Heat Press
A heat press is a large type commercial iron. It has controls for pre-set temperature, time and pressure, making it ideal for the application of heat transfer vinyl to fabric, garments (such as T-shirts) and other media.
Using the Heat Press
A heat press is used to apply heat transfer vinyl to fabric, garments (such as T-shirts) and other media. Other uses include:
- applying iron-on interfacing to fabric during garment construction
- as a press for embossing leather
- as a simple printing press and setter for heat-set inks
Christchurch City Libraries have two heat presses:
- one is located in the makerspace on Level 4, Auahatanga, Tūranga
- the other is located in the makerspace in the South Library Learning Centre
Our heat presses are available during creative drop-in sessions, by requesting a one-on-one session, or during select programming.
Auahatanga - South Library
Open Creative Time, Thursdays at 10am to 3pm
Creative times at South
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May26
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Jun2
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Jun9
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Jun16
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Jun23
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Jun30
Auahatanga - New Brighton Library
Afterschool Open Creative Time, for ages 9+: Fridays 3.30pm to 5pm
Weekend Open Creative Time, Saturdays 2pm to 3pm
Creative Times at New Brighton
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May20
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May21
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May27
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May28
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Jun3
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Jun4
Tūranga
General session, including 3D printing: Thursdays at 10am to 12noon
Youth Creative Time, including 3D printing, for ages 12-25: Fridays 4pm to 5.30 pm
If none of these times suit then you can use our Book a Librarian form to arrange a time that suits you to get one-on-one help.
Open Creative Sessions
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May20
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May26
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May27
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Jun2
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Jun3
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Jun9
Design constraints
The area capable of being pressed is approximately 380 x 380 mm.
Prices
There is no charge to use the heat press machine.
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