DIY Iron On Transfer Paper

I wasn't satisfied with vinyl t-shirt transfers because they're not heat resistant and the transfer doesn't bond with the fibers.

Elmer's Glue All, also known as PVA glue is transparent, permanent and heat resistant when dry.

Parchment Paper is a heavy duty paper that is treated with an acid to make it grease and moisture resistant and then, coated with heat resistant silicone. King Arthur Flour sells pre-cut sheets (16-1/2x12-1/4") for $22.95/100 sheets.

Apply glue with a mini foam paint roller available in the home improvement section of Walmart.

Heat Press on Amazon for $189.99. Not necessary, but helpful in making heat transfers.

Titanium Dioxide is a pure white pigment that is water soluble. TKB sells 4oz for $8.00.

Roll the non-silicone side of the parchment paper with several layers of glue, allowing it to dry between coats. If you want to print white or on dark fabrics, mix titanium dioxide with the glue before applying. Alternatively, coat the paper with white acrylic paint without the glue.

For white fabric or graphics without white, print a mirror image. Cut the paper 1/8-1/4" away from the image. 

For graphics with white, Make a 1/8" outline around the image matching the fabric color. Do not mirror the image. Print right side up.

Cut off the white paper just inside the colored outline around the image. Any portion of the paper will transfer to the fabric because the paper is coated with white pigment. 

Make registration marks on the fabric and on the silicone side of the paper with a heat erasable pen.

Apply the paper to the fabric, printed side down. Press using a heat press or on a hard surface using very firm pressure with a dry iron on the cotton setting for 1-5 minutes per section. Allow the fabric to cool completely before removing paper. Wait 24 hours before washing.