1. Prep Your Surface and Pre-Squeegee Your UV-DTF Sticker.
When necessary, it is necessary to clean the surface of your item(s) before applying the Sticker using either soap & water or a mixture of rubbing alcohol and water (50/50 mix). The cleaner the surface, the longer it will endure natural elements and wear and tear.
After cutting your sticker/decal out, place the design face down with the white side facing up. Using the padded end of a squeegee/card and run over the whole design with hard pressure about 2-4 times. Additional pressure and repetitions should be applied on thin and separated design elements, such as small text.
2. Separating The Clear Carrier Sheet From The White Backing.
Detach the clear carrier sheet from the white backing by make a small tear away from the design. Gently peel the clear carrier sheet, ensure the whole design lifts off the white backing. Designs which contain small text, thin lines and small separated elements, should be peeled slowly. If parts don't lift, re-squeegee, and attempt to peel again from a different angle.
3. Placing Your UV-DTF Sticker Onto Your Item.
Smaller designs (4 inches & under), carefully place the design onto the placement area with two hands controlling the placement.
For larger designs (6 inches & larger), you may find it easier to place the sticker starting from one side and ending at the other. This will help control your placement, reduce bubbles underneath the design, and avoid wrinkling of the carrier sheet which could cause design elements being offset and/or design overlapping.
Tip: fold a corner of the top clear carrier sheet for easy peeling.
4. Completing the Transfer Process.
After placing the design, firmly squeegee it 2-4 times. Peel slowly, watching to ensure all elements stick.
Tip: If any part of the design is not adhering, lay the carrier sheet back down, re-squeegee and try peeling from a different angle.
