Thank the sweet Lord I found this video!!! It saves me so much time and money. And what makes it even better is that you are using the same iron I have at home. Almost dropped 150 or so dollars on a heat press. Thank you for taking time to simplify my life!!
Lori Zacharias , Lol... I'm glad .. I'm finding out about this.. before I go spend tons money. I just bought a scanNcut , so I'm trying find all I can about all HTV on TH-cams without having to buy any other the big machine I'm very glad that you can use your own iron or even your hair iron to do projects.. BY THE way I know Michael's carries these vinyls. I wonder if I could use coupons hmmm.
Just want to say that I share this video a TON in the FB groups. There are still a lot of people who use their home iron and are being told they have to get a heat press. I know that before I got my heat press, I had success using a home iron because of this video! Definitely helpful! Oh - and I love the new colors that were announced today!! Excited to use them!
You saved me. My heat press popped at the cord some how fell off and I was in the middle of a big order and I will be finishing up with the iron. I thought it was the end. Thank u for this. This is the only HTV I use so I needed a video that was using this HTV. Thank you soooo much.
Thanks so much for this video. We need to embellish some stage clothing. I found your glitter vinyl online so having instructions straight from the manufacturer is really useful.
Ive done a couple of shirts with a iron ive had no complaints. Hard Service Pressure Iron it looks great but savn money to get a heatpress i love siser Brand an i use parchment paper i put inside an outside of my t shirts
You don't need to press the first layer for the full duration. Just apply it until you can peel the carrier. Then when you apply your second layer, you will press the entire design for the full time.
I am so happy I found this Video, I have friends that are just starting to use Heat Transfer Vinyl. I'm hoping you don't mind, but I shared your Video on my Facebook Group.
@@Lifeszebarbie, I can't remember the Group as I'm not a member of a bunch of them where I probably shared the Video 3 years ago. Try facebook.com/SiserNorthAmerica
Thanks for this video, very informative. I've read conflicting information and was just wondering if you have a recommendation - for a 100% cotton shirt should I prewash? I also read I should advise the wearer to wash cold and hang dry, do you also suggest that? Thank you!
What type of "pillow" is needed when working with items that have thick seems? Really appreciate the videos, I learn something new each time I watch one.
Absolutely! So you can wash just you would normally wash any other garment. After you apply your Siser HTV to that textile, wait at least 24 hours before washing. Use regular detergent, normal wash cycle. Hang drying may preserve the finish, but its optional. If you use the dryer, avoid use high temps, just a normal setting. DO NOT use Bleach or liquid fabric softener.
Hello, I live in Costa Rica and have never tried to make a project with heat transfer vinyl. You make it look so easy and now I want to try it. What else can I use instead of parchment paper because I don't think they sell that here.
+Vikki Nagygeller If you REALLY needed to, you could use a brown paper bag or a sheet of white paper. These types of paper hold a lot of ambient moisture whereas Parchment Paper is on a roll inside a box which keeps the moisture content low.
Glad I found this video. Received my easyweed order. Any additional tips on apply to a heavier canvas beach bag? More pressure? Longer than 15 seconds or no difference? Thanks!
What Happens if My iron is TOO HOT. I but black easyweed down and layered it with siser glitter. When I lifted it looked like it was off centered and a bit of a glue residue. Does that mean that my heat setting was too high? I was doing multiple shirts. When I looked my heat setting was above cotton by mistake. I just want to know if that would have caused this to happen
The Heat Press application is a bit different than this... a heat press has and upper and lower platen... also allows for even application, pressure control, and a temperature gauge.
We would suggest testing it out on a small piece of tricot fabric. I would recommend pressing at a slightly lower temperature setting than recommended. Perform a wash test to see how the HTV upholds
this may be a stupid question.... but I just need clarification. can I use vinyl then contact paper for a tshirt design or only vinyl iron on transfer?
only the heat transfer vinyl; its a thicker material and actually bonds with the shirt. Vinyl for a decal is a much thinner material and is basically a sticker. It won't stick to a shirt and stay.
Does it hurt the vinyl or the life of the vinyl if you leave the home iron on longer than 15 sec? I have been doing it for 30 sec if not a little longer.
