You can go shopping for hours only to realize that what you really want is not in them. Photo workshops and specialty shops offer their services for printing photographs on T-shirts, bags and other items. However, you can also make your dream T-shirt with an original image or make a memorable gift for your friends and family at home.
It is necessary
- - Thermal transfer paper;
- - pillowcase or sheet;
- - scissors or clerical knife;
- - iron.
Instructions
Step 1
Once you have selected your image, prepare it for printing. The print is positive, so the image should be mirrored inverted. Select the best print quality in the driver settings. It is best to make a rough copy on plain paper first.
Step 2
When you are satisfied with the picture, print on thermal transfer paper.
Step 3
Let the image dry. It will take about 30 minutes.
Step 4
Cut the image along the outline. It is best to leave the edges about 5mm wide, but this should only be done if you are transferring the photo to white fabric.
Step 5
Place a folded sheet or pillowcase on the table, or use an ironing board. Place the fabric on top to which the photo will be transferred.
Step 6
Place the paper face down on the surface of the fabric. Iron the image with firm, but not abrupt strokes for 60-90 seconds. Do not use steam and try to iron all the elements of the design evenly.
Step 7
Wait 10 seconds and carefully remove the paper. To do this, first pull one corner and check how the image is translated. If something does not suit you, iron it again with an iron. Peel the paper in the direction that the fabric stretches less.
Step 8
Wait 10-20 minutes and iron the image again using tracing paper. Every time you iron the product, remember that by ironing the image itself without using tracing paper, you risk ruining the iron.
