I just got my first laser and I'm glad I ran across this video. I will be cutting wooden jigsaw puzzles and I was told the HTV will adhere to the wood. Is their a special heat thing I can buy, but on a budget?
Hi! I always suggest getting a heatpress if you're going to use HTV. You'll want one that will cover your projects and give you even pressure. There are heatpresses that are portable, and they are alright but have a tendency to not give correct pressure because it's dependent on you putting the correct & even pressure. If you're looking for a no bells and whistles type of press, this one will totally work: amzn.to/3ZCuegb
not all vinyl - just the sticky stuff. but I would definitely check to make sure whatever HTV you're using is laser safe (it should be listed in their listing)
@@ashleefalco Not necessarily all adhesive stuff. Its PolyVinyl Chloride (PVC) in particular that needs to be avoided, as it releases hydrogen chloride, which when introduced to moisture in the air, creates hydrochloric acid, damaging not only your lungs, but also the machine used to laser cut it.
Some people use magnets to keep the thin products down flat.
magnets can get dangerous because it can get stuck to your housing and create a mess for your mirrors. be careful doing that.
I haven't tried anything this thin yet. But I will be in the future. What brand of HTV did you say that was and where did you get it?
I just got my first laser and I'm glad I ran across this video. I will be cutting wooden jigsaw puzzles and I was told the HTV will adhere to the wood. Is their a special heat thing I can buy, but on a budget?
Hi! I always suggest getting a heatpress if you're going to use HTV. You'll want one that will cover your projects and give you even pressure. There are heatpresses that are portable, and they are alright but have a tendency to not give correct pressure because it's dependent on you putting the correct & even pressure.
If you're looking for a no bells and whistles type of press, this one will totally work: amzn.to/3ZCuegb
@ashleefalco very nice, yeah since I been searching Google I see alot of vevor products. They must be pretty popular and decent.
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Yes. Only HTV that is design for kids cloths
I knew. I don’t know the settings
i always suggest doing a test grid when using new material.
No idea!
yay! Glad I could teach you something new!
I thought all vinyl produced toxic fumes!
not all vinyl - just the sticky stuff. but I would definitely check to make sure whatever HTV you're using is laser safe (it should be listed in their listing)
@@ashleefalco Not necessarily all adhesive stuff. Its PolyVinyl Chloride (PVC) in particular that needs to be avoided, as it releases hydrogen chloride, which when introduced to moisture in the air, creates hydrochloric acid, damaging not only your lungs, but also the machine used to laser cut it.
Look for CPSIA certified vinyl from Siser, it's PVC-free and non-toxic.