+Shelly Ray If we're talking about EasyWeed, you can press it for just a few seconds... try 5 seconds and try peeling the backing. If it starts to lift, recover and try for another 5. If using a heat press, you can simply tack it for 1 second, peel the carrier and then finish for 10-15 seconds. 30 seconds is probably overkill.
Mona... There wouldn't be any need to add a baking sheet. If your iron is set to the proper temperature and you're on a hard, flat surface, you shouldn't have to add anything else. -Keith
Great video. Thanks for posting. But I have two irons and I purchased an IR thermometer to check the heat and here's what I found. My Rowenta iron set on it's highest setting only gets to approximately 140 degrees. I purchased a Black and Decker 1600 watt iron to run a test and it only get's to approximately 120 degrees set on highest setting. Do any hand held irons really get up to 305 degrees? What is the brand you suggest? Thanks.
+Mike Keefe We don't have a brand we recommend. In fact, the iron we use is an older Toastmaster iron. I would say to test some material out with your irons and see if they get hot enough to adhere the material. On our iron, if we turn it all the way up, it will literally melt the carrier sheet, so I'm sure no two irons are the same.
+Mike Keefe Are you sure its getting to 120 Fahrenheit and not 120 Celsius? Just a thought. I have a Rowenta also and it goes up to 400 something Fahrenheit on the highest setting.
remember that the 300 degree in this video is in Fahrenheit scale and not Celcius. make sure that the IR thermometer is set to Fahrenheit scale. (note that the iron is reflective surface and the reading will be wrong. you could plase the iron upside down and lay a cotton fabrik sheat over it thigtly and measure the cotton temperature
+Karla Cannon Most of our videos show some degree of cutting and weeding... without knowing what cutter you're using and its settings, it will be hard to determine what is going on. Contact our Technical Product Specialist by visiting our site at www.siserna.com/contactus for detailed help on your issue.
+Heather Bingaman Between Cotton and Wool setting represents somewhere between 305° and 320°. This will of course vary by iron and the age of the unit.
Is the metallic a cool peel? I put metallic on a shirt and when I stretched the shirt the next day it popped off. The other easyweed and glitter stayed
I'd like to see a video explaining more in depth the choosing of the right iron. I purchased 4 different irons from different local department stores after seeing this video, only to find that none of them ever reached 300 degrees and the auto shut off feature that literally every iron has now, makes this MUCH more difficult.
We ended up buying a laser thermometer... we had the same issues as you. Our dry iron didn't get above 120° and our steam iron (steam turned off of course) reached over 400° near the tip.
SiserNorthAmerica, what do you suggest then? If your own iron wasn't consistent, is this still possible with a home iron and is it going to last on the garment?
Our ToastMaster iron is consistent. At it's highest, it reaches over 400°. If we dial it back, we can get a consistent heat that works when applied with the right amount of time and pressure. I'm not endorsing that particular iron or brand, it's the only one we have in the office. But tons of people use only a home iron and not only have excellent results, but many actually have businesses where they print from home with an iron.
If it came off completely, I wouldn't recommend reapplying after it's been through the wash. If a corner lifts, then you can hit it again with a press and it should be OK. You may need to increase your pressure, heat or application time, as it shouldn't be peeling off after one wash.
I order Sisel off of Amazon but it did not come with a carrier sheet. Is there something I can use instead of a carrier sheet to transfer the vinyl to my shirt? Also is the glossy side supposed to up or down when you are putting on shirt?
Stephanie, I'm assuming you mean cover sheet which is different than a carrier sheet. You can use parchment paper as a cover sheet or purchase a reusable, non-stick cover sheet from an authorized Siser distributor. When cutting, the shiny side should be DOWN on the cutter... when applying, the shiny side should face UP. Hope this helps! -Keith
Make sure you're on a hard, flat surface (no ironing board) and press straight down. Don't slide the iron around. This should help with any wrinkling you're experiencing. -Keith
You will want to look into getting a laser thermometer, so you know that you are getting to the correct temperature. That is very important for proper application.
there are some youtube videos that show how to layer easy weed. If it is your first project though I would recommend starting with a single layer of heat transfer vinyl (htv).
I'm not questioning your expertise but how come many videos suggest, Including Cricut which is my cutting machine to use a pressing mat? Just curious. My iron is cheap and it does not have material setting just numbers. I know its a piece of doo doo but all I have right now. I'm holding it on for about 30 seconds. I did it for 45 seconds or more at first but those were gifts and I do not know if they peeled.
Hey Bobby, great question! Most companies recommend a heat press because it applies even pressure to the entire design at once. sometimes with sensitive materials the iron can actually leave 'dents' in the material in the shape of the iron if there's too much / too little pressure. There's also an issue where the iron may leave bumps where the steam holes on the bottom of the iron are. Of course we understand everybody has a different situation when applying vinyl, so that's why we make these videos to help limit the amount of mistakes! (also on our website we have the recommended application settings for all our materials, but a good rule of thumb is 15 seconds of pressure at the highest iron setting)
What about once the easyweed tshirt has been worn and washed. What are the steps to iron your now washed shirt. Does one need to use a parchment paper to iron tshirt? Please advice.
I need some help: Im using the gold metallic HTV and as I was trying to put a different colour of vinyl next to it , the iron touched the gold part and it faded/melted away.. any tips to avoid that? Is it because my iron is too hot? I also added a metallic HTV to a sleeve cuff, but I need to attach an extra piece of fabric ext to it and I'm afraid to iron it and ruin the design! because if he iron touches the vinyl it literally disappears. Anything helps! Thanks!
Your iron may be a little too hot! Also, make sure you are using a coversheet of some sort- like, parchment paper. If you would like to contact our Tech Support at Support@siserna.com , we can try and help you further!
@@SiserNorthAmerica thank you so much for your quick reply!!! it is much appreciate it! I'm sure you are right, I will try to use a coversheet from now on and hopefully I will get incredible results! thanks again!
@@erikaalexandraparrabernal2021 Not a problem at all! And we are always here to help! We want to make sure you have the best experience with Siser products :)
What if your blade is to high and it cuts all the way thru and each letter is completely separated. Ct an you still use it? Every time i cut glitter HTV, it always cuts all the way thru the material. But, Can I still use these single pieces to make my shirt?
You can still use the separate letters HOWEVER... you'll have a difficult time removing the carrier after application. IN a normal situation, you have the sharp corners of the carrier sheet to lift with your finger and remove. We would recommend testing some more with your blade depth and doing small test cuts. This way you can dial in your machine without possibly wasting material.
Yes, depending on your iron, you'll want to set it around the cotton setting. Every iron is different and some don't get as hot as others so you'll have to test on a scrap piece of fabric until you know your iron is dialed in. -Keith
Thelma, absolutely! The beauty of our HTV is that it works with many different application methods and as your business grows and your needs change, you can continue to use the smae materials you start out with.
I’m having trouble with the gold easyweed (never had any issues with the red, green, orange etc.) sticking to the carrier sheet while doing a hot peel. Same with Cricut metallic gold. So I usually place the parchment paper back over it and press it some more only to have the same problem. Usually, some parts stick on the shirt while some stick to the carrier sheet and it becomes a mess. I’ve now ruined 3 tees using the gold HTV and I’m at a loss. I use a Cricut easy press and I follow all the application instructions for Siser. Anybody know what I might be doing wrong? The other colors come off the carrier sheet smooth and even, it’s just the gold.
Stretch is thinner and stretchier than regular EasyWeed. It's meant for stretchy performance wear but can just as easily be used on most other fabrics. The other difference is that EasyWeed comes in more colors than stretch.
You "could"... normal paper isn't as thin as parchment paper... therefore it doesn't let as much heat through. You'd have to increase your pressure and application time using a regular sheet of paper.
Not helpful to me. Never used HTV before. I hand cut my design on the back of the vinyl. Didn't tell me which side to put down onto my cotton item! My transfer piece looks the same on both sides. Is the clear layer the adhesive? Is the lighter dull side that I traced onto the adhesive? Okay, so watching other videos I learned that the dull lighter side is the adhesive so it goes onto my item pretty side up. Then I cooldown and peel the clear layer off.
