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STEP-BY-STEP: HOW TO APPLY FOIL TIPS & TECHNIQUES www.images-magazine.com 36 images JANUARY 2019 Create your design. There are then two options available to you: either use a cad-cut adhesive, which creates a clear base onto which the foil is applied – the adhesive can be cut on most plotter cutters and is applied like a heat transfer vinyl layer – or use a plastisol transfer 1 3 Wait 15-20 seconds for the adhesive or transfer to cool down, then cold-peel the backing 7 5 Once you have cut your adhesive or created the transfer, get the heat press up to temperature. The Stahls’ Auto-Open Press was used for this design 2 4 6 Pre-press your garment. No matter what material or finish you are applying to your textile, you must always pre-press. This removes any moisture from the textile and creates an even surface on which to apply the design Wait for the foil to cool; this should take 15-20 seconds. Once it is cool to the touch you can peel it back Get your adhesive or transfer in place and apply the heat press for eight to 10 seconds at 149-160°C, depending on the manufacturer’s specification. Remember to use release paper to help protect the design Place the foil shiny side up. You can either cover parts of your base layer or the whole design, depending on what look you would like to achieve. Protect with release paper then put under the heat press for eight to 10 seconds at 149- 160°C; again, this depends on the manufacturer’s specification The final look 8