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When completing the heat press demonstration, it is helpful to first complete the [[Vinyl Printer+Cutter]] or [[Sublimation Printer]] training. Training for the vinyl printer/cutter or sublimation printer may be accomplished concurrently with the heat press if coordinated beforehand. It is also helpful to bring a prepared graphic to the training; otherwise, a George Fox logo can be used.
When completing the heat press demonstration, it is helpful to first complete the [[Vinyl Printer+Cutter]] or [[Sublimation Printer]] training. Training for the vinyl printer/cutter or sublimation printer may be accomplished concurrently with the heat press if coordinated beforehand. It is also helpful to bring a prepared graphic to the training; otherwise, a George Fox logo can be used.
The standard heat press demonstration is to make a custom t-shirt. There are two options available for putting a graphic/text on a t-shirt: sublimation printing and vinyl transfer.
The standard heat press demonstration is to make a custom t-shirt. There are two options available for putting a graphic/text on a t-shirt: sublimation printing and vinyl transfer. The Maker Hub has some t-shirts available for heat press demonstrations. If you decide to bring your own t-shirt, make sure you have researched the correct materials and colors that will produce a successful sublimation print or vinyl transfer.
#Set the heat press to the appropriate temperature and time for your sublimation print or vinyl transfer. The heat press can take up to 30 minutes to reach temperature, so turn on the heat press at the beginning of the training.
#Print or cut the graphic on your preferred medium.
#Place a Teflon sheet on the lower platen of the heat press.
#Place the t-shirt on (or around/enveloping) the lower platen.
#Position the graphic on the t-shirt and fix it in place with the green heat tape if needed.
#Place a fresh piece of Kraft paper from the Low Fidelity Prototyping Station on top of your graphic.
#Place another Teflon sheet on top of everything. This should complete the "sandwich." In most cases, the order from bottom to top should be lower platen, Teflon sheet, t-shirt, graphic, Kraft paper, Teflon sheet, upper platen.
#Apply the graphic by closing the heat press and wait for the timer to count down.
#Behold your new custom t-shirt, wear it with pride, and tell all your friends how cool the Maker Hub is.
==== General Procedure ====
==== General Procedure ====