Whether you’re using HTV, sublimation prints, DTF transfers, or white toner prints, the options for pressing papers and sheets can be confusing! The post Choosing the Best Protective Sheet for Your Heat Transfer Project appeared first on Hey, Let's Make Stuff ..read more

Learn how to engrave around a logo on a tumbler using a laser machine! This tutorial will walk you through how to The post How to Laser Engrave Around a Logo on a Tumbler appeared first on Hey, Let's Make Stuff ..read more

If you’re new to cutting machine crafting, you might be confused at the difference between HTV vs adhesive vinyl. Here’s how to The post HTV vs. Adhesive Vinyl: What’s the Difference? appeared first on Hey, Let's Make Stuff ..read more

UV DTF transfers are great, but if you apply one incorrectly they are hard to get off! Here’s how to remove a The post How to Remove a UV DTF Transfer from Glass appeared first on Hey, Let's Make Stuff ..read more

There are so many ways to apply an image to a garment! Here’s everything you need to know about the difference between The post T-Shirt Decorating: HTV vs. Sublimation vs. DTF vs. White Toner appeared first on Hey, Let's Make Stuff ..read more

xTool recently released a pair of smart heat presses, which are different from other heat presses on the market. Here’s my xTool Heat Press review—both what I liked and what I didn’t! Along with the release of the xTool M1 Ultra, xTool has also released a set of new smart heat presses. This includes a handheld heat press, a mini heat press, a control box, and a platform stand. Together, this set is different than anything else I’ve seen on the market. You can buy everything in an all-in-one kit, or you can buy different pieces of the kit separately depending on your needs. When I unboxed my ..read more

UV DTF is a great way to decorate all sorts of hard blanks! Learn how to order and use UV DTF transfers with this easy tutorial, plus get a free file to make your own! I’ve talked a bit about DTF printing here, but there is also another technology that is similar but also totally different: UV DTF. While DTF printing is designed for soft blanks like garments, UV DTF is like a very strong sticker that works well on hard surfaces. Both are printed on a film (DTF = direct to film), but that’s basically where the similarities end. In today’s post, I’m going to talk about UV DTF printing and how t ..read more

Looking for a crafting machine that can do it all? Check out my xTool M1 Ultra review and get all the details about what this machine can do beyond just laser crafting! Machine provided by xTool but all opinions are my own. Looking for a crafting machine that can do it all? Today I’m excited to share the new xTool M1 Ultra with you! This versatile machine can not only laser cut and engrave, but it can also blade cut (using three different blades), foil, deboss, draw with a pen, and even print! If you’re short on space or if you’re tired of juggling multiple crafting machines, the xTool M1 Ult ..read more

Looking for a printer that can do it all? Check out a white toner printer! A white toner printer can print transfers for garments, hard surfaces, and more—all with no maintenance! Screenshot If you’re tired of some of the limitations and maintenance issues of sublimation printing and DTF printing, you might be interested in white toner printing. While it’s not for everyone, white toner printing is incredibly versatile compared to other printing technologies and requires virtually no maintenance. If you aren’t familiar with the other printing types I mentioned above, check out my posts The Begi ..read more

Need a way for customers and clients to get in touch? Use a QR Code! Here’s how to laser etch a QR code to use on a sign at a craft fair or other business. One of my favorite ways to easily get people my contact information is using a QR code. Instead of having a bunch of links on my business card, for example, I have a QR code that links to a bio page that I can update so my cards never go out of date. QR codes are also amazing for small businesses. We’re always trying to turn our local customers into online customers and a QR code makes it easy. In today’s post, I’m going to show you three ..read more