andygeekboy 62 Posted August 29, 2016 Hi All, Newbie question here. I've bought some siser easyweed to play around with, I don't have a heat press so would it be possible to improvise with a regular iron? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darcshadow 1,626 Posted August 29, 2016 Sure, anything is possible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted August 29, 2016 lots of people on the craft forums use an iron - and lots of them complain about durability because they can't get accurate temp and time along with even pressure - so yes you can - how long it last is another question . . . I wouldn't sell any done that way 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andygeekboy 62 Posted August 29, 2016 Thanks all, This is just me dipping my toes into the world of HTV Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildgoose 4,200 Posted August 29, 2016 Be VERY careful. There is a slippery slope just out from the edge of the pool and once you get your feet in you're likely to side in up to your neck. Like Dakota said, there are three important factors for a good HTV job. Time, Temperature and Pressure. If you miss any one of the three you will have poor adhesion. However if you get all three which is relatively easy with a heat press then you can't get that stuff off. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sue2 920 Posted August 29, 2016 1 hour ago, Wildgoose said: Like Dakota said, there are three important factors for a good HTV job. Time, Temperature and Pressure. If you miss any one of the three you will have poor adhesion. However if you get all three which is relatively easy with a heat press then you can't get that stuff off. Time is not so much a problem with the iron method but the actual temperature AND the pressure is critical. It would be near impossible to affix anything larger than the sole-plate itself with just an iron. You can't lay the HTV down and swipe your iron over it like regular ironing...that won't work. Watch a few you-tube videos to get an idea of what is involved....AND keep your designs small. Done right the HTV will outlast the shirt....but probably not when using an iron to apply. Sue2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mb20music 760 Posted August 29, 2016 2 hours ago, darcshadow said: Sure, anything is possible. Not really Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andygeekboy 62 Posted August 29, 2016 2 hours ago, Wildgoose said: Be VERY careful. There is a slippery slope just out from the edge of the pool and once you get your feet in you're likely to side in up to your neck. Like Dakota said, there are three important factors for a good HTV job. Time, Temperature and Pressure. If you miss any one of the three you will have poor adhesion. However if you get all three which is relatively easy with a heat press then you can't get that stuff off. I feel the pull already, I've got my eye on either a ce-6000 or a gs-24, I need to do more research Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted August 30, 2016 majority say graphtec, followed by roland and a few die hard summa fans - none of which would trade their cutters for the other. roland hands down finds registration marks better than any other machine I have owed, graphtec does finer detail better, summa I haven't had my hands on yet 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andygeekboy 62 Posted September 1, 2016 So, I sprung for this one, yes it's a cheapo one but I think it'll be a good 'test' to see if it's an avenue I want to explore. Thanks again for everyones input http://amzn.to/2cfKU5j Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KYSIGN 233 Posted September 1, 2016 Is that an Amazon affiliate link? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildgoose 4,200 Posted September 1, 2016 Always nice to have a smaller press around for kids and small women's shirt sizes. That might come in handy for the space between the pocket and neck on hoodies too. You will have a little fun lining up regular size shirts on that thing I'm afraid but it CAN be done. I don't think I would want to work on anything smaller than a 15 x 15 for everyday use. It'll get you started. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andygeekboy 62 Posted September 1, 2016 17 minutes ago, Wildgoose said: It'll get you started. For $150 that's all I'm expecting 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andygeekboy 62 Posted September 11, 2016 sent it back 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites