HTVRONT Manual Heat Press Review for Sublimation Tote

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HTVRONT Manual Heat Press Review for Sublimation Tote

Learn how to make a sublimation and iron-on tote bag using the new HTVRONT Manual Heat Press, perfect for all kinds of heat needing crafts.

This manual heat press is my favorite for shirts, totes, flat sublimation blanks and much more.

It's compact, easy to use, versatile heat temperature and time dial and comes in a variety of colors!

Features of the HTVRONT Manual Heat Press:

Accurate Pressure Adjustment

The HTVRONT Manual Heat Press has a flexible pressure regulator, which allows you to define the most appropriate pressure by modifying the heat plate height. Highly compatible with various craft materials and substrates to millimeters in thickness.

Efficient & Uniform Heat

Supported by the cast aluminum heat plate, NTC (Negative Temperature Coefficient) technology, and greater power, this heat press machine helps boost the heating speed while delivering an even performance edge to edge.

Flexible Control Pad

This manual heat press features an independent control pad for enhanced convenience, facilitating a more efficient user experience with its flexible temperature and time knobs and intuitive digital screen.

High-security Design

Other than an exclusive heat plate capable of rotating 180 degrees left and right and a 1-meter safety area resulted from the remotely-controllable pad, the HTVRONT Manual Heat Press takes care of your daily security out of multiple heat-resistant materials.

Home-friendly Features

Consistent with the concise and child-friendly machine design, this manual heat press comes in a glossy modern look with round corners to improve daily use. With an additional weight block, you can feel assured of enjoying every press-down during the creative activity.

For Larger & Diverse Creations

The HTVRONT Manual Heat Press also arms a 15" x 15" wide heat plate, indicating a higher possibility for a broader range of heat transfer and sublimating materials and projects, extending your imaginative realm.

Favorite features:

Weighs 35 pounds
15x15 Heat Plate
Up to 410*F
Light Blue

The HTVRONT Manual Heat Press also arms a 15" x 15" wide heat plate, indicating a higher possibility for a broader range of heat transfer and sublimating materials and projects, extending your imaginative realm.

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HTVRONT Manual Heat Press review how to use and first impressions

SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR SUBLIMATION TOTE:

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Canvas Tote Bag
HTVRONT Manual Heat Press
Sublimation Printer or Convert an Epson EcoTank Printer into Sublimation (more on this post)
Sublimation Ink (if converting printer)
Sublimation Paper
Heat-Resistant Tape
Sublimation Print
HTV or Iron-on
Cricut Machine or equivalent

The HTVRONT heat press machine works great for infusible ink, iron-on material, DTF transfers, sublimation designs and more!

SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR SUBLIMATION TOTE: affiliate links Canvas Tote Bag HTVRONT Manual Heat Press Sublimation Printer or Convert an Epson EcoTank Printer into Sublimation (more on this post) Sublimation Ink (if converting printer) Sublimation Paper Heat-Resistant Tape Sublimation Print HTV or Iron-on Cricut Machine or equivalent The HTVRONT heat press machine works great for infusible ink, iron-on material, DTF transfers, sublimation designs and more!

Step 1: Sublimation Image

Begin by printing an image on sublimation paper.

I'm using a gradient circle background, since the tote is not 100% polyester, it will be a little more dull transferring onto cotton, so I'm keeping it simple and just the background shape.

Tear carefully around the edges of the image, so there isn't a harsh line after pressing because of the sublimation paper.

Step 1: Sublimation Image Begin by printing an image on sublimation paper. I'm using a gradient circle background, since the tote is not 100% polyester, it will be a little more dull transferring onto cotton, so I'm keeping it simple and just the background shape. Tear carefully around the edges of the image, so there isn't a harsh line after pressing because of the sublimation paper.

Step 2: Preparing Tote

Set the tote on the base plate of the heat press, by turning the top portion to the side.

Press it for a few seconds to get the tightness confirmed and to iron the tote bag.

Then place the sublimation print face down on the tote and secure it in place with some heat resistant tape.

Step 2: Preparing Tote Set the tote on the base plate of the heat press, by turning the top portion to the side. Press it for a few seconds to get the tightness confirmed and to iron the tote bag. Then place the sublimation print face down on the tote and secure it in place with some heat resistant tape.

Set the heat press to 400*F for the sublimation process.

It heats up super fast--maximum temperature is 410*F.

The control panel is attached to the machine, but has cord to keep it off to the side, no worries about it getting hot.

There's a time setting button dial, temperature settings dial and power button.

Set the heat press to 400*F for the sublimation process. It heats up super fast--maximum temperature is 410*F. The control panel is attached to the machine, but has cord to keep it off to the side, no worries about it getting hot. There's a time setting button dial, temperature settings dial and power button.

Then cover the design with a teflon sheet or parchment paper.

Step 3: Heat Press

Now turn the large heating plate of the manual heat press back over the top of the tote and press down with the handle.

It should firmly press into the baseplate, giving it not too much pressure, but still firm, heavy pressure.

Then press and hold the timer button for it to begin counting down.

