Tools and Supplies to Make it:
- Sawgrass SG500 or SG1000 Printer
- Sawgrass VersiFlex Inks
- VersiFlex Light Paper
- Flat Heat Press
- Acrylic Knit Blanket
How to Make It:
- For this project, we are using a knit blanket we picked up at a local home decor store
- In the Sawgrass Print Utility, we chose Natural Fabrics for the product. Even though this is a synthetic knit, we are using the VersiFlex Light paper, so natural fabric is the better choice.
- We printed this on 8.5″x11″ VersiFlex Light paper.
How to Press It:
- Turn on your press on and set the temperature to 375F (191C) degrees
- If you see any dust, lint roll your print area to make sure your surface is clean.
- Place your fabrfic on the press and line the paper up on top as you place it on the product.
- Cover with blow out paper.
- Press the fabric for 30 seconds at VERY HIGH pressure.
- When finished, remove the fabric from the press and peel the paper off as quickly as possible.
Tips & Tricks:
- With the VersiFlex System, your product setting for fabric in the Sawgrass Print Utility depends on whether the fabric is polyester based. If it is not over 80% polyester, choose natural fabrics as your product type and use your VersiFlex Light paper.
- This blanket has a fringe. We would suggest positioning your blanket in the press to have that hang over the edge. Why? Fringe may not take the heat as well as the solid fabric. It could also create an uneven surface in the press and impact the quality of the result.
