Discuss the various aspects of heat press technology. Transfer paper, inks, plastisol transfers, vinyl cutters, printers, commercial usage, durability, suppliers, etc.
Hi all I am testing some Transfer paper and will be posting it as I get done if there is any one out there testing paper please post here so others can see right now there is lot of post out there that have scattered infore so I hope to keep it here thanks
Y'know, I just thought of something...maybe it would be a good idea, and maybe it wouldn't, but what if we came up with a design for everone to use. We could all test the same image, plus our own images to see if these papers will be of use to us for our individual purposes.
Something simple, like simple boxes as in another post with verious colors and also listing the paper, fabric (or even brand) and settings.
Shirts printed like this would ONLY be able to be used for test shirts or going to shows, but it might help us all be able to compare apples to apples.
Y'know, I just thought of something...maybe it would be a good idea, and maybe it wouldn't, but what if we came up with a design for everone to use. We could all test the same image, plus our own images to see if these papers will be of use to us for our individual purposes. but it might help us all be able to compare apples to apples.
I did a test on Ironall a few months ago, everything the same except the shirts. None of the shirts came out the same. I was amazed, and still am, at the difference the shirt made in the end product.
I would vote for same design, because I like the idea very much of seeing what the same design turns into for each different person. I think that would be neat as all heck.
Okay, let me know, whatever everyone decides is fine. If it can be emailed for free, that would be the best, why not. (David, that's alot of bucks).
Update: Chani, I'm so sorry, I doubled your post with listing variables, I didn't see that, or I did, but I didn't understand it when I read it the first time, I edited my post to get that out, sorry.
Last edited by Girlzndollz; February 7th, 2008 at 08:21 PM.
Thank you for the instructions, David. Read them and will follow them. Saturation was interesting to me, but I will max it out as instructed. Okay, gotta go, have a nice night to all.
Here is anther new paper that I have tested the name is SUPER SOFT from Dharma Trading Co will at first I was hoping that this would not be able to be like jet-pro softstretch I was wrong with this here are some pics I did before and after washing
Instructions
<LI style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 10px">Choose your image and do a test print on regular paper first to be sure it's how you want it to appear. Remember your transfer will be ironed on the shirt face down so you'll need to reverse the image so any text or numerals read properly on the fabric. <LI style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 10px">Place the paper carefully in the paper tray after fanning on all four sides. Make sure the paper is not curled or bent at the leading edge <LI style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 10px">Print on treated (rough/matte) side. Not the shiny paper backing. (When printing we recommend 360 dpi or normal setting). <LI style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 10px">Prepare the material you will be transferring on by ironing on a flat hard smooth non-porous surface. Use a counter top covered with an ironing sheet or pillowcase in order to protect the surface. Do not use an ironing board it's too soft. <LI style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 10px">Place the image face down on your fabric <LI style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 10px">Iron your transfer with lots of pressure for 2-3 minutes over each small section of the transfer, first going in one direction, then going in the opposite direction. Use the cotton setting. NO STEAM! The iron has to be dry. <LI style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 10px">Use a press cloth or parchment paper to cover the transfer and protect your iron.
Let the transfer cool for 3 minutes or so, then you can carefully peel off the paper backing.
Using a commercial heat press
<LI style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 10px">Set heat press for 375. <LI style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 10px">Set heat press for medium pressure. <LI style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 10px">Apply pressure for 25 seconds.
The transfer paper can be peeled hot or cold.
test results
peeled very very nice was little thick at peeling triming will make flakes but did not show on shirt when printing please check when shipping it to me it did have little flakes and I did not see when printing I seen white marks it is from the flakes so clean paper before printing will I did some thing that I should of not done soon as I pressed this I put in wash warm water and dryed with hot heat did this three times can you tell feel right after pressing could feel hand really bad but after wash could not feel did not fade so this could be just as nice as JPSS just have to watch what you are doing
now for Jet-Pro Softstretch I got this from Coastal Business same design as last post offer all I like JPSS and do use this for selling
Instructions
1. print your pic on the paper
2. preheart press to 375 degree
3. per press shirt for 5 seconds
4. press paper on shirt for 30 seconds
5. peel soon as press open
Ok this is the way I do this and have no problems now for the test printing on the paper you do need to wait for the ink to dry 10 to 20 minutes then when peeling I have had this happin to me some paper will peel very very nice but some will not and it is not smooth after pressing and if you leaf it it will wash out I do not repress I feel this doies not help it can make more problems here are the pics I did do something that I would not do soon as I printed them went start to washing did not wait 24 hours washed in warm water and dry hot heat did this three times
will I just was told that I was self promoting my self can not use the pics will I have no more paper to try new pics and will not do again sorry to all
Testing New Transfer Paper 
