{"id":2519,"date":"2026-07-22T09:55:39","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T01:55:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dtfpowderfactory.com\/?p=2519"},"modified":"2026-07-22T09:57:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T01:57:08","slug":"how-to-use-dtf-powder-from-scratch-%ef%bc%9f%ef%bc%81","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topradome.com\/ar\/how-to-use-dtf-powder-from-scratch-%ef%bc%9f%ef%bc%81\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use DTF Powder from Scratch \uff1f\uff01"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The complete process follows five core steps: Printing \u2192 Powder Spreading \u2192 Powder Shaking \u2192 Curing \u2192 Transfer Printing. It is applicable to both manual operation and small powder shaver operation. Beginners can hardly make mistakes by following the process strictly.<br \/>\n<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/topradome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2-42.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"457\" height=\"449\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2515\" \/><br \/>\nStep 1: Keep the Ink Layer Moist after Printing (Key Pre-operation)<br \/>\nPrint mirror patterns on PET heat transfer film with a DTF printer, and spread powder immediately after printing without long-time placement. At this time, the ink on the film is in a wet and viscous state, which is the best time for powder adsorption. Dry ink will fail to bond powder firmly, easily causing powder falling and incomplete transfer patterns.<br \/>\nStep 2: Spread Powder Evenly for Full Coverage<br \/>\nSpread an appropriate amount of DTF powder evenly on the printed ink layer. For manual operation, tilt the powder box and sprinkle powder gently; for machine operation, turn on the automatic powder feeding mode directly.<br \/>\nCore requirements: Cover all printing areas completely without exposed ink or blank spots. Focus on supplementing powder for fine lines, small characters and edges to avoid glue shortage and edge peeling during transfer. Do not pile excessive powder, as thick powder will cause hard, whitish and poor breathabl<br \/>\nStep 3: Shake off Excess Powder to Avoid Caking<br \/>\nAfter powder spreading, tilt and shake the PET film gently to completely shake off excess unadsorbed powder on the surface. Focus on checking pattern gaps and corners to prevent powder accumulation and caking.<br \/>\nStep 4: High-temperature Curing to Form Adhesive Layer (Core Step)<br \/>\nThis is the key step that determines the fastness and hand feel of prints. The purpose is to melt solid powder at high temperature to form a flat, transparent and elastic adhesive layer that fits closely with the ink layer. Two commonly used curing methods with beginner-friendly accurate parameters are as follows:<br \/>\n\u2705 Oven Curing (Recommended, Uniform Effect)<br \/>\nTemperature: 155-160\u2103, Duration: 3-6 minutes<br \/>\nJudgment standard: The powder is completely melted, the surface presents a matte slightly bright texture without granular feeling or whitish caking, and the adhesive layer is flat and transparent before taking out.<br \/>\n\u2705 Heat Press No-pressure Curing (Emergency Solution Without Oven)<br \/>\nEnglish: Temperature: 160\u2103<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/topradome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1-47.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2506 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 450px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 450\/448;\" \/><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/topradome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/00000000-800x559.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"559\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2404 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/559;\" \/><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The complete process follows five core steps: Printing \u2192 Powder Spreading \u2192 Powder Shaking \u2192 Curing \u2192 Transfer Printing. 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