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Bit of a Christmas gift-a-thon crafting session, so I thought I'd share a few of the tips I've picked up on DTF printing along the way!

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Seven (and a half) DTF Tips: Tricks borrowed from other crafts!

Join me as I race through a pile of gift ideas using DTF printing, sharing seven (and a half) practical tips I’ve borrowed from other hobbies along the way. Sewing, woodworking, electronics, 3D modelling — each of these disciplines has tools and techniques that translate surprisingly well when you’re dealing with awkward prints, curved surfaces, alignment problems and materials that don’t behave! ⏱️ HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - Intro 01:33 - Tip 1 - Stop designs shifting 03:26 - Tip 2 - Mark for alignment 04:43 - Tip 3 - Rescue fine details 05:47 - Tip 4 - Make 3D objects flat 08:35 - Tip 5 - Print on curved surfaces 10:14 - Tip 6 - Make prints look integrated 12:21 - Tip 6.5 - Keep edges clean 13:04 - Tip 7 - Go beyond fabrics 14:33 - Outro ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📦 PRODUCTS MENTIONED AND USED (AFFILIATE LINKS ❤️) Grab the gadgets and help support the channel at the same time! xTool Apparel Printer: ----------------------------------- * UK: https://uk.xtool.com/products/xtool-apparel-printer-a-new-era-of-apparel-printing?ref=HandsonKatie&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=goaffpro&utm_term=13701 * US: https://www.xtool.com/products/xtool-apparel-printer-a-new-era-of-apparel-printings?ref=HandsonKatie&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=goaffpro&utm_term=13701 xTool Mini Heat Press (note the package options to find the mini): --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * UK: https://uk.xtool.com/products/xtool-heat-press?ref=HandsonKatie&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=goaffpro&utm_term=13701&variant=48414435016981 * US: https://www.xtool.com/products/xtool-heat-press?ref=HandsonKatie&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=goaffpro&utm_term=13701 * EU: https://www.xtool.eu/products/xtool-heat-press?ref=HandsonKatie&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=goaffpro&utm_term=13701&variant=48414435016981 xTool Heat Press Machine (note the package options): -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * UK: https://uk.xtool.com/products/xtool-heat-press?ref=HandsonKatie&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=goaffpro&utm_term=13701 * US: https://www.xtool.com/products/xtool-heat-press?ref=HandsonKatie&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=goaffpro&utm_term=13701&variant=45553817845999 * EU: https://www.xtool.eu/products/xtool-heat-press?ref=HandsonKatie&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=goaffpro&utm_term=13701&variant=48414435016981 xTool Selected HP2 Auto Heat Press (the big one!): ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * UK: https://uk.xtool.com/products/xtool-selected-hp2-auto-heat-press-with-15-x-15-platen?ref=HandsonKatie&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=goaffpro&utm_term=13701 * US: https://www.xtool.com/products/xtool-selected-hp2-auto-heat-press-with-15-x-15-platen?ref=HandsonKatie&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=goaffpro&utm_term=13701 * EU: https://www.xtool.eu/products/xtool-selected-hp2-auto-heat-press-with-381-x-381-mm-platen?ref=HandsonKatie&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=goaffpro&utm_term=13701 Nix Colour tester --------------------------- * UK: https://amzn.to/4pP11L8 * US: https://amzn.to/3LarAev FriXion pens --------------------- * UK: https://amzn.to/4aI9ET9 * US: https://amzn.to/4j79oPE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🔨OTHER FAVOURITE PRODUCTS & 🎁 GIFT IDEAS: * See my latest recommendations at: https://handsonkatie.com/recommended-products/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🎬 OTHER VIDEOS YOU MIGHT LIKE: * https://youtu.be/HUII4zLK7wA * https://youtu.be/YQTTxi5bwuY * https://youtu.be/clGeTHNorIg -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🔗 STAY CONNECTED: ••• Follow me on your favourite Social Media! ••• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/handsonk80/ YouTube (SUBSCRIBE!): https://www.youtube.com/@handsonkatie/ My website: https://handsonkatie.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 👍 SUPPORT MY CHANNEL: Your support fuels the madness and keeps the projects coming! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HandsonKatie/membership YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLqQ5m7AXj_oyUvLZPsts0Q/join -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🔔 STAY UPDATED: Hit the bell icon to get notified about my latest videos and join me on my maker's journey! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Cz

I would love to graduate from cricut vinyl cutting and weeding into DTF printing with many more possibilities!

Scott Bronder

I saw DTF and had to laugh a bit. If you are confused, use the internet ;)

Mitchell Green

Kids at school? Change the locks!😁

Stephen Agar-Hutty

if you pop to your nearest fabricator and get them to cut you 2 pieces of stainless steel big enough to go into one's oven, ( i did this ) you can sandwich material that your dtf printer isn't big enough to accommodate,( obviously the item has to be smaller than your oven ) and it works fine - you need to calibrate the oven settings - i use fan + grill so the top surface gets more direct heat. i have used this for acrylic and wood, i have not had the need yet to do fabric, but it works fine am i can off set cost of mistakes against not buying a dtf printer

Ryan

Ohh DTF Printing... That makes more sense.

Hands on Katie

This is a great tip!! Likewise you could buy the 'DTF printer bit' of xTool's offering and not have the built in oven. Only bit I'd add is that the oven also does the powder shaking and the rest, so you'll just need to work out a way to do that!