How to UV Print Faux Embroidery Patches on HTV

I've been wanting to try UV printed faux embroidery patches for a while now and ... I am obsessed. 

UV prints aren't for apparel, but printing on HTV and then applying as a patch to a hat or bag - game changer! The height and texture look like stitching and there's no thread switching needed. 

Today I'm going to show you how to make your own UV printed faux embroidery patches using brick HTV. 

UV DTF Laminator: The One You Already Have Will Probably Work

If you are getting into printing UV DTF stickers, you have probably seen that the desktop UV printers all have their own laminator you can buy. And they are not cheap.  

The question I keep getting is whether the laminator you already own will work. I put both my cheap Amazon laminator and a cold laminator I had to the test to see if we could save you some money! 

Silhouette Cameo vs UV Printer: What's the Difference and Do You Need Both?

What if you could give up cutting and weeding HTV and vinyl completely and still make full color stickers and shirt designs? 

There's a whole category of machine that skips all of that. No cutting, no weeding, no layering.  You just print your full color design, and it's ready to go. 

That's UV printing. And once you understand what it does, you might never look at weeding the same way again. Let me show you exactly what I mean. 

Why Are My UV Prints Blotchy? Here's the Simple Fix

If you have been pulling UV prints off your printer and noticing they're look blotchy, patchy, or just kind of uneven, I have really good news. 

The fix is SO simple it is almost silly, and it is probably something you never thought to try, because honestly, why would you?

I figured this out the hard way, so let me save you the frustration.

Is the Eufymake E1 the Best UV Printer for Small Business?

If you're looking for the best UV Printer for your small business, you've probably realized pretty quickly there are not a whole lot of options. 

The Eufymake E1 UV printer is the first desktop UV printer to hit the market, but is the low priced UV printer up for the job or is it more of a hobby machine for crafters and casual users? 

xTool O1 Omni Buyer's Guide: Which UV Printer Model Should You Actually Buy?

If you've been eyeing the xTool O1 Omni UV printer, you may be a little confused about all the different model options.  There are three different configurations and once you pick a model and commit, you can't change it later.  That's a big deal when you're spending these kind of prices for the O1 Omni. 

So before you put money down, let me walk you through the three models, what each one actually does, and - just as important - which one you should not buy for your small business or hobby. My goal here is simple: help you avoid buyer's remorse and get the right machine the first time.

Quick heads up: I go way deeper on all of this in my O1 Omni video series on Youtube, so I'll link you over to those as we go. This post is your cheat sheet.

Eufymake E1 UV Printer: Daily Maintenance Routine

If your eufyMake E1 UV printer has been sitting for a few days and the machine is now in maintenance mode - you should take a few steps before printing. 

And I don't mean just injecting the ink. 

Follow this printing day maintenance to save time, ink and materials and make sure you get the best possible prints. 

How to Run a Test Print on the EufyMake E1 (and What to Look For)

If you're not sure whether your EufyMake E1 is printing correctly - especially the white ink - running a test print is the first thing you should do. 

It takes about four to six minutes and tells you exactly what's working and what isn't with your UV printer.  This tutorial will walk you through the complete test print process. 

EufyMake E1 "Device is Busy" Error - What it means and how to fix it

If your EufyMake E1 says "device is busy" when you try to print or take a snapshot, don't panic. 

This is one of the most common things E1 UV printer owners run into and the fix is straightforward once you know what's actually happening.

Best UV Printer for Small Business - EufyMake E1 vs xTool UV Printer vs Epson V1070

If you are trying to figure out which UV printer is right for your small business or home craft setup, you are in the right place.

What makes this comparison different is I actually own multiple UV printers. I'm not going off spec sheets - I'm going off real experience setting up, printing and maintaining these machines. 

I've also had an inside look at xTool UV printer so I can give you real details on what I know for that one as well.