need QUICK help! re: dark xfer paper

[mommy2hannahgrace]

I am trying to make my shirts before we leave tomorrow---i know awesome timing! Anyways, I bought the Wilton Dark Xfer paper and tested it on a onesie and it did NOT work. I thought if you were using dark xfer you didnt need to trim all the white off---it is totally showing up and the designs are "cracking" if anyone could please help that would be great. thanks!

 

[tinkerbell 766]

If you are using dark transfer paper you DO need to trim all the white off.
With dark paper, anything which is white on the design will show up white - including any untrimmed paper
When using light transfer paper anyting white will show up transparent. So if you use light paper on a red t-shirt, for example, anything white eg Mickey's gloves, whites of eyes etc will be see through and thus appear red. Remember to reverse the image if using light transfer paper.
As for the cracking, I have a horrible feeling this may be down to the paper brand, but others may know better.
I hope this helps and things turn out okay.
Whichever way, you are going to Disney!!!!
Have a magical trip
Hugs
Joanne

 

[noahdove]

I agree 100% with tinkerbell 766...I hope you have an extra shirt...good luck with the rest of them.