Bloomdawg

Hi, I have a heat press and would like to make my own transfers. I thought I knew how to do it but... not. Could an expert tell me where to look for step by step directions? Or if it doesn't take up too much room list the steps here. I have an inkjet printer and a laser printer, I have the design and the transfer paper, I printed the design on the paper put it on a practice pad and heated it up and the design did not transfer. What crazy think did I do wrong. Thanks, bloomdawg

 

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Daniel Slatkin

What kind of paper is it? What kind of ink are you using?

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franzzz1

assuming you have printed on the proper side of the paper transfer. each type of paper have its own specific temperature needed for the transfer to occur. what is actually happening is that you are printing the side of the paper coated with a polymer substance (normally in mirror image, except for one step darks), let the ink dry for approx. 15 minutes, trim the unwanted portions of the paper. ( while you are pre-heating your press) Depending on the press, it normally takes between 30 - 45 minutes to properly heat up the press to operating temperature ( use an IR gun to verify the temperature of your platten). Also depending on the paper, temperature for transfer range from 300-400 degrees F. Paper from walmart normally transfer at 350, JPSS i believe are 375. Also depending on the paper, dwell time ( time the press remains close) range from 10-30 seconds ( some special papers up to a minute). And also depending on the paper, either peel it while its hot or peel it when it cold ( the backing paper). The instruction should have came with the paper. If the paper is too old and has been exposed to the atmosphere ( moisture), do not expect it to yield a good result, you use the batch for practicing though. Good luck.

 

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