I Have To Cut Each Of My Letters Out & Iron Them But They Literally Take Five Ever To Stick & I Put Quite Alot Of Pressure On Them, Its Quite Frustrating
If using a home iron, invest in a digital temperature gun to make sure it's getting hot enough. We tested 2 irons in the office. One was about 300° and the other wouldn't get above 180°. Proper temperature, applying enough pressure, and applying for a sufficient amount of time will yield best results. As always, we recommend testing beforehand. -Keith
Thank the sweet Lord I found this video!!! It saves me so much time and money. And what makes it even better is that you are using the same iron I have at home. Almost dropped 150 or so dollars on a heat press. Thank you for taking time to simplify my life!!
Same. I was trying to avoid getting one, thinking there had to be a way to get good results with the household iron. Good video.
Lori Zacharias , Lol... I'm glad .. I'm finding out about this.. before I go spend tons money. I just bought a scanNcut , so I'm trying find all I can about all HTV on TH-cams without having to buy any other the big machine I'm very glad that you can use your own iron or even your hair iron to do projects.. BY THE way
I know Michael's carries these vinyls. I wonder if I could use coupons hmmm.
Same here
Hard flat surface + press firmly = VERY good advice. Our ironing board was completely useless -- cutting board worked really well.
Just want to say that I share this video a TON in the FB groups. There are still a lot of people who use their home iron and are being told they have to get a heat press. I know that before I got my heat press, I had success using a home iron because of this video! Definitely helpful! Oh - and I love the new colors that were announced today!! Excited to use them!
Switch playback speed to 1.5x and thank me later.
I did the same without read this hahaha
1.25x did it for me 👍
thank you lol
You saved me. My heat press popped at the cord some how fell off and I was in the middle of a big order and I will be finishing up with the iron. I thought it was the end. Thank u for this. This is the only HTV I use so I needed a video that was using this HTV. Thank you soooo much.
You are so welcome! We are glad our video could help :)
Thanks so much for this video. We need to embellish some stage clothing. I found your glitter vinyl online so having instructions straight from the manufacturer is really useful.
Ive done a couple of shirts with a iron ive had no complaints. Hard Service Pressure Iron it looks great but savn money to get a heatpress i love siser Brand an i use parchment paper i put inside an outside of my t shirts
This is probably the most informative video I have found on this. Thank you so much!!
Thanks for sharing. This answered so many of my questions.
Thanks for the tutorial! I bought a mini heat press, and got a bigger one for my birthday last month. I will use my wood table to press.
What if you are layering. Do you press the first layer as long since you will be pressing again over it with the second layer?
You don't need to press the first layer for the full duration. Just apply it until you can peel the carrier. Then when you apply your second layer, you will press the entire design for the full time.
Thanks for this video. Help me a lot 1 mo ago, while doing shirts for a church activity.
I am so happy I found this Video, I have friends that are just starting to use Heat Transfer Vinyl. I'm hoping you don't mind, but I shared your Video on my Facebook Group.
Glad you found the video helpful! Share away!
-Keith
Which FB group? I’m a newbie and we appreciate all of the expertise 😊
@@Lifeszebarbie, I can't remember the Group as I'm not a member of a bunch of them where I probably shared the Video 3 years ago. Try facebook.com/SiserNorthAmerica
Thanks for the video. One of the best videos I've watched on how to apply the various products and the ins and outs of bonding to fabrics
+Grace Wallage Thanks Grace! We appreciate it!
This is very helpful for me being a newbie and not having a heat press!!!
Him what is the white transparent paper called? Also where can i buy the Siser heat transfer vinyl? What printer did you use to cut the vinyl?
Super easy instructions. Worked beautifully the first time I tried it. Thank you!
Thanks for this video, very informative. I've read conflicting information and was just wondering if you have a recommendation - for a 100% cotton shirt should I prewash? I also read I should advise the wearer to wash cold and hang dry, do you also suggest that? Thank you!
Do I need to pre-wash the shirt? Thanks for the informative video!
Michelle Gain no
what color is the first easyweed logo you ironed down?
What type of "pillow" is needed when working with items that have thick seems? Really appreciate the videos, I learn something new each time I watch one.
We recommend Heat Transfer Pillows! you can check them out in our accessory section on our site www.siserna.com/accessories
Thanks for watching! :)
Temperate, pressure and time will be the same if pressing onto a very stretchy 100% polyester garment?
If applying to "Very stretchy" 100% polyester, I would recommend EasyWeed Stretch... unless you're talking sublimated polyester...then I'd recommend EasyWeed SubBlock
can i wash normally with other laundry or what are washing tips for this ?
