Dark T-shirt transfer?

Question

I bought this dark t-shirt transger kit. And I don't get the directions...Neither do any of my friends. I printed the picture out on the paper. How Do I iron it? What side do I ioron on And where does the parchment go?

Answer 1

I'm Not sure what kind of kit it was, I know Avery makes them for dark fabric, and you can get them at some staples stores for about $10 bucks. I figure some Wal-Mart stores might carry them for less.
Here is some of the info on the page, but it contains tons of info like washing, storing, and trouble shooting tips.
Hope this helps!!!

PRINTING & APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Printing your dark fabric iron on transfer paper

When you are ready to print your image, follow these steps:

Test by printing your image on a sheet of plain paper.

If you are satisfied with how your image looks, insert a single sheet of dark fabric iron on transfer paper into your inkjet printer. It is easy to tell which side to print on, as one side is blank (to print on), and one side has the line. Make sure that the iron on transfer paper is not creased or curled. Make sure you are not printing on the silicon ironing sheet.

Do not use flip, mirror image or T-shirt setting

Bellow are suggested printer settings. For the best results check your printer manual or with your printer's manufacture.

Paper Type - Plain
Paper Resolution - Best / High Resolution

After printing your dark fabric iron on transfer allow to dry completely - over night drying is recommended.

Trim around image.

HAND IRONING THE IMAGE

Lay the fabric, T-shirt on the work surface. Do not use an ironing board, or bare wood, glass, or metal surface for ironing. Place the pillowcase on the ironing surface with the open end hanging over the edge and smooth it flat so that there are no wrinkles.

Preheat the fabric using the iron to remove excess moisture and remove wrinkles.

Confirm temperature setting is 325° or cotton setting.

Allow the dark fabric to cool completely before applying the transfer.

Carefully remove and discard the backer film; the side with the printed line.

Place the iron on transfer IMAGE SIDE UP on the dark fabric, T-shirt

Lay the lightweight ironing sheet over the surface of the transfer.

Use Medium and Firm pressure; Slide the iron up an down moving constantly.

Make sure to pay extra attention to the edges.

Iron completely cover the edges. Watch a clock if necessary

When using a full 8-1/2 x 11 sheet - iron a full 1-1/2 to 2 minutes.
When using an 8-1/2 x 5-1/2 sheet - iron a full 45 seconds -1 minute.

Gently rub the iron on transfer for a couple of seconds with a soft cloth and peel the transfer.

Note: If Ironing Sheet has been misplaced, substitute a "Silicon Release Sheet" or "Baking Parchment"

Answer 2

If it does not say, it is probable customary paper which "works on gentle-colored backgrounds/fabric." those that are for "dark" fabric in many circumstances say so. in case you placed an popular circulate onto a depressing shirt, you will slightly be able to be sure the photos because of the fact the circulate is unquestionably clean (however colored clean). If the colour is barely medium-dark, you will see it slightly extra helpful, yet nevertheless no longer as brightly and crisply as making use of the opaque colorants on the papers for dark shirts. Transfers from customary papers will additionally replace colour slightly if no longer on a "white" shirt, considering the fact that they are going to combine with the colors showing with the aid of from under... i.e., green component of colour from customary paper on a delicate yellow shirt might seem blue.