Peeling the backing off transfer paper - what's the secret?

[MJAJmom]

Please, please reveal the secret to peeling off the backing on the iron-on transfer paper!!!!

OK, this is my first sets of Tshirts I'm making for our trip and I'm getting so frustrated trying to peel off the backing. I crinkle the edges and try using my fingernails, but this seems to take forever!!! Is there a quicker way to do this??

 

[delmar411]

I just brush them apart at a corner with my thumb and then get a grip with my fingernails and seperate. It's not quick but less than say 30secs.

 

[Tracie]

If is really hard and the design doesn't go all the way to the corner, I tear the corner a little it tears the paper backing but not the transfer.

HTH
Tracie

 

[mickimousemama]

I read somewhere to peel the paper back slightly before cutting out the image, that way it is easier to loosen when ready to apply. I did this and it worked great