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kasabian · October 26th, 2007

Hello everyone, I hope you can help.

I’m a bit confused about what a heat press does.

You know you can get the iron on transfer paper that anyone can print on from their home printers, and then iron onto a t-shirt using a household iron? These are good but the transfer always peels and fades off after a few washes.

So what if I use the same paper but instead of using an iron to cure it, I use a heat press. This is better right? The design will last much longer and wont fade or crack..

is this right?

thanks a lot

Solmu · October 26th, 2007

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Originally Posted by kasabian


	is this right?

Yup, a heat press will apply more even heat and pressure.

It will last much longer, but it might still fade and crack (for one thing there are other factors: the paper, the ink).

MotoskinGraphix · October 26th, 2007

There are many factors for longevity of home printed transfers. The actual paper, quality of the ink used and pro application with a heatpress. I dont think Office Depot paper and an home iron are going to give you marketable results.

kasabian · October 26th, 2007

Thanks guys,

So basically in order to get pro, marketable results, I need to get the best paper, ink, and a heatpress. As opposed to cheap paper, ink, and my mum’s iron!

Right?

thanks for the help!

MotoskinGraphix · October 26th, 2007

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Originally Posted by kasabian


	Thanks guys, So basically in order to get pro, marketable results, I need to get the best paper, ink, and a heatpress. As opposed to cheap paper, ink, and my mum’s iron! Right? thanks for the help!

Yes.

There are a ton of posts about what paper to use, durabrite Epson inks, printers etc.

kasabian · October 26th, 2007

thankyou, that makes things a lot clearer. I will look into those posts...

thanks again

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