*What is a Plastisol Screen Print Transfer?
- Screen print transfers are NOT like HTV (iron on vinyl). HTV can leave the shirt feeling plasticky and crunchy. Screen Print Transfers are made with plastisol inks. (Think old school screen printing, but instead of screening on a garment, we screen on a release paper). The image is screened in reverse on the release paper. All you have to do is place the paper design side down, press, peel off the release paper, and done. It's that simple!
*MEASUREMENTS:
- This particular screen print size is 12.25" X 6"
*WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
- Your favorite tee shirt or garment (cotton, poly, and blends work best for these transfers!)
- A heat press (a cricut easy press is NOT the same thing, neither is a hand iron)
- Screen Print Transfer
...pretty simple so far, right?! Now on to the application instructions.
*APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
- Heat your press to 320 - 340 degrees (craft presses can be off so make sure you use a temp gun to see what your press runs at)
- Pre-press your shirt before applying the transfer. This gets all of the moisture and wrinkles out of the garment and helps it to adhere better without cracking.
- Set your press to HEAVY pressure. (60 psi if you have an auto. press) If you have a craft manual press, it should feel almost impossible to close, may even tilt when you open/close it. (NOTE: If your pressure isn't right, your transfer WILL NOT STICK!)
- Once your heat press has heated up to the correct temperature, you're going to want to press the design face down for 7-10 seconds. Once the time is up, open your press and remove the paper backing immediately. You're done! If the backing isn't removing easily, your pressure may not be heavy enough. Do NOT force the paper backing off. Lay it back down, tighten up your pressure, and try again.
*DO NOT use any teflon sheets, butcher paper, press pillows, etc.
