The 100-yen tote bag is getting a major makeover! I remade it myself with a simple print!

Some people may have an image of 100-yen tote bags as "poor quality," "flimsy," or "likely to tear easily. 100-yen stores such as Daiso, Celia, and Candu each offer many unique and innovative products for daily use.

Many people are surprised at the quality that is better than the price, and among them, original tote bags made by making plain tote bags and making them yourself have become a hot topic on social networking sites. In this issue, we will show you how to make your own products using these 100-yen tote bags. The same 100-yen goods will be used for printing, so please read to the end.

Table of Contents

• 100-yen tote bags are amazing here!
• Recommended print designs for 100-yen tote bags
• Transform 100-yen tote bags with transfer prints!
• Silk screen for a special print!
• No need to worry if you don't have a printer! Transform 100-yen Tote Bags with Flocky Sheets!
• Decorate 100-yen tote bags with transfer print sheets!
• If you want to make your own products with quality prints, Up-T is the place to go!
• In summary, not only make your own 100-yen tote bags, but also consider requesting them from Up-T!

100-yen tote bags are amazing here!

It's only 100-yen, but it's still 100-yen." The quality of 100-yen tote bags these days is astonishing. Of course there are plain bags, but there are also printed bags, children's pool bags, highly recommended vinyl, and original tote bags of various designs and sizes.

The fabric is firm even though it is inexpensive.

Is it really only 100 yen? The fabric is so firm that you will be surprised. There are a variety of sizes to choose from, so it is as easy as selecting the size you want to make.

In particular, Celia's small canvas tote bags are popular for their rustic texture, which you won't find at other 100-yen stores, and many heavy users purchase a variety of sizes. The price varies from 100 yen to 300 yen depending on the size and decoration, but the quality is still good enough to make your own with prints.

A wide variety of sizes

The small size can be used as a lunch bag or a bag for children's outings, while the vertical and gusseted type is very useful as an eco-bag or for daily use.

The long and wide gusseted type is great for eco-bags and daily use. It can be used in a variety of ways, such as as a gym clothes bag for children or a book bag for picture books.

...remake and give as a gift.

Printing on a plain tote bag gives the tote bag an original look. For family members, you can print photos of your children or pets, or for younger children, you can print their favorite characters.

You can also create your own by printing illustrations of your own design on your own to create a magnificent work of art. Also, printed tote bags can be decorated to give them a more original look, making them a great gift for someone close to you.

Recommended printed designs for 100-yen tote bags

Since you are making an original tote bag, we recommend a unique pattern that no one else has.

Use a photo.

Due to copyright laws, you can only use photos taken by individuals. If the photo is of a person, please notify your friends and acquaintances before printing.

If you are using a photo of a celebrity such as a TV personality, you can print it without any problem as long as it is for personal use. Printing photos of pets or children is also a good idea.

Transform a 100-yen tote bag with a transfer print!

Once you have purchased a plain tote bag from a 100-yen store, you can make your own by printing with tools also available at 100-yen stores. The two printing methods you can use to make your own prints are iron-on printing using transfer sheets and silk-screen printing.

For both, you only need to purchase the tools along with the tote bag, so choose which one to purchase depending on which print method you prefer.

Transfer print (how iron-on printing works)

Transfer printing is a method of printing the desired pattern on an iron-on print sheet and ironing it onto a tote bag. A special paper is used for printing, and by applying heat, the printed pattern is printed on the tote bag as it is.

Since the 100-yen tote bag you want to print on is a raw color, purchase a transfer print sheet "for white and light-colored cloth". This can be purchased with the tote bag at 100-yen stores.

There are precautions regarding washing, but many transfer print sheets are highly washable, so there is no need to be nervous.

The appropriate ironing temperature and whether the printing needs to be reversed differ depending on the sheet, so be sure to check the instructions and precautions on the back of the sheet before purchasing.

Advantages of transfer printing

Using a transfer print sheet on a 100-yen tote bag, you can complete an original printed tote bag at a reasonable cost. It is very easy to print a design and crimp it with an iron! Color illustrations and photos can be printed on tote bags in no time at all.

