Heat Transfer Product: How to Use Heat Transfer Machines and Heat Transfer Paper

Images can be applied to many items including t-shirts, sweatshirts, mouse pads, coffee mugs, puzzles, and more, using transfer products. Stock images are used as well as custom images to make creative, one of a kind pictures and messages on various items. The finished products are an excellent customized gift, fund raiser piece, or retail item. The type and use of heat transfer machines and paper depends on the item to which the image is being transferred.
The type of heat transfer machines and heat transfer paper used varies with the item and its characteristics. For example, 100% cotton or cotton/polyester blends are recommended for use with most transfer products, and have individual instructions for the process; however, there are specialized heat transfer products and directions for use on synthetic fabric blends. When transferring an image to a non-fabric item, like a mug or a mouse pad, a transfer product specifically for these types of surfaces must be used.

When using heat transfer machines and heat transfer paper, the procedures for transfer also depend on the item. The process is always a mix of heat and pressure, and the combination of time applied to those two things. Instructions must be followed carefully for successful image transfer onto the product. In general, a preheated heat press is set to a determined temperature. The press is then set to the instructed pressure: low, medium, or high. The transfer paper is placed on the item and positioned on the press, and pressed for the determined amount of time. When it is removed from the press, it will be either hot or cold peeled; once more, according to the guidelines.

Tshirtsupplies.com carries a huge selection of heat transfer products including heat transfer press machines; laser and inkjet transfer paper for light and dark items, and transfer accessories. They are an experienced retailer and wholesaler with excellent product quality and pricing, and outstanding customer service.

Transfer Product: Did You Know You Could Use ImageStix®?

ImageStix® ’s semi-gloss surface produces a brighter, sharper image no matter want your design. No additional paper treatment is necessary and stickers are water-safe and sun friendly. Unlike other stickers, ImageStix® can be removed and reused – we have test samples that have been removed hundreds of times. There are so many cool things you can create with ImageStix® ®. Image the possibilities! Think car stickers, window stickers, promotional pieces, etc.


Did you know you can use ImageStix® to create your own custom bumper stickers?

ImageStix® ® is unlike any other paper and requires only your imagination and your printer. You can design a custom bumper sticker for your school, your class, for a fundraiser, to advertise a special event, political campaigns or just for fun. I love the idea of creating a special bumper sticker that is unique. The best part of use ImageStix® ® for bumper stickers is that it is removable and leaves behind no residue.


Did you know you could use ImageStix® ® to create colorful book labels?

It is great thing to share books with friends, neighbors and children. Use ImageStix® ® to label your own personal library or if you’re a teacher or Librarian you can label an entire collection of books. Design a personal or organizational insignia and using the sticker paper, ImageStix® ®, print out label squares to be place on the inside cover of the books. They’ll never be misplaced again.


Did you know you could use ImageStix® to make CD labels?

Making your own music or photo CD’s? Create colorful stickers to place of the crystal box. You’ll be able to put photos, lyrics, or personal designs. It’ll be easy to reposition them to get the right fit because it can be removed and reused.


Did you know you can use ImageStix® to start a business making specialty stickers?
If you have the idea and the designs you can create stickers to market to a special group. There are opportunities to sell stickers at car shows, dog shows, sports tournaments and online. Like other business opportunities with heat transfer paper, ImageStix® gives you the opportunity to create quality stickers to sell.
ImageStix® is a great addition to your heat transfer paper, business – it will require no additional equipment and you can offer a new product line. The project uses and opportunities are endless just like heat transfer paper products. Heat transfer paper products allow you to design unique items for personal use or for resale use, and so will ImageStix®. It just can’t get any easier to use paper and your imagination!

Linda Dunkelberger is a freelance writer and editor creating project ideas for Tshirtsupplies.com. ImageStix® is available through Tshirtsupplies.com. The article “Did You Know You Could Use ImageStix®?” gives project ideas for the cools uses of ImageStix® a heat transfer paper.