Everytime I get stuck on a project I type your name into Google search, only because I know you have videos like this that will help me FINISH the project. Thank you!
I’ve actually been using puff vinyl for a long time now, but I learned some great tips from you on some of mistakes I’ve made. Love your videos. Your such a great, detailed teacher!
I've watch many of your videos and just love your teaching. Jennifer, I just purchased some siser puff vinyl and OMG I messed up so many times either forgetting to mirror my image or placing the vinyl on the wrong side or doing both. I finally got my birthday shirt finished using the puff vinyl with the number 64 and glitter on the outer edge and also used puff on a kissing lip. I had to come back and watch this video several times before I got it right. I'm a hard learner I guess but thank you for all that you do.
Thank You Jennifer! I followed your guidelines....my puff vinyl turned out perfect the first time! When I need help, you are always my first resource! Thank You so Much!
I just love your videos!!! so easy to understand and listen to. Your step by step instructions are great. I have learned so very much from you. I have purchased your Cricut Coach instruction book and I am going to purchase your "recipe" book. Again, Thank you for taking the time to do these videos. Someone called you the Queen.... I have to agree!
I have been using that for over a year now. I made shirts for a girl trip with Puff vinyl. Everyone stopped us in NY to ask about the shirts. I put quotes on every shirt.
Thanks so much Jennifer for this video. I bought puff vinyl last year & couldn't get the "puffy" look, only the "wrinkled" look. Was told by the seller of the puff vinyl that the Cricut Autopress wouldn't work with their puff vinyl. I'll use your wood cutting board suggestion.
I just brought my Cricut Master 3 a couple of weeks ago and just tried to use it but there was a metal plate that wouldn’t allow my mat to pass through, so I had to send it back😢. I brought a lot of puff vinyl and can’t wait for my new machine to come.
Jennifer, thank you for explaining how to care for it also. May I ask how you gets the wrinkles out of the puff after washing and drying? So that I don’t lose my puffiness.
Was the puff vinyl wrinkled when you took it out of the washer? My puff was flat but not wrinkled after pulling it out of the washer but it puffed back up after drying it. You can ask in the group and show photos for help from others that may have had the same thing happen. facebook.com/groups/cricutcraftersandmakers/
My puff vinyl was flattened but not wrinkled when pulled out of the washer but it puffed back out after drying it. You can ask in the group and show photos for help with this. facebook.com/groups/cricutcraftersandmakers/
I pre-washed t-shirt, tested smaller version (perfect result), used VTS Super Puff, used Cricut Easy Press - heated at 305 for 10 minutes pressing with all my weight on a cutting board. My result had a melted drip look in the center of a smiley face and it didn’t puff as much as the smaller test. What did I do wrong?
It sounds like you did everything right to me. Maybe you had too much strength on it! 😃 It is trial and error. Try a test cut. jennifermaker.com/how-to-use-puff-vinyl/
The Cricut Everyday Iron-On is applied longer and with more heat than the puff vinyls. Here is the tutorial with more details. jennifermaker.com/how-to-use-puff-vinyl/
I saw someone had done white on white snowflakes on a hoodie why puffy htv. My question is how do you do the second side without exposing the already adhered puffy htv?
Removing puff iron-on vinyl can be a bit tricky, but it is possible. Here are some steps you can follow to remove the vinyl from your spirit jersey: 1. Heat Application: Use a heat source like an iron or a heat press. Set it to a medium heat setting. Place a piece of parchment paper or a thin cloth over the vinyl to protect the fabric. 2. Heating the Vinyl: Apply the heat to the vinyl for about 10-15 seconds. This will soften the adhesive. 3. Peeling the Vinyl: Carefully start peeling the vinyl off while it is still warm. You can use tweezers or a weeding tool to help lift the edges. Be gentle to avoid damaging the fabric. 4. Adhesive Residue: If there is any adhesive residue left on the fabric, you can use a commercial adhesive remover or rubbing alcohol. Apply it to a cloth and gently rub the area until the residue is gone. 5. Washing: After removing the vinyl and adhesive, wash the jersey according to the care instructions to remove any remaining traces of the adhesive remover. Remember to always test a small, inconspicuous area first to ensure that the heat and adhesive remover do not damage the fabric.