Disadvantages

A printer is required to print on the transfer print. If you do not have a printer at home, you cannot make your own transfer prints. Also, if the printer runs out of ink or if the print settings are incorrect, the ink will blur or the transfer will look smudged.

Transfer print sheets are disposable, so if you make a mistake, use a new transfer print. If the iron temperature is too low or too high, it may cause discoloration, so be sure to read and check the instructions before working with it.

Silk screen for the most particular prints

There are silkscreening kits available, but they are expensive, so we recommend that you try your hand at silkscreening with a 100-yen kit. 100-yen kits include a "wooden frame cork board, tacker, and scraper (for baking )," then go to a home improvement store or mail order store for mesh sheets acrylic paints Silkscreen medium glue.

This is recommended for those who want to print in colors that cannot be used for transfer printing, since fluorescent colors and lame prints can be expressed.

Don't worry if you don't have a printer! Transform a 100-yen tote bag using a flocking sheet.

Flocky prints with an appealing retro atmosphere are made of a raised felt-like material that gives a three-dimensional finish. It has an antique atmosphere different from inkjet prints, and you can get sheets with stylish designs for 100 yen.

There are sheets on the market that you can make yourself, which are useful when you want to print without using a printer.

Decorate 100-yen tote bags using transfer print sheets

I want to make a cosy printed bag using a 100-yen tote bag. In such cases, we recommend making your own using transfer print sheets. The design itself can be done on a computer or smartphone, so it is as simple as using a printer.

1、Create a design and copy it onto the transfer print sheet.

Create the design you want to print on your tote bag on your computer or smartphone. If you use photos, use your own photos or free images.

Read the iron-on printing instructions carefully to make sure you are printing the right way. It is a good idea to check the colors and other aspects of the design to be printed before copying it onto the transfer print sheet.

Lightness and darkness can be changed using image software, so check to make sure the colors are satisfactory.

2. Cut off unnecessary parts on the print sheet.

After printing the illustration or photo you want to print, cut it leaving a margin of about 5 mm. Note that this process will be more difficult if the design is complicated.

3. Iron the print onto the tote bag

To ensure that the transfer print sheet sticks firmly to the tote bag, place a piece of cardboard, cardboard, or other hard object on the bag and iron on the sheet to get a good print.

Do not use steam, but warm the iron to the temperature indicated on the transfer print sheet. The steam holes are not pressurized, so press down while slowly shifting the iron.

4, Leave the transfer print sheet until it cools down.

The transfer print sheet is hot from the heat of the iron. If you peel it off at this point, the print will peel off without properly honeycombing. Be sure to remove the sheet slowly after it cools down.

5. Iron again with the finishing sheet.

Finally, iron on the finishing sheet to complete the process. The finishing sheet should also be removed after the heat has cooled.

If you want to make your own with high quality prints, Up-T is the place to go!

To make your own 100 tote bag using transfer printing, design skills are essential! There are tools that allow you to design using your smartphone as well as your computer, but if you are not used to designing, you may not be able to get the balance right...

Printing with 100-size tote bags is very easy, and once you get the hang of it, it doesn't take long. However, the quality (thickness, etc.) and quality of the bag will be somewhat lower than commercial printed tote bags. Also, if you want to print "only people" or "only pets" on a photo, it is not possible to print through the transfer print.

Up-T can be ordered from a single sheet!

Up-T offers a standard thick 10 oz. original tote bag for the reasonable price of 2,090 yen (tax included) including printing. Using the free design tool, you can easily create your own original design.

Up-T's design tool allows you to upload a photo or illustration, then letter it and add text. The design templates are friendly even to inexperienced designers, so you can design freely while using stamps.

The ordering and shipping process is fast!

Up-T is fast, usually within 3 business days from the time you place your order. Depending on the time of the order, same-day shipping is also possible, so you can receive your order faster than if you had made it yourself.

In summary: Let's not only make our own prints with 100s of tote bags, but also consider requesting them from Up-T!

In this article, we introduced homemade prints using 100-yen tote bags. The tools needed for printing can be purchased with the tote bags, so make time to take on the challenge.

If you want to create a tote bag with authentic prints, or if the size you want is not available in 100-yen, use Up-T's printing service to get your own original tote bag!

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