HTV/Iron-on resources
My collection of resources, tips and hacks to get the best results with Heat transfer vinyl, iron on vinyl projects. Great practical tips for HTV application, sizing and garment care
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15 Tips for great HTV results on Polyester with a Cricut EasyPress
Iron-on/heat transfer vinyl (HTV) is wonderfully versatile and can be used to decorate everything from T-shirts to cardstock. But using heat to apply vinyl to fabric requires care and attention to both the HTV and the textile you are using. To help you avoid making the same mistakes as I did, I have compiled 15 tips for heat pressing HTV on polyester and synthetic/blend fabrics. I will cover the basics of how to choose heat press time and temperature, and how to use heat applications on fabrics that can potentially melt, discolor, and scorch
EasyPress Mini Cheat Sheet: Perfect Heat Settings in One PDF
Save time with our free Cricut Mini Press Heat Guide! This printable chart features exact time & temp settings for Cricut iron-on and infusible ink. We also offer setting suggestions for other popular HTV brands like Siser, ThermoFlex and WALAKut! Perfect for crafters looking to simplify their projects! Use our printable chart and forget about having to check your phone for the correct settings for your iron on!
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Glow in the Dark Puff HTV shirt ideas and tips for Cricut users
How to use Glow Puff vinyl to make t-shirts and more, with free designs and instructional video included. Puff HTV is one of the most variable iron-on materials that I've worked with, and it can give even seasoned professionals a hard time. This tutorial will walk you through how to press Glow puff vinyl to get smooth, inflated results that really stand out, and avoid the bumpy, brainy texture that can be so frustrating!
How to use Flocked HTV with a Cricut EasyPress
Flocked iron on is a heat transfer vinyl (HTV) product that has a soft, velvety feel. It's a thicker vinyl product that you can use to make tote bags, hats, hoodies, bags, and more. If the examples you've seen of flocked iron-on have been single-layer snoozefests, you're missing out on the versatility of this cool HTV. This material can be layered to look like embroidery and can even be used to make super thick 3D decals. Let's learn all about this groovy iron-on!
Hot vs Cold peel Siser HTV? What's the difference?
If you're using #Siser HTV for T-shirts or hoodies and wondering if you should be peeling the carrier sheet hot or cold, we've got the answers you need. Not every Siser heat transfer vinyl is the same and some can be peeled hot or cold, but some definietly need to be peeled cold and some need to be peeled somewhere in the middle. We'll show you what happens when you don't get the peel temperature right, and how you can avoid making frustrating mistakes when you're almost done your project!
ThermoFlex HTV time & temp charts for home crafters!
They aren't commonly found in craft stores, but ThermoFlex, DecoFilm, and other heat transfer vinyls (HTVs) made by Specialty Materials are a favored of professionals and crafters in-the-know. Specialty Materials makes more than 45 different types of HTV, including heat- and light-sensitive, colored reflective and glow in the dark, and HTV of every finish and color you can imagine.
