Check to see what your iron setting should be.  It is very important that you follow the instructions to the ” T “.  Most transfer sheets have to be cooled completely, before you can remove the ironing sheet.  There are several different makers of transfer sheets available.  I have found that June Taylor has an excellent product.  But I have also had good results with Avery transfer sheets.  Once you have your photos ready to print, insert the transfer paper into your printer.  Make sure you know whether your printer prints on the top or the bottom of the paper so you can insert the transfer paper correctly into your printer.   I usually will print a test photo, so I know the colors are true, and the image doesn’t need to be “flipped.

When you are ready to apply your transfer to your white fabric make sure that you have the right side of the fabric facing  up so you will apply your transfer to the correct side of fabric.  To tell if you have the right side, just look at it.  The right side should look smoother and not as rough as the wrong side of the fabric.  You may need to compare it to another square of your white material to see the difference.

As I said earlier make sure you follow the instructions for ironing the transfer.  The heat temperature and the movement of the iron is very important.  Don’t just guess at how long you have had the iron on the transfer, use an egg timer or something so you know exactly how long you have been applying heat.

Also be aware of how long it has been cooling off.  Some transfers need to be completly cooled, and some need to still be warm when you go to pull the paper backing off.  I usually use a rolled up wash cloth to slid over the transfer while it is cooling to help pull some of the heat out.  If you have or can find one a chalk board eraser works great.

When it is time, start pulling the transfer off according to the instructions.  If you incurr any problems, refer back to the instructions on the transfer package.  The next entry will deal with putting the white square onto your colored square