I'm searching for an inkjet transfer paper for light colored shirts where the ink embeds into the fabric so I can embellish the item with rhinestones...
I'm hoping there's a transfer paper that also doesn't leave a plastic coating or any residue in the negative area around the image.
I'll be using an iron for applying the transfer.
any help is greatly appreciated.
Thank you
Sharon
Re: Req: Inkjet Transfer Paper embeds ink in fabric
I like JetPro Sofstretch paper (aka JPSS on the forum.) I have seen pictures people have posted using JPSS with rhinestones. JPSS can be used with a hand iron.
While JPSS has a very light soft window, that can be nearly invisible on some brand of tee shirts, all light inkjet paper will transfer the window unless it is cut away. JPSS happens to have one of the leaset detectable/offensive windows overall. Many on the board who use this paper feel this way.
Re: Req: Inkjet Transfer Paper embeds ink in fabric
Hi Kelly,
I'm ordering the JetPro Sof stretch, but, Correct me if I'm wrong; you're saying all transfer paper, even the JetPro sof stretch paper needs to have the design
cut out?
Sharon
Re: Req: Inkjet Transfer Paper embeds ink in fabric
Yes, as far as inkjet heat transfer paper is concerned, yes.
There is a newer paper called ImageClip for Inkjet. It does not leave a window, but it is not a true inkjet paper because you need access to a Laser printer to use the paper the right way (to get the window out of there without cutting.).
For inkjet printer and paper alone, with no extra equipment, yes, it needs to be cut away.
Re: Req: Inkjet Transfer Paper embeds ink in fabric
Imageclip for inkjet leaves no polymer in areas that are not printed. In your case you make the area of your design to be void (no print) so that there is/are no polymer where you plan on laying the rhinestones. It is true that you need a laser printed standard paper to make a mask for removing the polymer prior to pressing the transfer. But you don't have to have a color or B/W laser printer. You can print the mask with an inkjet printer then take it to a copy depot like Kinko or Staples or even grocery store or drugstore that has laser copier and have it photocopied. It is much cheaper than buying a color laser printer until you decide to invest in one. Although the price of B/W laser printer has come down in price. If you find that Imageclip for inkjet is for you then you can decide on investing on at least a decent B/W laser printer. Try some sample. Tshirtsupplies has good price for a sample pack.
Some elect on contour cutting transfer paper which is even more expensive route. Imageclip for inkjet eliminates that process and it really works.
If you are curious how Imageclip works, here is the pressing instruction (click on the box below):
I am aware that you are looking for transfer paper that can be ironed on. I am responding to your question about transfer paper that does not leave polymer around the image. Maybe later on when you have a heat press Imageclip for inkjet will be something that you can try or use.
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Last edited by Lnfortun; June 12th, 2009 at 08:33 AM.
Re: Req: Inkjet Transfer Paper embeds ink in fabric
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Originally Posted by Charms4all
Hello there. i have a question. the JetPro soft stretch would that be the same as the iron all just a different name?
thanks
jess
Hi Jess,
Ironall and Jetpro Sofstretch are different papers from different manufacturers.
Jetpro Sofstretch is "usually" called Jetpro Sofstretch by the vendors.
Unlike Ironall, which has many names. Ironall is actually one of the names given to the paper by a vendor. It just happened to be the one to "stick". This paper is mfg'd by IYA.
Here is a quick list to reference when you want to know if a paper is just "Ironall" by another name:
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