your previous videos.. Good looking out... Just got my new Heat press and banging out my first gig.. Thank you for all you do man.. Seriously Homie... Im from L.A (East Side to be exact) Nothing but love man.. #enough4everyone2eat.

[@apvviewer.8290]

I have a question: I’m new to heatpress, and I was wondering before I’d make order for the heatpress. “Would the steam that come off the t-shirt, cause the fire alarm to come on?”

[@BigBrandoh]

ive never had any issues when i was pressing in my house. never set the smoke alarm off.

[@apvviewer.8290]

@@BigBrandoh oh ok thank you so much

[@qeva_]

Informative, thanks

[@BigBrandoh]

💯👊🏾💯

[@Ramellosugahill]

Right it will go away eventually, great video bro very informative. Strait to the point 💪🏾

[@BigBrandoh]

💯👊🏾💯

[@PassionPainNDemonsStreetwear]

I noticed when pressing black tees, there’s a light white/ grey mark on the bottom and top of tee

[@michaelcampbell2005]

My discoloration is a square from the blowout paper. I dont know what to do. Lower temp? Less pressure?

[@long.live.redstar7920]

That hoodie is 🔥

[@BigBrandoh]

i appreciate that!! 💯💯

[@aaronaustrie]

Great tips. Very much appreciated

[@vorutouzamaki2635]

So my heat press at 365 and the gun telling me 348. So is there a problem with my press

[@marieswartz5596]

Ok I have been using 100% white cotton shirts and I get a yellow tint the size of my press. Does this mean I’m burning it to a certain point?

[@BigBrandoh]

could be over cookin the shirt or your press might be dirty. you can use oven cleaner to clean it.

[@marieswartz5596]

@@BigBrandoh awesome, never knew that. Thanks

[@marieswartz5596]

Soooo, I bought a laser thermometer and my 385 setting is actually 465.6

[@alexfrancis9418]

I remember when I first pressed red shirts I freaked out. I'm like damn what ima tell this customer because I just cooked the hell out of these tees. I walked away for 20 mins stressed out. After I came back ya boi was jumping for joy. This was my first time experiencing discoloration. lol

[@BigBrandoh]

haha thats right! 💯💯💯

[@suefox5162]

thank you for your video. i used my new press and it said to put 400 degrees and set 60 seconds. i did and when i raised the heat press it was so socrched. idid a bleached sublimation shirt i misted peroide on shirt when igot the shirt up after the design was off i saw a great big whole. i am going to get one of those temp things

[@papamrk1343]

How do you press on POLYESTOR....I still have not cracked the nut on that one... when I press it burns and leaves a visible SHINE left behind. I am referring to those T's like Under Armor active wear. Help!

[@papamrk1343]

Disregard. As I typed this...you mentioned you dont print on anything other than 100pct cotton.. Thanks Though!

[@kittenkawaii5821]

Thanks 🙏 ur a life saver

[@maarcwainwright7030]

As usual thanks for the good info bro👍

[@krazypanda8278]

Good stuff. Thank you 🥃

[@BigBrandoh]

💯👊🏾💯

[@hnfsoflyy5674]

How do you get your colors darker and brighter on heat transferre for sublimation ink

[@BigBrandoh]

i have no idea. i only sublimate on masks, socks and mugs. prints off my sawgrass come out clean. never have to adjust anything.

[@cr0550ver]

Thank u sir everything I wanted to hear

[@cr0550ver]

No it’s not going away tho

[@cr0550ver]

Did used to do it just started it

[@ebonymcgee8129]

This was great! I have started sublimation jobs, and noticed that with the butcher paper it is making the yellow scorch marks, and trying to figure out what to replace it with so it doesn't keep happening. Any suggestions?

[@hiviz_rider3038]

use a clean shit every time. don't use the same sheet twice to press.

[@MissYumYum]

I’ve experienced this too even when using a new sheet. But I tried the peroxide method on a towel I sublimated and the marks came off I’m going to try fixing some shirts I did too with the peroxide method

[@gernardeaddy5478]

What's up Big Brandoh? Question how do I prevent platen marks on black tee's. Followed FM Expressions instructions the transfer prints fine but I'm left with the platen square marks? I double check the heat and pressure still getting the marks with 100% Cotton and 50/50 tees. I even let the sirts cool off like you suggested but the marks are noticable.

[@BigBrandoh]

i've seen some comments that said they let it cool then use a damp cloth or towel to rub over the area. also some said they spray/mist water over the area. maybe that might help. i never seen this issue before so its hard for me to figure out a solution. but from what it sounds like, some others ran into this issue and using s little water helps i guess. let me know how it works out

[@gernardeaddy5478]

@@BigBrandoh I appreciate the reply back. Keep doing your thing!! Love the content bro!!

[@EricaJay928]

thank you!!

[@richby309]

Sometimes the press is dirty and just needs to be properly cleaned.I thought I was burning shirts at one point until I realized that over time from pressing so many shirts the top heat press palette would get residue from using the press outside .

