Can you do plastisol transfers of an image?
GENERAL OVERVIEW OF HEAT TRANSFERS If you are not solely screen printing transfers you can use your standard plastisol ink. The ink is printed in reverse (reverse image) onto a heat transfer paper that has a special coating on it which will release the ink once heat pressed.
What are plastisol transfers?
Plastisol Transfers are screen printed designs that are printed on a special heat transfer release paper instead of directly on the shirt. Once the design is screen printed onto the paper, the printed heat transfer papers are shipped to your house.
How long do plastisol transfers last?
Your custom screen-printed transfers are made with Plastisol inks which can last for many months if maintained in a climate controlled environment. We recommend you keep the unused transfers in the cellophane wrapping and stored in a cool dry place. Do not store over 75°F or below 32°F for any length of time.
Is there a plastisol printer?
New screen printers should start off printing with plastisol ink. It’s more forgiving than water-based ink and it’s much easier to achieve proper cure. Even though printing plastisol is more straightforward, there are many techniques to print the ink for various processes.
Which is better heat transfer or screen printing?
Heat transfers provide better resolution than screen prints, but are less cost-efficient for larger quantities. The factors to consider when determining whether to use custom heat transfer or screen printing for T-shirt transfers include design complexity, color, durability, fabric choices, and the size of your order.
Is screen printing or heat press better?
Can you use a heat press to cure plastisol?
Curing with a heat press is incredibly simple. For plastisol ink, read the label to discover the cure temp and set the heat press to be 20-30 degrees above that cure temperature. Use light to medium pressure. Place a teflon sheet on the print.