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September 15, 2017 by carlie

How to make a rhinestone heat transfer

It is very popular today to design t-shirts and other clothing with rhinestones. They can be used to make initials or made into words and favorite phrases, and even into pictures. One of the best ways to attach the rhinestones to clothing is with a process called heat transfer. Here we will explain the process […]

August 29, 2017 by carlie

How To Make Heat Transfers

How To Make Heat Transfers

You can now add custom transfers to your garments (aprons, T-shirts, jackets), bags, and other items even without a printing company. You can easily decorate garments with images that you have designed on your own and printed from your computer. All you require are transfer images, transfer paper, and the instructions provided below. Here is a […]

August 26, 2017 by carlie

Best Heat Press For Home Use: Budget Friendly Options That Won’t Break The Bank

Using a heat press is a simple yet modern way of printing your designs into T-shirts these days. For some heat press machines, it’s even possible to use them for other printable items like bags, mouse pads, and even coffee mugs. All in all, such a machine can encourage your artistic side, as it’s always a thrill […]

August 22, 2017 by carlie

Maintenance Tips for Your Heat Press Machine

Maintenance Tips for Your Heat Press Machine

Before you buy a heat press machine, you need to consider whether you have the diligence and patience to take care of it properly. You have to consider the machine as an investment that you need to care for (especially if you have a small business), and here are some tips that can help: 1.    […]

August 21, 2017 by carlie

From Hobbyist to Pro: Get the Best Heat Press Machine For Small Business

Making custom designs for t-shirts is fun, and it can be a nice way to make a profit. You can even start your own small business with your heat press, as you can then design unique graphics and witty sayings for shirts which you can sell online. But this will require an upgrade in your hobbyist-grade […]

July 22, 2017 by carlie

Heat Transfer Printing vs Screen Printing: Is Digital Printing Or Screen Printing Better?

When shopping around for a custom print t-shirts or any other garment with custom graphics, you will be faced a variety of printing options, among them, being screen printing and heat transfer printing. For many, without the intricate knowledge of the garment printing industry, these two terms mean very little. The reality is that the […]

July 18, 2017 by carlie

Best Heat Press Machine: Our Top 10 Picks

When you’re starting a printing business, the best heat press machine is the most important piece of equipment to have. They’re used to transfer designs and graphics to different kinds of merchandise. These make them the handiest tools to have if you want to mass produce specific products such as shirts and mugs. The best part is that they come in a wide range […]

July 15, 2017 by carlie

The Difference Between Heat Transfer & Sublimation Printing

If you’ve ever purchased custom printed clothing, bags and other material-based items from websites, then you may have noticed that they state the type of printing that was used. You’ve likely encountered these 2 types of printing: sublimation and heat transfer printing. But if you’re like most people, you have no idea what that means. So, in this […]

July 12, 2017 by carlie

Heat Printing 101: The Basics of Heat Transfer Printing

Heat Printing 101: The Basics of Heat Transfer Printing

Heat transfer printing is one of the easiest methods of printing for anyone looking to create custom designs.  There are various uses for this form of printing that you should know about.  However, there is a lot of other information that you have to know before you start using heat printing or determine that heat […]

July 10, 2017 by carlie

Choosing The Right Heat Transfer Printing Technique

Choosing The Right Heat Transfer Printing Technique

Heat transfer is a technology used to customize items such as T-shirts, uniforms, hats, sweatshirts, coffee mugs, banners and water bottles. If you want to create some promotional objects for your business, get some uniforms for your sports team or wear T-shirts with custom designs, heat transfer is a great way to get your designs on […]

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