T Shirt Printing Heat Press - What You Need To Know

T Shirt Printing: Heat Press - What You Need To Know
In this video, I show you why it is not advisable to buy an unbranded cheap heat press. I also show you how you can use a hat press for applying logos on T shirts instead of using a full size heat press.
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[@lingmow]

thanks Martin, you are always so helpful. you go above and beyond. many thanks

[@sorin29asv]

You've got my respect mate for this video, is not everyday that u come across guys like you trying to help basically others. My respect and thank you !

[@reviewthat]

Hey, sorin29asv, Thanks for your comment. Glad you got something from my vid. Cheers Martin

[@jacquesbouchard8884]

Great advice sir ! Thank you so much! I want to start in this field as a serious hobby but don't exactly know where to start... It becomes clearer !!

[@ivodebruin4475]

Thanks Martin. Very clearly explained and very good tips! Keep up the good work man. thanks!

[@reviewthat]

Thanks for watching Ivo. Regards Martin

[@BnHereB4]

OUTSTANDING Video!! Very informative! I was debating between Print Screen and Heat Transfer, but YOU have convinced me that Heat Transfer is NOT inferior to Print Screens, especially when using the different types of transfer sheets!! THANX for the INFO, mannnn!!

[@reviewthat]

I'm glad it helped you make a decision.

[@literaturelifeliving]

This is one of the best instructional videos I've seen on KZbin. Very detailed and love the sample shirt you used.

[@reviewthat]

Thannks for your comment. Regards Martin

[@abrahms2000]

I still enjoy going back and rewatching your older videos just incase iv missed something ! just recently started doing sublimation on mugs everything going great cheers ,mark

[@reviewthat]

+abrahms2000 Hey, Nice one Mark. Good luck with the sublimation. Cheers Martin

[@RamiiUK]

Well done , thanks mate , I was about to buy cheap one and end up losing money , really thank you for your great help and useful advices God bless

[@HexMotifMusicUk]

Top Man, Thanks im subbing and going thru ALL! i was about to purchase equipment but i knew someone can school me first!

[@robwustyle]

Love the vids and the way you are trying to help people...do you have a video about the different types of vinyls or could you make one explaining their effects and uses not to mention the pros and cons of the product...thanks again keep up the great work...

[@reviewthat]

Glad it helped explain your problem. Thanks for watching.

[@genuinehealthalliance]

This is a very help video. Thank you!

[@bdkulana1368]

Great video David....informal, informative not pretentious...

[@alanthomasleprevost8357]

Hi Martin, thinking about starting a T Shirt business, bit worried that the market is now saturated, however your video was good, and I appreciate you have to get the right machine. Cheers Alan

[@abrahms2000]

Martin a lot of videos on youtube on shirt making but always try to find yours ! Yours are always the best ! thanks for so much info ! trying to get my business up and going hope to have a successful try at it !

[@reviewthat]

Good luck with your venture and thanks for your comment.

[@mrstijntje]

I'm seeing someone for a used heat press this evening and I'm certainly bringing my IR thermometer after seeing this video. Thanks!

[@reviewthat]

Yes, good idea, You'll be surprised how many heat presses are not up to the job. Cheers Martin

[@LukeofAllTrades.]

This video really helped me out. The heat press I bought was a generic brand from a reputable site, and I wasn't sure of the quality. I got a decent IR thermometer from Amazon, and checked it out. It actually runs 10-15 degrees hotter than the display says, but more than that, it's displaying in Fahrenheit instead of Celsius as the unit implies! I'm glad I verified before I started printing things, this video and that thermometer probably saved me a ton of money in lost transfers and shirts!

[@reviewthat]

That's why I made this video Luke. When I had similar problems when I started, no one on forums was prepared to give this answer so I found it out myself. Good luck. Martin

[@billyrowe0064]

Cool! I don't know how I ran into this video, but it was interesting. My friend wants to get into this and I wanted to see how it was done. You are definitely right. You do not need a large machine. I like more steps, so I'd rather save money and buy the hat press instead of the larger shirt press - if I was doing just a small logo. I like putting more work into something, so I'd actually prefer the more difficult approach (hat press) .

