What Are The Method To Apply Heat Transfer Foil to T-Shirts?
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Foil transfers are a great way to add dimension to your blank t-shirts and apparel. The process is pretty simple, the required supplies are minimal, and the outcome is awesome. With a quality roll of foil, foil adhesive or plastisol ink, and a heat... moreFoil transfers are a great way to add dimension to your blank t-shirts and apparel. The process is pretty simple, the required supplies are minimal, and the outcome is awesome. With a quality roll of foil, foil adhesive or plastisol ink, and a heat press- you’re all set!
The first step in applying heat transfer foil is to screenprint your desired image area using special foil adhesive or conventional plastisol ink. Foil adhesive is designed specifically to adhere foil to the garment, but you can also use plastisol ink too.
One trick to consider is adding a small amount of plastisol ink to your foil adhesive that is the same color as your foil. This will tint your adhesive and help camouflage any unwanted pinholes in your foil. For example, if you’re printing red foil, use a small amount of red plastisol ink to tint your adhesive.
Once you’ve screenprinted the image area you’d like to apply foil to, apply your foil to the t-shirt, dull side down and shiny side up, and use your heat press to... less