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Old August 19th, 2009 Aug 19, 2009 4:49:34 AM -   #1 (permalink)
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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.
 
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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.


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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
 
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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.
 
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YOu guys are the best. The days are counting down and I'm behind the 8 ball. Im hoping to be getting the paper today to cover the transfers.
 
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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?

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Heat Presses: Colman and Company - Discount Commercial Embroidery Supplies - Machine Embroidery Supplies Catalog

When we bought it was around $50 for 1000 sheets.. I am not sure how much it is now..like I said we aren't even half way through it.
 
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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
 
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