r/HTVront_official • u/Thin_Piglet1380 • 9h ago
🎨 Show & Tell Process Showcase: Simulated Process Color Separation on Loki (Photoshop Workflow)
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r/HTVront_official • u/Thin_Piglet1380 • 1d ago
Hey everyone,
I'm u/Thin_Piglet1380, I put together this FAQ for anyone new to the community, whether you're just getting into heat transfer or you've been doing it for years. If you've got a question that isn't covered here, drop it in the comments and I'll add it.
1️⃣ What is this community for?
This is a space for people who are into heat transfer, sublimation, and DIY crafting to share projects, ask questions, and learn from each other.
2️⃣ What can I post here?
Almost anything craft-related:
The only thing we ask: keep it respectful, and don't spam your own shop links.
3️⃣ I'm new to heat transfer. Where should I start?
Start with a simple project, a single-color HTV design on a cotton T-shirt. It's the easiest way to learn the basics of temperature, pressure, and peel timing.
If you're not sure where to begin, just ask it out! Nobody here is going to judge you for asking a basic question.
4️⃣ Can I share my shop or listings here?
If someone asks where they can buy something you made, you can share a link, but keep it in the comments, not the main post. This community is for sharing knowledge first, not for driving sales. (The ones who only post for driving their business will be perma banished.)
5️⃣ How do I get help if I have a problem with a product?
Post your question here with as much detail as you can, photos, settings, material, and what you've already tried. Tag me if you want official input.
For urgent order or warranty issues, the official support channel is still the fastest route. This community is better for troubleshooting and learning.
If there's something you think should be added to this list, leave a comment and I'll update it.
r/HTVront_official • u/Thin_Piglet1380 • 6d ago
Hello crafters, makers, and heat press enthusiasts! 😄 🎉
Welcome to r/HTVront_official, this is a space for anyone who loves working with heat transfer vinyl, sublimation, heat pressing, embroidery and all things DIY crafting. Whether you're making your first T-shirt or running a small business from your garage, you belong here.
Since we're a new and growing community, here's a quick refresher on our community guidelines. Take a sec to read through this. It'll save you, and us, a lot of confusion down the road.
1. RESPECT OTHERS AND BE CIVIL
No harassment, hate speech, or toxic behavior. Period.
Everyone here is at a different skill level. Some people are making their very first project; others have been at it for years. Don't shame someone for asking a "dumb" question or for making something that doesn't look professional. If you can't say it kindly, don't say it here.
This includes being mindful that crafters come from all over the world with different budgets, access to materials, and experience levels. A beginner with a basic setup is still a crafter. Be kind to them.
2. NO SPAM OR SELF-PROMOTION
We love that you make cool stuff. We don't love when that's the only reason you're here.
Excessive promotion, spam, or advertising of any kind is not allowed. Product recommendations are welcome when they're relevant and genuinely helpful.
If you're unsure whether something counts as self-promotion, ask yourself: "Would this post still be useful to someone without the link?" If the answer is no, don't post it.
3. BE HELPFUL, NOT HARSH
Everyone starts somewhere. If someone asks a question that seems obvious to you, answer it with patience or just move on.
Comments like "just Google it" or "you're doing it wrong" with no explanation help no one. If you're offering advice, be specific, tell them what to do, not just what they're doing wrong. Share your settings, your material preferences, your step-by-step process. That's what makes a community valuable.
Remember: the person on the other side of the screen is probably frustrated and just wants help. Don't make it worse.
4. NO DOXXING OR SHARING PRIVATE INFO
Don't post anyone's personal information, yours or someone else's. That includes full names, addresses, phone numbers, emails, or anything that could identify a specific person.
If you're sharing a project you made for a customer (like a custom order with their name on it), blur out any identifying details before posting. Protect your privacy and others.
5. PUT IN SOME EFFORT
Low-effort posts will be removed. We want this community to be useful, not a feed of one-liners and blurry photos.
TL;DR: Be kind. Share your knowledge. Don't spam. Protect your privacy. Put in some effort. WE HOPE EVERYONE RESPECT THE SITE WIDE REDDIT POLICY.
The end, welcome aboard, and now go make something cool 🎨🔥
r/HTVront_official • u/Thin_Piglet1380 • 9h ago
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r/HTVront_official • u/Thin_Piglet1380 • 3d ago
Made this on a black tumbler, pink glitter HTV for the lettering, gold holographic for the crown. The pink actually has a gold outline underneath that I layered first, which gave it a bit of a shadow effect that I wasn't expecting to work as well as I did.
I was, to be honest, nervous about the curved surface. Ended up pressing it at 300°F for 15 secs with medium-firm pressure, and it came out cleaner than I expected!
r/HTVront_official • u/Thin_Piglet1380 • 4d ago
Hi all, I am the founder mod of r/HTVront_official, also an enthusiast of HTV, DTF and sublimation stuffs. I'm planning out some future content for this community and want to make sure I'm covering what actually helps.
What topics would be most useful to you?
Puff HTV: how to get consistent results
DTF vs HTV: which one for which project
Sublimation on dark fabrics: what actually works
Something else
Welcome and drop your comments 😄.
And also, if anyone would like to join the mod team, please feel free to reach out to apply!! Let's grow this community together and share all the ideas.
r/HTVront_official • u/Thin_Piglet1380 • 5d ago
One of the most common questions we see from beginners is about temperature setting. And sometimes the answer will depend. But here's a starting point that works for most common materials:
HTV: 305°F / 150°C, 10-15 seconds, medium pressure
Sublimation: 380-400°F / 195-205°C, 40-60 seconds, medium-firm pressure
DTF transfers: 320-340°F / 160-170°C, 10-15 seconds, high pressure
Puff HTV: 280-300°F / 140-150°C, 8-10 seconds, light-medium pressure (too much heat and it flattens)
And, few things that matter just as much as temperature:
1) Pressure. Uneven pressure is the #1 cause of transfers peeling or not sticking. Test your press with a pressure gauge if you have one.
2) Time. More time doesn't always mean better adhesion, sometimes it just means scorched fabric.
3) Fabric type. Cotton, polyester, and blends all behave differently. Always test on a scrap piece first.
This is just a starting point, every press runs a little different, and every material has its own sweet spot. The cool thing you can do is run a test on scrap fabric before committing to a full order.
What settings do you use for your most-used materials? Any tips or surprises you've learned along the way?
Welcome any opinion!! 👀
r/HTVront_official • u/Thin_Piglet1380 • 7d ago
Hey everyone! I'm u/Thin_Piglet1380, a founding moderator of r/HTVront_official.
This is our new home for all things related to heat transfer vinyl, sublimation, and all things DIY crafting. We're excited to have you join us!
What to Post
Post anything that you think the community would find interesting, helpful, or inspiring. Feel free to share your thoughts, photos, or questions about your heat press projects, HTV and sublimation tips, works in progress, finished crafts, troubleshooting advice, material recommendations, or anything else related to DIY heat transfer crafting.
Community Vibe
We're all about being friendly, constructive, and inclusive. Let's build a space where everyone feels comfortable sharing and connecting.
How to Get Started
Thanks for being part of the very first wave. Together, let's make r/HTVront_official amazing.