[pacificthinktees]

I purchased some 1" glitter letters from Michael's craft store and the directions call for using a home iron on the cotton setting with a cloth over the top. Can I use my heat transfer w/a teflon sheet instead? If so, what temperature? I want to make sure the letters will stay secured to the aprons I'm putting them on but I don't want them to melt!

 

[Campeon707]

I've use mine for that brought them in an asked if I could do. Since I knew the customer I said sure. They tried with an iron and had adhesion problems.

I believe I used at about 325 med pressure for 4-6 seconds. However these where for regular transfers. I did not guarantee them and advised customer accordingly. Just charged them for press time.

If you want to be more technically you can probably use a temp gun and check surface of and iron and dial in your press to that. I think 4 to 6 secs should be plenty.

However if you are selling these as your own trial and error is best. Apply to scrap garments with different combos of time, pressure and heat. Wash them and see what happens.

I know we often want to get things done quick, but if your names on it best to do it right. In short yes it can be done but will require some trial and error to figure out the ideal application requirements. Good Luck

 

[pacificthinktees]

That's a great idea to measure the heat with my temp gun. I know it'd probably be best to screen print them but they're somewhat of a gag gift for my bride to be friend and our mutual friend asked me to print them for her just the other day. I'm hoping since they're aprons they won't be used and washed TOO often. I appreciate your reply, thank you!

 

[Campeon707]

No problem. That was basically the same reason I did it for my customer/acquaintance. It was a one off item for their daughters first birthday pictures and was not likely going to be used much after that.

 

[battman2036]

In a pinch we've used the cricut vinyl rolls for specialty colors (glitter) we didn't have on hand. I press for 20 sec at 330 which gives me a good adhesion. I assume the letters you're using are similar. Double check the temps but the press will make them stick better since it's even heat and pressure

 

[pacificthinktees]

I see an answer with 4-6 seconds and another with 20. I did 6 seconds on front, let them cool and did another 6 seconds on the back. I hope that'll do the trick. Seems like everyone has their own way of doing things based on the equipment and supplies they have. Sometimes it's so hard to be sure. Thanks guys!

 

[battman2036]

I think it's probably more pressure for the cheaper stuff. Good luck.