Transfer Printing An alternative appears to be the use of transfer paper. This is a one-of-a-kind substance that may be bought in shops or at craft stores. Various domestic printers may print the design onto photo paper, which can then be applied to the chosen cloth using a standard steam iron.This is one of the primitive methods. A stamp is created, and then the cloth is impressed with it. The design is cut into stamps, which are then immersed in paint, much like the print pad tokens kids used to play during their childhood years. The pattern is then transferred with sufficient pressure from the pad to the fabric.