Absolutely! So you can wash just you would normally wash any other garment.
After you apply your Siser HTV to that textile, wait at least 24 hours before washing. Use regular detergent, normal wash cycle. Hang drying may preserve the finish, but its optional. If you use the dryer, avoid use high temps, just a normal setting.
DO NOT use Bleach or liquid fabric softener.
A towel is not needed inside the shirt as a cushion, just right on a hard surface?
do you have a video for ironing or using a heat press to apply the vinyl onto a hat?
Hi Saul! We currently do not have a video for decorating hats. We are always looking for new video ideas, so we will put this on our list for sure. :)
Hi, so apart from the home iron can I use any heat press including a sublimation heat press?
Thanks
Fantastic, love the demo.. Learnt a lot thank you UK Liverpool
Thanks Nicholette! Glad we could help out!
Hello, I live in Costa Rica and have never tried to make a project with heat transfer vinyl. You make it look so easy and now I want to try it. What else can I use instead of parchment paper because I don't think they sell that here.
+Vikki Nagygeller If you REALLY needed to, you could use a brown paper bag or a sheet of white paper. These types of paper hold a lot of ambient moisture whereas Parchment Paper is on a roll inside a box which keeps the moisture content low.
What is the HTV used to make that #SISERNA in the middle chest?
What temperature do you use on felt transfers?
Thank you for making this video! It's so very helpful! I Love using Siser Easy Weed. It's so easy and versatile.
Glad I found this video. Received my easyweed order. Any additional tips on apply to a heavier canvas beach bag? More pressure? Longer than 15 seconds or no difference? Thanks!
Shouldn't be any different than applying to any other fabric! Good luck!
What Happens if My iron is TOO HOT. I but black easyweed down and layered it with siser glitter. When I lifted it looked like it was off centered and a bit of a glue residue. Does that mean that my heat setting was too high? I was doing multiple shirts. When I looked my heat setting was above cotton by mistake. I just want to know if that would have caused this to happen
Heat Press Would Be The Same Method? Is It Good To Use The Heat Mat, Or Just A Hard Surface Would Do ?
The Heat Press application is a bit different than this... a heat press has and upper and lower platen... also allows for even application, pressure control, and a temperature gauge.
now I love Siser... and white boys 😙 Can't wait until my materials arrive
LOL
White boys?
Can you add vinyl to poly tricot fabric?!
We would suggest testing it out on a small piece of tricot fabric. I would recommend pressing at a slightly lower temperature setting than recommended. Perform a wash test to see how the HTV upholds
How do I get the individual words from the sheet?
Awesome. Do you recommend putting the shirt in the dryer?
It can handle it! I've washed and dried the things I have made weekly for a year and everything is still holding up strong!
Thanks for sharing the iron video!! It was great information!!
this may be a stupid question.... but I just need clarification.
can I use vinyl then contact paper for a tshirt design or only vinyl iron on transfer?
only the heat transfer vinyl; its a thicker material and actually bonds with the shirt. Vinyl for a decal is a much thinner material and is basically a sticker. It won't stick to a shirt and stay.
thank you!!
Aman
Does it hurt the vinyl or the life of the vinyl if you leave the home iron on longer than 15 sec? I have been doing it for 30 sec if not a little longer.
+Shelly Ray If we're talking about EasyWeed, you can press it for just a few seconds... try 5 seconds and try peeling the backing. If it starts to lift, recover and try for another 5. If using a heat press, you can simply tack it for 1 second, peel the carrier and then finish for 10-15 seconds. 30 seconds is probably overkill.
Do you recommend placing a baking sheet in between the shirt layers in order to transfer more heat up the back side? Thanks for a great video!
Mona... There wouldn't be any need to add a baking sheet. If your iron is set to the proper temperature and you're on a hard, flat surface, you shouldn't have to add anything else.
-Keith
SiserNorthAmerica Thank you!
Question: why when using an iron you cut out the word normally but with a heat press you cut the word out backwards?
Would I do this to make a custom jersey for my team or it would be a different method
You could do this if you'd like to make custom jerseys, but if you plan on customizing a lot of jerseys I would recommend investing in a heat press.
