CRAYON CLEAR is a plastisol formulated for screen printing on heat transfer papers. After semi-curing, the printed surface provides a base for drawing messages or designs, using crayons or felt-tipped pens. The decorated transfer can then be applied to garments with either a heat transfer press or regular hand iron. For combination multi-colored screen printing, print one or more of UNION Ink's PLUS series inks on the transfer paper then back the entire colored print with Crayon Clear. This method should be used only when making a cold peel transfer. For hot peel transfers print the crayon clear first on the release paper. Then print the multi colored PLUS series over the crayon clear film. When peeling hot, all of the PLUS series ink will release and give a strong print on the garment.
Use a coarse mesh, preferably 86T (34 metric) monofilament.
Direct emulsion stencils such as UNION INK's INMARCOL-R or INMARCOL-W are recommended. Capillary direct film gives a thicker deposit of clear base on heat transfers. For hot-peels a 4 mil or thicker direct film, or a thicker than normal coating of direct emulsion is recommended.
CRAYON CLEAR is supplied ready-for-use. It is strongly recommended that the ink not be reduced. If absolutely necessary, reduce only with small amounts of PLUS-9000 Reducer/Detackifier.
Print CRAYON CLEAR onto heat transfer papers, such as TRANS-LITH, TRANS-FRENCH, or TRANS-55. Use the TRANS-LITH or TRANS-FRENCH for hot-peel or cold peel, but the TRANS-55 should only be used for the hot-peel method. If applying by hand iron, use only cold-peel method.
CRAYON CLEAR can be used as the backing with one or more of UNION INK's LTHO Series inks in combination litho/screen printing. This will provide adhesion of any lithographic artwork to the garment and also "trap" any additional user decoration between the transfer and the garment.
Mineral Spirits or UNION INK's WASH-9900 Skreen Kleen are recommended.
Prints on heat transfer paper should only be semi-cured or "gelled". Over-cure may cause problems later on during transfer (more energy is needed to remelt a cured film than a semi-cured film). It is recommended that the film be semi-cured or dired only to the extent that the sheets can be handled, stacked, cut and shipped. The ink will semi-cure when the ink deposit reaches 250°F (120°C).
Standard paraffin crayons can be used for drawing upon the CRAYON CLEAR transfer. A softer crayon will provide a brighter, more solid color (Pentel "Fabric-Fun" pastel dye sticks, for instance). Indelible felt-tipped pens or markers may also be used. We strongly recommend against using a water-soluble marker as this will not adhere well to the transfer base. Any drawing done on the transfer paper will appear in reverse once the transfer has been applied. To copy a picture or drawing, place the transfer on top of the artwork to be copied and trace it through the transfer paper. If words are to be displayed on the finished garment, these can be written on the back of the transfer paper and then (after turning over the paper) traced with crayon or indelible felt-tipped pen. The final application of the finished lettering or artwork will then appear "right-reading" with the correct orientation.
Instruct the end user to pre-wash and iron the garment that is to receive the CRAYON CLEAR transfer. For best results, use 100% cotton garments. Once the artwork has been drawn on the CRAYON CLEAR base, the transfer can then be applied with either a transfer press or hand iron. For a transfer press, the recommended setting is 350°F. or higher for 10 seconds or longer, under heavy pressure. The paper may be pulled hot or cold, depending on the desired finish. To apply the transfer with a hand iron, use a cotton setting and iron on a hard surface (do not use a heavily cushioned ironing board pad). Place a blank sheet of paper over the back of the transfer. Apply firm pressure in a slow, back-and-forth motion over the entire design area for 30 seconds or more. Before pulling the paper, allow the transfer to cool completely.
Excellent; comparable to standard heat transfers. As with all heat transfers, finished garments should be washed inside-out, in cold water, in a gentle wash cycle. Avoid excessive heat in either washing or drying.
Always pre-test for adhesion, washability and other specific requirements. Available in 30 and 55 gallon drum, 5-gallon, gallon, and quart containers.
While Union Ink Company believes that the data contained herein are factual and the opinions expressed are those of qualified experts regarding the results of the tests conducted, the data are not to be taken as a warranty or representation for which Union Ink Company assumes legal responsibility. They are offered solely for your consideration, investigation, and verification. Pretest inks on surfaces to be printed.