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QuestionCan I use normal printing ink?Community AnswerYes, you can use normal printing ink.
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QuestionWhat paper does it have to be?Community AnswerIdeally transfer paper, but you can also use parchment paper.
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QuestionHow do you reverse transfer text?Shayna LeighCommunity AnswerUsing Photoshop or Paint, select the "flip horizontally" option after you have finished your design. Your design or text should now look backwards. Save & print.
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QuestionCan I do this with a pillow case?Community AnswerYes, you can!
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QuestionCan I use regular copy paper instead of transfer paper?Community AnswerNo, regular copy paper won't work for transfers like this.
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QuestionHow hot does the iron need to be?Community AnswerIf you're using a cotton shirt, use the cotton setting. Otherwise, you'll want a lower heat.
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QuestionHow well does this transfer stay upon washing? How many washings could it withstand before really becoming degraded?Community AnswerMine withstand around 100 washes. After that it starts to erode.
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QuestionCan I use normal paper?Community AnswerNo, you cannot. You must use transfer paper.
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QuestionWhere can I get transfer paper?Community AnswerYou can buy transfer paper at art stores or even supplies stores where stationery is sold, like Office Depot, Office Max, etc. Large box or department stores may sell the paper too.
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QuestionCan I do this on a sweatshirt?Community AnswerYes, as long as the fabric is consistent with the fabric compatibility listed on the transfer paper packaging.
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QuestionWhere can I get the transfer papers?Community AnswerYou can buy the transfer papers in craft stores, in most office supply stores, like Staples, or online from Amazon.
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QuestionWhat kind of app or program can I use to make simple text only transfers?Community AnswerI don't think there is a specific app for text. As far as I'm concerned, you can upload a picture or text from an app on your phone, such as PicsArt,
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QuestionCan I use a regular printer when doing iron on shirts?Community AnswerYes, you can use an inkjet printer but you can't use regular printer paper.
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QuestionWith a printed picture, will the colors stay the same after the design has finished ironing?MapleCommunity AnswerYes , no need to worry. The colors will stay on the shirt (or any fabric you plan on putting a design on).
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QuestionDo I have two cut out each individual letter if I’m putting writing on it with no background?MapleCommunity AnswerYes. Say you wanted the word Gucci printed onto your crop top, you would need to cut out the letters because printers don't cut paper.
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QuestionCan I do iron-ons on any type of t-shirt?Community AnswerYes, you can, as long as it is ironable. If it's not, you won't be able to iron on the t-shirt.
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QuestionWhat type of shirts and sweatshirts should I use?Community AnswerCotton would work best. They can be found for a low cost at craft stores or basic level clothing retailers.
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QuestionWill the design survive the wash?Community AnswerYes, use normal/cotton setting on your washer. However, try to air-dry the clothing article rather than putting it into the dryer.
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QuestionCan I use a black t-shirt? Or does it have to be a white shirt?Community AnswerYes, you can use a black shirt, just make sure that if something is black on the picture you want to use that you are fine with it blending in with the shirt.
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QuestionCan I use adhesive paper for this?Community AnswerNo, adhesive paper won't work and could damage the printer. Instead, you need to use transfer paper or the transfer of the image won't work.
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QuestionDo I need a special printer to print the transfer paper?Community AnswerIt needs to be an inkjet printer, not laser.
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QuestionAfter doing this process, would the shirt be safe for a regular wash through a washing machine?Community AnswerYes. Just make sure you turn the shirt inside out to protect the image.
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QuestionCan I make a design using programs like Microsoft Word or Publisher?Community AnswerYes but you have to save it then print it on the paper. Then follow the rest of the steps.
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QuestionDo I need to use a certain type of printer when doing iron on t-shirts?Community AnswerNo, you just have to print it onto transfer or parchment paper. Just make sure the printer can print in color (and has plenty of ink) if your design is in color.
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