Heat Transfer Quill

Easy print with Heat Transfer Quill

Looking to try something different this summer? American Crafts’ heat transfer quills might just be what you’re looking for!

Every creative person wants to be able to craft their own prints, and with the American Crafts heat transfer quills, you can bring your art to life on 3D objects! This super-simple technique is great fun, plus you’ll end up with original designs and freehand art to be proud of. Use the transfer pens with an electronic cutting machine, or freehand draw your own designs. Why not try transferring a child’s drawing onto a 3D surface to create a treasured keepsake? Whatever you decide to do, we know that you’re going to love this technique!

Terrazzo coasters

Kit List

American Crafts: Transfer quill pens; Heat resistant wrap; Quill adapter; Heat resistant tape Sublimation blank coasters Cardstock Iron 1 Upload or design a terrazzo image using your electronic cutting machine software. Change to a draw line and coordinate colour with the light tan heat transfer quill. Place the image within a cut line circle that is the same size as the coaster and attach. 2 Place a sheet of white cardstock (laser copier cardstock works best) onto your mat. Be sure to mirror the image prior to drawing. 3 Using the quill adapter that fits your machine, insert the light tan heat transfer quill as prompted by the software. 4 Remove image from mat.

Using additional heat transfer quills, colour in the outlined image by hand. Place the coaster on a heat protected surface. Place the coloured image face down onto the coaster and secure with heat resistant tape. 5 Place a heat resistant shield over the coaster. Apply even pressure and heat with an ir on. Allow to cool completely, then remove the cardstock. One day at a time cup with heat resistant tape. Preheat the oven to 220⁰C. 6 Using silicone zip ties, secure the heat transfer silicone wrap around the cup to provide pressure for the transfer. SKILL LEVEL

7Place in a preheated oven for 13 minutes, and remove using o ven gloves. Allow to cool completely, then remove the wrap and cardstock.

Kit List

American Crafts: Transfer quill pens; Heat resistant wrap; silicone zip ties; Quill adapter; Heat resistant tape Sublimation blank cup Cardstock 1 Upload or design an image using your electronic cutting machine software. Change each line to a draw line and coordinate colours with each colour of heat transfer quill you are using. 2 Place a sheet of white cardstock (laser copier cardstock works best) onto your mat. Be sure to mirror the image prior to drawing. 3 Using the quill adapter that fits your machine, insert each heat transfer quill as prompted by the software. 4 Remove image from mat.

Continue to colour in the outlined image by hand with the transfer quills, if desired. 5 Tape the design ink side down onto a sublimation blank cup

Happiness rainbow t-shirt

Kit List

American Crafts: Transfer quill pens; Heat resistant wrap; Silicone zip ties; Quill adapter; Heat resistant tape Sublimation blank T-shirt Cardstock Iron 1 Upload or design a rainbow image using your electronic cutting machine software. Change each line to a draw line and coordinate colours with each colour of heat transfer quill you are using. 2 Place a sheet of white cardstock (laser copier cardstock works best) onto your mat. Be sure to mirror the image prior to drawing. 3 Using the quill adapter that fits your machine, insert each heat transfer quill as prompted by the software. 4 Remove cardstock from mat. Continue to colour in the outlined image b y hand with the transfer quills, if desired. 5 Place the t-shirt on a heat protected surface. Place the coloured image face down onto the shirt and secure with heat resistant tape. Insert a blank sheet of cardstock into the shirt to prevent ink from transferring to the back. 6 Place a heat resistant shield over the prepared shirt. Apply even heat and pressure with an iron. Allow to cool completely and remove cardstock.

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Helping HAND

• Always make sure to draw/design your image in reverse of the final outcome! • To achieve the most vibrant colours on your projects, fill in the machine drawn outlines with small circular motions, allow that to dry, and go over the first colouring again with the same motions. • Smooth cardstock is the best material to use the markers on; thinner paper runs the risk of bleeding through and staining your wrap. • Blurry designs are caused by not having enough pressure. The tighter you can get your wrap the better. • This tool can be used freehand or with your electronic cutting machine.

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