HOW TO PRESS

Single Color Press Instructions

  • FOR SINGLE COLOR SCREEN PRINTS!!!
  • TEMP: 325 - 350 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT
  • TIME: 7 SECONDS
  • PRESSURE: HEAVY
  • PEEL: HOT PEEL
  • POST PRESS IS NOT REQUIRED BUT CAN BE USED WITH PARCHMENT PAPER TO SEAL DESIGNS

Chenille Patch Press Instructions 

FOR OUR CHENILLE IRON ON PATCHES!!!

  • TEMP: 325 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT
  • TIME: 20 SECONDS PRESSURE: HEAVY
  • PRE-PRESS YOUR GARMENT BEFORE APPLYING THE PATCH TO GET MOISTURE OUT AND ANY WRINKLES.
  • BE SURE TO COVER WITH TEFLON SHEET.
  • ONCE PRESSED, 'TURN THE GARMENT INSIDE OUT AND PRESS THE BACKSIDE OF THE PATCH FOR AN ADDITIONALLY 20 SECONDS.

Custom DTF Prints/ Print-To-Order Instructions

  • TEMP: 320 - 325 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT
  • TIME: 30-40 SECONDS
  • PRESSURE: MEDIUM TO HIGH
  • PEEL: COOL PEEL
  • POST PRESS WITH PARCHMENT PAPER.

DTF Press Instructions

  • TEMP: 320 - 325 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT
  • TIME: 10-15 SECONDS
  • PRESSURE: MEDIUM TO HIGH
  • PEEL: HOT/WARM PEEL
  • DOUBLE PRESS WITH PARCHMENT PAPER.

Rhinestone Press Instructions

  • TEMP: 330 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT
  • TIME: 15 SECONDS
  • PRESSURE: HEAVY
  • PEEL: COOL/COLD PEEL
  • BEFORE PRESSING, REMOVE WHITE PLASTIC BACKING FROM THE TRANSFER.
  • PLACE THE TRANSFER FACING UP ON YOUR GARMENT.
  • PRESS FOR 15 SECONDS
  • THEN TURN INSIDE OUT AND PRESS FOR ANOTHER 5 SECONDS.
  • LET IT COOL AND SLOWLY PEEL

20 Ounce Sublimation Tumbler Wraps 

  • TEMP: 356 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT
  • TIME: 60 SECONDS
  • PRESSURE: HEAVY
  • Trim excess white edges of paper as desired before pressing.
  • OUR SUBLIMATION transfers MUST be heat pressed on sublimation material using high pressure, 356 degrees, and for 60 seconds (or according to your blank substrates instructions).
  • You must use and have a cup heat press or oven to press these designs.

Kustom Sublimation Shirt Transfers

  • Temperature: 385°F–400°F

  • Time: 45–60 seconds

  • Pressure: Medium to firm

⚠️ Important Tips:

  • Always do a lint roll for fabrics to avoid blue specks.

  • Pre-press garments for 5–10 seconds to remove moisture.

  • Each blank supplier may recommend slightly different settings—when in doubt, follow the blank’s instructions

  • Start with 400°F for 60 seconds as a baseline, then adjust if you notice fading (too short) or ghosting/burning (too long).

iCraft Deco Foil

  • BE SURE TO PRESS COLOR SIDE UP!
  • CAN BE USED ON SINGLE COLOR SCREEN PRINTS, NOT DTFs!
  • TEMP: 325 - 350 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT
  • TIME: 7 SECONDS
  • PRESSURE: HEAVY
  • PEEL: COLD PEEL

YOU MUST USE OR HAVE A CONVENTIONAL HEAT PRESS TO PRESS THESE DESIGNS. A REGULAR HOUSEHOLD IRON NOR EASY PRESS WILL WORK.

KREATIONS BY KIM, LLC IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR OPERATION ERRORS AND ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OF PRESSING YOUR GARMENTS UNDER THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
EVERY PRESS IS DIFFERENT!

IF YOU ARE NEW OR UNSURE, I RECOMMEND ORDERING A COUPLE OF EXTRA PRINTS TO TEST OUT YOUR HEAT PRESS.