How to Remove Iron on Transfers

The best approach to removing an iron-on transfer is to take it off the way you put in on: by ironing.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Iron
• White Paper or Cloth
• tweezers

1. First, heat your iron to a setting appropriate for the material that the iron on transfer is adhered to. (i.e. lower heat for polyesters, higher heat for cotton). Do not use the steam function for this process.

2. Second, place a piece of white paper or cloth (preferably cotton, watch for fabrics that will melt or scorch with the iron' s heat)over the portion of the material that the iron on transfer is adhered to. If the transfer is on a item of clothing, turn the clothing inside out so you can iron the fabric from the other side of the transfer.

3. Third, with the paper or cloth on the bottom, and the material with the iron on transfer on the top (transfer facing down), iron the material for two to three minutes, continuously moving the iron. The transfer should adhere to the paper or cloth after this time.

4. Finally, slowly remove the item that held the transfer from the paper or cloth. Remove any remaining pieces on the item with tweezers.

Tips & Warnings

• Be patient
• Keep moving the iron
• Repeat if large portions of transfer remain on the item
• Irons can be dangerous! Do not leave the iron in one place face down for too long.
• Check your materials to make sure they are safe for the heat setting you are using on the iron.
• Unplug the iron when you are finished using it.

[FrazzledNanny]

on 2/25/2009 Thanks for the tips. 5*

[db2905]

on 2/14/2009 I attempted to remove an iron on from a cotton fabrric and fron a nylon fabic. Had no success. has any one had success? thanks db