HTVRONT Heat Press Mini Heat Press Machine, Small Heat Press Portable Iron Press Machine for T Shirts, Hats, Heating Transfer Projects (Pink)

The rubber smells really bad. Iron already worn out after 2 vinyls.

This is perfect for small heat transfer projects. I used a few ready to press designs and it worked pretty well. It is small, portable, lightweight, and has a few heat settings on it. If you are looking to use it for sublimination, it is not the right fit. Tried sublimination and while there was enough heat to transfer some of the image, because of the size, it is really hard to get even, exact pressure over the entire project area which results in uneven, spotty results. All in all, great for small to medium heat transfer projects, and perfect for someone just getting in to heat transfer.

I had a Cricut mini press, but my mother loved it for her quilting so much that I had given it to her. I learned after that it was a mistake as I used it more than I had realized. When looking back at the price, I could not justify almost $40, so I waited. I have been a user of HTVRONT's other products for years, so I finally gave it a chance. The package came with the mini press neatly resting in a fine quality box, where it is easy to store. It feels sturdy and well made without any weird smells. It has a nice weight to it, but not too heavy. It evenly distributed heat making it easy to apply the HTV onto my project. I was able to easily use it on felt and cotton. I actually prefer it has a dial for temperatures rather than buttons like the cricut. 10/10 would recommend.

The heat press is small and easy to use. It has 3 heat settings and once you pick the temperature required for the HTV you are using, it warms up quickly. I like that it has a light that tells you when it has reached the temperature. The light is red while heating and green when it's ready to be used. The internal timer, based on the temperature setting, flashes the light when pressing should be completed, definitely a nice feature!

I've been wanting one of these for a long time, since a lot of my projects are on the smaller side (earrings, magnets, etc.). I'm so glad I finally purchased this. Unlike my larger heat press, this is small enough to sit right on my desk without taking up all the space I need to work on the project. It heats up quickly, and the small size gives better control over what area is being pressed. And I love pink, too :)