Sunday, June 18, 2017

Heat Transfer Glitter Vinyl on Canvas Sign Tutorial



SUPPLY LIST
Canvas
Acrylic Paint(s)
Paint Brush
Heat Transfer Vinyl (I used black and glitter)
Die Cutting Machine (mine is a Silhouette Cameo)
Xacto Knife (or wedding tool)
Iron
Teflon Sheet (not pictured)
Scrap Wood for under Canvas when ironing (not pictured)


Paint your canvas with Acrylic Paint. I used Antique White.

Let the paint completely dry.

I used a scrap piece of plywood and cut to size so it keeps the canvas solid when ironing on the HTV.



I cut the vinyl with my cameo and weeded with my xacto knife. Remember to cut the words in REVERSE!

Arrange the vinyl on the canvas. 

Lay down the Teflon sheet (card-stock, Kraft paper or a towel are other options)

Instructions from Siser website:

Application instructions (home iron)
• Set iron dial between Cotton and Linen
• Cover design with Kraft paper or non-stick cover sheet
• Place on flat, hard surface (ironing board not recommended)
• Press iron with medium/firm pressure (do not slide iron)
• Press each section of design for 10-15 seconds
• If areas of design lift after application, replace cover sheet
and re-press for 10 seconds
• Peel carrier hot or cold

Application Instructions (heat press)
• Cut in reverse
• Weed excess material
• Preheat garment for 2-3 seconds
• Apply design at 320°F/160°C
• Use medium pressure for 10-15 seconds
• Peel carrier warm

Peel the carrier sheets off. I peel them off while warm.

I LOVE THE GLITTER!


And that's it! 
Here are a few more with different acrylic paint colors and glitter HTV.







Happy Crafting!