Discuss the various aspects of heat press technology. Transfer paper, inks, plastisol transfers, vinyl cutters, printers, commercial usage, durability, suppliers, etc.
The heat transfer machine I received says to use a piece of cardboard to put inside the shirts to prevent the transfer ink from leaking onto the back of the shirt...anything better than a piece of cardboard? If so, where can I purchase this, and what is it called?
Also, is there a special device I can use to line-up the shirts before the transfer?
The heat transfer machine I received says to use a piece of cardboard to put inside the shirts to prevent the transfer ink from leaking onto the back of the shirt...anything better than a piece of cardboard? If so, where can I purchase this, and what is it called?
Also, is there a special device I can use to line-up the shirts before the transfer?
All feedback is GREATLY appreciated.
Use teflon sheet inside the shirt if you deem it necessary but you don't have to. Normally the ink does not blow through the shirt unless it is very thin. Blow through occurs mostly with dye sublimation inks. Use the teflon sheet to cover the foam pad of the lower platen instead. That way you don't stain the foam pad when pressing both sides of the shirt.
I would suggest that you use parchment paper to cover the transfer when you press it on the shirt or when using it to re press the shirt or pressing opaque transfer. Parchment paper is much cheaper and disposable. Sometimes very faint trace of ink/polymer will stick to teflon sheet especially when it is worn out. The faint trace will transfer to another shirt if you don't wipe the teflon off before using it, which can lead to ruined shirt.
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