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Prepare the garments

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	[[File:Heat press ~~tray~~.jpg\|~~600px~~]]		[[File:Heat press handle.jpg\|320px]] [[File:Heat press placing fabric.jpg\|320px]]

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Prepare the garments

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	== Prepare the garments ==		== Prepare the garments ==

	* Before sublimation, preheat the garment for 2 seconds (the preheating step is teh first one in the ~~SUblimation~~ presets settings.)		* Before sublimation, preheat the garment for 2 seconds (the preheating step is teh first one in the Sublimation presets settings.) Preheating helps to reduce wrinkles and to open up the fibres of the fabric before applying the design.
	Preheating helps to reduce wrinkles and to open up the fibres of the fabric before applying the design.
	* To place the fabric on in the heat press - without burning yourself - slide the tray towards you.		* To place the fabric on in the heat press - without burning yourself - slide the tray towards you.


	[[File:Heat press tray.jpg\|600px]]		[[File:Heat press tray.jpg\|600px]]

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Prepare the garments

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	== Prepare the garments ==		== Prepare the garments ==

	* Before sublimation, preheat the garment for 2-3 seconds. It helps to reduce wrinkles and to open up the fibres of the fabric before applying the design.		* Before sublimation, preheat the garment for 2 seconds (the preheating step is teh first one in the SUblimation presets settings.)
			Preheating helps to reduce wrinkles and to open up the fibres of the fabric before applying the design.
	* To place the fabric on in the heat press - without burning yourself - slide the tray towards you.		* To place the fabric on in the heat press - without burning yourself - slide the tray towards you.


	[[File:Heat press tray.jpg\|600px]]		[[File:Heat press tray.jpg\|600px]]

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Setting up the Heat Press

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	* Turn it on with the red switch on the top of the machine side.		* Turn it on with the red switch on the top of the machine side.
	* After switching the machine on, choose the Sublimation setting from the presets menu.		* After switching the machine on, choose the Sublimation setting from the presets menu.
	* More detailed information you can find here:		* More detailed information you can find here: http://ps.wdka.nl/wiki/Quickstartguide:Transferpress
	http://ps.wdka.nl/wiki/Quickstartguide:Transferpress

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Setting up the Heat Press

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	== Setting up the Heat Press ==		== Setting up the Heat Press ==

	* Turn it on with the red switch on the ~~left~~ side.		* Turn it on with the red switch on the top of the machine side.
	* After switching the machine on, ~~press~~ the ~~OK button~~.		* After switching the machine on, choose the Sublimation setting from the presets menu.
	* ~~Look for the instruction paper - it is usually near the machine. There~~ you ~~will~~ find ~~the sublimation settings~~.		* More detailed information you can find here:
			http://ps.wdka.nl/wiki/Quickstartguide:Transferpress

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Materials for Sublimation

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	== Materials for Sublimation ==		== Materials for Sublimation ==

	Unfortunately, it is not possible to print on any kind of fabric. It is recommended to use a fabric that is made of synthetic fibres (Nylon, Elastane, Polyester). These allow the heat of the press to seal the print and make it last longer. It is not recommended to use natural fibres such as cotton or linen, since the print won't stick properly to the fabric and will most likely disappear after the first wash.		Unfortunately, it is not possible to print on any kind of fabric. It is recommended to use a fabric that is made of synthetic fibres (Nylon, Elastane, Polyester). These allow the heat of the press to seal the print and make it last longer. It is not recommended to use natural fibres such as cotton or linen, since the print won't stick properly to the fabric and will most likely disappear after the first wash.

			=== Keep colour in mind ===

			It is best to transfer an image onto a '''white or light coloured fabric''' so that the image looks more vibrant and closer to the digital version.

	== Setting up the Heat Press ==		== Setting up the Heat Press ==

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What about Denim Jeans?

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	Unfortunately, it is not possible to print on any kind of fabric. It is recommended to use a fabric that is made of synthetic fibres (Nylon, Elastane, Polyester). These allow the heat of the press to seal the print and make it last longer. It is not recommended to use natural fibres such as cotton or linen, since the print won't stick properly to the fabric and will most likely disappear after the first wash.		Unfortunately, it is not possible to print on any kind of fabric. It is recommended to use a fabric that is made of synthetic fibres (Nylon, Elastane, Polyester). These allow the heat of the press to seal the print and make it last longer. It is not recommended to use natural fibres such as cotton or linen, since the print won't stick properly to the fabric and will most likely disappear after the first wash.

	~~=== What about Denim Jeans? ===~~
	~~The same approach goes to denim since the percentage of cotton and polyester or elastane can vary. If you are using a pair of jeans, you can check the materials on the label.~~


	~~[[File:Denim Materials.jpg\|600px]]~~


	~~For example, this pair of jeans is 81% cotton, 17% polyester and 2% elastane. Sublimated prints might last a bit longer on this pair than on 100% cotton jeans.~~

	== Setting up the Heat Press ==		== Setting up the Heat Press ==

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Prepare the garments

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	~~If you are having problems with the Sawgrass printer or anything sublimation, go to [[ProblemSolving:PrintMakingStudio\|this page]].~~

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What about Denim Jeans?

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	=== What about Denim Jeans? ===		=== What about Denim Jeans? ===
	The same approach goes to denim since the percentage of cotton and polyester or elastane can vary. If you are using a pair of jeans, you can check the materials on the label.		The same approach goes to denim since the percentage of cotton and polyester or elastane can vary. If you are using a pair of jeans, you can check the materials on the label.


			[[File:Denim Materials.jpg\|600px]]


			For example, this pair of jeans is 81% cotton, 17% polyester and 2% elastane. Sublimated prints might last a bit longer on this pair than on 100% cotton jeans.

	== Setting up the Heat Press ==		== Setting up the Heat Press ==