Who has a Heat Press?

Rhoda Jayne

I think they would be cool for iron on transers and heat vinyl. Someone on the Silhouette yahoo group said that they used theirs for applying rhinestones. I had never thought about rhinestone application. Tell me why I need a heat press. ;-)

hwgang

oooh, boy. Almost afraid to read this thread. I did try to buy one a few weeks ago on CL, but the owner was too much of a jerk for me to want to wade through it. Now I almost wish I had. Would love to read more.

paupau04

You need one!!! Nuff Said. Also use it ti set screen print paint. I bought one of those wooden pancake grillpresses first and then went to a 16 x 24. Go for atleast a 15 x 15 if you can. Most economical are the Seiki/Sunnie. Transpro world has promos and cupons from time to time, Seiki also had a start-up promo. Check the t-shirt forum to research deals.

Nice thing about the pancake is it does the job and light enough to carry.

hwgang

I bought one of those wooden pancake grillpresses first
Nice thing about the pancake is it does the job and light enough to carry.

"wooden, pancake grillpress"??? What is that?

:-?

paupau04

http://homebusinessprintingblog.com/blog/e-z-press-heat-transfer-machine/

This is the little homemade press. It's well built and does the job. It got me through several orders. I also managed to burn a few things :-" I also spoke to him at lenght by phone. I like to support the little guy. When I went to find this link, I was happy to see he has his combo screen printing unit done, he was just developing this when we spoke last year.

Helen

I had a Hix digital, paid 1400.00 for that thing, thought I might "go into the business". I did a couple of orders then it just sat taking up alot of space. I sold it on CL last year for a tiny fraction of its worth. The folks that bought it were extremely happy and I hope they are still using it for profit. I am too quick to click buy sometimes, that was one of my worst investments as far as the amount of money I spent. Look at the auction sites, you most likely will get a great deal from people like me lol.

paupau04

Forgot to mention, he was trying to offer an item comparable to Provo Crafts Yudu

KarenP

If you look at some of the forums they say a heat press is your investment most likely to pay for it self and keep paying. It is fun, fun. Nothing like regular vinyl. I was surprized.

mlpluess

I bought one from e-Bay last year and got a great deal. It is not a swing away machine so I regret that but it does work great. On several occasions I have burned my hands trying to get the shirt set so I think I might need some gloves.

I have done Rhinestone patterns using it and it worked great.

The heat presses have a knob that allows you to adjust the height of the press so that you can use thicker materials and accommodate for the stones.

Michelle

KATHYANN

I got the large 16x24 Sunnie. I have yet to burn myself...... I said yet. I used to use my iron with the heat set vinyl but it didnt stay on..... Not a problem anymore.

paupau04

I got the large 16x24 Sunnie. I have yet to burn myself...... I said yet. I used to use my iron with the heat set vinyl but it didnt stay on..... Not a problem anymore.

YET!!! is the key word.
:-))

kittski

I don't have a heat press, but have a flat steam press for clothes. I HATE ironing and this thing is awesome and makes it bearable. Best part is, it works great for my vinyl and silkscreen shirts and other crafts :-) I'm sure it's not as good as a dedicated heat press, but it's the best of both worlds for me. I would love a mug press though :-)
(It's a "steamfast" press.)