Great video. Thanks for posting. But I have two irons and I purchased an IR thermometer to check the heat and here's what I found. My Rowenta iron set on it's highest setting only gets to approximately 140 degrees. I purchased a Black and Decker 1600 watt iron to run a test and it only get's to approximately 120 degrees set on highest setting. Do any hand held irons really get up to 305 degrees? What is the brand you suggest? Thanks.
+Mike Keefe We don't have a brand we recommend. In fact, the iron we use is an older Toastmaster iron. I would say to test some material out with your irons and see if they get hot enough to adhere the material. On our iron, if we turn it all the way up, it will literally melt the carrier sheet, so I'm sure no two irons are the same.
+Mike Keefe Are you sure its getting to 120 Fahrenheit and not 120 Celsius? Just a thought. I have a Rowenta also and it goes up to 400 something Fahrenheit on the highest setting.
remember that the 300 degree in this video is in Fahrenheit scale and not Celcius. make sure that the IR thermometer is set to Fahrenheit scale. (note that the iron is reflective surface and the reading will be wrong. you could plase the iron upside down and lay a cotton fabrik sheat over it thigtly and measure the cotton temperature
What is the name of the paper you are pressing on?
Do you have a tutorial on cutting the HTV and weeding? I just tried one and some spots seemed to stick when trying to separate and weed.
+Karla Cannon Most of our videos show some degree of cutting and weeding... without knowing what cutter you're using and its settings, it will be hard to determine what is going on. Contact our Technical Product Specialist by visiting our site at www.siserna.com/contactus for detailed help on your issue.
What side of the parchment paper do you use
with normal parchment paper, you can use either side.....you want to avoid using butcher paper with the one shiny side.
This htv is soooooo cool!!! Is there a place here in Norway that sell Siser?
+Draneica You'd have to contact Siser Italy as Norway would be in their distribution zone. info@siser.it
what is that sheet he is using?
That is a sheet of Parchment Paper
Thanks!
this was the best video ever! so informational
What setting do you suggest your iron to be on?
+Heather Bingaman Between Cotton and Wool setting represents somewhere between 305° and 320°. This will of course vary by iron and the age of the unit.
Is the metallic a cool peel? I put metallic on a shirt and when I stretched the shirt the next day it popped off. The other easyweed and glitter stayed
+mcskipper1000 Metallic is a COLD peel. Make sure the heat has completely subsided before removing the carrier.
was there water in the iron or no?
No water! We recommend not to have water in your iron....If you do, just make sure you do not use the steam option.
I'd like to see a video explaining more in depth the choosing of the right iron. I purchased 4 different irons from different local department stores after seeing this video, only to find that none of them ever reached 300 degrees and the auto shut off feature that literally every iron has now, makes this MUCH more difficult.
We ended up buying a laser thermometer... we had the same issues as you. Our dry iron didn't get above 120° and our steam iron (steam turned off of course) reached over 400° near the tip.
SiserNorthAmerica, what do you suggest then? If your own iron wasn't consistent, is this still possible with a home iron and is it going to last on the garment?
Our ToastMaster iron is consistent. At it's highest, it reaches over 400°. If we dial it back, we can get a consistent heat that works when applied with the right amount of time and pressure. I'm not endorsing that particular iron or brand, it's the only one we have in the office. But tons of people use only a home iron and not only have excellent results, but many actually have businesses where they print from home with an iron.
SiserNorthAmerica Thank You
What is the name of the paper?
+Diego Montero Venegas Siser EasyWeed heat Transfer Vinyl www.siserna.com/easyweed
If you have applied the vinyl and it does peel after washing, will it reapply with the iron or will it never adhere properly from now on?
If it came off completely, I wouldn't recommend reapplying after it's been through the wash. If a corner lifts, then you can hit it again with a press and it should be OK. You may need to increase your pressure, heat or application time, as it shouldn't be peeling off after one wash.
Can you do multiple layers with this technique?
+Salena Wilhelm Absolutely!
Nice, all my questions are addressed here!!!
That's what we are here for! :) Thanks for the comment! :)
I order Sisel off of Amazon but it did not come with a carrier sheet. Is there something I can use instead of a carrier sheet to transfer the vinyl to my shirt? Also is the glossy side supposed to up or down when you are putting on shirt?
