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How to Apply a Heat Transfer
Begin by selecting your garments. The garments you select will determine the best heat transfer material for your project. Let’s say your job calls for nylon garments – you’ll need to specify a transfer or material specifically made to adhere to nylon.
Now, arrange the garments and applications on your work surface, making it easy for you to continually pull from the appropriate pile. While you are arranging the workspace, turn on your heat transfer press, as it will take around 10-15 minutes to warm up to the necessary temperature.
As the press is warming up, set the desired temperature for your application. Many CAD-Cut materials are designed to be applied at 160°C, but be sure to refer to the specific instructions accompanying the transfers or material.
Once the press has reached the appropriate temperature, but before the first garment is decorated, the time and pressure need to be set, again to reflect the material being applied. Once time, temperature and pressure are set; it’s time to begin the application process.
Step 1: Insert a Teflon pillow inside your first garment. This prevents marks from heavy seams, zippers and buttons.
Step 2: Pre-heat the garment for 10 seconds. Be sure to place either a Teflon or Kraft paper cover sheet on top of the garment prior to printing. Pre-heating the garments removes wrinkles, whilst preparing the garment for application.
Step 3: Position your lettering or transfer design onto the garment. For an application on the front of the garment, centre the design; say about three fingers width below the neck line.
Step 4: Cover the application with a Teflon or Kraft paper cover sheet, close the transfer press and fuse at the temperature and for the duration specified for the material being used.
Step 5: Depending on whether or not your application is a hot-peel or a cold-peel, remover the Mylar carrier or release paper backing sheet from the design.
Step 6: Once the carrier is removed, if required, re-position the Teflon or Kraft paper cover sheet on top of the design, and proceed with the fusing on the garment for the specified time.
Step 7: Remove the cover sheet from the design and let the garment cool. The application is now completed and ready for the customer.
Application Tips:
Here are a few application tips to consider when heat printing:
Always pre-heat a garment to remove wrinkles and moisture
Use a Teflon pillow to prevent marks on the decoration; they are great for v-necks, round necks, or when applying near heavy seams, zippers or buttons
Keep a reference book of technical sheets for each type of heat applied product that you are using; create a quick reference sheet for fast access
When working with appliqué, heat sealing your design after sewing prevents puckering, giving you the most professionally finished garment for delivery
To achieve a smooth surface on a garment, slide the garment over the lower platen so that necklines, collars and hoods are off the back of the platen, allowing for a smooth, flat surface to be decorated
About the Author
Martin Borley is Vice President of Target Transfers Ltd
a GroupeSTAHL Company.
info@targettransfers.com
www.targettransfers.com
Tel:+44 (0) 1376 326351.
I have a Nikon digital camera that seems to give a message of ‘Batteries Exhausted’ each time I change them..?
I was storing my digital camera in the center console of my car for a long time (‘in case I found an interesting shot’).
Do the extended memory cards in digital cameras ever go bad? I have a 1500 picture card in my camera and although it is very possible that the problem was caused by the way I stored the camera, I have tried to change the batteries and put brand new ones in and I get a message that says ‘Batteries Exhausted’ and the camera still won’t work.
The camera is a Nikon Cool Pix L3 5.1 megapixel and the case I store it in is one that has a hard body similar to a zippering non-vinyl suitcase like you would see in an airport that reflects most weather conditions.
Can’t I use regular store-bought AA batteries instead of rechargeables?
Even rechargeable batteries can get to the point where they don’t hold a charge. You may need to get new ones. Usually if a camera is capable of using std. rechargeable batteries it will also allow you to use std non-rechargeable batteries (but that’s a more expensive option to keep replacing them).
Do not store your camera in your car. Cameras can be damaged by extremes of heat and cold. Cars can get extremely hot in the sun – anywhere in the car, not just the direct sun). They become like slow cookers.
It’s laudable that you carry your camera in case a shot pops up. But take the camera with you (in the house, in your bag, etc.) and only leave the camera in the car while you’re driving places.
