Question about heat transfers --

[EFerrari]

I need to make a mock up of a t-shirt for a meeting tonight.

Anyone have good tips to make sure I don't just wreck a t-shirt?

TIA

:hi:

[eleny]

1. Sorry I didn't see your post earlier

How did it go?

I made a bunch one xmas. I found that the smaller the design, the better it turned out. Maybe I rushed ironing the bigger ones, like the one of a big red heart, thinking I would burn the shirt if I took my time. Other than that, just following the instructions carefully worked out.

[EFerrari]

2. Thank you, eleny. I held off and worked on flyers instead.

I've had great luck and horrible luck with heat transfers so, I want to figure out the possible problems before I commit $ to a hot iron.

[eridani]

3. Don't let the iron sit in one place too long

Keep it moving.

[kcass1954]

4. But don't slide the iron around on the fabric, pick it up and set it down in

the next spot. Also, don't use any steam.

Edit to say I'm sorry I didn't see your post earlier.

[EFerrari]

5. Thank you guys so much! Eventually, these shirts will be made

by a nice vendor but I need to mock up one or two so people can see.


:)

[lies and propaganda]

6. Not a quick method for tonite, but something i love!

I am obsessed with stenciling t shirts... This is the easiest way to design a shirt yourself, and a very rewarding project when done.

You need:
Freezer Paper, in ziploc area.
An exacto
Tape
Fabric Paint
Paint Brushes
An Image

Lets say you want a shirt that reads 'FUGWB.' You can draw it yourself, or use one of the millions of awesome fonts on the internet to convey just what you want.

Print it out and tape in on the NON SLICK side of the freezer paper. Freezer paper has an awesome sticky layer that when wrapping meat allows it to not stick causing freezer burn. Perfect for 'gluing ' it onto your shirt.

You cut your letters out and then lay out your freezer paper cut out on your shirt where you like it. Now iron that baby on there!
A few really good passes to make sure its on there solid.

And then you just paint inside the cut out portions of your freezer papered shirt. Two coats will usually suffice, depending on you ;)

Let it dry overnight and then just rip the paper off. Sometimes you will need tweezers to get some of the tiny pieces of paper left behind.

Its not as accurate as screenprinting, but once you get the hang of it you can create some pretty magical things.
And its super cheap, a roll of freezer paper has 7164614 uses and is around $5, and you can practice while youre getting the hang of it on newspaper.

Super simple, super easy and perfect for the impromptu protest you need just the right shirt for!

If I left anything out or you have any questions, let me know!