How to Use Iron on Transfers on Neoprene
A waterproof vinyl-like material, neoprene is in a variety of household items such as mouse pads and table place mats. Decorate your neoprene items at home by using iron-on transfers to create permanent designs on their surfaces.
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Things You'll Need
- Inkjet printer
- Iron-on transfer paper for inkjet printers
- Mouse pad
- Iron
Instructions
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Select a design of your liking from your private image folders or by obtaining it from an online source such as Deviant Art.
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Place one sheet of iron-on transfer paper into the printer carriage. Make sure the filmy side of the paper is facing downward.
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Print out the image.
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Plug in the iron and turn it to its highest setting. Let it heat up for about 10 minutes.
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Cut around the design you have printed out and discard the excess paper.
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Place the printed side of the iron-on transfer paper onto the center of the neoprene mouse pad's surface.
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Place the iron flat onto the back of the paper, and press down firmly. Move the iron around in circular motions, very slowly. Do this for about a minute and then let the neoprene mouse pad cool for three minutes.
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Remove the paper from the surface of the mouse pad by carefully plucking up one corner of the paper, and peeling it back gently and slowly.
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Tips & Warnings
You'll want to flip the image horizontally so it will print out in reverse onto the iron-on transfer, especially if it has lettering or words in it.
Follow these same steps with other neoprene items in your home such as table place mats and lawn furniture.
