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Old September 18th, 2008 Sep 18, 2008 8:34:37 PM -   #1 (permalink)
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How hot should I be setting my heat press to to press vinyl onto cotton or 50/50 shirts?
 
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What type of film are you using??
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Follow the directions on the vinyl you are using as they are all different.
 
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On your instructions given by your supplier of heat press vinyl. If you didn't get any let us know what type of heat vinyl is this and where did you buy it from that most of us use different types of vinyl .
 
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Double check the link below, but this should be it.

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All designs must be cut in reverse
Preheat garment in heat press at 302F degrees for 4 seconds
Position EasyWeed Cad Cut Material application on garment
Heat apply at 302F degrees for 10-15 seconds, medium pressure
Peel hot (Cold peel may be required.)


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Yep those are it.
 
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