KageDesign 3 Posted April 1, 2009 Finally got my heat press yesterday and did my first shirt when I got home from work. Ended up ordering the Hotronix 16x16 auto opening clamshell press from USC which was a much better choice than the one I was going to order off of ebay. Anyway heres the shirt and my new press Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CyberSultan 6 Posted April 1, 2009 Gotta love the Hotronix auto opening presses! They are very nice machines. I have a 16x20 one myself. BTW, in case it is not known about the Hotronix auto-opening presses, the electromagnet holds the press closed during the entire duration of the timer. If you need to open up the press prior to the end of the timer count-down, all you need to do is bump upward on the handle with your fist (this is the instruction I got directly from Hotronix when I called about it). The magnet is strong enough to not let you just pull up on the handle. But a swift bump upward on the handle is strong enough to break the hold. Hotronix indicated it causes no harm to the press...and I have been doing that method for the past couple months without problems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdgirl 13 Posted April 1, 2009 Congrats on the heatpress. I want one really bad but I better figure out on how to do my graphics better first. Nice looking shirt for your first one! Christi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest fivestar Posted April 1, 2009 Congrats and nice shirt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tory 0 Posted April 1, 2009 Looks great, you are going to love that press....it will pay for itself in no time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cohesion 0 Posted April 1, 2009 That's pretty bad a$$ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KageDesign 3 Posted April 1, 2009 Thanks everyone. The press was definitely worth the extra money, the saying you get what you pay for does still apply in some cases. Now hopefully I will get some orders in to start paying for it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roketa36 0 Posted April 2, 2009 Thats a good looking shirt. We just got a press. What are you using for you graphic material. I dont like the tranfer paper we got it leave a discolored look around the image. Also where is a good place to get material. Thanks Tom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KageDesign 3 Posted April 2, 2009 Thats a good looking shirt. We just got a press. What are you using for you graphic material. I dont like the tranfer paper we got it leave a discolored look around the image. Also where is a good place to get material. Thanks Tom Im using Siser Easyweed, purchased through UScutter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spacegraphics 0 Posted April 2, 2009 Thats a good looking shirt. We just got a press. What are you using for you graphic material. I dont like the tranfer paper we got it leave a discolored look around the image. Also where is a good place to get material. Thanks Tom Im using Siser Easyweed, purchased through UScutter I have been using ThermoFlex, I like it a lot, but the stickiness irritates me, does Siser have the sticky back? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CyberSultan 6 Posted April 2, 2009 Siser Easyweed has a stickier backing than Thermoflex. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lowone 3 Posted April 2, 2009 looks awesome. cant wait to get a press Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fbomb 0 Posted April 2, 2009 Congrats!!! Heat pressing is so much fun, isn't it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nonabelle 5 Posted April 2, 2009 kage, once word gets out, u will be making a killing. that's what i mostly do, shirts, and team jerseys. man i love it and the good money behind it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cohesion 0 Posted April 2, 2009 kage, once word gets out, u will be making a killing. that's what i mostly do, shirts, and team jerseys. man i love it and the good money behind it. How does one get the word out that they do shirts? Who do you target? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FBRsportmod68 109 Posted April 2, 2009 word of mouth.........co-workers, go to bowling alley find out when the league nights are, go to little league baseball fields talk to the coaches, handing out cards where ever you can........basically PROMOTE yourself, cause no one else can as well as you!! David Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tory 0 Posted April 2, 2009 Schools are also another good place if you can get your foot in the door. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
99v8miata 3 Posted April 2, 2009 Very cool shirt. I am currently looking for a heat press. I will buy one by the end of the month. Dave Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cre8tiveCutter 7 Posted April 5, 2009 Love the shirt! I use siser as well and I can tell you its super sticky! you have to be real careful when weeding. I also buy transfers they are cheap and proworld has tons of them! people love em. especially ems and firemen! Renee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites