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If you want to make a T-shirt that no one really has, then this is not a difficult workshop for you. I’ll tell you how to easily transfer any color pattern to a fabric, mug, cell phone case or other surface. For this you do not need very scarce materials and a lot of time. The whole process will take about 15 minutes.

What do you need?


The main material to buy is thermal transfer paper. It is sold in stores with consumables for office equipment. Or it’s very easy to order via the Internet - .
How to simply transfer a drawing to a t-shirt

It looks like in the photo for me, but you can buy it in another cover, the essence is not so important. All of it has a standard A4 format.

Making a T-shirt with a picture


We take out one sheet from the bundle and insert it into the printer. You need to insert the clean side without a mesh. The mesh on the back is the backing, which will then be removed. Color inkjet printer.
How to simply transfer a drawing to a t-shirt

In Photoshop, we make the picture you need or download it from the Internet.
How to simply transfer a drawing to a t-shirt

We print the image in mirror image.
How to simply transfer a drawing to a t-shirt

We take a clean white T-shirt and fold it in half. Figure I will translate to the chest.
How to simply transfer a drawing to a t-shirt

We iron the place under the picture with an iron so that there are no wrinkles.
How to simply transfer a drawing to a t-shirt

We take the printed drawing and apply it to the T-shirt. Align. If necessary, cut off the excess edges from the paper.
How to simply transfer a drawing to a t-shirt

Then put the iron on top of the paper. We wait a bit, then iron the entire sheet. The temperature of the iron is usually set to the middle before ironing. You can find out more precisely by reading the instructions on the cover of your paper manufacturer.
How to simply transfer a drawing to a t-shirt

Let's wait a bit until everything cools down. And very carefully over the edge, pry off the substrate and begin to tear it off.
How to simply transfer a drawing to a t-shirt

The pattern should remain on the fabric. Slowly Remove the backing completely.
How to simply transfer a drawing to a t-shirt

The finished result. Exclusive T-shirt in front of you.
How to simply transfer a drawing to a t-shirt

So she looks on me.
How to simply transfer a drawing to a t-shirt

The picture is held up as purchased, so you can safely wash.

Mug translation


We take a mug and print a suitable pattern, then cut out the desired size.
How to simply transfer a drawing to a mug

On a double-sided tape (ordinary can melt), glue the pattern to the mug so that it does not move out during ironing.
How to simply transfer a drawing to a mug

And then iron gently with an iron.
How to simply transfer a drawing to a mug

Peel off the backing over the edge.
How to simply transfer a drawing to a mug

The original mug is ready! Now you know how to make a great present to your family and friends.

Transfer image to smartphone case


You need a clear plastic case.
How to easily transfer a picture to a mobile case

As with a mug, we print out the drawing to fit the size and crop. We glue it with tape.
How to easily transfer a picture to a mobile case

Ironing carefully. Here you need to be especially careful not to melt the cover itself, or to overheat it, otherwise it will lead.
How to easily transfer a picture to a mobile case

It's time to peel off the backing. Everything is a bit different here with a T-shirt and a mug. To remove the substrate, the cover must be soaked in water at room temperature for 30 minutes.
How to easily transfer a picture to a mobile case

As time passes, scrape the paper with your hands. Not with nails, namely with fingers, making spools.
How to easily transfer a picture to a mobile case

Here is an almost finished case with an absolutely unique pattern.
How to easily transfer a picture to a mobile case

The result of the translation of the image.
How to easily transfer a picture to a mobile case

If you do this for your beloved friend, I think she will be delighted.
For more information, see the video - watch and make original gifts for yourself and your loved ones. Bye everyone!

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Comments (3)
  1. Guest Michael
    #1 Guest Michael Guests March 15, 2018 09:59
    2
    They forgot to write about ink, probably not a simple dropsy, but sublimation ones, right?
  2. Ilya
    #2 Ilya Guests March 29, 2018 5:00 p.m.
    1
    Very cool, thanks! Ask about ink, please. And another question - is a laser printer suitable? And is it possible to draw something on paper and translate it in gouache or watercolor?
  3. la4i
    #3 la4i Visitors May 18, 2019 09:13
    0
    Cool, I'll try to do

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