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How To Apply Iron On Transfers

How To Apply Iron On Transfers

Small Iron On Transfers

 

HOW TO APPLY YOUR IRON ON TRANSFER USING A HOME IRON

  1.  Pre-heat your iron to the highest setting (linen or cotton) WITHOUT steam.

    2.  Iron your garment, specifically the area where you’ll place your design, to remove any wrinkles or moisture.

  1. Remove the paper/frosted  backing from your vinyl transfer
  2. Place the clear transfer sheet with design on your garment. 
  3. Cover transfer with the paper/frosted backing or a thin sheet e.g. parchment paper or pillow case.
  4. On a flat hard surface, place your iron on top of the transfer and apply firm, even pressure for 10 – 15 seconds ** ⭐️ (5-10 seconds for SMALL iron on transfers. Do 5 second intervals for very small iron ons) ⭐️. 
    DO NOT slide your iron around.  
  5. Pick up and move your iron to another spot on the design and repeat the previous step. 
  6. Continue pressing until you can see the grain of the fabric showing through vinyl. (SEE IMAGES BELOW)
  7. LET IT COOL, then slowly peel away the clear transfer sheet from design. If design begins to come off with transfer paper, repeat step 6.

 

Larger Iron On Transfers

 

how to apply iron on transfers

 

iron on decals

 

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