muppetrabies 0 Posted May 20, 2015 Hey everyone! So, trying to make some shirts with gold foil. Using http://www.stahls.com/thermo-adhesive from Stahls. Doing 350 degrees, medium pressure for 3 seconds and then peeling it cold. If you can see my picture, the backing is sticking badly to the adheasive. Something I'm missing? Or any tips from someone who has used this before? Any input is welcomed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildgoose 4,200 Posted May 20, 2015 My impression of the Thermo adhesive is you press for a few seconds and peel it hot then put the foil on and go the full recommended time and peel that cold. I have not used this product but have watched the videos. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildgoose 4,200 Posted May 20, 2015 I'd also say I thought the carrier for the adhesive was clear so I am a little lost last to what the paper you have sticking there is coming from. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadHatterGraphix 1,258 Posted May 20, 2015 Are you cutting the wrong side of the adhesive? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KYSIGN 233 Posted May 20, 2015 It looks like you are cutting too deep and cutting into the liner. I have never used this material so I could be wrong. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muppetrabies 0 Posted May 20, 2015 We are cutting the adheasive side, weeding away the excess and leaving the paper backing on. Pressing it onto the shirt and then the paper should peel away, but it is sticking. I think we are doing it right, because once we sit there and pick all the paper off by hand and press the gold foil, it looks GREAT! It just seems like the paper backing should peel away easily. Seems like no one has used this stuff and now, maybe, I know why Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Macon Innovations 228 Posted May 20, 2015 Have you tried peeling it hot? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muppetrabies 0 Posted May 20, 2015 Yep, tried hot peel and it is too gooey. We can get it pretty good when we do about 330 degrees for 3 seconds, but good is a relative term as there is still some paper sticking, just not as bad. Perhaps I'll give them a call and see what they suggest! If I find anything out, I'll post. Thanks for all the input so far. If anyone has any other suggestions, go for it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildgoose 4,200 Posted May 20, 2015 You are our guinea pig on this one evidently so post up what you find out and help the rest of us out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted May 20, 2015 Have you checked the actual temp of your press? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KYSIGN 233 Posted May 20, 2015 If you look at the top of the S it looks like the liner has been cut. This will cause the liner to stick and tear on cut vinyl also. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtrocker 60 Posted May 21, 2015 Could your press be too hot? I don't know anything about any of that, but it would seem to me that if it's sticking, it could be that maybe your press isn't exactly correct and maybe it's too hot? Dunno. Just a thought. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildgoose 4,200 Posted May 21, 2015 After further reading the specs on the stuff you are using it is not the same product i saw in the video so it appears you are following the instructions perfectly assuming your press is at the right temperature. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muppetrabies 0 Posted June 18, 2015 Ok..For anyone wondering, it was our press. Which is strange because it was doing everything else (vinyl, transfers) just fine! So, we bought a new press and this stuff actually works pretty good! Attaching a picture of an actual finished one here! Have had lots of customers interested in it since I put one up on the display, BUT this stuff is not meant to last, especailly if you are putting it through the wash. Anyhow, thanks for all the quick tips and help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
