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==Heat Press==
[[File:HeatPress.jpg|thumb|Our heat press machine!]]
For those using the heat transfer vinyl, you will also need to use the heat press in order to ensure your design adheres to the fabric of choice.
 
Some people like cutting their designs into heat transferrable vinyl so they can heat press the designs into a T-shirt or tote bag.
#Turn on the heat press by flipping the switch on the left side of the device;
##The digital display will light up, depicting the device’s current temperature and the device’s goal temperature.
##You can modify the goal temperature by pressing the black “Reset” button below the display. Then using the up and down arrow buttons. Confirm the new temperature by pressing “Ok”.
##Once the goal temperature is reached, the machine is ready for use.
#Pull the roll-out bed towards you
#Place your material on the bed, ensuring the surface is flat.
##If you are transferring to a fabric, iron out an wrinkles for best results!
#Place your design on top of the material where you want it transferred. And and cover it with the plastic heating sheetPro Grade Non-Stick Sheet.
#Firmly pull the black lever down all the way until it clicks into place.
#A timer will automatically start (ask a CaTS for time suggestions based for your material). The lever will pop back open automatically when the timer finishes.
 
=== Machine Safety ===
 
* Always make sure that you use the Pro Grade Non-Stick Sheet
==Workshop checklist==

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