[@reviewthat]

Yes, A hat press can be used for smaller transfers or vinyl's for either sleeves or breast logo's. Thanks for watching

[@samodono4818]

Thank you, Martin! Very informative and entertaining as always :)

[@reviewthat]

+sam odono Thanks for watching Sam. Cheers Martin

[@gt_5.0_madness]

honestly thanks to your video knowledge I'm excited and decided to start my own journey in the t-shirt business, thank you!!!!!

[@reviewthat]

+Ramon Serna Jr HI Ramon, That's great. Good luck bud. Cheers Martin

[@Copperkidsolo]

thanx man what you had explain make a lot a sense. i have the same problem you had mention about uneven heating so am now going to get me a heat gun for testing my heat press since i cant afford to buy a much expensive one. thanx man good video.

[@shondawilliams83]

I loved this video, very informative. Now I'm ready to buy my first machine! Thank you

[@reviewthat]

+Loyal_Libra_83 Hey, thanks for watching. Good luck. Cheers Martin

[@Neocrisis1489]

Gracias Gracias Gracias por toda la informacion que compartiste te felicito!! me has ayudado muchisimo!!

[@coreydiev5232]

omg after soild 4 hrs of looking on youtube for these heat press you sir seem to be thee best on youtube your clear i can understand you video is vary vary well done if i could like this vid more then once i would Great Job please keep it up.

[@reviewthat]

corey diev Hey, thanks for your comment. Cheers Martin

[@fitness1ststeps]

great video!! you the man!! thanks..can you guide me to a vid of yours on printers and how i get to print on the vinyls if you have one?? will look now but incase you get there before me..thanks again

[@darwinmarquez7601]

I have the same request

[@vipfanpagepage4500]

Awch its a good thing i watched the video over again, as i missed out on the second hand machine advice.....Good job Martin...

[@reviewthat]

Well done.It's easy to miss something. Cheers Martin

[@MrEddieVedder1]

Thank you Martin, very kind of you and very informative!

[@reviewthat]

Glad you got something from the video. Regards Martin

[@j6511]

You are a genius I'm trying to start my business and I'm looking for videos to help me learn what to do or what I need and you were very helpful thank you

[@reviewthat]

Thanks for your comment

[@KingMikie1]

really informative mate thanks for taking the time out

[@alvarodmarquez]

thanks for sharing your knowledge. Very helpful!

[@reviewthat]

+A Marquez Hey, thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed the vid. Cheers Martin

[@MegaPraiseHim]

Thank you so much for sharing this information.

[@reviewthat]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed.

[@dumptonpark]

Thanks for sharing some of your knowledge, Saved me from buying cheap rubbish.

[@reviewthat]

+dumptonpark No problem bud. my first press was rubbish and a waste of money and I had to find out myself. Cheers Martin

[@TheSnookthakrook]

+Martin Butler whats a good brand and which is. a bad brand

[@reviewthat]

If a press has a name, you can Google it for reviews. If it has no name, You can not see reviews so I wouldn't buy one with no reviews. Cheers Martin

[@TheSnookthakrook]

+Martin Butler oh ok thanks

[@yanzil]

awesome advice.. can you suggest any brands of those machines to get started? thank you so much ser..

[@eagledude8]

Excellent tutorial, thanks very much!

[@MrAnnie90210]

Great video! can I ask a question? can I use a normal print with normal paper and ink instead to use the vinyl paper to make t shirt?

[@raymondharrison9908]

kool...so whats the difference between the black hotronix maxx and the silver one..besides the price

[@darwinmarquez7601]

Very helpful! Thank for doing this Video! :)

[@xheanxx]

Thanks for sharing Mate! What model of Plotter Cutter do you have and do you recommend it?

[@henry2008kim]

Hi thanz for the video! By the way just how loud is the clicking noise when you clamp the press?

[@janellekm]

Thanks for taking the time to explain about what makes a good heat press and showing the more cheaper alternative. :)

[@reviewthat]

+Janelle Macpherson Hey Janelle, thanks for watching, you should check out my other vids as well. Cheers Martin

[@janellekm]

Hi Martin, I will do , as I want to start doing tshirt and other stuff. :)

[@clevakidsdb]

thank you im from daytona where gift shops and head shops sell local branded shirts this helped me alot

[@ovs0112]

Helpful advice! Thanks mate

[@reviewthat]

No problem. This is the biggest reason for transfers failing.

[@shirleyotero1846]

Thx you again just got a heat press hope it work going to try later following your suggestions

[@reviewthat]

Hey Shirley good luck, hope it goes well.

[@3dsimpso]

Hi Martin, thanks for the video. What type of transfer paper do you find the best?

[@dorisampofowah4298]

Thanks for your video is very helpful.

[@AsherzSmith]

Thanks for this! I'm planning on starting up my own little business online and maybe my own little shop in the future. I've been doing stencils and silhouette type work and this is something that would fit in so well!

[@reviewthat]

+Asherz Smith Nice one bud. Good luck with your venture

[@AsherzSmith]

Thank you! You've got yourself a new subscriber! :)

[@reviewthat]

Asherz Smith Nice one Asherz, all the best. Martin

[@Neocrisis1489]

Excelente!! gracias por compartir todos tus conocimientos!! saludos

[@reviewthat]

hi ian, i don't use facebook to promote any business, just to keep in touch with people i know. good luck with your t shirt printing business.

[@digitalmediafan]

What printer are you using / do you recommend ? Epson WF-7015 any good ? Very informative video, I like your style

[@reviewthat]

I don't know but it should be fine. Check on ebay if they do a ciss system for it to keep costs down.

[@reviewthat]

Glad it helped. This is why most people who buy cheap heat presses give up because they can't get consistant professional results. A deicent press sorts this out. Regards Martin

[@signartinstallations3550]

Thank You for the great advice :)

[@rainyblue7350]

Hi Martin,i have a question,i recently bought a heat press to get me started,(from a branded shop) and have done a few tester heatups so i can see how it does with even heat..i set it at 175 and once it reached temp, (according to the digital clock) i tested with the gun ,the centre read 197 and most edges read 206.......,now this was heating up with it open , to me this seems a huge differ ...so would this be classed as not calibrated properly and should be replaced?.........thank you ..ps thank you so much to you both for doing these videos....i am inspired greatly...Rara

[@iKubla]

Thanks very much. What heat press is that? which would you reccommend?

[@Diecastjoe]

Very helpful, thanks!

[@jamiescountryliving]

Thank you for your advice and knowledge

[@reviewthat]

My pleasure

[@Maher-]

Thanks for the tutorial it's awesome, May I ask what type of printer is used in heat printing ? Thanks

[@reviewthat]

Check out my other vids bud for more answers

[@TheLasVegasLocal]

sub to my channel I will give answers plus my channel has tutorials and ann entertainment value

[@maqiaoerda]

Hi, Martin, Great vid! i wanna ask you that what brand is your heat press and where can I get the transfer papers? Thank you! Ryan

[@30Blueeyedangel]

What a inspiration. Thanks for your time in making this video. Well done! What brand in your presses?

[@retrorestore]

Thank you, I was using a Stahl Hotronix (great press) but now have a Galaxy DP100 16x20 auto slide. Cheers Martin

[@willl8924]

Hey, great vid, but where can I buy good quality transfer paper at a decent price in UK?

[@musaalkatiri6183]

you are the man...... is really good presentation.

[@abdulzidouri7954]

Hi martin, just wondering did you print those on transfer paper and if you did which one do you use, i cant seem to find good enough transfer paper

[@LexieRaelene]

Your video has explained my problem with my heat press, I wish I found your video before buying the one on ebay :\ Thank you!

