I want to get into Tshirts. what hardware do I need?

[Dakotagrafx 7,297]

15x15 with over the center pressure adjustment like the expensive models and if you buy direct a 2 yr warranty  $259 shipped

http://sunie.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=1

[JessXEmoji 46]

Does that one pop up when its done heating?

[Dakotagrafx 7,297]

no not auto open - if you are going to put the money into auto open then go for a swinger so you aren't working under the hot platen - they aren't auto open either unless you go air but burn your knuckles a few times you will want one.  I just posted the one with 2 yr warranty and over the center pressure adjustment that is more desireable

[JessXEmoji 46]

Cool I never heard of that site. have you purchased them them before?

[Dakotagrafx 7,297]

that is where I got my first heat press- that exact one - after a year I started doing sublimation and found out it had a problem with the third digit on the display - had a replacement in 2 days so I was impressed with customer service

[JessXEmoji 46]

Thanks giys. I ordered the vinyl and press dakota posted.

Do I need to put something between the shirts and press when making them? Like protect them?

[gcextreme 475]

A teflon sheet or parchment paper i think. I have the teflon sheet from uscutter.

[Dakotagrafx 7,297]

they also have the best price on the teflon sheet  - see if you can add it to your order.   teflon will finish with a slight gloss and parchment will finish with more of a dull finish to achieve the look you are after

[SeeJaysPlace 476]

<3 my swing away  wish i would of gotten it sooner!

[JessXEmoji 46]

Wish i had asked sooner lol my order done shipped.

[jaybyrd 3,770]

that is where I got my first heat press- that exact one - after a year I started doing sublimation and found out it had a problem with the third digit on the display - had a replacement in 2 days so I was impressed with customer service

And that broken timer is now in use on my shirt dryer for screen print. A big thanks to Dakota for being as big a packrat as me and still having it when I needed 1.

[JessXEmoji 46]

Do you guys pre wash you shirts before you apply the vinyl? I heard you should but imo that removes the new.

Also how do you guys explain the sizes online? I dont want customers complaining it wasnt sized as descibed.

[Dakotagrafx 7,297]

Do you guys pre wash you shirts before you apply the vinyl? I heard you should but imo that removes the new.

 

 

Never

[jaybyrd 3,770]

Extra work for no reason. Never prewashed a shirt and I agree it takes away the impression of new and also removes the centerline crease which I use for alignment when screen printing.

[JessXEmoji 46]

Thanks guys!  Can I still make the shirts without a teflon sheet or antyhing?

[OWJones 1,981]

Thanks guys!  Can I still make the shirts without a teflon sheet or antyhing?

 

Yes - parchment paper works well as does butcher's paper.   However, the paper wrinkles fairly quickly and gets dirty and needs to be discarded.  Teflon sheets stay flat and can be wiped clean when necessary.

 

I picked up three 16x20" teflon sheets off of ebay a couple of years ago for under $20 including shipping.

[JessXEmoji 46]

Ok... got my starter Vinyl today black and white , got 45 tshirts on the way along with my press. 

 

Im almost ready  

[Wildgoose 4,200]

Yes - parchment paper works well as does butcher's paper.   However, the paper wrinkles fairly quickly and gets dirty and needs to be discarded.  Teflon sheets stay flat and can be wiped clean when necessary.

 

I picked up three 16x20" teflon sheets off of ebay a couple of years ago for under $20 including shipping.

I had about as much trouble with my teflon developing wrinkles as anything. Maybe I need a better storage spot but my teflon sheet ended up with a lot of small wrinkles that you can see in some colors so I ended up punching holes in the edge and using it for a lower platen cover on my back-up press and just use either parchment paper from the kitchen or Kraft paper I bought from Stahls when I first started up. It lasts a long time and works well. 

[jaybyrd 3,770]

You can but I prefer teflon for the added safety measure and it's not expensive.

[JessXEmoji 46]

How long do you heat the easy weed vinyl?

[jaybyrd 3,770]

Everybody has their own system but I do 20 seconds.

[JessXEmoji 46]

Ok I'll prob have to see what works for me and ther shirts I use.

[kylesmash 36]

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Lol ur going overkill.<br />

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Free box...black magic marker to write the address onto the box and maybe $5-8 to ship...lol<br />

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Yes i normally charge shipping too.<br />

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If you're counting the cost of tape then ur just silly.<br />

And if u are paying for boxes cuz u dont know where to get free boxes then ur retarded.</p></blockquote>

I factor in the cost of tape. I send out 75 to 100 packages a day. If I didn't factor in Everything that I paid for , I would never know how much money I'm making.