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Laser Engraving T-Shirts 101: The Ultimate Guide with Diode & CO2 Lasers!

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Welcome to the ultimate guide on laser engraving T-shirts! Join us as we explore diode and CO2 lasers, covering everything from materials to design and safe operation. Level up your skills and personalize garments, create custom gifts, or start a small business with our easy-to-follow tutorial. Dive into the world of laser engraving now and subscribe for more insightful videos!
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@matchstickdesignco Год назад

Stick with 100% cotton. The poly blends tend to burn easily and turn crispy. Denim lasers perfectly with a CO2; I've done jeans, jackets, overalls, bags, and even Christmas ornaments that I made from old jeans.

@KimandGarrettmakeit Год назад

OH Man! MATCHSTICK that is such an awesome idea! Thanks for the tips and tricks!!! ~garrett

@semicrazyketogal8226 Год назад

insted of using water for getting the wrinkles out, you could use the heat press to make it smooth before using the laser. Love this Idea!

@KimandGarrettmakeit Год назад

Yes, but the heat press was in another room.... Out of Sight, out of mind! LOL

@HeartlandFamilyDesigns Год назад

I also have flat magnets that help well.

@techsan773 Год назад

three days ago i searched for how to do this on a diode laser and tore my hair out trying to find any information on it. two days ago you post this. ty so much this helped immensely. tomorrow searching for how to win the lotto.

@letypreciado6272 Год назад

This was awesome!!! And thank you for showing us how to do a test cut.

@KimandGarrettmakeit Год назад

You are welcome! Soo easy, Right? Thanks, Lety! ~garrett

@erinsullivan2727 5 месяцев назад

I made a shirt today. Came out good. Thanks

@trimbandit9636 4 месяца назад

How did it look after washing?

@luv2craft Год назад

Unbelievable, what will they think of next? I would never have thought to do this, what a great idea! 😃

@pegeggeggleston4315 Год назад

Good Morning Kim and Garrett - Interesting idea. I think it's great that you try out so many ideas, esp for your Patron crowd. I also enjoy seeing what those new machines can do. I see they are getting smaller and more affordable (been watching a few adds). Thanks for sharing and continued success. Love PegEgg

@KimandGarrettmakeit Год назад

Peg! Those machines are really getting inexpensive. I think there is an xTool give away coming up from xTool. Thank you for all of your support Peg Egg! ~garrett

@harryragland7840 Год назад

You might try an embroidery hoop to keep it tight and flat. I would be interested in how these stand up to a few washings.

@kae052687 9 месяцев назад

I tried it and mine lasted one washing however when I used the same brand after that it washed up pretty well and it still had the print. Not sure what happened however it just doesn’t work.

@jaydasongstress Год назад

This is so exciting. Thank you for sharing. Can you provide an update for how the shirts look after they have been washed?

@spideyprince7077 11 месяцев назад

Mine came out with holes over all and the picture was washed out completely 😢

@jaydasongstress 11 месяцев назад

@@spideyprince7077 oh no. Thank you for being transparent.

@MichiganRocks 10 месяцев назад

Mine didn't develop holes, but the image faded a lot.

@jaydasongstress 10 месяцев назад

@@MichiganRocks thank you for sharing. I was hoping for better results.

@MichiganRocks 10 месяцев назад

@@jaydasongstress Me too. I was really surprised when it faded so much.

@borealisaurora 9 месяцев назад

I was getting stagnant with ideas for my co2. THANK YOU for giving me something new to try! Cheers! - Winnipeg, Canada

@CreatorCreatedCreate Год назад

I heard you could but never tried. Thanks for doing this.

@KimandGarrettmakeit Год назад

If you are trying to make money with these, I would say keep the engravings smaller. LOL Thanks Triple C!

@CreatorCreatedCreate Год назад

Thanks for the pro tip! :)

@mysafename1694 8 дней назад

Yes, I have tried it on some painters cloth that they use for covering. It works really good on that but I'm not sure what the right speed and right settings are for T-shirts without burning through. I have the 20 W Ortur. And I have a 10W and I also have the 5W that one is set up for strictly doing cups on a separate computer. Lightburn.

@kimberlyxavier6043 Год назад

Can you wash the shirt and update us how it looks after?😂

@KimandGarrettmakeit Год назад

We are going to wash them and post an update. We are curious to see how they will hold up too.