[@brwnmuslim]

How did you clean off the press?

[@richby309]

@@brwnmuslim while press is cold ,first use hot water and dawn mixed with a medium hard Bristle cleaning brush to loosen up the residue then I wipe it till it looks clean , but it’s still not clean tho , then I take old white shirts and put 90% alcohol on it and wipes until you don’t see any brown residue on the white shirt your using , them I heat the press up to 350 degrees and fold a towel into rectangle so it’s thick and heat won’t penetrate through and burn your hand , then I use another white shirt with alcohol and put it on the towel and whip the remaining residue off . You will see the white shirt will get less brown as you do this process and once u get to the point that the white shirt your using don’t get the brown residue on the shirt while whipping it on the hot press with the alcohol on it , then you know it’s ready ...this may take about 3 runs of old white shirts

[@brwnmuslim]

@@richby309 Appreciate the knowledge. I'll give it a go and see what happens

[@wonkalad]

Great video dude my problem is some of my prints are bleeding a yellow colour stain after shirt has been washed I’m just using mostly Black transfers on white 100% cotton any fixes for this Please ?

[@rachelkimball312]

Do you wash your shirts before placing decals?

[@BigBrandoh]

no i do not. i take them out the box, pre press it to flatten it out and to get the moisture out and then press the transfer on

[@alexvelez2141]

I think this is what I'm seeing on my shirts. I commented on another post a few minutes ago about it. Hopefully it goes away

[@JuanMartinez-lp1bd]

Any chance you can do a review of the aquatru transfer from transfer express? compare?

[@BigBrandoh]

i probably wont be makin that video. i only make vids about the transfers and ink formulas i use personally. as of now i dont use that ink formula for any of my brands.

[@soundsfromYYBY]

if its set at 370 and it go hotter then just set it at 350

[@kuskatanmorales5453]

were do you get your fonts from ?

[@BigBrandoh]

i have a video talkin about this. check it out

[@basement215]

Can I dm u I have some questions for u me and my boy r just starting off this year

[@BigBrandoh]

ask all your questions here. its easier

[@Rightsiderspodcast]

When I press the polyester sweaters with cotton is the hardest 😵

[@luislerma3033]

Did you find out how much time and temperature to do it without burning it

[@christopherruizoverdose]

I just started I got everything down I think an then after I press an try to do a stretch test the vinyl looks like it folds up or bunches up can someone help me out would appricate it ..✌

[@laststanceotara]

Always🔥🔥🔥💯

[@BigBrandoh]

💯👊🏾💯

[@NM1outlaw]

How do you remove heat tape marks / residue?

[@BigBrandoh]

are you using kapton tape? tape made for heat cuz that shouldnt leave any residue.

[@NM1outlaw]

@@BigBrandoh was using the blue cricut one that's all they had

[@BigBrandoh]

ive never used that tape before and ive never had any tape residue stuck to my shirts or mugs before. im not sure how to remove that. i would stop using that tape tho.

[@NM1outlaw]

@@BigBrandoh orale thanks homie

[@juancrudo8164]

I use the cricut cut tape too but it doesnt leave residue for me. You using parchment paper between press and tshirt?

[@biblia7728]

Hey brandoh how you doing, I got a mpress from heatpress nation I got a problem I’ve been looking up in KZbin but I can find the right answers and I questing you because I watch a lot of your videos and I picking a lot of your knowledge.. this is the question what should I do if my heat press is reading different temperature and all 4 corners and center and mid center side.. thanks 🙏 keep it up the good work

[@BigBrandoh]

are your designs going all the way to the edge? corner to corner? full 15x15 designs? if it is, you should call HPN and ask them about your problem. if your Design does not go corner to corner. i would suggest read your temp from the middle of where you design will land. this is where the heat needs to be most accurate. cuz thats where it comes in contact with your transfers.

[@biblia7728]

@@BigBrandoh thanks brother to take the time to answer my question my designs don’t take the full 15x15 but it goes from the front to the back and the temperature difference from both sides it’s wayyyy off I’m talking about more than 100 degrees difference...but yeah I’m going to call support for further details.. again thanks 😊

[@BigBrandoh]

100 degrees??? yeah i would call. i thought like 5-12 degrees off. hahahaa

[@biblia7728]

@@BigBrandoh no men it’s horrible but I will... hahahaha thanks

[@nounix5834]

tnx alot 😘😘

[@jessehamilton2179]

"Burning the shit out of your shirt" 🤣

[@aaronaustrie]

I just joined your channel bro.

[@bodycam695]

Salute

[@BigBrandoh]

💯

[@redditstoriesofreddit9761]

Could it be that my parchment paper is burnt and transferring the Burn to my white shirt when I press?

[@BigBrandoh]

not sure. never seen that before.

[@saucehouse2130]

🤙

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Damn bro jump on the sample pack too late

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[@BigBrandoh]

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