How do our iron on transfers work?
Shipping
When you order iron on transfers from Created in AWE, they will typically ship to you within 8 days of placing your order. Be aware, holidays and weather can affect your shipping date date. We do our best to follow this process. Our supplier delivery is usually within 5-6 days of your order date, and I ship out within 1-2 days following, whenever possible. Feel free to contact us with any questions
FAQ’s
What can I put these transfers on?
You can apply them to a porous surface that can allow moisture to evaporate from underneath the transfer as you press it. Ideal surfaces are fabric that can withstand 325 degrees from an iron or heat press (t-shirts, tote bags, aprons, baby onesies, fabric banners, etc). You can also apply them to paper and wood. For wood, make sure it is smooth. If you want to paint it first, the paint must be water-based (I prefer chalk paint) and completely dry/cured. If there is any moisture still in the paint, your transfer will not stick.
Do not apply to slick, non-porous surfaces like glass, ceramic, metal, or plastic. Or to wood that has wax or oil based products applied to it.
Can I sell the items I make with your transfers?
Yes. I do ask that you inform the customer of where you purchased the transfer, and that it is not your own design.
You cannot sell the transfers. They must be applied to a surface, as a finished product.
What do you do with personal images customers sent you to use in transfers?
I will hold onto the images in case that customer wishes to re-order more transfers of them, unless the customer requests they be deleted. I do not use those images in any designs or transfers that the image owner has not requested.
* any licensed image will only be used if the rights to use it have been obtained.
How do you charge your customization fees?
I first collaborate with the customer about the design request, and inform them of the fee to be applied. Additional requests may alter that fee. Once the design is complete and approved by the customer, the fee will be included on the customer invoice with the transfer order. If the customer does not approve the designs and place an order, the fee is not charged.
Simple changes to existing designs are $2. Requests to create basic custom designs are $10. Requests for custom designs involving purchasing a digital image, elaborately altering an image, or creating a detailed image are $15.
Can you make a finished product for me with your transfers?
I produce finished pieces on an individual basis, based on the resources and time available to me. You can send me your requests, anytime.
I posted a video with tips on picking sizes and ordering bundles here
Suggestions for sizes
Note: these are based on the surfaces I have access to. Yours might be different sizes. Always measure your surface to determine what transfer size you want.
DTF COOL PEEL – IRON APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Prep
- Set iron to Cotton/Linen (highest heat), with no water and steam turned OFF and preheat at least 5 minutes.
- Work on a hard surface (counter/table). Ironing board is ok, without heavy padding.
2. Place Transfer
- Iron the surface a bit to warm it up and help eliminate any moisture in it.
- Position design on surface.
- Cover with parchment paper, if protecting the surface from the iron is needed. It is not needed for the transfer.
3. Press in sections, keeping the iron still each time:
- Press with firm downward pressure (use body weight).
- Hold each section 20–25 seconds. For smooth surfaces, do not let the iron slide or move the transfer. You can use heat tape to help secure the transfer.
- Make sure to press all edges, using the center of the iron. Overlapping presses so every area gets full heat.
4. Cool Peel
- Let the design cool to the touch, at least.
- Slowly peel the film from a corner.
- If any edge of the image lifts, lay film back down and re-press that area, and cool again before peeling.
5. Final Press
- Place parchment paper over the design.
- Press again for 10–15 seconds with firm pressure.
Care Instructions
- Turn inside out to wash.
- Cold wash.
- Hang dry or low heat.
** These instructions above are also provided in print with every order.
This video shows a quick demo on fabric. Be sure your Fabric is a smooth texture and can handle a cotton/linen (320-325 degrees F) setting.
YouTube: https://youtu.be/fdHZ3J4wPr4?si=299FfbOzTtp_ORzI
Facebook: https://fb.watch/EHI51RXS3P/?
This video shows the steps for applying a transfer to a painted wood surface.