It doesn't matter. A wooden cutting board worked because you have to press really hard and a pressing mat is too soft. jennifermaker.com/how-to-use-puff-vinyl/
I am new at this and I bought one sheet of puff vinyl just to see how it works and after cutting it with my explorer air 2 and when weeding the machine only cut the plastic part and not the vinyl. What did I do wrong?
I have not used an iron on puff vinyl but a press is an iron with controlled heat. This tutorial, a regular iron was used. jennifermaker.com/make-t-shirt-cricut/
I'm really confused here!! I put the puff vinyl with the shiny side up on the mat. Now that I am ready to weed the vinyl. While watching your video, you are weeding from the non-shiny side of the vinyl. That is where I am confused. HELP!!!!
Hello! I’m new to this! Can we use the smaller Cricut handheld heat press? I don’t have a lot of money to get the bigger heat press, so idk if that’s an option for me atm.
@@JenniferMaker Thank you so much for your help!!! Definitely made sure to sub! Got yourself a new fan here. God bless you for helping me. Have a beautiful day now and forever~ XOXO
Is it just puff vinyl that should be washed in cold water?? I’ve always been told that vinyl should be washed in warm water because cold could make it crack……Which is correct? Thanks in advance!
The recommended washing temperature for vinyl, including heat-transfer or adhesive vinyl like puff vinyl, can depend on the specific type and brand of vinyl as well as the manufacturer's instructions. It's important to follow the guidelines provided by the vinyl manufacturer or supplier for the best results. In general, many vinyl products are designed to withstand washing in cold water. Cold water is often considered gentler on the material and helps to preserve the adhesive or heat-transfer properties. However, there are vinyl products that can tolerate warmer water as well. If you have been told to wash vinyl in warm water to avoid cracking, it's possible that the advice is specific to the type of vinyl you are using or based on the recommendations of the manufacturer. Always check the care instructions provided with the vinyl or on the manufacturer's website.
I love your videos! I'm searching for a good puff vinyl :) But I'm a little concerned about 12:32 the actual puff image looks like it has a blur effect over it? I'm not trying to call anyone out, but I found it a little odd, just trying to see what the actual texture is :)
I'm not sure what you mean, I'm sorry. Maybe take a look at my more in depth blog post on this project for some better images, jennifermaker.com/how-to-use-puff-vinyl/ 💗
Hello!! I am wondering if you could use puff vinyl on the front and back of a tshirt? (I have a Ghostbusters logo I want to use the puff with on the front...and I have the backside of the ghost on the back I'd like to use, too!) Thanks in advance!❤
Great video! I will try again today with my puff vinyl. Good to know about covering previous vinyl that was first pressed I always have that problem. So never throw the protective covering. I tested my puff vinyl yesterday over a HTV Holographic vinyl it did not turn out right. I used the settings that came with it. Also seems Holographic vinyl also is not a good combo for it but I will use your settings and give it another try with Holographic HTV instead of everyday Iron-on. Jennifer by any chance do you have a HTV or Iron on Vinyl guide that I can purchase ? like what type of vinyl that is good to combine with heat press setting?
I don't think PU-based puff HTV does not have the chemical characteristics to bond with sublimation ink. Here are the ones that were tested. jennifermaker.com/how-to-sublimate-on-cotton/
Hi Jennifer: Yesterday, I did three shirts with Hobby Lobby puff htv. The first one using blue puff htv turned out great! The next two shirts using pink puff on one shirt and yellow puff on the other shirt turned out terrible. They wrinkled and one peeled up. The shirts were all the same and the exact same temperature and time were used on the second and third shirts. Unfortunately, the shirts are ruined because the color of the puff htv tranferred onto the shirts under the puff htv (I removed some of the puff htv off the shirts). I would appreciate your thoughts on why this might of happened. I am wondering if the pink and yellow puff htv are bad. BTW, I used a very good heat press to apply the puff htv. Thanks in advance!
