Transferring
your iron on transfer image is as easy as four easy steps
1.
Using an ink jet printer, print your image.
2. Let the ink printed on the iron-on transfer dry thoroughly before
handling.
3.
Trim away any un-printed paper around your image that you do not want
to transfer.
4.
Transfer your image onto your fabric using either a hand iron or commercial
heat press.
What
You'll Need to make iron on transfers
1.
An image in a digital format scanned or downloaded from a camera
2. Pre-washed and dried 50/50 blend or 100% dark cotton fabric, T-shirt
etc.
3. E-z
iron-on Glow In The Dark inkjet transfer paper.
4.
A color inkjet ( bubble jet ) printer.
5.
Hand iron or a commercial heat press.
6.
A flat, hard, smooth, non-porous ironing surface.
7.
A clean soft cloth.
PRINTING & APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS Printing your iron on transfer
When
you are ready to print your image, follow these steps:
Test
by printing your image on a sheet of plain paper.
If
you are satisfied with how your image looks, insert a single sheet
of transfer in your printer. It is easy to tell which side to print
on, as one side is blank (to print on), and one side has the line.
Make sure that the paper is not creased or curled. Make sure
you are not printing on the silicon ironing sheet.
Do
not use flip, mirror image or T-shirt setting
Bellow
are suggested printer settings. For the best results check your printer
manual or with your printer's manufacture.
Paper
Type - Plain
Paper Resolution - Best / High Resolution
After
printing allow to dry completely - 30 minutes is recommended.
Trim
around image.
METHODS
OF HEAT APPLICATION
Preheat
the heat press to 325° Fahrenheit. To remove any moisture from the
fabric, press for a few seconds and allow to cool. This aids in better
adhesion of the image to the fabric. Place the transfer face down
in the desired position and press using light to medium pressure
for 30 seconds. Gently rub the transfer for a couple of seconds with
a soft cloth, allow to cool and peel the transfer.
HAND
IRONING THE IMAGE
Lay
the fabric, T-shirt on the work surface. Do not use an ironing board,
or bare wood, glass, formica or metal surface for ironing. Place
the pillowcase on the ironing surface with the open end hanging over
the edge and smooth it flat so that there are no wrinkles.
Preheat
the shirt using the iron to remove excess moisture and remove wrinkles.
Confirm
temperature setting is 325° or cotton setting.
Allow
the fabric to cool completely before applying the transfer.
Carefully
remove and discard the backer film; the side with the printed line.
Place
the transfer IMAGE SIDE UP on the fabric, T-shirt
Lay
the lightweight ironing sheet over the surface of the transfer.
Use
Medium/Firm pressure; Slide the iron up an down moving constantly.
Make
sure to pay extra attention to the edges.
Iron
completely cover the edges. Watch a clock if necessary
When
using a full 8-1/2" x 11" sheet - iron a full 1-1/2 to 2 minutes.
When using an 8-1/2" x 5-1/2" sheet - iron a full 60 seconds -1 1/2
minutes.
Gently
rub the transfer for a couple of seconds with a soft cloth and peel
the transfer.
Note:
If Ironing Sheet has been misplaced, substitute a "Silicon Release
Sheet" or "Baking Parchment"
WASHING
INSTRUCTIONS
Always
turn your garment inside out. This will minimize the amount of abrasion
that the transfer will encounter with other garments in the wash.
Wash
the garment in cold water using a mild detergent. DO NOT USE BLEACH.
Remove
the garment from the wash immediately and allow to air dry. If you
are going to tumble dry, use the air only setting.
By doing this over the life of the garment, you will be ensuring
that your image stays clear and bright.
STORAGE & HANDLING
Store
in a cool, dry place. After opening the shrink wrapped packages,
put the paper into the re-sealable plastic bag, and if available,
include one silica gel (desiccant) package. This will keep the paper
from picking up excess moisture on high humidity days.
TROUBLE
SHOOTING TIPS
Iron
on Transfer looks yellow -
Heat may be too high and is scorching the surface of the transfer.
Confirm temperature setting is 325 ° or
cotton setting.
The heat generated by irons may vary greatly by brand and model.
Iron
on Transfer is not adhering to surface -
Make sure the backing has been removed before transferring. Check temperature
setting is 325 °
or cotton setting. If temperature is too low, the transfer will not
react sufficiently to bond to shirt. Increase pressure. Increasing
pressure on the iron allows the transfer to be pushed in the fabric
pattern
Iron
on Transfer has bonded with the bottom of the iron -
Make sure that the ironing sheet was used between the iron and the
transfer
Iron
on Transfer is cracking after being washed -
Pre-wash shirt before applying transfer. This eliminates some possibility
of shrinkage that may stress the transferred image. Increase pressure
when transferring image. If insufficient pressure is used, the transfer
will not bond properly with the shirt. The resulting "slack" may
crack in the wash.
The
edges of the iron on transfer are not adhering -
When hand ironing it is vital that the edges are ironed extremely well;
apply the most heat and pressure to the edges of the transfer.
Image
is reversed on shirt -
The printer has been set for T-shirt, Flip or Mirror Image. Reset the
printer for positive image. Consult your printer manual or check with
your printer's Manufacture.
Iron
on transfer paper is designed for use with inkjet printers. Do
not use E-z Iron-On T-shirt transfers with laser printers,
photo copiers or with printers that have a heat dry process such
as the HP DeskJet 1200C or HP DeskJet 1600C printer. The heating
elements in these printers can melt the transfer paper, which could
damage the printer. If you are not sure about your printer's printing
and drying process consult your manual or call the manufacture. |