@Linneydenise 11 месяцев назад

Awful. Nothing but holes, rips, and the image disappeared.

@Blazelaserengraving 5 месяцев назад

Any update on the aftermath?

@eduardoluna3331 5 месяцев назад

Very nice work!!! and great idea !!! Saludos From México!

@parrot-imagellcadronecompa6148 2 месяца назад

Awesome! Thanks for sharing this idea

@CreatorCreatedCreate Год назад

Love it! Great job guys!!!

@KimandGarrettmakeit Год назад

Thanks so much!!😀

@thecentralscrutinizerr 7 месяцев назад

You can also use the laser to run outlines of objects you are going to paint with fabric paint. I'm currently doing an Indian head on a the back of a Denim jacket.

@christiegriffith5883 9 месяцев назад

I’m curious how this holds up after a few washes I’d be worried that holes might develop where it was lasered

@hoborec 3 дня назад

I tried this on some cotton tote bags and a t-shirt on my D1 pro. It looks great but disappears completely when washing it. Is it possible to make it stick?

@mojo2613 Год назад

Definitely interesting! Can't believe it doesn't jeopardize the integrity of the shirt... That blows my mind! Also, I i notice you don't use an enclosure on the D1... Is that just open for filming? I was led to believe we need a pretty good ventilation system, which is why i haven't used mine yet.

@KimandGarrettmakeit Год назад

Well, we haven't washed them yet. We will see how they hold up. We don't have an enclosure for our D1, we just use it out in the shop/garage. The shirts didn't smoke or smell too bad. ~garrett

@CreatorCreatedCreate Год назад

Yes!! I want a hanger shirt!!!!

@KimandGarrettmakeit Год назад

We have something in the works! Thanks Lori!

@karatohongkongcat Год назад

That’s awesome y’all open up new ideas

@KimandGarrettmakeit Год назад

Ooo! What ideas? Like sublimation over top of the engraving? Me too!!!! LOL! ~garrett

@DGLaserCraft Год назад

Thanks - great information and awesome presentation. Subscribed and will be back for more.

@scotthamel7928 Год назад

Ok Garrett, you need to tey this on one of the big lasers you have in the shop. Im interested in seeing what settings you would use with those

@KimandGarrettmakeit Год назад

Game On, Scott!!! ~garrett

@ryanletherman77 5 месяцев назад

Any update on how these hold up in the wash? I saw a few comments and thought id ask.

@usmcmarineafghan 11 месяцев назад

I've done canvas tote bags, burned one a few times until I got the perfect settings. It didn't affect the integrity of the bag, I checked by stretching and poking the material until it no longer tore. Might do the same thing here haha

@andrewvanderweg5075 10 месяцев назад

Outstanding ✅️ Cheers from 🇦🇺

@WooderBoyProductions Год назад

What happens after you wash it?

@wvucorey 11 месяцев назад

Messed mine up unfortunately

@allabouttheshade Год назад

Instead of bleaching out a spot to add sublimation pic to dark color shirts, this could be an option to laser the background.

@hotsonaj 2 месяца назад

Works great on jeans

@shellymcdonald9967 Год назад

Can you try this on the polar 350? I think this is really cool and would love to know what settings to try.

@KimandGarrettmakeit Год назад

Yes we will. I am sure it will work just like the P2. I would use the same settings in the Polar laser.

@shellymcdonald9967 Год назад

Thank you. I think I'm going to try it this weekend. Thanks for showing that. I would have never thought that would work on a t-shirt

@loiserwin5991 Год назад

This is pretty cool👍👍👍I want a hanger shirt please❤❤ I like the peace-love-laser shirt too❤❤

@elalconcel3853 Год назад

I've done this to a black T-Shirt, but it disappeared after washing.

@kennywatzke1416 11 месяцев назад

Was this done with a 20w?

@scopescaroutdoors 10 месяцев назад

How are they after you wash them?

@brendafogerty1685 Год назад

Wonder if you could cut some lacy designs strategically placed and set it to cut the holes? Wonder how the shirt would hold up in the wash with lacy cut designs.

@KimandGarrettmakeit Год назад

LOL! Kim wants to try this! I told her only if she makes a T shirt with angel wings cut out of the back. LOL ~garrett

@brendafogerty1685 Год назад

My idea of strategically placed was so not to expose anything you don't want to expose:) just to be clear. Lol

@manuelaglade6900 Год назад

Love the Ombre though!

