---Frequently Asked Questions---Inkjet T-Shirt Transfers, Iron On Transfers and Inkjet Fabric Sheets
---Art-Wear
 

May be used with 100% cotton or 50/50 polyester cotton blend fabrics.

Computer color inkjet printer and/or markers and crayons. Avoid thin tipped or permanent markers as they may scratch the surface. Basic bold water based markers are recommended.

Use a smooth, hard, heat resistant surface, such as a wood cutting board for ironing. Do NOT use ironing board, glass or heat sensitive surfaces.

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  What are Art-Wear Transfer Sheets?  
   
  How do I print on the Art-Wear Transfer Sheets?
   
  Can Art-Wear Transfer Sheets be used in a laser printer?
   
  How do I iron the Art-Wear Transfer Sheets?
   
  How do I wash my Art-Wear Transfer Sheets after my images are printed?
   
 
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What are Art-Wear Transfer Sheets?
 

Art-Wear transfer sheets are a thin, vinyl sheet that can be run through a color inkjet printer and/or can be used with crayons or markers. Avoid thin tipped markers or permanent markers as they may scratch the surface. Basic bold, water based markers are recommended.
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  How do I print on the Art-Wear Transfer Sheets?
 
Using crayons or markers, design your image directly on the plain, unmarked side of the Art-Wear transfer sheet. AND/OR Design your image on the computer using graphics, text or photos. Do NOT reverse or mirror image. If so desired, test print your image on a plain piece of paper. Insert a single sheet of Art-Wear transfer paper into your printer so that printing occurs on the plain, unmarked side of the transfer sheet. Printer should be set at normal quality, plain paper. Print image. Allow image to dry 30 minutes before transferring. To keep printed image edges from tearing, gently separate the front sheet from the backing paper just past printed image, then replace layers. Using a scissors or craft knife, trim out image to desired shape. Gently peel finished Art-Wear transfer image from backing paper.
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Can Art-Wear Transfer Sheets be used in a laser printer?
 
Art-Wear Transfer Sheets were designed for use in color inkjet printers only.

This product is intended for use in standard inkjet printers only. Do not use in other printers or copiers such as laser printers or any other printer/copier that applies heat, as it may damage the machine. Test the product you plan to use to determine the suitability of the product for your equipment, methods and substrate material.
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How do I iron the Art-Wear Transfer Sheets?
 

Place pillowcase on smooth, hard, heat resistant ironing surface such as a wood cutting board. Do not use ironing board. Iron pillowcase, if necessary, to remove wrinkles. Pre-iron project to remove any moisture and wrinkles. Position Art-Wear transfer image FACE UP on project surface. Cover COMPLETELY with parchment paper provided. NOTE: Parchment paper can be used for multiple transfer applications.

For 100% Cotton Fabric:
Preheat iron to highest (cotton) setting. DO NOT USE STEAM. (Empty any water that may be in iron. Allow iron to preheat for five minutes). First, using FIRM PRESSURE, holding the iron with both hands and applying your body weight, iron on each area of the sheet for 20 seconds, making sure to lift the iron completely off the surface when moving to a new position. Be sure to iron all corners and edges of the sheet. Then using FIRM PRESSURE, iron over the entire image using consistent up/down and side-to-side motion for an additional 1-1/2 minutes, making sure to iron all corners and edges. Allow the parchment paper to cool for one to two minutes. Gently peel off parchment paper. If applying multiple images to a single project, it is recommended that you leave the parchment paper in place until all images are ironed on so that the heat of other ironing applications does not affect already fused images.

For 50/50 Polyester Cotton Blend Fabric:
Preheat iron to medium, medium/high (wool) setting. DO NOT USE STEAM. (Empty any water that may be in iron. Allow iron to preheat for five minutes). First, using moderate pressure, iron over the entire image using consistent up and down motions for 30 seconds making sure to cover all corners and edges. Then using moderate pressure, iron over the entire image using consistent side-to-side motions for 30 seconds, making sure to iron all corners and edges. Repeat the previous two steps. Iron over entire surface in a circular motion for an additional minute. (Three minutes total pressing time). Allow the parchment paper to cool for one to two minutes. Gently peel off parchment paper. If applying multiple images to a single project, it is recommended that you leave the parchment paper in place until all images are ironed on so that the heat of other ironing applications does not affect already fused images.
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How do I wash my Art-Wear Transfer Sheets after my images are printed?
 
Turn garment inside out. Machine wash cold water with mild detergent, NO BLEACH. Do not use hot water. Remove promptly from washer as bleeding may occur if left wet. If bleeding occurs, rewash. Tumble dry low or lay flat to dry. If air drying, blot excess water from image with a clean dry towel. Do not stretch the image as cracking may occur. Do not iron directly on transfer. Cover with parchment provided or baking parchment (available at your grocery store) and allow to cool before removing.
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