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ruch1v · July 31st, 2008

hey guys, i got some plastisol transfer samples and i was testing them out, i used a regular iron to print on (not yet bought my press) once it was done, it was really soft and looked good, i then washed it once to see how it did and when it came out it was alll crinkly!i ironed it inside out but no luck, did i do something wrong or is it down to the quality?

i cant remember i did or didnt stretch straight after pressing, what does stretching do exactly?

is there any other step that i need to do/ not do to stop this?

thanks

Rodney · July 31st, 2008

I'm no expert, but I'm guessing your use of a hand iron effected the quality level of your finished product.

COEDS · July 31st, 2008

I agree with Rodney. The use of a heat press will gve you uniformed heat and pressure needed to make the transfers adhere to the garmnet. ..... JB

ruch1v · August 2nd, 2008

do u know what stretching straight after you peel the backing of the plastisol does?

thanks

GHEENEE1 · August 2nd, 2008

Nothing that I know of. Some types of inkjet transfers you can stretch after pressing to soften the feel of the transfer. I can't speak about laser printed transfers.
Mike

ambitious · August 3rd, 2008

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Originally Posted by ruch1v


	hey guys, i got some plastisol transfer samples and i was testing them out, i used a regular iron to print on (not yet bought my press) once it was done, it was really soft and looked good, i then washed it once to see how it did and when it came out it was alll crinkly!i ironed it inside out but no luck, did i do something wrong or is it down to the quality? i cant remember i did or didnt stretch straight after pressing, what does stretching do exactly? is there any other step that i need to do/ not do to stop this? thanks

2 Things did that, Not enough heat and definetly not enough pressure.

COEDS · August 3rd, 2008

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Originally Posted by ambitious


	2 Things did that, Not enough heat and definetly not enough pressure.

I totally agree,the pressure and heat are key to using plastisol.Thanks for pointing out my mistake,I edited my comment. .... JB

ruch1v · August 3rd, 2008

vinyl? it was plastisol i used

ambitious · August 3rd, 2008

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Originally Posted by ruch1v


	vinyl? it was plastisol i used

Exactly you need lot's of heat and some pressure for good results.

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