Discuss the various aspects of heat press technology. Transfer paper, inks, plastisol transfers, vinyl cutters, printers, commercial usage, durability, suppliers, etc.
Hey guys, pretty new here as you can see. I'm currently thinking of starting a hobby and then growing it into a business as time goes on. I'm thinking of starting with heat press which I have no experience with but have seen* done. It "seems" simple and easier compared to screen printing which I "have" done in the past. I was wondering if you all would be so kind as to list any and all equipment I'll need for such a thing. I'm just planning to start out in my basement printing my own t-shirts to wear personally, then moving to something bigger as time goes on. Its really fun reading all the forums in this website .
Note: If a thread like this has already been posted and all information has been given; I am sorry and could you please link the thread.
There really isn't much you will need to get going in the way of equipment. A transfer machine, stock transfers and/or transfer paper, and the garments. If you are going to make your opwn transfers then you will need a decent printer, either inkjet or laser. Good luck!
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Have you decided which type of transfers you want to use? There are inkjet heat transfers, laser heat transfers, plastisol transfers, stock transfers... for that matter, you could add vinyl transfers.
Do you know what direction you'd like to go in?
Here is a thread that might help you decide. In it, is a link to another thread with Pros and Cons of each method.
Help a beginner get set up in heat transfers. 
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