Evenly Coat the Film with Powder STEP 2 Before working with the adhesive powder, please make sure to wear gloves, an N95 mask and protective eyewear. Place film within a large plastic container to contain excess powder. Use either a salt/pepper shaker, powder sugar shaker or a glitter shaker for convenience. Apply an even coat of powder to the printed film. 1. 2. 3. 4.
IMPORTANT: Any residual powder left on the film will transfer to the garment/fabric and does not wash out.
STEP 3
Dry the Film + Powder
There are two methods that can be followed for this step: the use of heat from the heat press and the use of a conveyor dryer to dry the film and powder. Heat Press Method: When using a heat press, place the printed film and powder so that there is a 1/4 inch gap between the heating plate and the film. The ideal gap can be acheived by using pressing pillows or other objects that are heat resistant to evenly raise the height of the film up to the heating plate. Set the temperature between 284°-302°F and dry for 3-5 minutes. Remove any non-stick cover from the upper heating element to prevent it from making contact with the film. Conveyor Dryer Method: When using a conveyor dryer, dry the printed film and powder between 212° - 248°F for 2 to 3 minutes. When using a Firefly conveyor dryer, make sure convection top and convection bottom are set to 100% and exhaust and cooler are set to 0%. For other forced air dryers, ensure the fans are set to the lowest possible setting to minimize the movement of the paper. GP TIP: If you have excess powder on the film in the non-printed areas after the film and powder has been cured, you can very carefully buff it off with a small scrap of a t-shirt or an artists paintbrush. Be careful not to accidently rub off the printed areas as they are delicate.
Heat Press Drying Method [Pneumatic Press, 1/4" Gap]
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