How to create an iron-on transfer that transfers only the printed area of the transfer paper?

Question

I know it can be done using a stencil and paint. But i would like to find out how to transfer only the design on iron on transfers. When heat is applied to the transfer paper, won't the whole piece of paper including the white portion be transferred to the T-shirt?
So can i transfer only the design and not the areas that are not printed. e.g the white portion of the transfer paper.

Answer 1

the non printed portion of the transfer will be transparent, not white. it'll leave a slight plastic-ky film but it's not white. you should cut around the outline of your image anyway, but any portions inside your image that are empty will have this plastic film. it's better to use a white or light colored shirt, cause the darker the shirt, the more the plastic will show.

Answer 2

Personally I have had trouble attaching anything to nylon with the expectaion of it staying on for any length of time. Fusibles do not work well because the iron usually scorches the nylon before the fusing takes place, and slick type paints peel off with wear. Thinner paints, more ink-like seem to work better, but they bleed into the fabric. I am afraid that fabric markers do the same. You make be able to find a spray paint type method...but I would practice first. Be wary of any rough texture materials as this will complicate any method you choose. If you want to really try the iron thing, look for fusibles that are thin-like vinyl (like the iron-ons from the 70's-remember the Farrah Fawcett t-shirts?!) because they will probably melt into the weave. Good Luck

Answer 3

Instructions
Printing Instructions
1.Prepare your chosen image on the computer. 
2.Print the image onto the MATT side of the transfer paper.
3. Leave the image to dry for about 10 minutes and then cut off the printed part.
Transfer Instructions (for heat press machines)
-Preheat the heat press machine and set the temperature at around 180℃
-Preheat the garment for a few seconds to remove wrinkles and moisture.
-Peel off the base paper from the transfer paper and put the image on the textile with the printed side facing up.
-Put the isolation paper on the image
-Heat for 15-30 seconds, then remove the textile from the machine after cooling down.

Transfer Instructions (for irons)
-Heat your iron (empty water) to maximum cotton setting for 3 minutes;
-Lay fabric on a hard, smooth surface. 
-Peel off the base paper from the transfer paper, and place the image on the fabric with printed side facing up.
-Place a piece of isolation paper over the image. 
-Place the heated iron on the isolation paper slightly for no more than 15 seconds to fix the image onto the fabric.  
- Iron for a further 60 seconds (maximum) evenly with slow circling movements from edge to edge ensuring heat is evenly transferred over the entire area.
-Peel isolation paper after cooling down.

Answer 4

just cut out the design and iron it on :)