Stephanie, I'm assuming you mean cover sheet which is different than a carrier sheet. You can use parchment paper as a cover sheet or purchase a reusable, non-stick cover sheet from an authorized Siser distributor. When cutting, the shiny side should be DOWN on the cutter... when applying, the shiny side should face UP. Hope this helps!
-Keith
WHAT KIND OF PAPER DID YOU USE ?
what can i do to avoide wrinkles on the iron on?
Make sure you're on a hard, flat surface (no ironing board) and press straight down. Don't slide the iron around. This should help with any wrinkling you're experiencing.
-Keith
My iron does not have an in between setting. It’s low, medium and high. I’m using an older Panasonic cordless. Any suggestions?
You will want to look into getting a laser thermometer, so you know that you are getting to the correct temperature. That is very important for proper application.
How would you layer easy weed with a home iron?
there are some youtube videos that show how to layer easy weed. If it is your first project though I would recommend starting with a single layer of heat transfer vinyl (htv).
What is the name of the heat press in this video? TIA
It is the TS-One by Siser Italy.
I'm not questioning your expertise but how come many videos suggest, Including Cricut which is my cutting machine to use a pressing mat? Just curious. My iron is cheap and it does not have material setting just numbers. I know its a piece of doo doo but all I have right now. I'm holding it on for about 30 seconds. I did it for 45 seconds or more at first but those were gifts and I do not know if they peeled.
Hey Bobby, great question! Most companies recommend a heat press because it applies even pressure to the entire design at once. sometimes with sensitive materials the iron can actually leave 'dents' in the material in the shape of the iron if there's too much / too little pressure. There's also an issue where the iron may leave bumps where the steam holes on the bottom of the iron are. Of course we understand everybody has a different situation when applying vinyl, so that's why we make these videos to help limit the amount of mistakes! (also on our website we have the recommended application settings for all our materials, but a good rule of thumb is 15 seconds of pressure at the highest iron setting)
@@SiserNorthAmerica thank you so much, but one last question I shouldn't use a towel or press mat under the shirt/project?
Can this be used on fleece
yes
What about once the easyweed tshirt has been worn and washed. What are the steps to iron your now washed shirt. Does one need to use a parchment paper to iron tshirt? Please advice.
+Socalplt I would recommend for ANY printed shirt (even screenprint), to turn the garment inside out and iron on the back of the design.
Can you use heat press instead of iron?
Absolutely!
SiserNorthAmerica one more question how you do it to print out the desing on your heat vinyl transfer?
@@maezimmerman2340 You need to use a vinyl cutter! Examples are: Silhouette Cameo or Cricut Cutter
SiserNorthAmerica Thank you
Can i use wax paper instead of parchment paper?
NO
No, wax paper will melt under the iron leaving you with a nasty mess!
which side goes up on parchment paper?
+martemple Either side is fine with parchment paper...
can I use this on a basketball? I'm thinking it might not since it's rubber?
You would need the regular adhesive vinyl for that sort of project
When I applied the pressure it burnt my picture what do I do
I need some help: Im using the gold metallic HTV and as I was trying to put a different colour of vinyl next to it , the iron touched the gold part and it faded/melted away.. any tips to avoid that? Is it because my iron is too hot? I also added a metallic HTV to a sleeve cuff, but I need to attach an extra piece of fabric ext to it and I'm afraid to iron it and ruin the design! because if he iron touches the vinyl it literally disappears. Anything helps! Thanks!
Your iron may be a little too hot! Also, make sure you are using a coversheet of some sort- like, parchment paper.
If you would like to contact our Tech Support at Support@siserna.com , we can try and help you further!
@@SiserNorthAmerica thank you so much for your quick reply!!! it is much appreciate it! I'm sure you are right, I will try to use a coversheet from now on and hopefully I will get incredible results! thanks again!
@@erikaalexandraparrabernal2021 Not a problem at all! And we are always here to help! We want to make sure you have the best experience with Siser products :)
Great video! I recently bought some siser heat transfer vinyl, but I haven't used it yet. This video was wonderful!
+chiisaibuta No excuse now! Cut, weed, heat apply, and share on social media #SISERNA
Thanks!
What if your blade is to high and it cuts all the way thru and each letter is completely separated. Ct an you still use it?
