Light or Dark Transfer Paper...

[tchrrx]

If, for example, a shirt design had a ghost on it, which paper would you use to ensure that the ghost remained white instead of the color of the shirt? I think dark paper keeps your design exactly as you print it, but you have to trim it around the edges closely. Is this right?

 

[KristineN]

yes, go with dark. I think the general consensus here is that dark is more durable...and the better choice for all designs.

 

[tchrrx]

Thank you! I used the light last year. Does the dark print and iron the same as the light?

 

[java]

The big difference is I think all darks(but check your individual brand) print as is- in other words no need to reverse print words. No mirroring skills needed- just print what you see on your screen the way you want it on your tee. I used the dark and while more expensive the color is great! and My white came out white on blue shirts.

 

[KristineN]

yes, as said below, the only difference would be if you use the light, you need to print mirror imaged. the actual ironing part, is the same

Thank you! I used the light last year. Does the dark print and iron the same as the light?

 

[bethbuchall]

Just remember that if you use the dark paper, you need to peel it from its backing first. Then you put it face up, cover with parchment (included with the paper), and iron. The very first time I ever used dark paper (long before the dawn of the DDA), I was in a hurry and didn't read the directions carefully. I had only used light paper before, and I somehow missed the peel the backing portion of the instructions. Fortunately, I didn't ruin the shirt only the paper.