I jump into making t-shirts for my sons first birthday this weekend. My first test run was Unsuccessful. I bought 50/50 belnd shirts from Michaels Crafts On-sale. I'm using Jet OPaque from best blanks. Printed well on an Epson r220. Cut well on a Roland Camm-1. Pressing went bad! I'm using a mighty press porta 11 x 15. First of all I did a pre-heat for 30 secs at 350. The shirt was so hot it turned a different color (but not burt). It did go back to normal after 5 minutes. I tried pressing the Jet Opaque for 30 seconds with a piece of regular brown Kraft paper on top it stuck to the shirt and the paper. I could not take the paper off. Please help? I guess I need regular silicone sheets. However, is it possible the press is too hot? I set based on the paper instructions.
This is information I got from the Neenah website regarding Jet Opaque Transfer Paper..
"Red and dark colored 50/50 blends, polyester and nylon are not recommended because the dye from the shirt may migrate into the transfer. However, transferring may be possible by lowering the temperature to 300° F and a heat press time of 20 seconds. Please test this process prior to production"
You may want to try lowering the temp and yes a teflon sheet would be great to help diffuse some of the heat.
Michael, I use baking parchement paper ( store brand ) for my opaque transfers, works great. What type of inks are you using? The inks could be part of the problem with the sticking. I believe the r 220 uses dye based ink stock. I print with an Epson C88 with pigment inks. Mike
Check Colman and Company in Tampa.. they have some really good heat press (precut) parchement paper we can use one piece at least 3-4 times and we bought a box almost 7 months ago. Its costly for the box but its well worth it since they are pre-cut and last longer than the store bought parchement paper.
Check Colman and Company in Tampa.. they have some really good heat press (precut) parchement paper we can use one piece at least 3-4 times and we bought a box almost 7 months ago. Its costly for the box but its well worth it since they are pre-cut and last longer than the store bought parchement paper.
Just curious.... a teflon sheet cost $9 and mine has lasted 3 years now, how much does this box of parchment paper cost?
Carla, the parchment paper was $1.57 for 24' X 15", I still use my teflon sheets, not at at the same time. I bought the parchment for an order after my teflon got damaged in a move. Mike
Unsuccessful Test Run 
