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Does an inkjet printer give enought ink to make a good decent lasting hot transfer to the shirt

I have two printers the one gives better results in term of a picture probably because it has been used less. The printhead on the the one leaves streaks so it is a non starter. Auto cleaning printhead I don't think so. Anyway I tried a print on an old hankie just to get my feet wet. I gave it a wash today and the transfer did soften up and seems OK. Grey dog on a white background not bad. I am trying to keep the picture as close to the size so that the image is more dense. I have an old version of photoshop I got with a camera but I am trying to use the inherent paint program in windows 7. Anyone have any tips for me. I am thinking that a thicker material will also give better results. If it is applied well do you think the transfer will last? The transfer paper says 20 washes. Obviously I would like to have longer lasting. I do have an old iron flat and settings which would amaze anyone under 40 LOL. It is the best for iron in because no steam holes.

By johncedars at 2012-07-07 08:44 | login or register to post comments

iron-on transfers

Is this a transparent iron-on transfer or an opaque iron-on transfer? The transparent transfer is cheaper and lasts longer but must be used on light colors (as on this yellow shirt). Works great if you make sure to leave a light area for it in your tie-dye. The opaque transfer (as on this totebag) can be used on top of dark colors, but doesn't last nearly as long before it shows wear. Turn it inside out and put it in a mesh lingerie bag to wash it, then line-dry, to extend its life a little.

-Paula

By pburch at Sat, 2012-07-07 09:14 | login or register to post comments

Yes I am planning on very

Yes I am planning on very lite pink heart in the center to which I will apply the transfer. My idea which you really suggested is to start with very dark fuschia and then diluting by halves to a very lite pink heart in the center. From the mixing chart (how do i mix procion colors) It seems that the pinks all stem from fuschia. Thanks I needed a vote of confidence in the procedure.

By johncedars at Sat, 2012-07-07 09:46 | login or register to post comments

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