Which paper would you reccomdend for someone who wants to make their own shirt?

Question

I know there are multiple kinds out there and I was wondering which one you thought worked the best. Ones that stay on, are easy to apply, don't come off in the wash, or maybe all three in one? I plan to use a shirt made with 60% cotton and 40% rayon.

The kind of paper you put in the printer. Where you print the design you had off of there and like iron on. Hope that helps.

Answer 1

I've worked with iron on printer paper a couple times, and I've found that the brand doesn't matter so much as your technique when you print and iron it.

Make sure your colors are good and strong, use the 'best' setting on your printer.

read the directions carefully and practice on a shirt you don't care about.

there are two types of transfers - because your computer does not print white ink.

transparent is for white t-shirts, and the color is between the shirt and the transparent layer (your design will be opposite, so if you have words, they will need to be backward on your computer screen.) If there is white on your design, the white of the t-shirt shows through the transfer paper

opaque is for colored shirts - the ink is the top layer of the transfer. If there is white in your design, the white of the transfer paper shows. This transfer needs to be cut out very carefully, because you will end up with a 'frame' of white around your design.

I have found that by carefully ironing and making sure that every corner of the transfer is securely 'glued' to the shirt, the transfers have lasted just about as many washes as the t-shirts themselves.

Answer 2

I think you mean iron-on transfers. I'd get one in an office supply store as opposed to a craft store because I think the brand name would be better and the quality would be higher.

If you don't want it to come off in the wash, always wash on gentle, inside out and don't use the dryer. Heat from the dryer will eventually melt the glue and even the transfer itself, a little more each time until it finally just falls off.

Answer 3

Hi:

Check out the great site, DharmaTrading. They have a variety of iron on transfer papers, and some is even better for applying to silk or stretch fabrics without altering the feel of the fabric significantly. Hope this helps.

Answer 4

I use plain old Avery brand iron-on transfer paper. I've done many shirts with it, and always have good results as long as the ironing instructions are followed. I have sweatshirts I've done 5 years ago that are still bright and good looking.

Answer 5

*do you mean paper to use as a pattern or paper to use as decoration on the shirt ?have you thought of looking on ebay or amazon.