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Anyone use "transfer paper" for T-shirts?

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  1. bwilson4web

    bwilson4web BMW i3 and Model 3

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    I have an idea for a custom, t-shirt, but don't want to start with a local, commercial shop. So I understand "transfer paper" is an option using an ink jet printer. Anyone have experience?

    Thanks,
    Bob Wilson
     
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    the better ½ was into lots of types odd craftsv- including xfers in her earluer life - & she says there's a world of difference between the high quality & durability of a silkscreen xfer versus paper type transfers - for what it's worth.
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    That is what I expected. This is a prototype of I want to test:

    Arc of Democracy
    07/01/1971
    08/06/1965
    08/18/1920
    06/19/1865
    07/04/1776
    06/15/1215
     
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    I did what you suggest for decades as a business

    I had a wax thermal printer and only used the inkjet for special cases, the quality/durability of inkjet varies greatly with the brand/type of paper and printer.

    pigment based dyes (with solid particulate in the ink) last the longest.

    At the end of the day use a white t-shirt and you will get a square shaped transfer that is moderately durable if you are careful in how you wash and dry.

    true “iron on” transfer that easily attach have very thick transfer media that will crack over time

    good luck
     
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    ETC(SS) The OTHER One Percenter.....

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    Careful. Looks like a big 'T' from further away.

    I guess where that bothers me most is that it contains the word "arc" yet there's no recognition or awareness of the geometric form of an arc either attempted or affirmatively dismissed by this layout.
     
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    Well I do drive a Tesla "T".

    What I was thinking is the opening of Star Wars:


    Now if I can replicate the angled text and make them a little larger.

    Bob Wilson