Hey all,
After experimenting with plastisol transfers for the last couple weeks, we are happy to say that we (almost) have it down to a science. No botched shirts in days, and they are coming through multiple wash/dry cycles like champs!
Anyway, after pressing the plastisol transfers, I use a cloth to wipe the transfer down for 15 seconds. Any longer than that, and it seems like the ink doesn't want to transfer properly. Any shorter and the design seems a bit "transparent".
Here's my question. Has anyone tried laying a cloth on the transfer and using a rolling pin to apply pressure after pressing the design on to the shirt? I just got back from the grocery store with one and I won't be pressing any shirts until tomorrow so I was hoping someone could provide a little insight into this method. It seems to be that this would be a great way to evenly distribute pressure onto the transfer before peeling but I thought I'd throw that out there and see if anyone had actually tried this before experimenting.
A rolling pin as a tool for making t-shirts? Why not! hahaha...
Thanks for listening and if you have any experience doing this or even just a suggestion, we'd love to hear it!
Sincerely,
Chris
Aeon T-Shirts & Apparel
http://www.aeontees.com
After experimenting with plastisol transfers for the last couple weeks, we are happy to say that we (almost) have it down to a science. No botched shirts in days, and they are coming through multiple wash/dry cycles like champs!
Anyway, after pressing the plastisol transfers, I use a cloth to wipe the transfer down for 15 seconds. Any longer than that, and it seems like the ink doesn't want to transfer properly. Any shorter and the design seems a bit "transparent".
Here's my question. Has anyone tried laying a cloth on the transfer and using a rolling pin to apply pressure after pressing the design on to the shirt? I just got back from the grocery store with one and I won't be pressing any shirts until tomorrow so I was hoping someone could provide a little insight into this method. It seems to be that this would be a great way to evenly distribute pressure onto the transfer before peeling but I thought I'd throw that out there and see if anyone had actually tried this before experimenting.
A rolling pin as a tool for making t-shirts? Why not! hahaha...
Thanks for listening and if you have any experience doing this or even just a suggestion, we'd love to hear it!
Sincerely,
Chris
Aeon T-Shirts & Apparel
http://www.aeontees.com