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orpheous · August 23rd, 2007

Hi guys.. I just purchased ironall.. I printed the image and it came out nice on the paper...however when I pressed it and took it off the press... the image looked a bit cracked (wasnt smooth)...the reason I bought this paper was to avoid cracking, etc.... I press it at 395 degrees with pressure of 25 seconds... please help...did i press it too long?? or not long enough?? or was the temp to high or low??? thanks guys!

tcrowder · August 23rd, 2007

You need to lower your temp and time, try 345-350 for 17 seconds.

prometheus · August 23rd, 2007

I usually get a good result with 375 for 20 seconds. Also make sure that you peel it quick.

badalou · August 23rd, 2007

I agree with Robert. When you press it though right after you raise the pres stretch the fabric and design and it softens it up.

prometheus · August 24th, 2007

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Originally Posted by badalou


	I agree with Robert. When you press it though right after you rase the pres stretch the fabric and design and it softens it up.

I learned from you sir.

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badalou · August 24th, 2007

Then you are a wise man. LOL

perrolocodesigns · August 24th, 2007

Lou, I too have achieved tremendous results using your guidelines (375 - 16 - firm - peel hot - stretch). I'm even using an antique Quick Set swing away press with a thermostat that isn't acurate and no timer (except for my fingers). I'm printing with an HP 4215 with standard ink. Colors stay strong after wash and get so, so soft. Thanks for the advice

orpheous · August 25th, 2007

i tried all the things here... it comes out nice.. but when i do the stretch test after i peel quickly... the image cracks? like you can see small lines in the image????? im so lost i thought this paper was the best?

prometheus · August 25th, 2007

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Originally Posted by orpheous


	i tried all the things here... it comes out nice.. but when i do the stretch test after i peel quickly... the image cracks? like you can see small lines in the image????? im so lost i thought this paper was the best?

If you stretch it too much you will see lines in it. You can watch some of Lous videos - http://youtube.com/results?search_qu...&search=Search - where he shows you how to work with ironall.

badalou · August 25th, 2007

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Originally Posted by prometheus


	If you stretch it too much you will see lines in it. You can watch some of Lous videos - YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. - where he shows you how to work with ironall.

I think I will add you to my marketing team.. however there is no pay...

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