Using your CraftDragon® ImPress
How to use the CraftDragon® ImPress for embellishing and hot press printing
With the tri-plate inserted into the channels on the base of the imp, the Impress becomes a hot press to apply hot fix crystals designs, vinyl cut-outs
and transfer prints to an impressive array of materials and objects, including T-shirts, coasters etc.
Select required temperature and leave to heat up
To apply crystal designs
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If applying crystals or studs to garments, place garment pad on print deck.
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Press fabric with the warm tri-plate to dry the area before applying embellishments or transfer prints.
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Remove opaque backing film from design.
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Place design face up with clear application film, sticky side down onto work.
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Cover with thermo-sheet.
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Bring the press down to the work with continuous pressure for approximately 15 seconds.
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Allow work to cool.
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Slowly peel back clear application film examining for any unfixed crystals.
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If any crystals have not stuck re-apply application film re-cover with thermo-sheet and re-press.
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Use this technique to also embellish greeting cards, scrapbook pages etc.
To apply vinyl cut-out designs to fabrics
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Position fabric on top of garment pad on print deck.
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Place design where required on fabric or garment.
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Cover with thermo-sheet.
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Bring the press down to the work with continuous pressure for approximately 30 seconds.
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Allow work to cool.
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Peel back clear application film.
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If any area has not stuck, re-cover with thermo-sheet and re-press.
To apply transfer prints
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Print your image using sublimation inks or buy pre-printed images.
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Position image face down onto project.
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Cover with thermo-sheet.
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Bring the press down to the work with continuous pressure for approximately 60 seconds.
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Allow work to cool.
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Peel back transfer paper.
For more information on any of these techniques go to www.craftdragon.com.
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