[@julieboo7652]

Hi Martin, i have been watching some of your videos, very helpful.......... interested in your course so where can i find details

[@LouieMurillocoffeemajor]

Well put! Thank you

[@reviewthat]

Thanks for watching. Cheers Martin

[@outwrite11]

Nice one Martin. Learned loads there :)

[@reviewthat]

Thanks for watching and glad you got something from his vid. Cheers Martin

[@jenniferjen4404]

hi Martin, great video what is the cloth that you put over the material before lowering the heat press and where do I find one please ... cheers

[@reviewthat]

+jennifer jen Hi, That is a teflon sheet and you can find them at www.targettransfers.com/p/013683/Non-Stick-Cover-Sheet-49x46cm Cheers Martin

[@markbradshaw8456]

PS done the heat gun & tempreture probe but & the heat press just like your's!! good heat all over! so what do you think? Regards again mark

[@angiedinkins]

Great video! So, what brand heat press are you using here?

[@reviewthat]

Hi Stephen, I will get round to it. Cheers Martin

[@castlesurfco]

cheers martin! love your work. just wondering what sort of heat tape do you recommend?

[@reviewthat]

we just use one from Ebay.

[@Poolforce1997]

I agree, this video stopped me from making a mistake... thanks mate.

[@sabirdebabsia2260]

Hi bro ur work is good

[@atifyuksel4497]

Hello again Martin, I cant find Ricoh 3110DN here in my country unfortunately. I saw someone using Epson L310 for mug sublimation business. Would you recommend that? Thank you.

[@mcgurktoonz]

Wow thank you for all of that info

[@reviewthat]

+indamind ofmcgurk Thanks for watching bud. Cheers Martin

[@63mesiken]

thanks your video was super helpful

[@reviewthat]

+Daniel Impala Glad it helped. Cheers Martin

[@IkrazNL]

Verry good explanation -> new subscriber now

[@emzraline]

Hi. When you are talking about that puffy vinyl stuff... is that a type of ink? or how do you get it on the sheets that you heatpress into the shirt? Sorry if this is a stupid question.

[@reviewthat]

HI, Puff vinyl comes on a sheet like standard vinyl. It is flat until you heat it up. You apply it onto your garment like standard clothing vinyl for 10 seconds and you then turn the t shirt over and press for a further 10 seconds and the vinyl then puffs up. Regards

[@lostin7sand]

Good information to know, thanks.

[@reviewthat]

It's where most people fail. Cheers Martin

[@jaso5880]

thx for helping me not make the same mistake. Great video!!

[@keishatimmons9716]

Hi Martin..I truly appreciate and enjoy your information/videos..can you direct me in which brand of transfer paper to use..I want to avoid the bad cheap stuff..thank you

[@reviewthat]

+Keisha Timmons I give all my materials info in my training dvd. There's a link to it in the description. Cheers Martin

[@vgeenen01]

thank you very much for the video it was very informative.

[@4450012]

Thanks fo replying back. I'm from the uk and im trying to start a t shirt printing bussiness but i want a heat press that is reliable like yours but i dont have £1000+ to spend on just the press, can you recommend any other heat press manufacturers that are just as good? i have seen a few combo deals on ebay where you can buy the whole set e.g. printer , heat press, cap press, mug press etc but i dont know if they will be reliable and heat up the entire plate surface! cheers mate

[@mallubhai0MBBS]

Awesome video, so professional...You should make a DVD....

[@cheery-hex]

great information, thanks! can you please tell me the song in the background? It's lovely :)

[@leagueboytanaka1760]

Great video 👍

[@joshmcross]

Martin Butler Hi, thanks for the video, it was very informative :). I was wondering if you would be able to offer any advice for a slightly more affordable heat press for a tighter budget, im wanting to get into printing clothing, i have around 800 to spare and it would be really useful to know how much other equipment will cost such as a printer, different transfer papers to get set up properly and so on. Any advice would be greatly appreciated, thankyou :)

[@Sabrina-so6ti]

Fab video! Really helped. Any brands you recommend likea in-between price range? 😅

[@TheRastaViking]

Yes mate! Love your video mate. You're a top bloke! I'm really trying to get up and going with my own business but being quoted silly prices for all my needs. I'd rather do it all myself. I got a few questions. Is there a way we can chat. You sound like your a London fella. I'm too in London. I hope to hear from you soon pal.

