Choosing the right transfer paper shouldn’t be a guessing game. To get the best results, you simply need to match your paper to the material you’re printing on. Whether you’re working with fabrics, ceramics, or wood, this guide will show you exactly which paper to use for a flawless finish every time. Just find your product below and discover the perfect TheMagicTouch solution for the job.
General Processing Requirements
Regardless of the substrate, always follow these preparatory steps:
- Substrate Pre-Pressing: Pre-press cotton garments for 5 seconds to eliminate moisture and wrinkles. Ensure all hard surfaces are clean and dry.
- Do not pre-press polyester as polyester garments do not contain as much moisture and pre-pressing polyester may lead to Dye Migration, also known as “bleeding”.
- Always conduct a small test press on your specific garment, product or substrate to confirm optimal settings before proceeding with a full production run, ensuring maximum adhesion and product quality.
Which transfer paper do I need?
Below you can find which transfer you need for your application. For the instructions on how to use the advised transfer paper, just follow the link to the product page and check out the instructions and video there.
As easy as that!
Light and White T-Shirts, Cotton, and Polyester
TheMagicTouch TTC 3.1 for printers without white toner and for squire designs like photographs. If the fabric is coarser like tote bags, Polo T-shirts or Canvas use TheMagicTouch TTC 3.1+ which has a thicker transfer layer for better coverage on coarser fabrics.
TheMagicTouch WOW – Light for freestanding designs with no transfer layer surrounding. Requires an OKI white toner printer and a TheMagicTouch T-Pad
Dark and Black T-Shirts and Apparel
TheMagicTouch OBM 5.4 for printers without white toner and for squire designs like photographs. Can be cut with a Print & Cut compatible cutter like the Silhouette Cameo.
TheMagicTouch WOW – Dark for freestanding designs with no transfer layer surrounding. This transfer paper requires an OKI White toner printer and a TheMagicTouch T-Pad.
Wood and Cork
This transfer paper requires a TheMagicTouch Application Sponge.
Flat Glass & Acrylic
With this premium transferpaper the printed design remains on the back of the glass or acrylic, ensuring complete coverage. This transfer paper requires a TheMagicTouch Application Sponge.
Candles, Modell-building & smooth non porous products that cannot be transferred with a heat press
- For colored surfaces TheMagicTouch DCT 4.5W offers a white opaque transfer layer.
- For white surfaces TheMagicTouch DCT 4.5C offers a transparent transfer layer.
For this transfer paper the squeegee is very useful.
Temporary Tattoo’s
The temporary tattoos are used in sports competitions, as entry tickets, or in the theater and film industry or those who want to try it out once.
Hard Surfaced products and materials
Like Ceramics, Metal, and Rigid Plastics (Smooth Hard Surfaces)
As TheMagicTouch CPM 6.2 relies on the adhesion of only the toner image on the substrate. This means the exact instructions vary, depending on the surface and heat transition of the substrate.
Therefore, with all our blank products that can be printed with TheMagicTouch CPM 6.2, the instructions are on the product page.
Below you will find the instructions for the most common general products that can be printed using TheMagicTouch CPM 6.2 transfer paper:
Display Cardboard
- Temperature: 140°C
- Time: 5 seconds
- Pressure: High Pressure
- Application: Place Transfer Face down
- Transfer Removal: Warm Peel
Notes: Overlapping the cardboard with the transfer gives the best results.
Glas upto 1 cm/0,4” thickness
- Temperature: 150°C
- Time: 120 seconds
- Pressure: Medium
- Application: Place Transfer Face up, Glass on top, cover with TheMagicTouch Release Paper
- Transfer Removal: Warm Peel
Notes: Placing the Glass on top of the transfer makes for easier aligning of the design
Glas from 1 cm/0,4” and thicker
- Temperature: 150°C
- Time: 180 seconds
- Pressure: Medium Pressure
- Application: Place Transfer Face up, Glass on top, cover with TheMagicTouch Release paper
- Transfer Removal: Warm Peel
Notes: Placing the Glass on top of the transfer makes for easier aligning of the design.
For glass thicker than 1,5cm/0,60” add 5 seconds for each mm/0,04”of extra thickness.
Leather / PU-Leather
- Temperature: 160°C
- Time: 60 seconds
- Pressure: High Pressure
- Application: Place transfer Face down, TheMagicTouch Application Sponge on top.
- Transfer Removal: Warm Peel
Notes: Slightly moisten TheMagicTouch Application Pad with water sprayer prior to pressing.
Metal / Aluminium
- Temperature: 160°C
- Time: 90 seconds
- Pressure: High Pressure
- Application: Place transfer Face down, cover with TheMagicTouch T-pad
- Transfer Removal: Warm Peel
Notes: Add 30 seconds to the pressing time if the metal is thicker than 5 mm/ 0,02”.
Tile (ongecoat)
- Temperature: 170°C
- Time: 300 seconds
- Pressure: Medium
- Application: Place transfer Face down, cover with TheMagicTouch T-pad
- Transfer Removal: Cold Peel
Notes: Place the tile in the middle of the heat press for even pressure. Place The tile on a peace of paper for protecting of the rubber of the lower platen.
Mirror Tiles
- Temperature: 160°C
- Time: 60 seconds
- Pressure: Medium
- Application: Place transfer Face down, cover with TheMagicTouch T-pad
- Transfer Removal: Warm Peel
Notes: White toner will make the image less transparent on the mirror.
Now that you’ve found your match, you’re ready to create. Choosing the right paper is the first step toward a professional result that lasts. If you’re ever unsure or working with a unique material, just let our team know through our support form so we can help you out!
