With more and more people now working from home we have seen a huge shift in people wanting to start making their own tshirts and labels for their pantries/laundries etc. Chances are you are in a facebook group and see these talked about or people asking for recommendations on which ones to purchase. Over the […]
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The wait is almost over….
Introducing the newly redesigned Galaxy Swing Heat Press The new and refined Galaxy 20D Swing press is now ready to fill that gap in the heat press market. A light weight and easy to use swing press! Finally we are able to introduce this machine and stock is arriving soon, this press is a game […]
Introducing the New Galaxy Tumbler Press
Introducing the New Galaxy Tumbler Heat Press Are you struggling to achieve a full print on the skinny tumblers? Are you looking for a mug press that can print both the 20oz and 30oz Skinny Tumblers? Are you looking for a mug press that can print all types of cylindrical shaped Tumblers? Do you want […]
COVID-19 Updated Trading and Shipping
Changes to our Opening Hours & Shipping Days Please note that due to the current situation in regards to the COVID-19 pandemic we are still open and we are still working at present, but we’ve made the decision to change the hours we are open and when we ship orders. Picture Perfect Products will now […]
What’s the Difference: Adhesive Vinyl vs. Heat Transfer Vinyl
What is Adhesive Vinyl? Adhesive vinyl is a glue backed vinyl product. It’s used in the same way a sticker is used and applied. Adhesive vinyl can be used on water bottles, drink bottles, signage, POS displays, plus many other uses. However, adhesive vinyl cannot be used on clothing as the glues within this product aren’t […]
What is a Heat Press? The Best Basic Guide for Beginners
A heat press allows you to work on a large variety of products that require heat to set or fix them permanently to a product. The most common uses for a heat press are heat transfer vinyls (HTV), which are created using a vinyl cutter such as a Silhouette Cameo, Brother Scan and Cut, Cricut, […]
The Great Iron vs Heat Press Debate
The Great Iron vs Heat Press Debate…which heating tool is better? What’s the difference exactly between using a household iron, and a branded heat press? This is a question we get asked time and time again as the popularity of home heat transfer and sublimation businesses grows. We want to take a moment to answer […]
What is HTV in the Personalised Printing Industry?
What is Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV)? Heat Transfer Vinyl, or “HTV” as it’s commonly known in the industry, consists of a heat applied glue that isn’t activated until you apply heat to the product. To use this product, you reverse cut HTV and then using either an Iron, or the perfect type of Heat Press, you […]
Sublimation Times and Temps
When sublimating different sublimation blanks, there are a few variables to keep in mind. Each brand and type of heat press can have a different setting, just the same as each blank can vary when purchased from different suppliers. Despite a rectangle keyring looking identical to one you purchased elsewhere, ours may be from a […]
Starting a T-Shirt Business in the best way.
There are many processes that are used to make T-shirts and other Garments. Screen Printing DTF (Direct to Film) DTG ( Direct to Garment ) Embroidery Print and Cut Solvent Vinyl Transfers Vinyl Transfers Heat Transfers Each has its own unique process with varying start up and investment costs. The most expensive systems are Screen […]
