If you want to see through it, I would try this. Works for me

I use a pillowcase or cloth napkin. Sometimes I just use a thin kitchen towel.

I will try the parchment paper. I hadn't thought of that.

The cloth napkins and pillow cases work well. :)

Paper towel works for me.

I got a silicone cookie sheet, made by Wilton, to use when I put my pieces together. It doesn't stick and I haven't had a problem with it yet. Found it with other Wilton cake/cookie supplies.

I thought the shiny side of freezer paper would work too? Am I wrong?

I have used scraps of white broadcloth or a mans white hankie.

i'm using a folded piece of cheesecloth. it's o.k.!

tin foil from the kitchen works great I took a class using wonder-under and that is what they used

I use a thin white washcloth. It's small but works for me.

I use nonstick heavy facing to press over my applique projects.