Anyone know of iron-on tshirt kits?

[MisterPresident]

I somehow got the idea that it might be fun to try making T-shirts using some of my own images and iron on paper stuff. I remember seeing infomercials for this a few years ago. Does anyone know of any good kits (i.e. software + iron on stuff) that I could make graphic tees with? I'm not trying to make it pass for designer quality or anything, cheap is good.

 

[RagingBITCH]

Why do you need software? You just need the iron on paper which is available in packs of 10, 25, and probably 50 at any office supply store or Target.

 

[conjur]

hmmm....

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&q=iron+on+t-shirt+kit

 

[MisterPresident]

Right, but those links didn't answer my questions. Does it matter what, if any software there is? Or do I just use Paintshop/Photoshop/ Whatever I usually use? Also how long can I expect it to stay on, and how exactly does it look? I hope it's not like a piece of paper stuck on to a shirt.

 

[conjur]

Originally posted by: MisterPresident
Right, but those links didn't answer my questions. Does it matter what, if any software there is? Or do I just use Paintshop/Photoshop/ Whatever I usually use? Also how long can I expect it to stay on, and how exactly does it look? I hope it's not like a piece of paper stuck on to a shirt.

Did you even check those links?

and this

 

[MojoJojo]

I used to work in the Tech Support department at this company: Nova Development

T-shirt Factory is a solid product and the company backs it up 100%.

Not only will you get a great product but you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you are buying from a reputable company will a solid business ethic.

The kit includes software, clip art and some transfers.

If you fillow the directions you will get the results you're looking for.


I really can't say enough good things about this company and it's products.

 

[clamum]

I've used the t-shirt transfers available at Wal-Mart (the ones for white shirts and the ones for colored shirts).

Use your favorite graphics program to make the design and reverse it horizontally. Put the paper in the printer and print it out. Cut it out. Iron it to the shirt which takes only a couple minutes, not even that if it's a small image. Wash the shirt per the instructions that came with the transfer and there ya go.

They last for quite a while but the white ones tend to fade and the ones for dark shirts get little cracks in them, but they're hard to notice unless you look closer at it. Iron the transfer for a little longer and it will last longer and have a sharper image, especially the ones for the white shirts.

This method is pretty cheap, you just have to buy the transfers (you get like 10 for $20 of the white ones if I'm not mistaken) and a cheap blank t-shirt (or sweatshirt or whatever). I've made shirts that people thought were store bought, for a fraction of the price. Good luck