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Quiltntime 06-12-2010 04:12 PM

I'm using HeatnBond Lite paper-backed adhesive to trace numerous appliqued flowers.

Since, I have a lot of tracing to do, can the paper-back adhesive go through my printer, if I cut 8 1/2" x 11" sheets?

Thanks for any feedback. It would sure save a lot of time, if it didn't mess up my printer.

Maride 06-12-2010 04:17 PM

Big time. Your printer gets hot and the glue will melt.

Quiltntime 06-12-2010 04:34 PM

Thanks for the quick response. Sometimes, the easy way, is not always the best.

JudyG 06-12-2010 04:46 PM

You could print your designs onto the back side of freezer paper and then iron the freezer paper onto the front of your fabric with your heat-n- bond on the back.

Quiltntime 06-12-2010 05:00 PM


Originally Posted by JudyG
You could print your designs onto the back side of freezer paper and then iron the freezer paper onto the front of your fabric with your heat-n- bond on the back.

What a great idea! I was trying to think of a way I could use freezer paper along with the heat-n-bond.

Appreciate your input. :thumbup:

craftybear 06-12-2010 10:22 PM

cool idea, thanks


Originally Posted by JudyG
You could print your designs onto the back side of freezer paper and then iron the freezer paper onto the front of your fabric with your heat-n- bond on the back.


patricej 06-13-2010 01:02 AM

iron the heat-n-bond to the back of your fabric and [obviously] leave the paper on.

set a stack of books on top of the prepared sheet(s). it will flatten nicely and should survice a trip through your printer. safer still is to change your printer settings so it expects the thickest paper it can handle.

just don't goof like i sometimes do by forgetting which side goes up. :lol:

mom-6 06-13-2010 01:22 AM

Is it a laser printer or an inkjet printer?

If it is an inkjet printer, I certainly see no reason why it would not work. The laser printer might or might not have problems as it heat sets the ink. I know at work we can't use certain transparecies in our copy machine (same technology as laser printer) because they will melt.

ckcowl 06-13-2010 01:38 AM

you can put it through as long as it is ironed to the fabric.

littlehud 06-13-2010 07:51 PM

Wow, you learn something new everyday.


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