Pressing Instructions
** A HEAT GUN WILL TELL YOU IF YOUR PRESS IS ACCURATE
**TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES ARE SUGGESTIONS, ALL HEAT PRESSES VARY, PLEASE TEST YOUR PRESS TO FIND YOUR PREFERRED SETTINGS FOR BEST RESULTS**
Every Heat Press is different, temps and pressure are not always accurate or even so adjusting for your individual press is necessary, we highly recommend a heat gun.
Regular Formula
- 350 degrees;
- HEAVY PRESSURE 8-9 PSI.
- Pre press for 10 seconds to remove wrinkles and moisture;
- Press for 7 seconds; HOT PEEL.
- No teflon, covers, pillows; you MAY need to make an exception if you have seems that are causing a pressure resistance.
- TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES ARE SUGGESTIONS, ALL HEAT PRESSES VARY, PLEASE TEST YOUR PRESS TO FIND YOUR PREFERRED SETTINGS FOR BEST RESULTS
Soft Formula - Boutique Feel
These REQUIRE AN ACCURATE PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE, they are a much softer transfer, but are not as user friendly as the low heat formula. YOU MUST USE A HEAT GUN TO TEST THE ACCURACY OF YOUR PRESS PRIOR TO PRESSING.
- 350 degrees;
- IF YOUR USING A BUDGET PRESS (UNDER $600) we recommend increasing your heat by 10-20 degrees.
- HEAVY PRESSURE 8-9 PSI.
- Pre press for10 seconds to remove wrinkles and moisture;
- Press for 7 seconds; HOT PEEL.
- No teflon, covers, pillows; you MAY need to make an exception AND USE A PRESSING PILLOW if you have problems obtaining a high enough pressure setting.
- PEEL SLOWLY, IF IT IS STICKING INCREASE YOUR HEAT AND PRESS IT AGAIN UNTIL IT PEELS EASILY. IF THE PRINT IS DULL IT WAS PRESSED TOO HOT, IF IT IS NOT STICKING YOUR HEAT OR PRESSURE IS NOT HIGH ENOUGH.
- TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES ARE SUGGESTIONS, ALL HEAT PRESSES VARY, PLEASE TEST YOUR PRESS TO FIND YOUR PREFERRED SETTINGS FOR BEST RESULTS
One and Two Colors
These REQUIRE AN ACCURATE PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE, they are a much softer transfer, but are not as user friendly as the low heat formula. YOU MUST USE A HEAT GUN TO TEST THE ACCURACY OF YOUR PRESS PRIOR TO PRESSING.
- 350 degrees
- IF YOUR USING A BUDGET PRESS (UNDER $600) we recommend increasing your heat by 10-20 degrees.
- HEAVY PRESSURE 8-9 PSI.
- Pre press for 10 seconds to remove wrinkles and moisture;
- Press for 7seconds; HOT PEEL.
- No teflon, covers, pillows; you MAY need to make an exception AND USE A PRESSING PILLOW if you have problems obtaining a high enough pressure setting.
- PEEL SLOWLY, IF IT IS STICKING INCREASE YOUR HEAT AND PRESS IT AGAIN UNTIL IT PEELS EASILY. IF THE PRINT IS DULL IT WAS PRESSED TOO HOT, IF IT IS STICKING YOUR HEAT IS NOT HIGH ENOUGH.
- TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES ARE SUGGESTIONS, ALL HEAT PRESSES VARY, PLEASE TEST YOUR PRESS TO FIND YOUR PREFERRED SETTINGS FOR BEST RESULTS
Direct To Film Transfers
- High Pressure (8-9 manual) 60PSI Automatic
- Cold Peel
- Poly Blend - Temp: 275, Time: 10 sec
- Tri Blend - Temp: 275, Time: 10 sec
- 50/50 - Temp: 300, Time: 12 sec
- Cotton - Temp: 325, Time: 15 sec
- Double Press With Parchment Paper For Best Results and Matte Finish.
- TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES ARE SUGGESTIONS, ALL HEAT PRESSES VARY, PLEASE TEST YOUR PRESS TO FIND YOUR PREFERRED SETTINGS FOR BEST RESULTS
PUFF FORMULA
- 330 degrees;
- Medium PRESSURE 6-8 PSI.
- Pre press for 10 seconds to remove wrinkles and moisture;
- Press for 10 seconds; HOT PEEL.
- No teflon, covers, pillows; you MAY need to make an exception if you have seems that are causing a pressure resistance.
- TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES ARE SUGGESTIONS, ALL HEAT PRESSES VARY, PLEASE TEST YOUR PRESS TO FIND YOUR PREFERRED SETTINGS FOR BEST RESULTS