Heat Press Times

 

CERAMICS/SLATES

    • Convection Oven
      • Temp: 370-400
      • Time: 10-12 minutes
      • Tip: Make sure you use heat press tape or shrink wrap to prevent ghosting and to keep image without moving.


  • Mug Press
    • Temp: 380-400
    • Time: 3-4minutes
    • Tip: Make sure you use heat press tape or shrink wrap to prevent ghosting and to keep the image without moving.


 

TUMBLERS:

    • Convection Oven
      • Temp: 375-400
      • Time: 5-6minutes
      • Tip: Make sure you use heat RESISTANT tape or shrink wrap to prevent ghosting and to keep image without moving.


  • Tumbler Press
    • Temp: 375-400
    • Time: 2.5 - 3.5 minutes
    • Tip: Make sure you use heat RESISTANT tape or shrink wrap to prevent ghosting and to keep image without moving.


 

METALS / STAINLESS STEEL / ALUMINUM:

  • Heat Press
    • Temp:385- 400
    • Time: 45-60 seconds
    • Pressure: Medium
    • Tip: Remove any film before you press.                                


 

GLASS:

    • Convection Oven
      • Temp: 400
      • Time: 8-15 minutes
      • Pressure: Medium
      • Tip: Time varies depending on what glass product is subbed. You need to make sure you have time & temperature from your supplier you purchased from.


  • Heat Press
    • Temp: 400
    • Time: 3-5 minutes
    • Pressure: Light to Medium
    • Tip: Use heat resistant gloves to take products out of the oven or heat press. Remember they are extremely hot.


 

MDF / UNISUB:

  • Heat Press
    • Temp:385- 400
    • Time:50- 60 seconds
    • Pressure: Medium
    • Tip: Remove film before you press


 

NEOPRENE:

  • Heat Press
    • Temp: 380-400
    • Time: 45-55 seconds
    • Pressure: Light to Medium
    • Tip: Pre-press 5-10 seconds


 

FABRICS / POLYESTER:

  • Heat Press
    • Temp: 400
    • Time: 50-60 seconds
    • Pressure: Light to Medium
    • Tip: Pre-press 5-10 seconds


 

PU FAUX LEATHER:

  • Heat Press
    • Temp: 385
    • Time: 50 seconds
    • Pressure: MEDIUM
    • Tip: Only apply heat RESISTANT tape at the very edge of the product outside the stitching to prevent any impressions in the PU Leather


 

PLASTICS:

  • Heat Press
    • Temp: 400
    • Time: 60 seconds
    • Pressure: Medium
    • Tip: Remove any film before you press

RHINESTONE: 

The recommended heat press settings for rhinestones vary depending on the type of rhinestones and adhesive, but here are general guidelines:


Standard Rhinestone Heat Press Settings

1. Temperature: 325°F - 350°F

2. Time: 10 - 15 seconds

3. Pressure: Medium to firm (adjust to ensure even contact between the stones and fabric)

4. Peel: Hot or warm peel, depending on the transfer sheet instructions.


Tips for Success

• Test first: Always do a test press on a scrap material to ensure the settings work for your specific rhinestones.

• Protective sheet: Use a Teflon sheet or parchment paper to prevent damage to the rhinestones or press.

• Fabric compatibility: Make sure the material can handle the heat without scorching (e.g., cotton or polyester blends are ideal)