Yes and the manufacturer's instructions stated 284 degrees for 10 seconds. I did that for all three shirts. Thanks for your quick response.@@JenniferMaker
I’ve been using Siser brand for a few weeks now, I was hoping it would puff more. I tried your cutting board tonight. I used two of the same shirts and the one with the cutting board ended up wrinkled and not much puff while the one I did with the pressing pillow puffed about the same as my previous results with very few wrinkles. I used the same 280 with the easy press and basically kneeled on it with both and at least with Siser the pressing pillow with a Fruit of the Loom 100% shirt had better results. What brand was the vinyl you were using?
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Queen! The wooden chopping board tip saved me from my eternal wiggly frustration. Every press is perfection now ❤ thank you so much!
Yay!! It's a super helpful tip!🥰
Everyone should know about the wooden chopping board technique! You’re the first person I’ve seen using this technique. Thanks!!!
You are so welcome!
Everytime I get stuck on a project I type your name into Google search, only because I know you have videos like this that will help me FINISH the project. Thank you!
Awesome! Thank you!
I’ve actually been using puff vinyl for a long time now, but I learned some great tips from you on some of mistakes I’ve made. Love your videos. Your such a great, detailed teacher!
Thanks so much!
I've watch many of your videos and just love your teaching. Jennifer, I just purchased some siser puff vinyl and OMG I messed up so many times either forgetting to mirror my image or placing the vinyl on the wrong side or doing both. I finally got my birthday shirt finished using the puff vinyl with the number 64 and glitter on the outer edge and also used puff on a kissing lip. I had to come back and watch this video several times before I got it right. I'm a hard learner I guess but thank you for all that you do.
I'm so happy you got it!! Have a wonderful birthday! 😊🌻
Thank You Jennifer! I followed your guidelines....my puff vinyl turned out perfect the first time! When I need help, you are always my first resource! Thank You so Much!
That's wonderful! Thank you!
Same
As always, your tutorials are so detailed. About a month ago I was looking for anything on puff vinyl. I am going to try this. Thank you!
You are so welcome! I hope you share your puff vinyl projects with me!🥰
I think sheep, clouds, rainbows, kittens, and a bouquet of flowers would each look great in puffy vinyl
Absolutely! 💗
Love this puffy vinyl! I can't wait to try this! Thanks Jennifer - You are amazing!
You are very welcome, have fun!💗
Great video. I appreciate all that you do for all of us. I can’t wait to try some putt htv vinyl! Thanks for all the great tips and tricks!
Thank you!🥰
I just love your videos!!! so easy to understand and listen to. Your step by step instructions are great. I have learned so very much from you. I have purchased your Cricut Coach instruction book and I am going to purchase your "recipe" book. Again, Thank you for taking the time to do these videos. Someone called you the Queen.... I have to agree!
I'm so happy to hear that 🥰
Hello Everyone
I heard you stopped by!🥰
Hi, Jennifer and Delonda
Hi Delonda
Aweeeeee 🎉
I have been using that for over a year now. I made shirts for a girl trip with Puff vinyl. Everyone stopped us in NY to ask about the shirts. I put quotes on every shirt.
That's Awesome! 💗
Thank you, Jennifer, I can now have ago using my new sheet if Puff Vinyl. Brilliant as ever x
It's so much fun, you'll love it! 💗
That lint roller tip and T-shirt measure gained you a sub.
Yay!! I'm glad you're here!🥰
Such a great and thorough video! I have found the puff vinyl to be so fun so work with, after working out those finicky issues🙂
I'm so glad you found it helpful! Have fun!💗
Thanks for this tutorial Jennifer
My pleasure!
Can’t wait to try puff vinyl
It is just so cool, you will love it!💗
This is great! I love this. Thanks Jennifer.
My pleasure! Have fun creating! 💗
Thanks so much Jennifer for this video. I bought puff vinyl last year & couldn't get the "puffy" look, only the "wrinkled" look. Was told by the seller of the puff vinyl that the Cricut Autopress wouldn't work with their puff vinyl. I'll use your wood cutting board suggestion.
Oh good, I hope that works for you!💗
I loved puff paint when I was growing up!! Gotta find a sampler pack of puff vinyl!! Might be tricky in Northern Ontario 😅
Yes! Puff paint was fun!
I just brought my Cricut Master 3 a couple of weeks ago and just tried to use it but there was a metal plate that wouldn’t allow my mat to pass through, so I had to send it back😢. I brought a lot of puff vinyl and can’t wait for my new machine to come.
