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I have read on line about iron on transfer paper for creating mousepads, T-shirts, etc. All the directions discuss printing the design out of a computer on to the paper. My question is "is it possible to have children free draw on the paper and still transfer with an iron?" thank you
No, the iron-on transfer paper is designed to chemically react with the ink from the computer. Drawing onto the paper will not work. Have them paint or draw on the t-shirt with fabric inks/pens which can be purchased at most major craft stores.
Valerie Randall
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Valerie Randall
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I specialize in computer crafting: designing anything from greeting cards to wrapping paper in Broderbund`s The Print Shop, PrintMaster or American Greetings CreataCard. I can answer questions on design, fonts, layout, construction, how to build templates and how to assemble designs into finished products. I use a wide range of crafting materials in my completed designs and can refer people to great products that will help make their crafts professional and unique.
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Levi Strauss, Lingual House, Addison Wesley, General Electric, Macy's, Charles Schwab, AT&T, Pacific Bell, Riverdeep (Broderbund Software), Sandia National Laboratories
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