lablover 218 Posted November 17, 2014 I'd like to try to do a few T-shirts but I don't have a heat press...Yet. I figure to get a clamshell type to start with, maybe a USCUTTER 300.00 job. Can a Iron be used for the Siser easy weed stuff? Seems like thats the choice of most here to use. I think if I can pull off a few orders for shirts I may get the OK for the heat press I guess I could also send my design off to one of you guys to do me a few shirts?? Yes, maybe? I've done a few Mockups and will post them soon to FB to see if I get any takers. I can't believe how hooked on this Graphtec I am... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eddieb378 41 Posted November 18, 2014 Well first question is do you ever plan to do sublimation? If you are don't waste your money on a cheap press! I was gonna get the cheap one off uscutter but I let the sales guy talk me into the perfect press,which I think is suppose to be a step better than the cheaper one but it is not built for sublimation at all. The platen on mine is far from heating evenly. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joker 618 Posted November 18, 2014 I have used an iron for awhile on my shirts.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pshawny 410 Posted November 18, 2014 Yes, it can be applied with a hand iron. Set iron to cotton or cotton/blends setting. Preheat the application area for 2-3 seconds to remove wrinkles and moisture. Align the design onto the garment. Cover with parchment paper, teflon sheet, or even a pillow case. Heat for 10-15 seconds with firm pressure on a hard surface. Repeat until the entire design has been heated. Peel plastic liner away while hot or cold. Cover again with parchment paper and reheat for 5-10 seconds. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sal316 166 Posted November 18, 2014 Do not go with the cheap one from here. I picked one up on eBay and it died within 2 months. Luckily it was within the whopping 90 day warranty, still not pleased though. I will be changing to a Hotronix press shortly. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lablover 218 Posted November 18, 2014 Looks like I need to save some pennies. Good news! Gonna order some Siser tomorrow and give it a go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djque 246 Posted November 18, 2014 if your going to be selling these don't even touch a iron to do these you will loose customers so fast. save and learn the cutter. or just buy one off cl. Ihad a cheap press for 2 years up till today as I sold it and it was replaced with a hotronix fusion. I paid $200 for it made a few thousands with it and sold it for $200 this morning. I had lots of calls on it. next to go is my silkscreen press as I pick up my new one tomorrow. had that for 2 years also made a few thousands with it also. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pshawny 410 Posted November 18, 2014 if your going to be selling these don't even touch a iron to do these you will loose customers so fast. save and learn the cutter. or just buy one off cl. Ihad a cheap press for 2 years up till today as I sold it and it was replaced with a hotronix fusion. I paid $200 for it made a few thousands with it and sold it for $200 this morning. I had lots of calls on it. next to go is my silkscreen press as I pick up my new one tomorrow. had that for 2 years also made a few thousands with it also. Yes, definitely get a heat press if you're getting into the t-shirt business. I'm just saying it can be done. Ironing it on will let him play around with HTV without spending hundreds or even thousands on a heat press just yet. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkipp 14 Posted November 23, 2014 I was gonna ask this same question in regards to the iron, I need to do a simple flag one color and did'nt want to spend much money...Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhatStacksMIA 8 Posted November 24, 2014 I did this with an iron for my niece and its still kicking....but I would not do it for a customer. My luck it'll peel off in short time. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joker 618 Posted November 24, 2014 I have done a few shirts for customers with an iron and so far so good and that was a few months ago.. When i do it with an iron i make sure i can see the material pattern of the shirt through the htv.. Is an iron the best way no. but it works Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
knucklehead 530 Posted November 26, 2014 Back in the day, we used to make heat presses out of 'griddles'. I'm sure you probably still can. Look at the Utube, it's probably on there. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lablover 218 Posted November 26, 2014 Ive got my eye on a us cutter unit that has pretty good reviews. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Go-C Graphics 856 Posted November 26, 2014 Ive got my eye on a us cutter unit that has pretty good reviews. I'd be patient and search craigslist for a good deal on a better quality heat press. There's always someone selling a heat press. Patience is the key to finding the best deals. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites