Discuss the various aspects of heat press technology. Transfer paper, inks, plastisol transfers, vinyl cutters, printers, commercial usage, durability, suppliers, etc.
Is it a trace of the transfer sheet or the press platen?
oh yes.. it was a transfer paper.. even if its not square or irregular shape, it leaves a trace. and also i forgot to mention that the press plate sometimes also leaves a trace like a semi burn. dats all. thanks joe.
i am using polyster shirt. some polycotton to match the sublimation ink on a sublimation paper. i just heat press it for 180 seconds. and a cartolina is place under the shirt to prevent it from tracing over the back of the shirt if ever. dats all. thanks.
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Originally Posted by sjidohair
What product, what color shirt, what are you putting over shirt to press?
i am using polyster shirt. some polycotton to match the sublimation ink on a sublimation paper. i just heat press it for 180 seconds. and a cartolina is place under the shirt to prevent it from tracing over the back of the shirt if ever. dats all. thanks.
OK, I think I see your problem. Fisrt off, shirt face up, then transfer face down on shirt, then plain copy paper on top of that to prevent dye from getting on heat platen. Now, 375 degrees farenheit for 10 to 15 seconds with medium to high pressure, then hot peel. See how that works. 180 seconds is fine for a ceramic mug, but way too long for cloth. Hope this helps. Also make sure your fabric is either 100% poly or no less than 65% poly. The less poly the less the transfer will take.
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