Heat Press Essential Tools | What Supplies Should I Buy With My Heat Press
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If you're a new heat press owner, then you probably have wondered what accessories and essentials you need when you want to use your heat press. A teflon sheet and magnets is essential to protect the top platen of your heat press from heat transfer vinyl (HTV) sticking to it when you remove the carrier sheet. That way you'll never forget to cover your iron on again! I also recommend having pressing pillows in the sizes that make the most sense for you as a heat press accessory. Pressing pillows lift the surface of project above the seams to ensure you get a perfect press every time. Lastly, having heat resistant tape is also an essential tool. Heat tape is helpful for sublimation, and also holding HTV in place for projects that are tricky. Heat-resistant tape won't leave any adhesive behind on your projects as regular tape would. You can get most of these essentials at 143vinyl, but the heat-resistant tape is from Amazon. You can find everything linked in the description above.
0:00 - Introduction
0:47 - Essential heat press tool: Teflon sheet and magnets
2:34 - How to add a teflon sheet and magnets to a heat press
3:21 - Essential heat press tool: pressing pillows
4:47 - How to use a pressing pillow
6:50 - Essential heat press tool: Heat Resistant Tape
8:13 - Outro
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Teflon Sheet: www.143vinyl.com/Heat-resista...
Magnets: www.143vinyl.com/4-pack-magne...
Pressing Pillows: (I have sizes 5" x 18" and 10" x 10"): www.143vinyl.com/vinyl-tools/...
Heat Resistant Tape: amzn.to/3tO488u
Shop my StarCraft Mint Heat Press here (Save 5% with the code ALEX5): www.143vinyl.com/starcraft-he...
iVyne Weeding Berry: amzn.to/3k9tudp
Weeding Tools from 143VINYL: www.143vinyl.com/vinyl-tools/...
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your information is so helpful
Thank you so much! I just unboxed this baby and your information is so helpful! I really wanted to purchase on 143 to use your code but it was sold out. I ended up buying from swing design. I'm so excited to use it, I've been using the walmart steamfast mini iron so this is a major upgrade 🥰
YAY! Thank you for trying to use my code. I’m still so excited for you! You’ll love it!
This is so helpful! Thank you!!! I received my Cricut earlier this month, and just purchased the Starcraft Heat Press, too. I was lost on what else I needed, and I'm so glad I found your video! ❤
Yay!! Congrats on your Cricut and your heat press! I’m so glad it helped!
Hi I am lookimg to primt my own shirts and other things. The question I have is do you habe to have a circuit and the heat press ?
Thank you,good tips ‼️
You bet!!!
-Lindsay
Just became an owner today
TYVM - I didn't know any of this
You're welcome!
Super good information! Thank you Alex! What do you recommend for a Easy Press by Cricut?
You're welcome! I highly recommend the Easy Press mat. I would also get a teflon sheet and heat resistant tape. Otherwise the other products aren't helpful for the Easy Press :).
Nice video again. We have limited space and would have to be able to move the heat press. Do they need to be bolted down or can they be easily moved? Thanx for the info.
They do not need to be bolted down!
Hi thank you so much for all your helpful information! I had a question can you use the same Teflon sheet for each press? How often should it be change?
I have had this teflon sheet for over 3 years and it's still in perfect condition. Unless you get something on it, it's fine to use as long as you can.
@@DIYAlex Thank you!
I would really love to get that star craft press. What is the footprint?
It's great! The base that sits on the table that is 10 inches wide by 20 inches deep (front to back).
I'm thinking about getting this press do you know what size table would be needed? I couldn't find actual measurements of the whole unit anywhere. Thank you.
It’s about 24 inches front to back, and the base is a little less than 15x15. So hopefully that helps! Make sure the table can handle the fact that it’s 50 lbs, and you should be good to go!
Would a Cricut press mat work in place of a pressing pillow? I have three sizes that I used with my Easy Press!
I think it would work well, but I'm not sure if you'll be able to close your press since EP pressing pads are much more dense than usual pressing pillows.
Did you notice the heat resistant tape had a smell to it? I bought the same brand heat resistant tape and it smelled almost like cat urine 🤢 also the color left demarcation on a mug I pressed for sublimation. I ended up buying cricut heat resistant tape hoping that this wouldn't leave demarcation like the other one did! Just got a StarCraft 8 in 1 so I'm super excited to use that for the first time this weekend!
Oh my gosh I’m sorry you had a bad experience! I’ve never had that happen with my heat tape, but I love Cricut’s tape too!
Will the Teflon paper discolor dark colored garments when you heat press them?
No it doesn't
I have the cricut heat press and about to buy this press. Should I use the mat under the shirt to press with this heat press?
Yes, a pressing pillow is always a good idea.
Congratulations, a heat press are much more comfortable than a silk screen, as long as you are working with the piece
What size table is that you’re using the green one?
I believe it’s 36” x 36”. ☺️
Alex, I am at a loss. I've tried every vinyl from 143 vinyl on my shirts. Followed several people to see what I'm doing wrong but my designs don't stick long. What can I possibly be doing wrong? Please help?
I will need more details to help you. What types of HTV are you using and what heat settings are you applying them with?
@@DIYAlex EW Stretch, 320 at 20 sec. Softflex 285 at 10-12 sec. Both with heat press with firm pressure.
how many time we can use teflon sheet ?
I have only had this sheet since I got my heat press in 2019 and haven't replaced it yet. So lots!
lol why wouldn't you close the press on the teflon sheet to hold it in place before you apply the magnets?
Because there isn't just one to do things :). The way I did it works just fine for me.
Why are you using magnets 🧲
To hold the Teflon sheet to the top of my press.
@@DIYAlex How come you don’t use the “buttons” that’s built on the press instead of the magnets? Just curious.