| I have been making T-shirts using irons on transfers | | | | pressed to hard. |
| for years and, eventually, I started my own business | | | | 6. Wait for the transfer to cool down before you |
| doing it. Nowadays I have industrial equipment which | | | | move it. |
| provides a higher quality finish than is possible using a | | | | I know it seems obvious but, make sure you use a |
| traditional iron to apply the transfers. But during my | | | | hard flat surface that is free of dirt and dust. |
| years as a hobbyist, I have developed a few golden | | | | Some other tips I think worth mentioning are: |
| rules which I would think will provide some value to | | | | 1. Remove your t-shirts from the washer |
| anyone about to embark upon the mission of | | | | IMMEDIATELY after washing. |
| creating your very own custom T-Shirt. | | | | 2. Make sure you wash the t-shirt BEFORE you apply |
| 1. WAIT for the Iron to heat up for a good 15 mins. | | | | the transfer (because it will shrink when you do) . |
| 2. NEVER slide the iron across the transfer as it will | | | | 3. Iron the area to have the transfer applied before |
| probably smudge | | | | application, then ruffle gently with hand, keep it flat |
| 3.Do not over press and burn. | | | | but try to raise the fibers of the fabric. |
| 4. Always use a 100% cotton t-shirt. | | | | 4. When you apply the transfer, apply pressure with |
| 5. Experiment with the transfer paper beforehand, | | | | the iron, a patch at a time, for about 7 seconds, and |
| you will find that thicker paper will take more | | | | then move to the next patch, make sure you get |
| pressure and a thinner paper will show banding if | | | | the edges. |