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Thank you so much going to have to try this.
Yay! I hope you do!🥰
Great tips to try. Ty ❤
You are so welcome!
Puff vinyl actually does work on nylon. There are videos on youtube that show it works well.
Awesome stuff. I love puff
It is cool. 😊
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Wooden board the best tip..what’s the best fond for puff on child t shirt ?
I love the puff vinyl we used, we listed it in the materials list on the blog post above. 😊🌻
Looks like fun.
It really is!💗
Great 👌
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Jennifer, thank you for explaining how to care for it also. May I ask how you gets the wrinkles out of the puff after washing and drying? So that I don’t lose my puffiness.
Was the puff vinyl wrinkled when you took it out of the washer? My puff was flat but not wrinkled after pulling it out of the washer but it puffed back up after drying it. You can ask in the group and show photos for help from others that may have had the same thing happen. facebook.com/groups/cricutcraftersandmakers/
My puff vinyl was flattened but not wrinkled when pulled out of the washer but it puffed back out after drying it. You can ask in the group and show photos for help with this. facebook.com/groups/cricutcraftersandmakers/
Great video.
I only have a mini cricut iron and cricut joy and the mini press still be used for puff vinyl?
Thank you
You're so welcome💗
Mine crinkled… will have to try with the board but my girl loves it…
Try more pressure!🥰
great video .
Thank you for the helpful video. Can I ask where you got your apron from!?
You can find them in my favorite finds affiliate links or make your own. www.amazon.com/shop/jennifer.maker jennifermaker.com/how-to-make-an-apron/
What if you have a swing away press ? You wouldn't use a chopping board with that. ?
No you wouldn't. jennifermaker.com/how-to-use-puff-vinyl/
3:05 Can the puff vinyl be used on other materials like plastic, glass or steel? I am new to this. Thanks Jennifer!
We've only used puff vinyl on fabric, but you are welcome to test out some substrates and let us know it works. 😊🌻
I pre-washed t-shirt, tested smaller version (perfect result), used VTS Super Puff, used Cricut Easy Press - heated at 305 for 10 minutes pressing with all my weight on a cutting board. My result had a melted drip look in the center of a smiley face and it didn’t puff as much as the smaller test. What did I do wrong?
It sounds like you did everything right to me. Maybe you had too much strength on it! 😃 It is trial and error. Try a test cut. jennifermaker.com/how-to-use-puff-vinyl/
You mention to hold the firmly press for 10 seconds but I can see the heat press was set to 37 seconds. Which setup is the correct one?
The Cricut Everyday Iron-On is applied longer and with more heat than the puff vinyls. Here is the tutorial with more details. jennifermaker.com/how-to-use-puff-vinyl/
I saw someone had done white on white snowflakes on a hoodie why puffy htv. My question is how do you do the second side without exposing the already adhered puffy htv?
A second side? Put a Cricut pressing mat inside the shirt if you are putting it on both sides of the shirt.
Is there a way to remove puff lettering? I have a spirit jersey and don’t like some of the letters on the back. Thanks
Removing puff iron-on vinyl can be a bit tricky, but it is possible. Here are some steps you can follow to remove the vinyl from your spirit jersey:
1. Heat Application: Use a heat source like an iron or a heat press. Set it to a medium heat setting. Place a piece of parchment paper or a thin cloth over the vinyl to protect the fabric.
2. Heating the Vinyl: Apply the heat to the vinyl for about 10-15 seconds. This will soften the adhesive.
3. Peeling the Vinyl: Carefully start peeling the vinyl off while it is still warm. You can use tweezers or a weeding tool to help lift the edges. Be gentle to avoid damaging the fabric.
4. Adhesive Residue: If there is any adhesive residue left on the fabric, you can use a commercial adhesive remover or rubbing alcohol. Apply it to a cloth and gently rub the area until the residue is gone.
5. Washing: After removing the vinyl and adhesive, wash the jersey according to the care instructions to remove any remaining traces of the adhesive remover.
Remember to always test a small, inconspicuous area first to ensure that the heat and adhesive remover do not damage the fabric.
