How to Use Heat Transfer Paper

Have you ever heard of heat transfer paper? It is another way to get your printed design to fabrics using an inkjet printer. How does this method work? I am sharing my experience with two different brands of papers on both light and dark fabrics. Then you can pick the one that will work for your project! Be sure to subscribe as I will be comparing the longevity of this one to other types of heat transfer products very soon!

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0:00 Introduction
1:07 Products used
3:26 Printing and Cutting
5:12 Weeding
8:58 Applying to White Surfaces
15:59 Multiple Pieces on White
18:58 Grey Fabric Comparison
26:50 Using Transfer Tape
32:45 Applying to Black Surfaces
35:07 Stretch Once Applied
36:06 Which Brand is Best

[Dayjielly]

God Bless You. I have been searching for a video that actually explains the difference and what to do. Thank you so much for taking the time out to do this video.

[gerriebell]

So it looks like the transfer paper for light colors actually transfers the ink to the fabric, but the paper for dark colors is basically a decal that sits ON the fabric. I say this based on the fact that you turn the one for light colors ink side down, and use the one for dark ink side up. Therefore it would be interesting to see comparisons between the transfer paper for darks and printable HTV. Thank you for doing this experiment and showing it!

[TurystaAmator]

This is the best guide and summary of transfer papers. Nowhere could I find a description of what impression the pressed print is on the material and whether it appears to be plastic or squeezes into the material. Great tutorial :)

[gerriebell]

It is also interesting that both companies have been well-known paper manufacturing companies for many, many years (more than 40), and now have gotten into this.

[pattin]

Thank you Angie for your patience and taking the time to test these products for us, it makes it much easier for us ... :)

[juliepfau]

Thank you, I learned alot from this video. I have 50 tote bags I need to get done. First time ever at this.

[mercedewilliams]

Love these experiments. Super informative and fun to watch!
Also, I really appreciate that you took the time to emphasize the difference in transfer tapes. As a newb, you probably just saved me from ruining my new heat press! 😅

[lyndahollins]

hi Angie, I have had so much trouble using Transfer paper, I do not mirror, but sometimes my cricut will cut it mirrored so a waste of paper and ink. I did not know there was a light and dark Mirror setting. thank you for this. NOW I know to mirror for dark. strange.

[Suzy-Pie]

Hi Angie, I just watched your video and would like a bit of advice/clarity. Which printable heat transfer paper would you suggest for heather gray material? I would prefer one for light fabric because of the way it feels and blends into the shirt. However, I know the paper for dark fabric shows up more vibrantly most of the time. I just don't like the way it looks. And it sometimes leaves a white trim around the edge. Please help. Thank you! 💞

[djcropat]

Love your videos. Could you comepare siser dtv and 3g jet opaque for dark colors with washing test please? Thank you .

[bonniemarkowski]

Great video. Looking forward to the comparison, Did you ever do that follow up video?

[Jackieofallthingscrafty]

I appreciate your videos so much they are very informative and helpful. Thanks for going into such great detail to help understand what it takes!!

[meramoon]

wooow I like you videos you know mam I had been watching for these programs for 6 months this is the first time I can pick many informations now .so great you are rock, thanks a lot thanks a million,

[frobbsy]

This comparison/tutorial vid was the BOMB! Thank you so much🙏I really appreciated all ur tips & tricks and u really are good at just getting to the point & gettin it done😄Thankyou. Defs have a new subscriber here😁

[tanishak.]

Great review! I have only ever used a white or clear version that you can pick up from Walmart. They were okay but you can always see a bit of the white or clear film around the edges. Thanks for this review and examples. 😊💙

[letsgetdowntobusiness-]

Fun to watch and super informative and I loved watching these experiments come to life.

[MzLove-fw]

My question, can you use that Wala paper with any printer to do t-shirts? I don't have a heat transfer machine yet.

[joyscranfield]

Think if & when I feel ready for this technique/material it will be with the wallah product! Love the cupcake design. Thank you again Angie for this educational video!!!

[keptbygod]

Thanks very much for always making such great unbiased videos! 💝 Can these be used for umbrellas?

[riconahylton]

Love you
You alway Answer the questions that I’m asking x