[@reviewthat]

HI, You should check out my training dvd as you'll get email support with that. I answer all the questions you might have to start up in this biz as I show you what I do and the equipment I use. check out ukinternetmarketingschool.com/my-products/t-shirt-transfer-printing-training-dvd/ Cheers Martin

[@makepennycrafts6381]

I use Yolo dark heat transfer paper. I want to put text onto the t-shirt but don't want to place it as a rectangle. I have a cameo silhouette and can cut out around the text if the text is big but recently I had small text to put on but it was very awkward placing each letter onto the tshirt. Have you any tips on how to put small text onto a tshirt

[@carolannemcguire6104]

I wish I would have watched your video before purchasing my heat press! I just ordered a Iglobalbuy 8in1 T-shirt Digital Heat Press Machine Transfer Sublimation Hat Mug Cap Plate 15" X 12"- still hasn't arrived yet. But I will definitely be getting a temperature gun to test it out! Thank you for your information!

[@reviewthat]

+Carol Anne McGuire Hi Carol Hope yours is the exception to the rule. Check out my other vids in my channel. Cheers Martin

[@carolannemcguire6104]

+Martin Butler Wow! You're fast at responding! I'm actually watching your video now with Sharon! This is my first heat press- I'm purchasing it for my new business- trying out a new thing! :) I've already bookmarked all of your videos. I will be doing marathon watching today!

[@reviewthat]

Carol Anne McGuire Haha, enjoy. Cheers Martin

[@deebahussain1724]

hi martin , firstly i wiuld like to say all ur videos r awsome, i gave learned so much from them, ghe problem im having is wthe adjustment of pressure on the heat press,because some of my vinyl sticks to the garment n some doesnt, so i tried to turn the pressure knob n it came of, niw i cant seem to get it back on n if i manage to get it bk on the vkamp wont close im having to hold it down etc,pls help most appreciated

[@reviewthat]

Sounds like you need a decent heat press. I would suggest that your press is not heating up evenly across the whole heat plate causing your vinyls not to stick properly. Cheers martin

[@deebahussain1724]

Thx Martin

[@TanNnerdy]

Martin, Saw your video. Where do you get the transfer paper.

[@mattmailly7171]

Thank you for the video. I'll definitely stray from the less expensive equipment.

[@reviewthat]

Yes, It's a false economy bud. Cheers Martin

[@JaciSECRET]

hi martin can you tell me how i will know if my heat press is the right one before buying online? just purchased your dvd and excited to get started

[@reviewthat]

Do a Google search for reviews on the press and see what others are saying. Cheers Martin

[@snoopygangstaify]

does it spoil after washing ?

[@KoochieKooTshirts]

im opening a store and need a good heat press, the magic touch keep saying theirs are the best ( adkins ) but i am looking at this one you have. what would you advise?

[@saadmaan6263]

Thanks martin can you tell how match it will cost to start this businss What printer are you using / do you recommend any good ? Very informative video, I like your

[@reviewthat]

HI, the general cost would be around £1,300. All the info is in my training dvd link in the description.

[@MrSupergriffin45]

Hi I was just wondering what cutter software you use to cut your designs out

[@sheppeygraphics3763]

hi what vinyl do you use for the caps you make thanks

[@delmanning9914]

Thx for the advice Martin. My Adkins reported good all round temp. However, what type of protection sheet were you using? When pressing to dark garments (like AWD 100% Polyester) I get a shine from the press process (doesn't happen on cottons). Any clues how to stop it happening?

[@reviewthat]

You could try baking paper but we use a teflon sheet to protect the garments