Cannot get backing off Printed Treasures Paper

[tnhelen]

I have done some quilt labels on Printed Treasures transfer paper that
was run through my inkjet printer. The problem is that the backing
will not peel off! It's making quite the mess.

Any secrets to getting it off easier?

Thanks.

Helen

[Jennifer in Ottawa]

Hi Helen, I don't use this brand so I can't answer your question but
here's the link to the website where you might find an answer to your
problem. The instructions for use of each type of transfer medium is
available by clicking on the picture of each type and there is contact
info if you don't find a solution. jennellh


http://www.dritz.com/brands/printedtreasures/index.php

Post by tnhelen
I have done some quilt labels on Printed Treasures transfer paper that
was run through my inkjet printer.  The problem is that the backing
will not peel off!  It's making quite the mess.
Any secrets to getting it off easier?
Thanks.
Helen

[Polly Esther]

That's such a surprise - Printed Treasures have always worked just
beautifully for me. I guess yours could have been stored/shipped in unkind
conditions before you bought them.
Long ago, we used to cover things with Contac Paper and there was a
major struggle trying to remove the backing. How to: take a pin and
'score' across a corner about an inch in from the point of the corner.
(Score - drag the pin down hard across the corner to cut through the
backing). Bend the sheet at the scoring and the cut edge should pop right
up.
I guess if your situation is truly desperate that soaking in a pan of
cold water might help. Printed Treasures have to be soaked as part of their
finishing treatment anyway.
Do let us know how it goes. Polly

"Jennifer in Ottawa" <***@gmail.com> wrote in message news:c871a8c7-baf2-4cf7-962e-***@18g2000yqa.googlegroups.com...
Hi Helen, I don't use this brand so I can't answer your question but
here's the link to the website where you might find an answer to your
problem. The instructions for use of each type of transfer medium is
available by clicking on the picture of each type and there is contact
info if you don't find a solution. jennellh


http://www.dritz.com/brands/printedtreasures/index.php

Post by tnhelen
I have done some quilt labels on Printed Treasures transfer paper that
was run through my inkjet printer. The problem is that the backing
will not peel off! It's making quite the mess.
Any secrets to getting it off easier?
Thanks.
Helen

[tnhelen]

Post by Polly Esther
That's such a surprise - Printed Treasures have always worked just
beautifully for me.  I guess yours could have been stored/shipped in unkind
conditions before you bought them.
    Long ago, we used to cover things with Contac Paper and there was a
major struggle trying to remove the backing.  How to:  take a pin and
'score' across a corner about an inch in from the point of the corner.
(Score - drag the pin down hard across the corner to cut through the
backing).  Bend the sheet at the scoring and the cut edge should pop right
up.
    I guess if your situation is truly desperate that soaking in a pan of
cold water might help.  Printed Treasures have to be soaked as part of their
finishing treatment anyway.
    Do let us know how it goes.  Polly
Hi Helen, I don't use this brand so I can't answer your question but
here's the link to the website where you might find an answer to your
problem.  The instructions for use of each type of transfer medium is
available by clicking on the picture of each type and there is contact
info if you don't find a solution. jennellh
http://www.dritz.com/brands/printedtreasures/index.php

Post by tnhelen
I have done some quilt labels on Printed Treasures transfer paper that
was run through my inkjet printer. The problem is that the backing
will not peel off! It's making quite the mess.
Any secrets to getting it off easier?
Thanks.
Helen- Hide quoted text -

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Thank you for the link. I have sent an email inquiring about this
problem.

Helen

[Susan]

replying to Jennifer in Ottawa, Susan wrote:

I am having the exact same issue. The paper backing is SO stuck on that it
will not come off. Bought this particular pkg at JoAnn Fabrics. I've never
had this problem in the past. If anyone has suggestions I would appreciate
it. I've already been to the websites looking for answers. Am currently
trying to soak it off.

Susan

Post by Jennifer in Ottawa
Hi Helen, I don't use this brand so I can't answer your question but
here's the link to the website where you might find an answer to your
problem. The instructions for use of each type of transfer medium is
available by clicking on the picture of each type and there is contact
info if you don't find a solution. jennellh
http://www.dritz.com/brands/printedtreasures/index.php

Post by tnhelen
I have done some quilt labels on Printed Treasures transfer paper

that

Post by tnhelen
was run through my inkjet printer. =A0The problem is that the

backing

Post by tnhelen
will not peel off! =A0It's making quite the mess.
Any secrets to getting it off easier?
Thanks.
Helen

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[Idahoqltr]

Post by tnhelen
I have done some quilt labels on Printed Treasures transfer paper that
was run through my inkjet printer. �The problem is that the backing
will not peel off! �It's making quite the mess.
Any secrets to getting it off easier?
Thanks.
Helen

I had that problem once when I ordered from Joann.com. I called the
PT company and the woman said that it should peel off easily and she
would send me a new package from the next run (free). The new ones
worked like a dream!

[Allison]

Post by tnhelen
I have done some quilt labels on Printed Treasures transfer paper that
was run through my inkjet printer. The problem is that the backing
will not peel off! It's making quite the mess.
Any secrets to getting it off easier?
Thanks.
Helen

I had a hard time with some too - had to pull it off v-e-r-y slowly or
else the paper ripped. I used tweezers to get hold of the bits that
stayed stuck, sort of scrapping the edge of the paper to get enough of
it loose to grab on to.

I was thinking that maybe my problem was because the transfer paper was
more than a year old - does anyone know the lifetime of this stuff?

Allison