What is it?
The Fancierstudio heat press is like a large iron that uses heat and pressure to apply a design on a base material. It can be used to apply heat transfer vinyl (HTV), printable heat transfer sheets, sublimation prints, and Cricut Infusible Ink designs onto fabrics.
What can I do?
The heat press can be used to apply heat transfer vinyl (HTV) and Cricut Infusible Ink designs (cut with a Silhouette Cameo or Cricut), or sublimation designs (printed on a sublimation printer). Printable heat transfer sheets, when printed with an inkjet printer, can also be applied using the heat press.
*Please note: The printers in our library are laser printers and are not compatible with printable heat transfer sheets.
What does the Makerspace provide?
We provide a 15” x 15” heat press and various sizes of teflon sheets, teflon heat press pillows, and butcher paper to protect your project (and the heat press).
How do I use it?
Set the heat press to the appropriate temperature, time, and pressure. Press your fabric in between the platens with a protective sheet (teflon or butcher paper) according to the instructions on your vinyl, infusible ink, or sublimation print. Peel off the carrier sheet to reveal your design. A staff member will be available to assist you during the process. *Call in advance to ensure availability.
*A teflon or butcher paper layer must be added on top of your project to protect your project and to prevent damage to the heat press. Both materials are available at no cost.
What do I need to bring?
Bring in your prepared designs and the base material you will be pressing the design onto. For best results, pre-wash the material you will be pressing.
If you want to learn how to create a design using the Silhouette Cameo or Cricut machine, request a One-on-One appointment or call us at 847-458-6060 option 7 to schedule an hour-long appointment.