DisneyHoneyMoon
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- Joined
- Sep 7, 2004
Well, I've read the FAQ's from Julia and Nick's mom about T-shirt iron-on transfers. However I have a few questions...
First, the thread here says to peel the paper off while it is still hot:
http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=892906
However the thread here says to wait until it is cool before peeling the paper off:
http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=941186
So do I wait until the paper has cooled or do I pull it off when it is scorching hot?
Second, the graphic that I am putting on was also made by Julia and Nick's mom. I'll try to post a picture of it here:
I have a Canon Pixma MP450 printer, could someone point me at the exact paper I need (i don't mind if it's expensive). I went to http://stores.ebay.com/Heat-Transfer-Supplies but it seems like there are a lot of options. I've read about dark transfer paper etc, for the design above, do I use a light colored or dark colored transfer paper? I'm planning on putting the design on regular 100% cotton white t-shirts.
Also, should I cut the paper around the design after it is printed but before I iron it on? Does the design adhere to the shirt better if I cut a block around the design or does it matter if I cut a more organic shape that follows the contours of the design?
Sorry for asking so many questions, as you can tell we're first timers with the t-shirt design. I just planned to have them printed professionally but after seeing the prices quotes of over 100 dollars I decided to just iron on!
Thanks for any help you experts can give!
DisneyHoneyMoon
First, the thread here says to peel the paper off while it is still hot:
http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=892906
However the thread here says to wait until it is cool before peeling the paper off:
http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=941186
So do I wait until the paper has cooled or do I pull it off when it is scorching hot?
Second, the graphic that I am putting on was also made by Julia and Nick's mom. I'll try to post a picture of it here:
I have a Canon Pixma MP450 printer, could someone point me at the exact paper I need (i don't mind if it's expensive). I went to http://stores.ebay.com/Heat-Transfer-Supplies but it seems like there are a lot of options. I've read about dark transfer paper etc, for the design above, do I use a light colored or dark colored transfer paper? I'm planning on putting the design on regular 100% cotton white t-shirts.
Also, should I cut the paper around the design after it is printed but before I iron it on? Does the design adhere to the shirt better if I cut a block around the design or does it matter if I cut a more organic shape that follows the contours of the design?
Sorry for asking so many questions, as you can tell we're first timers with the t-shirt design. I just planned to have them printed professionally but after seeing the prices quotes of over 100 dollars I decided to just iron on!
Thanks for any help you experts can give!
DisneyHoneyMoon