Every time i cut glitter HTV, it always cuts all the way thru the material.
But, Can I still use these single pieces to make my shirt?
You can still use the separate letters HOWEVER... you'll have a difficult time removing the carrier after application. IN a normal situation, you have the sharp corners of the carrier sheet to lift with your finger and remove. We would recommend testing some more with your blade depth and doing small test cuts. This way you can dial in your machine without possibly wasting material.
Thanks Siser for the D.I.Y tips! 👚👕👖👗
Where can I buy your products at?
please email us at info@siserna.com to find your nearest authorized Siser distributor! :)
Where you saying heat temp between cotton and wool for home iron?
is it?
Yes, depending on your iron, you'll want to set it around the cotton setting. Every iron is different and some don't get as hot as others so you'll have to test on a scrap piece of fabric until you know your iron is dialed in.
-Keith
Awesome! Thank you for sharing those tips!
Late to the party on this stuff, but I have ideas that I want to try out with flow acrylic painting. I needed this info, so thanks!
Glad it was helpful! Good luck!
-Keith
I am about to start a home business, could I start with a non-expensive heat press machine I am talking about 2 0r 3 hundred dollars?
Thelma, absolutely! The beauty of our HTV is that it works with many different application methods and as your business grows and your needs change, you can continue to use the smae materials you start out with.
I’m having trouble with the gold easyweed (never had any issues with the red, green, orange etc.) sticking to the carrier sheet while doing a hot peel. Same with Cricut metallic gold. So I usually place the parchment paper back over it and press it some more only to have the same problem. Usually, some parts stick on the shirt while some stick to the carrier sheet and it becomes a mess. I’ve now ruined 3 tees using the gold HTV and I’m at a loss. I use a Cricut easy press and I follow all the application instructions for Siser. Anybody know what I might be doing wrong? The other colors come off the carrier sheet smooth and even, it’s just the gold.
Hello! please contact our Tech Support by emailing Support@siserna.com and we will try to figure out what happened.
I recommend this video a lot!!!
Can anyone tell me what the purpose is of Stretch heat transfer vinyl vs. regular heat transfer vinyl?
Stretch is thinner and stretchier than regular EasyWeed. It's meant for stretchy performance wear but can just as easily be used on most other fabrics. The other difference is that EasyWeed comes in more colors than stretch.
Thank you!
Thank you so so helpful!
can I use a normal a4 paper instead of parchment paper??
You "could"... normal paper isn't as thin as parchment paper... therefore it doesn't let as much heat through. You'd have to increase your pressure and application time using a regular sheet of paper.
Not helpful to me. Never used HTV before. I hand cut my design on the back of the vinyl. Didn't tell me which side to put down onto my cotton item! My transfer piece looks the same on both sides. Is the clear layer the adhesive? Is the lighter dull side that I traced onto the adhesive? Okay, so watching other videos I learned that the dull lighter side is the adhesive so it goes onto my item pretty side up. Then I cooldown and peel the clear layer off.
feel free to contact us at Support@siserna.com and we will help you with any questions you may have :)
thank you for this video it is super informative, i will be doing my first transfer, and i only haveinformati so i need to do it right!
I Have To Cut Each Of My Letters Out & Iron Them But They Literally Take Five Ever To Stick & I Put Quite Alot Of Pressure On Them, Its Quite Frustrating
You never showed the transfer
Maybe it is time to update this one!
I wonder why my vinyl was ruined after using the t shirt for 3 hours... i hope i can repair all of the work
I followed this tutorial exactly with the easy weave and it fell off the first time i washed it
0:25 - “Stick around.” Heh, I see what you did there. 😉
lol
O hope this stuff is as good as this video coz Im about to throw my cricut away ...hundreds of dollars in xmas gifts all lifted as soon as worn
If using a home iron, invest in a digital temperature gun to make sure it's getting hot enough. We tested 2 irons in the office. One was about 300° and the other wouldn't get above 180°. Proper temperature, applying enough pressure, and applying for a sufficient amount of time will yield best results. As always, we recommend testing beforehand.
-Keith
Just watched the Live video for the giveaway!
So you don't need to put anything inside the shirt
Eventually a person should be inserted - sometime prior to their game...
Caesar
I swear this guys has caps lock on halfway. Like talking in small caps.