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Old 02-17-2011, 06:47 PM
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I use wax paper if that happens!
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Old 02-17-2011, 06:58 PM
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Run your iron over fabric softener sheets.
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Old 02-17-2011, 07:00 PM
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When I worked in the costume shope at the Theather of Arts we would put a fair amount of salt on paper & rub the iron around on that.
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Old 02-17-2011, 07:41 PM
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The first time I tried to use heat and bond, I did not read the directions (stupid, I know... :oops: ) That lesson cost me a new iron and ironing board cover. I was at least smart enough to buy a teflon sheet for all future projects. I don't think I would use iron-on products at all, had I not found out about 'teflon pressing sheets' from my LQS. I heartily recommend them. I couldn't get all the goo off my iron. I will be watching this post for answers. Thank you for asking the question. :D
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Old 02-17-2011, 07:54 PM
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did the same thing tonight, ironed on the correct side, but forgot about the exposed edges. THEN pressed some NFL fabric and wondered why the Gold was turning Green. I got a wet rag and scrubbed it while it was still hot, not a great idea, but got most of it off.
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Old 02-17-2011, 08:12 PM
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hhmmm. good to know. i work at joann's and didn't know we have it! :)
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Old 02-17-2011, 08:37 PM
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I do that all the time. You can buy a tube of Faultless hot iron cleaner in many stores. You put about an inch of it on a clean rag, run your hot iron over it and it is all gone. Works great.
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Old 02-17-2011, 08:57 PM
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That actually is a very easy solution. Use a brown paper bag and add a couple tablespoons of salt. Warm your iron up and "iron the salt" scrubbing the bottom of the iron. It will come right off. Then just wipe off the residue.
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Iron back and forth over a dryer sheet (used). Another old way is to put down a paper bag and iron back and forth over some salt you have poured on the bag.
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Try Goof Off....let iron cool completely....baby oil....maybe....
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