![]() So, I lined up the top layers with the body and then peeled off the red and glitter layers leaving just the white layer in place on the black layer. In my case, the black seemed to have shrunk a bit so the layers didn’t completely line up correctly. Now take the stack of layers that you peeled off earlier and place it back down on to the newly tacked base layer, lining up the design by eyeballing the placement. Line Up the Stacked Vinyl Layers on Top of the Tacked Down Base Layer If the vinyl pulls away from the shirt with the backing sheet, you need to reheat it for another 2 seconds max to get it to stick to the shirt. The vinyl should stick to the shirt (or whatever blank you are using) and the backing sheet should peel right off. Since Siser EasyWeed is a warm peel, peel off the backing sheet from the base layer. ![]() If you need to, you can set the counter on the EasyPress 2 to five seconds and use that to count down the time. I just counted the seconds to myself and then removed the EasyPress 2 from the shirt. Place a teflon sheet or a piece of parchment paper over the base layer and then press the fully heated EasyPress 2 on top of it for 2 – 5 seconds only using medium pressure. The first (aka base) layer is Black EasyWeed, so to just tack it on to the shirt, I set my EasyPress 2 to 315 degrees. The first three layers are cut from Siser EasyWeed. I used Siser EasyWeed Heat Transfer Vinyl and a couple of pieces of Siser Glitter HTV for my design. Tack Down the Base Layer with Your Easy Press 2 Keep the stacked layers together, just peel the whole stack off of the bottom layer. Once the design has been placed correctly on your shirt (or whatever blank you are using), peel off all of the stacked layers except the bottom one. Peel Off All of the Stacked Layers Except for the Base Layer Then, press down with your hands to temporarily adhere the base layer to the surface. In my case, I placed them in the center of my t-shirt. With all the layers stacked together, place them on to your shirt (or whatever you are applying the HTV to) in whatever position you are going to heat set them in. ![]() Yay! Place the Entire Layered Stack on to Your Shirt Once those steps are complete, you can move on to adding the vinyl to the shirt. In my case, that’s probably dog hair – lol. Run a lint roller over the center of the shirt to remove any debris that may have gotten on the fabric.You can then use that crease to better eyeball the placement of your vinyl in the center of your shirt. I again used my EasyPress 2 while it was heating up to do this. ![]() To help with center placement, you can fold the shirt in half by matching up the seams and then ironing the center crease in place for about 20 seconds.I used my EasyPress 2 while it was in the process of heating up to iron the area for 20 seconds. Excess moisture can interfere with the HTV’s ability to adhere to the shirt. Heat the area of the shirt where you plan to place the design for 15 – 20 seconds to remove any excess moisture trapped in the material.To prep the shirt BEFORE heat pressing it, there are a few things you must do: I also put a towel under my mat to protect my glass work surface (not necessary for everyone). I have my EasyPress 2 on one side with my EasyPress Mat under my shirt. Set up your heat pressing area to get ready to create your shirt. You’ll get it in a minute… Prep the Shirt for HTV This allows you to then heat set them one at a time without losing their placement in the stack. Fit All the Layers Together Before HeatingĪfter each layer has been cut and weeded, layer them together while they are still on their backing sheets. Especially if you will be eyeballing the layer placements. Having a solid base layer to build on top of makes adding the additional layers much easier. Also, our vinyl is not pre masked, so you have to cut it, weed it and then mask it with a heat transfer mask before you iron it on to your garment.When creating a multi-layer cut file that will use multiple colors, I highly suggest that you start with a solid base layer that is basically an outline of the whole design.įor my Santa Mickey design, my base layer is black vinyl that provides a base on which the other colored layers will be added. First ours are printed on demand - that mean we print just for you and therefore we can offer them to you in multiple colors and multiple patterns. Our iron on vinyl is a little bit different from other vinyls out there. You can create thousands of decorations that can be ironed on to anything that is cotton, polyester, or a cotton/poly blend!! You can cut out your name, a monogram, or any designs with a pair of scissors or with any hobby cutter. Use your creativity and imagination to design and cut some beautiful personalized gifts for your friends and family. ![]() Please Note: Colors may vary slightly from what your computer monitor displays.Īre ideal for your decorating and personalization needs. ![]()
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