Heat press apparatuses, systems, and methods

A heat press stand comprising:

• a curved floor, wherein the curved floor comprises an upper convex surface and the curved floor defines a plurality of perforations extending at least partially through the curved floor;
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• one or more heat plate support protrusions adjacent the upper convex surface of the curved floor, wherein the one or more heat plate support protrusions is configured to contact a curved engagement surface of a heat plate of a heat press to support the heat press in a docked position relative to the heat press stand.

A heat press stand comprising:

• a curved floor, wherein the curved floor comprises an upper convex surface and the curved floor defines a plurality of perforations extending at least partially through the curved floor;
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• an insert disposed adjacent the upper convex surface of the curved floor, wherein the insert forms a wall that extends upwards from the periphery of the curved floor, wherein the insert is configured to facilitate secure retention and support of a heat press having a heat plate with a curved engagement surface.