[315retro]

I have a small press 9 x 12 because I mainly want to do koozies. If I want to do some shirts, is it a problem if I overlap presses? If I need to press a bigger area, will pressing the first a second time when I press the other half of the design be a problem? If some vinyl works better than others for this application, I'm open to suggestions for which to use.

I should add I'm very new to this and I haven't actually started yet. I'm extremely new. I've just made stickers so far because I've been waiting on getting a proper press (don't even wanna try to mess with the iron).

 

[splathead]

If you mean pressing some vinyl on top of existing vinyl, it depends on the vinyl. Some can overlap, some can't. Read the online application instructions before you buy. They will tell you if you can overlap or not.

If you mean having to re-press some existing vinyl in order to press some new vinyl, you should be ok. Use a teflon or parchment cover sheet over any exposed vinyl.

 

[Badgers]

I have a small press 9 x 12 because I mainly want to do koozies. If I want to do some shirts, is it a problem if I overlap presses? If I need to press a bigger area, will pressing the first a second time when I press the other half of the design be a problem? If some vinyl works better than others for this application, I'm open to suggestions for which to use.

I should add I'm very new to this and I haven't actually started yet. I'm extremely new. I've just made stickers so far because I've been waiting on getting a proper press (don't even wanna try to mess with the iron).

Assuming that you mean that you'd like to print vinyl designs bigger than your heat press, pre-heating the entire shirt first is essential in order to stabilise the fabric to avoid issues with shrinkage (and to get rid of any creases!) - Once you've applied the design and removed the mylar carrier, pressing the design again for a few seconds with parchment paper or a Teflon cover sheet over the design would also help.

For reference, printing standard heat transfer vinyls for a second time (where it overlaps) isn't a huge issue, unless the shirts are 100% subli-dyed polyester, as excessive exposure to the heat from the heat press increases the risk of dye migration.