While sometimes successful, using a traditional clothes iron may hinder the results you would hope for. Often, the heat is not regulated properly or consistently. If you use a normal clothes iron, the transfers are likely to come off quicker than if you used a crafting or professional heat press. Investing in a small heat press intended for heat transfers is the best way to ensure a great outcome. We suggest the Cricut EasyPress Mini if you are only intending on doing small vinyl projects. It’s perfect for small apparel items like face masks, onesies, hats and also works well for chest designs on t-shirts. For larger garment decorating operations that venture outside of simply being a hobby, investing in a clamshell or swing press is advised.