How did I miss the release of the Autopress? Like I didn't know about it AT ALL
When we focus on something it shows up in our lives.
Silly question maybe but does the chopping board have to be walnut TIA
It doesn't matter. A wooden cutting board worked because you have to press really hard and a pressing mat is too soft. jennifermaker.com/how-to-use-puff-vinyl/
I am new at this and I bought one sheet of puff vinyl just to see how it works and after cutting it with my explorer air 2 and when weeding the machine only cut the plastic part and not the vinyl. What did I do wrong?
Sounds like you put it on the mat upside down. The carrier sheet side goes down on the sticky mat and you mirror the image.
Hi, can you use a iron and using high pressure for puff vinyl
I have not used an iron on puff vinyl but a press is an iron with controlled heat. This tutorial, a regular iron was used. jennifermaker.com/make-t-shirt-cricut/
Can we use iron instead if we don't have heat press? Iron on full (linen) setting?
You can use an iron for many of these crafts. jennifermaker.com/make-t-shirt-cricut/
I was wondering about using a heat press that is not the auto press. Should i still use the wood under the design? Thanks for the tips!
Yes, we found that a hard surface is key to getting the best puffy texture. 😊🌻
Thanks Jennifer! Do you have any pressing suggestions when the design is larger than my east press?
You will have to press it in sections and do not overlap too much to get even results.
What side do you face down on the mat? Every time I do it, the design doesn't cut.
I don’t get why the plastic shiny side would go face-up!?
How long does it last for thank you
Can you do it with just a mini press that you have to move around?
No, the heat and pressure need to be consistent. You could do small shapes or letters with the Mini Press perhaps. 😊🌻
Dang. Thank you!
Great
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I'm really confused here!! I put the puff vinyl with the shiny side up on the mat. Now that I am ready to weed the vinyl. While watching your video, you are weeding from the non-shiny side of the vinyl. That is where I am confused. HELP!!!!
This weeds the same way as other vinyl. 😊🌻
Hello! I’m new to this! Can we use the smaller Cricut handheld heat press? I don’t have a lot of money to get the bigger heat press, so idk if that’s an option for me atm.
Yes, but consistent pressure is very important. 😊🌻
@@JenniferMaker Thank you so much for your help!!! Definitely made sure to sub! Got yourself a new fan here. God bless you for helping me. Have a beautiful day now and forever~ XOXO
Is it just puff vinyl that should be washed in cold water?? I’ve always been told that vinyl should be washed in warm water because cold could make it crack……Which is correct? Thanks in advance!
The recommended washing temperature for vinyl, including heat-transfer or adhesive vinyl like puff vinyl, can depend on the specific type and brand of vinyl as well as the manufacturer's instructions. It's important to follow the guidelines provided by the vinyl manufacturer or supplier for the best results.
In general, many vinyl products are designed to withstand washing in cold water. Cold water is often considered gentler on the material and helps to preserve the adhesive or heat-transfer properties. However, there are vinyl products that can tolerate warmer water as well.
If you have been told to wash vinyl in warm water to avoid cracking, it's possible that the advice is specific to the type of vinyl you are using or based on the recommendations of the manufacturer. Always check the care instructions provided with the vinyl or on the manufacturer's website.
I love your videos! I'm searching for a good puff vinyl :) But I'm a little concerned about 12:32 the actual puff image looks like it has a blur effect over it? I'm not trying to call anyone out, but I found it a little odd, just trying to see what the actual texture is :)
I'm not sure what you mean, I'm sorry. Maybe take a look at my more in depth blog post on this project for some better images, jennifermaker.com/how-to-use-puff-vinyl/ 💗
any tips for large puff designs? can I do it in two parts?
You could but I would not repress the puff so if you want to do it in two parts make sure you can do two seperate presses.🥰
Hello!! I am wondering if you could use puff vinyl on the front and back of a tshirt? (I have a Ghostbusters logo I want to use the puff with on the front...and I have the backside of the ghost on the back I'd like to use, too!) Thanks in advance!❤
You can do that. Make sure to put a pressing pad inside the shirt so it does not affect the puff vinyl on the other side.
When adding puff to regular vinyl, is the regular vinyl cut as an offset?
