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Title: My first iron transfer
Post by: ggarms on October 23, 2013, 12:46:13 PM
This is for a tube screamer I haven't boxed yet. It is my first iron transfer- came out ok after the clearcoat. I wish someone would have told me NOT to move the iron when applying pressure. Oh wel!
Title: Re: My first iron transfer
Post by: selfdestroyer on October 23, 2013, 05:04:48 PM
Looks good.. I have never tried this process before. Was it a tutorial you followed or read about?
Title: Re: My first iron transfer
Post by: ch1naski on October 23, 2013, 09:32:37 PM
That does look nice. What transfer paper did you use? This could be a nice way to do it in the future.

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Title: Re: My first iron transfer
Post by: ggarms on October 24, 2013, 04:46:13 PM
I used dark tshirt inkjet transfers from Michaels. 3 Pack for around 6 Bucks (after the standard 40% coupon!). I'm still applying the clearcoat, which is krylon triple thick. I'm pleased though. A few lessons I learned;

1. Don't move the iron while applying pressure. Im so used to pushing it around with press n peel for etching that I did it while transferring and caused little creases.

2. Cut design out with an xacto, not scissors (duh).

3. Keep your effing cats away
Title: Re: My first iron transfer
Post by: ch1naski on October 24, 2013, 05:38:30 PM
Thanks for the info. I'm going to try your method.

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Title: Re: My first iron transfer
Post by: ggarms on October 24, 2013, 07:11:36 PM
On the printer, go into preferences and do custom settings. Make all the colors bold and change to the highest quality output format. I upped the dark hues. Had to fool until i got the best one, but it worked!
Title: Re: My first iron transfer
Post by: spaceboss on October 24, 2013, 07:14:04 PM
Dig the artwork. What's going inside?
Title: Re: My first iron transfer
Post by: ggarms on October 26, 2013, 09:31:53 PM
A tube screamer for a buddy