Quick question: Kim, on the iron on transfer that you did (I think it was you?) how do you reverse the image so that when you transfer it, it is written correctly? It would have to print out backwards in order for it to transfer correctly...right?
Lisa
If you buy the dark T-shirt transfer you don't have to reverse. But if you've got the light transfers and already opened the package here are a bunch of tips I copied and pasted from the Creative DISigns thread:
Preparing to print your design
You can print your designs in several ways
To make a mirror image in paint:
Press Ctrl+R this will bring up the flip/rotate dialogue window
Choose flip horizontal and then click on okay this should give you a mirror image of your design
To Print from Paint:
Open a copy in Paint and print it from there be sure to use print preview and make any adjustments if it does not fill the page as desired.
Click on file, page setup and you will be able to make your design portrait or landscape
You can also set margins
To make your design fit on one page use the scaling option and choose fit to a 1 x 1 page
To have a little more flexibility in working with the design you can insert the image into a Word Document
To insert an image into Word:
From the toolbar select insert
Then picture
From file
Use the file browser to locate your file
Choose the file and then click insert
To change the size of a photo in word
You can then right click on the picture and choose format picture
then click on the size tab
and choose the dimensions you want the file to be (make sure your margins are set as small as possible)
or
click on the image and place your arrow over one of the corner guides
when it become a two way arrow
click on it and drag the arrow to the size you want the photo to be
(make sure you use a corner guide the middle guides will change the aspect ratio)
To make a mirror image in Word:
This will be done in the printer options how to do this will vary by printer
Choose File
Print
and then Properties
there is probably a layout feature that will have a mirror image option choose this option and then print
Not all printers can do this if not you will have to first reverse the image in paint (see directions above)
What type transfer paper should I use?
There are two basic types of transfer paper one for light shirts and one for dark shirts.
The Light transfer paper is translucent and the color of the shirt will show through the transfer paper
The Dark transfer paper is white and any part you do not cut away will show up on the shirt as white.
There is no consensus on which brand of paper to use although Avery and HP seem to be the most consistent choices.
Some recommend using the dark transfer paper regardless of the shirt color as the colors seem more vibrant
What type shirt (fabric)should I use?
by Baloo and J&NMom
Cotton or Poly/Cotton Blend fabric
T-shirts
Sweat shirts or pants
Canvas totes
Pillow cases
Walmart and Kmart carry Hanes and Fruit of the Loom shirts at every day low prices!
Most hobby stores sell T-shirts for around $2.99 and people have been very happy with these shirts.
Check out the sales racks in whatever store you're in,there's no telling what sort of prize you might find!
Do you have any tips on ironing the transfer?
by Baloo and J&NMom
These are tips for transferring that people have suggested .But directions on different brands of transfer paper vary so be sure to read and follow the manufactures directions!
You MUST prewash your shirts before transferring
Prewash ANY fabric before using transfers.It removes sizing or starch applied by the manufacture.
Do NOT add fabric softener or bleach when prewashing.
Do NOT add fabric softener sheets when drying.
Print a Preview ... always, always print a preview copy of your image before printing it on the (expensive) transfer paper. Do this to insure that colors print correctly, that your image doesn't fall into your printer's no-print zone along the margins, and to see what size your design will be (sometimes the on-screen view can be deceiving).
Flip Image if the directions call for it don't forget to flip or mirror your image. This is especially critical if you have text in your design. The text should be backwards on screen or on the print out. (Another good reason to print a preview copy first!)
Use the Right Side of the Paper ...Transfer paper has stripes or a grid on the non-printing side. Be sure to put the paper in your printer so that it prints on the clean white side.
White Does Not Print... In designing your artwork remember that WHITE does not print. The fabric will show through any parts of the design that are white. For example, if you print a white ghost on plaid fabric you'll get a plaid ghost! Plan your design accordingly. As with any desktop publishing project, consider the background color when selecting colors for your designs.
Test on Scrap Fabric Test... your design on scratch fabric before applying it to your final T-shirt or other fabric. Some types of fabric may require more ironing (heat) than others or may not show off your design as well as you expected.
Use Lots of Heat... Use your iron's hottest setting but no steam. It takes a lot of heat to transfer the image evenly and completely to the fabric. Peel off the paper while it is still hot.
Use a Hard Surface... The reason transfer instructions specify a hard surface (such as formica) is because it holds the heat. Ironing boards tend to disperse the heat and the transfer paper needs to be very hot to work properly.
Tips from Tricialiv
I have TransferMagic paper from Hobby Lobby. It was 14 sheets for $11.99. The transfers went on great. I hope they wash well. I just did my first on dark fabric. It was the POC on a black T. It looks great. I can't post pics yet. The transferMagic paper has some Hanes OOps proof card. You can send them the shirt that didn't come out and they will take it back if it's a hanes shirt. It also has a Hanes t-shirt maker program to download for free. I haven't yet though. I got DS & DD Hanes long sleeve shirts for $3.99 at Hobby Lobby.
Tips from lovesdumbo
The transfers for Dark T's you print onto the sheet without reversing the print. You cut around the image and then peel the backing off and you have sort a plastic like film that you put on the T, cover that with a sheet of parchment paper and press. Anything that you don't cut off will be white so it is probably easiest to do a design with a clean line border like the Mission Mickey I did.
DanaUK
I spent ages carefully cutting the transfers out but I think it was worth it.
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