I really did try to do a search and read through quite a few pages before posting!
Where are you guys buying your heat transfer vinyl? Also are there any tips or videos for layering? Is it different than regular vinyl with the exception of mirroring all images? I need to do tshirts for my son in law big fight next month!
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When I layer I always use my Teflon sheet on top of the last layer being applied to protect the layer under it. I make sure the whole design is covered. Before I purchased my Teflon sheet, I used a big brown paper sack cut into a nice size piece. It worked very nicely for me if you do not have a Teflon sheet. You can buy the Teflon in the grocery store very reasonably priced where you find the baking pans and such. Hope this helps. You will really enjoy using this type of vinyl. Once you start you will not want to quit. Do you have a hear press? If not you can use an iron , but presses work better. Good Luck and do post your results.
THANK YOU for reminding me about cutting it in reverse. I was getting ready to cut some for a shirt and probably would have forgotten!!!!! You just saved me some vinyl!
PS, this forum wouldn't allow me to upload the jpeg. It's saying "uploaded file type is not allowed". I've seen tons of pics here. Aren't they jpegs?
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You will NOT need a transfer sheet - stick the shiny side of your HTV down on the mat, MIRROR your image (I'd mirror it anyway...it's a great habit to make/keep), cut, then weed, and you'll see that the sticky-back shiny "cover" will keep the HTV in place while you place it on your tshirt. Be sure to press your tshirt first, to get out any wrinkles. I used to use a ceramic tile under the tshirt, to help conduct the heat of the iron, but now I simple put it on a wooden cutting board, which is placed on my countertop. I then place a piece of brown grocery bag on top of the image, which is sitting on the shirt, press (don't swoosh), and remove the clear covering. Place the brown paper down again, and give it another press (to set the HTV). And you're done....
Moderation in All Things should be Practiced Sparingly
In KNK Love with my Zing, Eagle and the Support!
I also am sure to include instructions for caring for the item, in that I recommend it be washed inside-out, and dried inside-out, no hotter than MEDIUM heat on the dryer. If it is something that cannot be turned inside-out (towel, blanket, etc), I recommend that they place the item in a pillowcase that zips or have them pin that closed for laundering.
I hope this helps....you're gonna LOVE HTV!! Tell you LOVE the way it weeds when you get your shirt done....
Some vinyl does better when the transfer tape is removed hot and some cold. I just test a little corner and if it doesn't remove super easily, I just let it cool more. I use a little more cushion, towel folded over two - three times, to give more cush so when I press down with the iron there is more pressure.
As you can see the techniques people use can vary, so the whole process is NOT overly scientific. There seems to be some margin of grace.
I have also found that if you apply the iron directly on the transfer tape, even though it is heat resistant, it will kind of curl and warp. I went ahead and bought a telfon sheet from the bakery section. It looks like a slick fabric. They are sold to even line the bottom of your oven as a spill barrier. I think a few people like Nelda found them pretty inexpensive at Menard's. You might want to keep your eyes open for that. When ironing on the vinyl after the transfer tape has been removed it won't stick to the teflon.!!
I love HTV. It will get you hooked.
And SO true....HTV is not overly scientific, at all....just addictive!!
I hope that helps...