Using A Plate Press

a simple tutorial to use a plate heat press

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/using-a-plate-press • Posted by michelle G.

I hope a simple way to print images on plates

You will need

Heat Press

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Description

I hope a simple way to print images on plates

Instructions

1. first find the right plate attachment(to press on the center of your plate) and attach it

2. now on your computer, using illustrator or paint, make your design reverse the image and print it on mug transfer paper cut it out, as close to your image you can get

3. now set your press to 300 f some presses my have to go between 300 to 400 f and wait till it heats up

4. place your plate in the press put your image face down onto the plate and press for 30 secs

5. remove from press and put plate in a cold bath for 15 minutes remove the plate and peel off the paper

6. now place plate into a oven at 200 degrees f for 15 minutes