How To Make - Iron On Transfers that Glow In The Dark

Print custom glowing T-shirts and fabric projects at home using our specialty iron-on transfer paper—designed for white fabrics and inkjet printers.

🧼 What You’ll Need

• ✨ Glow-in-the-dark inkjet transfer paper
• ✨ Inkjet printer (No Lasers!)
• ✨ Pre-washed white cotton or 50/50 blend
• ✨ Flat, hard, non-porous surface (Hardwood or stone—no ironing boards)
• ✨ Hand iron or commercial heat press

🖨️ Printing Your Transfer

CRITICAL: You must select "Mirror" or "Flip" in your settings so the design prints backward. It will appear correct once ironed onto the shirt.

• Print on the blank side (The back has identifying marks/lines).
• Use "Best/High Quality" print settings on "Plain Paper" mode.
• Let ink dry for 30 minutes before handling.
• Trim closely around the image to remove unprinted glow-film.

🔥 Applying Heat

Option 1: Heat Press

• Set to 325°F. Pre-press fabric to remove moisture.
• Place transfer face down. Medium pressure for 45 seconds.
• Rub gently with a cloth, let cool completely, then peel the liner.

Option 2: Hand Ironing

• Highest heat (No Steam). Preheat for 8 minutes.
• Press image-side down. Do not slide the iron.
• Full Sheet: 2 minutes | Half Sheet: 90 seconds.
• Ensure the edges receive maximum heat and pressure.

🧺 Washing & Storage

• Turn garments inside out. Use cold water only.
• Air dry to preserve the luminous properties of the film.
• Keep unused paper sealed in a cool, dry place with a silica packet.

❗ Troubleshooting Tips

Yellowing	Too much heat. Lower temperature or check "Cotton" setting.
Peeling Edges	Apply more downward pressure. Ensure surface is hard (not a padded board).
No Glow	The material needs to "charge" under a light source before it will glow in the dark.