Step 3: Heat Press Now turn the large heating plate of the manual heat press back over the top of the tote and press down with the handle. It should firmly press into the baseplate, giving it not too much pressure, but still firm, heavy pressure. Then press and hold the timer button for it to begin counting down.

Then lift and turn the heat plate after the timer button beeps.

Wait for the tote bags to cool down a bit and then do a cool peel removing the sublimation paper from the bag.

Pleasantly surprised at the vivid print onto a cotton bag!

Then lift and turn the heat plate after the timer button beeps. Wait for the tote bags to cool down a bit and then do a cool peel removing the sublimation paper from the bag. Pleasantly surprised at the vivid print onto a cotton bag!

Step 4: Iron-On Vinyl

Now change the lcd screen and set temperature to 330*F for pressing iron-on vinyl.

Different materials require different heat and time, so be sure to follow these for the best results.

It only takes a few minutes for the temperature to lower to the desired temperature.

Have your Cricut Maker or cutting machine cut the iron-on in reverse with the shiny side down, and then weed away the excess vinyl.

Step 4: Iron-On Vinyl Now change the lcd screen and set temperature to 330*F for pressing iron-on vinyl. Different materials require different heat and time, so be sure to follow these for the best results. It only takes a few minutes for the temperature to lower to the desired temperature. Have your Cricut Maker or cutting machine cut the iron-on in reverse with the shiny side down, and then weed away the excess vinyl.

Then place the iron on onto the tote bag and place the teflon sheet over the top.

Then have the HTVRONT press do it's thing and press it down on the base plate again.

Press the timer button for 2 seconds to engage the timer.

Then place the iron on onto the tote bag and place the teflon sheet over the top. Then have the HTVRONT press do it's thing and press it down on the base plate again. Press the timer button for 2 seconds to engage the timer.

When the timer goes off, lift and twist the heat plate and let the tote bag cool down completely.

Then cold peel off the transfer paper, revealing the perfect finished piece!

The HTVRONT Manual Heat Press is wonderful.

I love the ease of use, super simple, just plug in and dial the buttons...no apps or logging in to anything.

The safety base doesn't heat up so it protects whatever you are placing it on.

The instruction manual is easy to understand.

Great heat press for small and large projects.

Comes in White and Light Blue.

It's a great deal (comparable price point to high quality presses on the market) and an excellent choice for a craft room heat press.

The HTVRONT Manual Heat Press is wonderful. I love the ease of use, super simple, just plug in and dial the buttons...no apps or logging in to anything. The safety base doesn't heat up so it protects whatever you are placing it on. The instruction manual is easy to understand. Great heat press for small and large projects. Comes in White and Light Blue. It's a great deal (comparable price point to high quality presses on the market) and an excellent choice for a craft room heat press.

The heat press is perfect for custom t-shirts--perfect for holiday gift giving or matching pajama shirts.

I was really pleased with my first project using the HTVRONT Manual Heat Press and I know it will be my go-to heat press for many more projects to come.

My first impressions are really good, I almost like it more than the new Auto Heat press--see more on the HTVRONT Auto Heat Press 2 here.

The heat press is perfect for custom t-shirts--perfect for holiday gift giving or matching pajama shirts. I was really pleased with my first project using the HTVRONT Manual Heat Press and I know it will be my go-to heat press for many more projects to come. My first impressions are really good, I almost like it more than the new Auto Heat press--see more on the HTVRONT Auto Heat Press 2 here.

That's it!

Make custom and personalized shirts, totes and other gifts for holiday gift giving using the HTVRONT Manual Heat Press.

It's easy to use, just plug in and dial the settings on the control panel, then use!

It's got a sleek design and works great without having to apply arm strength pressure to the project, just press the clamp down and click the timer button.

If you have a heat press on your list, check this one out today!

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Make custom and personalized shirts, totes and other gifts for holiday gift giving using the HTVRONT Manual Heat Press. It's easy to use, just plug in and dial the settings on the control panel, then use! It's got a sleek design and works great without having to apply arm strength pressure to the project, just press the clamp down and click the timer button. If you have a heat press on your list, check this one out today!

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If you are shopping for new crafting tools, getting a bundle is always the way to go.

Then you get all the supplies needed to get crafting with your new tool immediately!

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There really is something so amazing about designing something or printing something off and then having it sublimated like magic onto a surface blank.

I love making sublimation things for custom gifts; perfect for teachers, birthday's, holiday gifts and more!

Learn how easy it is to use the HTVRont Auto Tumbler Heat Press to make custom tumblers and mugs for every occasion!

Better than the Cricut mug press because it can do glass cans and tumblers too!

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HTVRONT Charity Event

I was honored to be asked to participate in HTVRont Cares & Tumbler Heat Press Charity event this year!

HTVRont asked me to help give back to my community by creating custom tumblers for a group of people.

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Learn how easy it is to use the HTVRONT Auto Heat Press. It's a crafter dream come true. It is a total game-changer for heat transfer and sublimation projects.

No more stress about creating even pressure or all the little details...this machine does all the work for you--but if you are considering this auto heat press, check out the Auto Heat Press 2, it's better!

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