Heat Presses

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Description

Heat presses are like automated clothing irons that you can use to adhere or transfer designs onto fabric and other materials. They can be set to a specific temperature, time, and pressure. Use a heat press with sublimation, Cricut heat transfer vinyl, LaserJet iron-on transfers, and more!

The following heat presses are available in the Makery:

• Heat Press Nation Swing Away Heat Press — 15″ x 15″
• Heat Press Nation Clamshell Heat Press — 16″ x 24″
  • Large-scale items only
  • Preheat time = up to 60 minutes.
• Heat Press Nation Mug Press
  • 11 oz. & 15 oz. mug attachment
  • 20 oz. skinny tumbler attachment
• Mophorn Hat Press
• Cricut EasyPress
• Cricut EasyPress Mini

Includes

1. Teflon sheets
2. Butcher paper
3. Heat resistant tape
4. Trivets
5. Tongs
6. Heat gloves

You Must Bring

1. A sublimation blank, base material or substrate (i.e. something to heat press onto)
   • Shirts, mugs, hats, tote bags, etc.
   • Some substrates are available for purchase in the Makery. See the Makery Price List.
2. A design to put on your substrate. You can make your design in the Makery using:
   • Sublimation
   • Cricut — heat transfer vinyl
   • LaserJet iron-on transfer paper
   • Circut Infusible Ink

Learning and Resources

Classes in the Makery – New programs every quarter!

LinkedIn Learning – Online video tutorials for design software such as Adobe Illustrator

CreativeBug – Online crafting tutorials — great for inspiration!

Heat Press Nation Signature Series Manual