@KimandGarrettmakeit Год назад

I like that Ombre too! I really like it on the Peace Love Laser shirt. Thanks Manuela! ~garrett

@prptink Год назад

This is pretty cool. Love it! I wonder if it’ll be different if you bleach it after engraving? 🤔 stay blessed 🥰

@christopherrussell-gray5582 7 месяцев назад

I done this successfully last night on 2 x 100% cotton hoodies. They looked great and then put them in the wash. Both now have holes in and wouldn’t recommend doing this

@thecentralscrutinizerr 7 месяцев назад

You can also laser Denim/Leather jackets.

@robertmuhoza9349 Год назад

Robert from RWANDA how much this machine

@grim-1369 17 дней назад

Can you use color techniques with the laser for light colors?

@DicegirlyMakesThings Год назад

I wonder if you can colour the engraving afterwards with fabric dye

@HeartlandFamilyDesigns Год назад

I'm curious how well they wash. Doing they shred/rip easier after many washes?

@Drakorianowl Год назад

Me too ... I hear after washing they fall apart?

@HeartlandFamilyDesigns Год назад

@@Drakorianowl I think my laser is a bit too powerful to make it work well. The first one I did looked great, but when I stretched the fabric, it ripped. I lowered my power again and reran it. It works and looks cool, but I'm still not sure it will wash well or hold up to life.

@wvucorey 11 месяцев назад

Mine fell apart :( I was so excited

@kae052687 9 месяцев назад

One of mine tore, one of mine washed out, I even tried different brands and the same ones. The same brand that worked one time wouldn’t work the next. I also used the exact settings both times.

@TheBillPayingHobbyists 9 месяцев назад

Very interesting. However, if I set my laser at 100% it will burn through 1/4" plywood. Thoughts?

@KimandGarrettmakeit 9 месяцев назад

You need to bring the power down until it just leaves a mark. Start at 10% and work your way up... Thanks, The Bill Payer! ~garrett

@user-sk3dk7gp2b 2 месяца назад

Thank you

@user-eo7pn7zr8s 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for the video!! I'm planning to buy a P2. Have you done the laser engraving on fleece fabric and sweatshirt fabric items yet? I'm curious to see how it will turn out.

@poydiamond8492 11 месяцев назад

So glad I found your video! Which laser machine would you recommend strictly for clothing? Help a newbie out 🙏🏾

@TheSpeckledLoon Год назад

Try denim!

@wvucorey 11 месяцев назад

Well I engraved two awesome shirts with my 10watt laser with exact settings and I was so excited I even put the wood in between the shirt. However when I washed it, didn’t even dry it, it washed away the laser etching somehow and cut the fabric and it wasn’t that way after I lasered it. Has this happened to you all? Any tips to prevent this from occurring besides never washing it?

@KimandGarrettmakeit 11 месяцев назад

Hi Corey! Thanks for trying it. Our D1 shirts have been great, through the wash and dry cycle. Did you try spraying with the water first? I think that helps a lot. The CO2 lasered shirts didn't do so well, they started coming apart after the first wash, after a second, there are some holes inappropriate places! 😂

@kae052687 9 месяцев назад

Mine got washed out completely. Looked absolutely awesome then I washed it and it was gone.

@JacksonTravel 9 месяцев назад

Thx

@christycarter3342 Год назад

Awesome tutorial!! I love all of your videos.... Have you done any koozies? I have tried and all I do is burn it!!!

@user-jj8st1uz5h 8 месяцев назад

SHUT UP!!! OMG you guys are amazing!! Will try it without burning the house down :D :D :D

@mattmccormick300 11 месяцев назад

Have you tried engraving directly on a cap? I wonder if this would work as well.

@Imaginathor-1k0 Месяц назад

Whats the setting for engraving tshirts?

@caesarblanko1399 5 месяцев назад

great video guys!! Would it be possible with the xtool s1 to laser a cap? the cap would not be perfect flat!?

@dananicholson4813 Год назад

What was the final outcome once it was washed?

@Drakorianowl Год назад

I want to know this too - I hear they fall apart, rip or get holes after washing.

