Discuss the various aspects of heat press technology. Transfer paper, inks, plastisol transfers, vinyl cutters, printers, commercial usage, durability, suppliers, etc.
I was wondering if anyone here is making $ with Proworldinc's stock heat transfer designs. I browsed their collection of stock heat transfer designs and frankly really liked them. However I am really afraid that I might be stuck with hundreds of transfers if they don't sell. Is anyone out there actually making money with stock Heat Transfers wether it's Proworldsinc or some other company. For me it's always been custom orders that's why I am really sceptical about stock designs.
Re: Making profit with stock heat transfer designs?
DON'T DO IT!!!!!!!!!!! The stock transfers look nice but if you have the 15x15 basic heat press, good luck with getting them to stay on the shirt. I've tried several transfers and had about five that can't be sold because some paint sticks to the paper and then the shirt is ruined. I followed instructions exactly, watch the video, even tried turning the machine up to 400 and setting the pressure to "how the hell am I supposed to get this damn thing open" and still....some of the paint comes off on the paper and the shirt is ruined...Money lost...The basic press is great for my custom work, but for stock transfers, it's hit or miss. I would say continue with custom, most people want something specific just for them anyway. Don't waste your money...if you have a different kind of press you may want to ask the forum to see how it works with the stock transfers.
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I have used Pro World Transfers and have never had a problem with them. Since a lot of their designs should have no trouble fitting in the 15 x 15 press, I would say it is more of a press issue than a transfer issue. As to making money, all in your market. Are you sure your press is heating to the desired temp? Have you tested it to make sure? Since you can buy onesies of designs, buy a few that you think will appeal and see what happens. I would advise buying 2 of each of the desired designs. ALWAYS preheat the garment for about 5 to 6 seconds before applying the transfer. That is key. I have a 16 x 20 press.
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I sell them and they work well for me.
I don't follow the directions exactly when pressing them. There is some trial and error so you should buy a few more than you need. Once I have the settings, I write down the temp and time. I keep it in the same plastic as the design for future reference.
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Re: Making profit with stock heat transfer designs?
ProWorld transfers are good...I see no problem with them...I would not buy a huge number until you know what your customers will buy... can you make $$$ yes...but don't expect to get rich
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Stock transfers are nice but try designing your own and than have that made into a custom transfer of your own.
Good luck
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Pro World sells for a variety of suppliers.....And as such many transfers have specific instructions just for that supplier...So you need to use the correct settings for the brand being used....
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I have also used ProWorld's stock transfers without any problem. I even just finished an order of 25 shirts on wednesday where I used breast cancer transfers from them. The customer loved them!
It is possible to make money with the transfers but doing custom work is much more profitable. Stock transfers are really good for a start up business.
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I love Pro World. Why not talk with the Pro World staff; surely they will help u or refund your money. (I can't say refunding for sure but surely they will bend over backwards to help u out.)
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I use another company - Wildside. You can make money but if people do not like the designs you pick then you are stuck. I keep them just incase I need something quick. I also repurpose them with using them as a base then adding to them. Experience and customer base are the best teachers.
Making profit with stock heat transfer designs? 
