Silhouette Heat Transfer Vinyl Directions

Since heat transfer vinyl needs heat and pressure a squishy ironing board prevents the vinyl from bonding as well.

Silhouette heat transfer vinyl directions.

Heat transfer vinyl is a special type of vinyl that can be cut on the silhouette cutting machines which can then be applied to fabric be it clothing pillow covers bags etc with heat and pressure. Set your iron or heat press to the temperature listed in the directions included with your htv. Choose smooth if you re using smooth heat transfer vinyl or flocked if you are using flocked or glitter heat transfer vinyl. Peel off the extra vinyl after cutting you are required to peel off the excess vinyl so you can finally get to the design you want.

Siser easyweed wants 305 f 150 c so we ll be using an iron set to medium high between the settings for cotton and wool. Place the easypress on top of the design and press down lightly for 30 seconds. Youc an use a heat press or an iron although a heat press is highly recommended if you re doing a lot of htv projects or selling at all. Following you will find the heat transfer vinyl instructions on how to weed and prepare your design prior to the heat application stage.

Change your blade depth to the indicated setting and click cut. If you do not have an electronic cutting machine like a silhouette or cricut you can cut heat transfer vinyl by hand. Flip the shirt over and press again for another 30 seconds. Position your heat transfer vinyl design on your shirt.

Print an image and cut out around the contour using the silhouette cutting machine s print cut feature. Seriously the easiest and fastest way to make signs and ahem why the small heat press is my favorite. Carefully peel away the clear transfer sheet from the vinyl while it is still warm. Then click on the cut settings icon in the top toolbar and choose heat transfer vinyl from the menu.

Use printable vinyl to customize your project surface with anything you d like to print. Club silhouette new products machines blades mats tools accessories pens starter kits vinyl heat transfer sticker sheets specialty media fabric products glass etching software digital clearance refurbished. The first step in crafting with heat transfer vinyl is to prepare your design to cut in the cutting machine software you are using.