@wvucorey 11 месяцев назад

Yes mine lost all color and had holes in it also and I didn’t even dry it very disappointed because I big hyped it on my fbook lol

@Linneydenise 11 месяцев назад

@@wvucorey shucks! I had high hopes as well. I guess we should try to find thicker fabric with reduced power that will work. But i think only leather, wood, metal, acrylic can withstand the degradation of the CO2 laser

@beckych8310 Год назад

Which CO2 Laser did you use? I am undecided on what to get for my first laser. I am leaning towards the CO2 ones but not sure yet.

@KimandGarrettmakeit Год назад

We used the xTool P2, but you could do the same thing with the OMTECH Polar with the same settings. ~garrett

@VitiatedsHOWTO Год назад

If you can afford it co2 get one with a big bed

@Linneydenise 11 месяцев назад

@@VitiatedsHOWTO What do you mean when you say, "get one with a big bed"? Is this an option that you choose when purchasing the CO2 laser? Thanks

@borisjaap2234 Год назад

How does it looks after washing?

@KimandGarrettmakeit Год назад

They are in the wash Right Now! We will see. We will let you know too! Thanks, Boris! ~garrett

@2bumsandadog362 Год назад

@@KimandGarrettmakeit how did it turn out after it was washed?

@wecraftnz Год назад

How was it after a wash?

@Linneydenise 11 месяцев назад

Everyone said it was awful. Holes, rips and the image dissolves/becomes invisible or something like that. Terrible! The machine takes an hour to create the design on the shirt. Just awful waste of time and money.

@craftylady3129 Год назад

While searching about these laser machine ran to your channel. I am looking for crafter one. Glowforge aura vs xrTool M1. Still confuse. I like doing tshirt.

@Mex_the_Fox 11 месяцев назад

I wonder how that looks after washing in the washing machine 🤔

@Linneydenise 11 месяцев назад

read uptop, the results post-wash are in. read uptop

@Titousensei Год назад

That looks really good just out of the laser, but unfortunately the pattern will completely disappear once you wash the t-shirt!

@wvucorey 11 месяцев назад

Yea that is what happened to me and it ripped my shirt too but it wasn’t like that after lasering so it definitely does effect the integrity smh

@Linneydenise 11 месяцев назад

Is there fabric that can be lasered using the xtool CO2 laser, that will hold up to gentle washing? I want laser fabric shower curtains, and I am wondering what fabric I can use that wont get holes or the image disappear with "gentle" cycle machine wash? Thanks

@leighmattila8642 9 месяцев назад

I was wondering if the thunder bolt lazer will engrave on a tshirt

@Adoredmandolin 10 месяцев назад

Anyone have settings D1 10w

@shellyjorgensen2441 Год назад

This was very helpful. Can you tell me if you can do a png on a shirt?

@Linneydenise 11 месяцев назад

good question! I hope someone answers

@timalbrecht2311 Год назад

Yeah, I need one. Still don't see my name on the list.

@KimandGarrettmakeit Год назад

Tim! I will pull a Sanata Claus and triple double check the list this week. I will make sure you are on there. ~garrett

@nightwalker3569 10 месяцев назад

Plase share 10 watt laser best engraving setting for thsirt

@rivera2581 9 месяцев назад

Did you run it through a wash and dry cycle to see if it will change the look?

@melinabte1167 5 месяцев назад

NO TE CONTESTAN POR QUE NO FUNCIONO, TIEMPO PERDIDO. SE DESLAVA EL DISEÑO, NO RECOMENDADO :/

@teresarussell5061 10 месяцев назад

Can you do this on Glowforge

@bradwoods371 11 месяцев назад

any tips? I've laser engraved a shirt and it looked great but once I washed the shirt the engraving was hardly visible

@Linneydenise 11 месяцев назад

Thats what everyone who has lasered a shirt using the CO2 is reporting, that it rips the shirt and creates odd holes in the shirt. Laser is degrading the integrity of the fabric. Only material like leather, wood, etc will hold up to this laser stuff, you can expect holes in other thin fabric too

@freebird1963 Год назад

Did you wash it ? seen were washing fades the design all most away.

@kimwoodard7199 Год назад

Anyone tried this on the glowforge? Settings??

@KimandGarrettmakeit Год назад

I think it would work the same, with the same settings we used for the P2. ~garrett

@BloxiYouTuber Год назад

What happens after they are washed

@dawnchaney3251 Год назад

saw were can engrave jean material

@marycentko5074 10 месяцев назад

Can you do this on the new s1

@B2Bass Месяц назад

This really does not work, it destroys the fibers of the T Shirt / 10% at 600 it looks great in the machine but after wetting it the print is very faint and holes are visible in the fabric. It definitely would not hold up to washing.

