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.
Silhouette heat transfer vinyl heat press settings.
The silhouette heat press is expected to have a max temperature of 350 f.
Adjust cut and pressing settings and do test cuts as needed last update.
Click send to silhouette to begin the cut job.
I ll cover the best heat transfer vinyl to use for shirts and how to make your own transfer.
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Cut and press settings for products at heat transfer vinyl htv continued these settings were tested on each machine by 143vinyl.
Now comes the heat part of heat transfer vinyl.
I ll be using a silhouette cameo 3 any machine will work.
Please keep in mind that each machine cuts differently based on sharpness of blade state of mat and other factors.
From designing to cutting to applying.
Change the material settings to heat transfer vinyl and select either smooth or flocked a fluffier texture feed the heat transfer vinyl into the cameo with the clear plastic backing facing down.
Me and printable heat transfer vinyl are pretty much besties.
This means that while it will be suitable for iron on heat transfer vinyl and most transfer papers it won t be suitable for sublimation transfers or cricut infusible ink.
Place a clean dishcloth over your design and press the hot iron into the design for 45 60 seconds without moving the iron.
I have a step by step tutorial on how to make a custom t shirt.
Each type of heat transfer vinyl requires slightly different time and temperature heat press and iron on times peel temperatures and garment care for the best results.
Here s a quick video tutorial for inspiration.
Siser s smooth easyweed is perhaps the best known but it s just one of many types of siser brand heat transfer vinyl.
I have an easy tutorial on how to use heat transfer vinyl htv.