Yes, if you would like to layer it 💗
So do not press the back side like you do with everyday iron on?
No, puff vinyl cannot be pressed multiple times or it will not turn out as expected.
I am using a 60% cotton, 40% pokyester. My puff is all wrinkled. Please help. Does shirt have to be 100% cotton
No it doesn't have to be 100% cotton. Pressure is the key!🥰
Why did you use 305 F when testing with the manual press vs 280 with the autopress? do we use a higher temp with the manual press?
That is what worked best. Maybe because the autopress does the pressure for you.
Jennifer, can I put puff final on top of HTV vinyl
Yes, if it is regular HTV.
Great video! I will try again today with my puff vinyl. Good to know about covering previous vinyl that was first pressed I always have that problem. So never throw the protective covering. I tested my puff vinyl yesterday over a HTV Holographic vinyl it did not turn out right. I used the settings that came with it. Also seems Holographic vinyl also is not a good combo for it but I will use your settings and give it another try with Holographic HTV instead of everyday Iron-on.
Jennifer by any chance do you have a HTV or Iron on Vinyl guide that I can purchase ? like what type of vinyl that is good to combine with heat press setting?
You can find it free on Cricut's website. cricut.com/en-us/heatguide
Thank you!
Can you sublimate on puff htv?
I don't think PU-based puff HTV does not have the chemical characteristics to bond with sublimation ink. Here are the ones that were tested. jennifermaker.com/how-to-sublimate-on-cotton/
Can I use a reg iron instead of the cricut easy press?
It should work with an iron that can get hot enough.
Hi Jennifer: Yesterday, I did three shirts with Hobby Lobby puff htv. The first one using blue puff htv turned out great! The next two shirts using pink puff on one shirt and yellow puff on the other shirt turned out terrible. They wrinkled and one peeled up. The shirts were all the same and the exact same temperature and time were used on the second and third shirts. Unfortunately, the shirts are ruined because the color of the puff htv tranferred onto the shirts under the puff htv (I removed some of the puff htv off the shirts). I would appreciate your thoughts on why this might of happened. I am wondering if the pink and yellow puff htv are bad. BTW, I used a very good heat press to apply the puff htv. Thanks in advance!
I'm not familiar with that brand of puff vinyl. Did you use heavy pressure?🥰
Yes and the manufacturer's instructions stated 284 degrees for 10 seconds. I did that for all three shirts. Thanks for your quick response.@@JenniferMaker
I’ve been using Siser brand for a few weeks now, I was hoping it would puff more. I tried your cutting board tonight. I used two of the same shirts and the one with the cutting board ended up wrinkled and not much puff while the one I did with the pressing pillow puffed about the same as my previous results with very few wrinkles. I used the same 280 with the easy press and basically kneeled on it with both and at least with Siser the pressing pillow with a Fruit of the Loom 100% shirt had better results. What brand was the vinyl you were using?
I used the 3D Super Puff Vinyl in white - jennifermaker.com/VTS-puff-vinyl 🥰
Is it 10 seconds with pressure and that's it? Or 10 seconds with pressure and then 30 without pressure? Your easy press had 30 seconds on it
It was removed at 10 seconds. Go to 10:50 in the video and you will see that 29 seconds were left when the press was lifted.
Can I please know the exact name of this puff vinyl and is it readily available? I am in Australia.
It’s in the description box 😊
Hi Karen, the vinyl is listed in linked in my blog post, jennifermaker.com/how-to-use-puff-vinyl/ 💗
Where to purchase puff vinyl from
There are affiliate links you can use on the blog pot. jennifermaker.com/how-to-use-puff-vinyl/
It will be helpful if you add subtitles to your video.
We do have subtitles. Click on the CC at the bottom of the video.
@@JenniferMaker Oh, sorry I must overlook the video🥴
So its okay to have a textured effect? It doesnt mean you did it wrong?
Puff vinyl is textured! 🥰
@@JenniferMaker mine had that wrinkly look, its not as smooth as you had
Do you not need butcher paper????? To press
I like to use butcher paper but there is a carrier sheet so it is not required. jennifermaker.com/how-to-use-puff-vinyl/
I’m intimidated by my cricut.
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