@andytaylor8802 6 месяцев назад

What laser software do you use..?

@giandeau 6 месяцев назад

How did they hold up to washing?

@melinabte1167 5 месяцев назад

NO AGUANTA, SE DESVANECE 1ER LAVADA, NO RECOMENDADO.

@roberthorniacek4559 8 месяцев назад

the designs on your shirts look like stickers. Referring to the shirts you guys are wearing.

@wendylouturner1130 Год назад

What happened after the washing???

@KimandGarrettmakeit Год назад

We put it on our social media. The diode laser shirt looks great (fall leaves) For the Co2 shirts, it might have been a little hot, where the shirt was wet, all is good, where the shirt dried there are a few little holes starting to form. The Hangers shirt had tiny holes for the smiley face eyes. The red shirt had a few holes starting to form in the words on the far right.

@misterfox9519 11 месяцев назад

How did you get the golden color?

@Linneydenise 11 месяцев назад

I think CO2 is burning the dry/wet shirt, and degrades it. Nothing but holes, rips and an image that disappears

@Lydiah.h 9 месяцев назад

May I know the setting info?

@Lydiah.h 9 месяцев назад

I got it from the video already. Thank.I will try my own today.

@loyalistman Год назад

IVE DONE DENIM

@KimandGarrettmakeit Год назад

OOooo How did it go? Did it look awesome? How did it hold up? ~garrett

@shellyfinegan5362 Год назад

okay so my son tells me you know the expensive pants with all the holes ma... well yeah, I know em he says, you can do that with your laser, that's how they do it I researched and found NOTHING!! so I'm curious and in need of a tutorial @KimandGarrettmakeit

@Linneydenise 11 месяцев назад

@@shellyfinegan5362 Nope you dont need a tutorial. Go to the salvation army and get the cheapest jeans. If you know how to use the laser, then just practice on difference settings with different density of jeans. You don't need a tutorial. This machine is simple to use. We loved to hear how it turned out

@Linneydenise 11 месяцев назад

What kind of denim? How did it turn out after washing? Thanks

@arczi321 5 месяцев назад

What's the point, its a one wear deal. After you wash it the white washes out and then there are holes. Waste of time, do not try unless you want a one off wear and through in the trash.

@TallyIQ 7 месяцев назад

Don’t invest a lot of money into T-shirts before you try this on one. The first time you wash it, everything will come out and the shirt will fall apart.

@jennifer72765 Год назад

I’m in I want to hanger shirt

@annmcneill619 Год назад

How badly does it smell?

@KimandGarrettmakeit Год назад

Not to bad and it wasn't too smoky either.

@TiagoSerrart 8 месяцев назад

Now we can do tattoos too ehehe..joke guys!| joke

@Floydnine Год назад

These will not last. People tried this for years. Your clothes will fall apart in the wash.

@KimandGarrettmakeit Год назад

That's my thoughts too, but the guy that showed us said it will hold up. They are in the wash right now. We will see! Thanks, Floyd!

@Linneydenise 11 месяцев назад

Right! I wish they had of done the laser followed by a "sped up' wash so that their viewers can see that this is a hopeless process for making tshirts. That would have been a great way NOT to waste everyone's time, and hopes

@sebastianoggianu4941 8 месяцев назад

So? Any follow up news about the washing?

@Linneydenise 8 месяцев назад

@@sebastianoggianu4941 It doesnt work

@ryanletherman77 5 месяцев назад

@KimandGarrettmakeit any update. I'd like to try but if they do fall apart maybe just something to hang up in my shop as decoration. I like the look you got from it.

@danksquared 10 месяцев назад

Is the man tucking his ears into his hat? Say it aint so

@FredrickLackey 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for proving this is not something worthwhile. 2.5 hours for a single shirt!?!? Even at :38 minutes, no, thank you.

@kombatkouchkitten 7 месяцев назад

Still faster and easier then screen printing or vynal shirts tbh

@TheBlairHouseProject 9 месяцев назад

Interesting concept delivered in an incredibly annoying manner. Where did you get the step 1, 2 3 throw you arms at the camera thing? Ugh. Also.. please post the power of the laser, speed and percentage power for your optimal etch. Not trying to be a dick.. just want you guys to have a successful channel. 🙂