Applying Heat Transfer Vinyl With Heat Press

How to apply with a heat press.

Applying heat transfer vinyl with heat press.

Subscribe to expressions vinyl s channel here https goo gl y3jpi4 in this video jessica goes over some non conventional items to use with heat transfer. 6 set your heat press to the appropriate temperature 330 degrees f for htv textured glitter. As already mentioned glass can break very easily when heated. If possible one that doesn t have a bunch of big steam holes on the bottom will work best but you can work with whatever you have at home.

With a nice clean canvas it s now time to place your heat transfer vinyl on the garment for pressing. Iron on heat transfer vinyl click here for more information on how to use iron on vinyl. First you can place the htv on the t shirt while the t shirt is on the heat press. And then allow the vinyl to cool before removing the carrier sheet.

If you use a lot of heat transfer vinyl then you may want to get a heat press or easy press down the road but for today we will just focus on using an iron. Iron or heat press such as the easypress. Make sure your heat press is set at zero pressure. Next lay your design onto the fabric shiny side up.

The upside to this method is that the htv won t move from where precisely you place it. Heat transfer vinyl is a quick fun and relatively easy way to apply a design to a wide range of fabrics. Siser easyweed heat transfer vinyl in desired color roll or sheet vinyl cutter roland gs 24 or similar. I usually press for.

If you are doing a single layer of vinyl do a final press consisting of two 5 second presses. Peel carrier sheet away while warm. For this project you will need. You have two basic options.

Layer multicolor heat transfer vinyl materials. Nylon press time use three 5 second presses allowing the nylon and vinyl to cool between presses. Then press the iron onto your design for 15 seconds move on to the next section and repeat until the entire image has been covered. If you are doing multiple layers of vinyl do each layer with two 5 second presses.

Set timer in heat press to 15 seconds at firm pressure. If you are using a clam shell heat press be very careful when you are closing the upper platen at an angle. To apply heat transfer vinyl start by heating a clothes iron to the temperature indicated on the vinyl s packaging. Set heat press to 320 f 160 c and allow to reach temperature.

Application with heat press.