How To Press A Hat With A Heat Press
To watch a recap of these four steps check out this video.
How to press a hat with a heat press. Youve successfully created 3D hat embroidery with only a heat press machine. Keep the press open while it heats up during the next step. Siser Digital Cap Heat Press A clamshell heat press that is ideal for a commercial use thanks to the availability of various size platens.
Be sure to follow any additional instructions that the user manual in your cap press may have listed. Move the heat platen away from the silicone pad. The manufacturer of your heat press will offer a variety of sizes to accommodate different cap styles.
7 x 3 ¾ platen. Your hat is ready in 60 seconds. Heat Press Using a Hat Press.
I have made it really easy and have a video with a full step by step tutorial. Check it out below. It also comes with two mounting clamps to hold the hat in position leaving no room for mistakes.
3 ⅛ x 5 ½ working size for various cap sizes. So lets make some custom hats using this little gem of a press. Always use the hat hold-down device to keep the surface of the hat taut.
Flip out the hats sweatband position it on to the press and Im just going to pull it tight. Make sure to also have any safety gear on that you require when using a hat heat press. Watch how to place the hat on the platen in this quick hat press video.