Multiple Layer Vinyl

How to layer heat transfer vinyl.

Multiple layer vinyl.

Before i start pressing my htv i m going to pre press my blank t shirt. How to layer adhesive vinyl onto transfer tape. Ensure that all the htv is actually touching your shirt. When pressing multiple elements at once make sure that the carrier sheets don t interfere with any of the htv.

How to layer vinyl. When i first started i ended up with a big ball of sticky vinyl mess. It s sticky it gets static cling and that bottom layer jumps up to kiss that top layer before you have it centered correctly and it can be challenging to pull the layers apart without ruining them. I found out you can create this effect using the offset feature of the silhouette design software to see how to use the offset feature to create outlined text click here.

You can wipe down your surface with rubbing alcohol to make sure it is free from any dust or oils. Select everything the offset registration marks and original design and make a duplicate. Vinyl works best on solid surfaces like plastic glass and painted wood. Once you get comfortable with iron on vinyl it can be fun to branch out and experiment a little bit.

Siser htv provides all kinds of options for you to layer however not all heat transfer vinyl can be layered. Put a fresh spin on your designs with multiple colors and finishes. Today i m going to show you how to layer vinyl an easy way it can be a little tricky to get multiple colors perfectly lined up. The offset layer and the original with the colors of vinyl in which they ll be cut on.

You can trim off any excess from the carrier sheet to fit things in better. This will help ensure your vinyl sticks well. There will come a point where you want to have multiple colors of vinyl in an iron on project. It s actually easy to layer vinyl.

I wanted to layer an outline of text. Layering iron on vinyl can be a great way to do that and it s really not complicated at all. Fill the registration marks with a totally different color.