CREATIVE PRINTING
Unleash your creativity with print
Discover how to use Canon's paper, apps and a printer to transform your home and personalise everything from your phone to your fridge.
CREATIVE PRINT
CREATIVE PRINT
If you've got an image or a design that you love, it's easy to add it to a t-shirt, tote bag or cushion, or any other textile, using Canon's Iron-on Transfers and a compatible Canon PIXMA printer. Perhaps you're a member of a sports team or want to print custom clothes for an event? Maybe you want to make personalised gifts for your friends, or even create fabric wall art? Whatever your imagination can dream up, you can make a reality. And if you're struggling for ideas, Creative Park offers a range of exciting designs that you can download for free.
Iron-on transfer is incredibly easy to do and you'll soon find that there are lots of things that look better with a little customisation.
You will need:
Canon's Iron-on Transfers are available in A4 size, so you can create large designs. If your motifs are smaller you can fit several on the same document in a tile pattern to make the most efficient use of the transfer paper. Once your design is ready to go, follow these simple steps:
Select the correct transfer paper. There are two versions, one for light fabric and one for dark fabric, which means that whether you're planning to put the design on dark curtains, a light cushion, a denim jacket or a white T-shirt, the colours will be nice and bright. Both versions work best on natural fabrics such as cotton.
Print your design onto the transfer paper. You can print from your computer, or even directly from your smartphone or tablet using the Creative Park app. It's easy to print whenever the inspiration strikes!
The 'unprinted' parts of the transfer will show on your final design so, using a sharp pair of scissors, either trim neatly around the image on your transfer paper to create a nice frame, or carefully cut out the printed section, keeping as close to the edge as you can.
Peel the backing sheet off the transfer paper and position the design on your fabric. If you're putting the print on a t-shirt, it's worth trying it on first and using a mirror (or a helper) to work out the best location for your design. If you're using several small designs and you don't want a uniform layout, try rolling a few dice or tossing a few coins onto your fabric to select random positions.
Put your fabric on an ironing board with your transfer(s) in your chosen position(s) and remove any guiding pins. Next, find the sheet of parchment that comes with your Iron-On Transfers and lay it over your design. Now comes the exciting bit – actually transferring your design to the fabric. Simply iron over the parchment applying even pressure so that the design on the transfer paper bonds to the material. When bonded to the material, your designs are machine-washable so you can wear your garment over and over again.
Once you've created your first personalised item you'll start to see lots of opportunities to revamp your wardrobe or add a fresh twist to your accessories. Why not order some more paper – the possibilities are endless!
Try your hand at fashion design with Canon's easy-to-use iron-on transfers. Specially designed for darker fabrics, you can use your photos and images to give clothes, bags and other accessories a speedy re-fresh.
Unleash your inner fashionista with Canon’s user-friendly iron-on transfers, specially designed for light-coloured fabrics. From personalised totes to trendy tees, it’s never been easier to get creative and switch up your style.
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