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 four heat presses:
- Level 4, Auahatanga, Tūranga
- Auahatanga – South Library
- Auahatanga – New Brighton Library
- Auahatanga – Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
Our heat presses are available during creative drop-in sessions, by booking a session using our Book a Creative form to arrange a time that suits, or during select programming.
Creative times at South
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Sep27
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Sep28
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Oct4
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Oct5
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Oct11
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Oct12
Creative Times at New Brighton
Creative Times at Tūranga
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Sep29
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Oct6
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Oct10
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Oct13
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Oct17
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Oct20
Creative Times at Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
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Sep27
Auahatanga - Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre Creative Time
Sep 27th | 10:00am - 11:30am -
Oct4
Auahatanga - Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre Creative Time
Oct 4th | 10:00am - 11:30am -
Oct11
Auahatanga - Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre Creative Time
Oct 11th | 10:00am - 11:30am -
Oct18
Auahatanga - Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre Creative Time
Oct 18th | 10:00am - 11:30am -
Oct25
Auahatanga - Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre Creative Time
Oct 25th | 10:00am - 11:30am -
Nov1
Auahatanga - Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre Creative Time
Nov 1st | 10:00am - 11:30am
Can't make it to a Creative Session or require expert guidance to kickstart your journey?
No problem! "Book a Creative" session with one of our Creative Specialists, who will provide you with valuable support and insights.
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.
(See our Vinyl printing and cutting page for prices on printable heat transfer vinyl which can be pressed onto fabrics or our Craft cutter page for prices on single-colour heat transfer vinyl)
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