First I have heard of multi-purpose paper. LOVE IT. I normally use wax paper or parchment to save images. I love the convenience of using the paper as a "teflon" sheet as well.
Very informative! Thanks for considering the beginner such as myself. Just purchased the Maker and found your video to be most beneficial and confidence building. The video looks very professional and you were easy to follow. Keep educating. I need you!!!
This was great! I’m a newbie! I’m trying to make a reference chart with all my tips.... layering etc and it is slowly coming together thanks to your videos! THANK YOU!
Thanks this video just helped me so much. I was layering vinyl last night and something went wrong and I didn't know what until I just watch your video!!!
This video is so helpful! Is a heat press necessary to layer the htv or can you do it with an iron? Is there a limit to how many layers you should do? Thanks for your work here on TH-cam. For all your professionalism & easy to follow instructions has led me to ordering from your company. Thumbs up'd, subbed, and rang the bell.
A video on the different effects heat presses have on different brands/types shirts would be good. I recently did a bright pink shirt that the heat press changed into purple whenever I went to do the pre-press. It sent me into a total panic because I thought the shirt was ruined.
Hi! I really liked this video, but I wish that we could get a better close up of the different types of vinyls that you had talked about. Especially the strip flock, I had never heard of that before. The content was great though, thank you!
Thank You for tuning in and for your feedback. We will work on that for future videos. We do have a couple that go into depth on the different types. Here is one we did for Stripflock - th-cam.com/video/4CJbgPevuXc/w-d-xo.html
Yes please! Can you also explain how you are supposed to apply when you are using a combination of different temp/time materials that are NOT being layered, just on the same garment? Ex: Stripflock / Higher Temp and Easy Weed / lower temp. How do we know which to put on 1st, and what to do to be sure temp & pressure is right for the combination. Thanks so much!
Great video - thx! Don’t know how I’ll remember which vinyl can do what with so I’m hoping there’s a master list somewhere. It would be great if you mentioned where to find it in the video.
I love your tutorials. my daughter has the Cameo and I have a Maker. So I search out both and you deliver such great ones. Keep them up because we are new.
What type of towel did you use for the flamigo? Could you do a video on good and bad fabrics to use with vinyl? Thank you for all you have done and all of the education you share!
The towel I used was a cotton towel from the dollar section at Target. Cotton, polyester or cotton/poly blends work great! That is a great video idea! Thanks so much for watching Jeannie!
Great video, I really enjoy watching all the EV videos, I just got a cricut explore air 2 for Mother’s Day, I’ve seen so many videos, can’t wait to make all the credible things I’ve seen. I seen a lot of videos of girls shirts can you please do a demonstration on boys shirt, I have 8yrs old twin boys and a grandson, I would really appreciate it lol thank you
Hi Danette, thank you for your feedback, we try to do a mix of them but will work on a few more. Here are a couple of links to boy shirts that we did. Stinkin Cute - th-cam.com/video/GC2qdLPugVw/w-d-xo.html Lightning Bugs - th-cam.com/video/AwJ57HK0Ye0/w-d-xo.html
Absolutely! The same thing goes - you don't have to do the first layer for the full time but you want to make sure you get the last layer down for the full time.
Thank you so much! This was so clear, and will definitely help me with making my soon to be sister in laws wedding party shirts! Also! When should you use the stretch HTV (what materials for the best results I guess) Thank you so much!
You would want to use the stretch on fabrics that will be stretched a bit. For example, onesies, tighter tshirts, etc. Anything that you plan on stretching for wear. expressionsvinyl.com/siser-heat-transfer-vinyl/easyweed/easyweed-stretch-1/
Hi Jessica! Thanks soooo much for all these videos! I am new to HTV- should I use a teflon sheet with each press? I read somewhere that the carrier sheets can melt and damage the HTV and the heat platen. Thanks!
Hello! Yes a telfon sheet is always a great idea! If you're pressing at the correct temperature for your vinyl the carrier sheet will be fine BUT if your temperature is too hot the carrier sheet will shrink up and curl.
Always love watching your videos & really enjoying the challenges. 2 questions: I couldn't find the video on "knockout" or cookie cutter layering. Also, where did you get the mermaid design? I've looked everywhere. Thanks!
On the 'bad example', the shrinking was mainly due to not pre heating to remove the moisture? I assume you didn't wash it when you re-did it correctly on the back? Sometimes I pre heat and then take 5 minutes to align design etc before pressing. How long does a prepress last before moisture is reabsorbed?
Hi, you will only need to pre press it for around 10 seconds. It doesn't need more than that. Also, since there are so many different layers you will want to only start with 2-3 seconds on the lower layers. Don't do the full time until the end. Hopefully this helps.
Hi Paige. These are different images that we put together. The Shells and Tail are from Cricut and the font is called Unicorn in Training. They are fun!
If you are afraid the shirt will shrink it is a good idea to wash it and get that shrinkage done before you press it. If you are not worried about that prewashing isn't necessary. I would suggest preheating to get all the moisture out of the shirt. There are some shirts that are treated with antifungal that come out of Bangladesh. If you see that on the tag pre wash is necessary to get that off, if not it will affect how your vinyl adheres. This is not very common though. If you do prewash stay away from fabric softeners, as they can also resist the vinyl.
Thanks for the video! I have a onesie that I pressed last night and the a part of it didn't tack well. Can I put it back in the press without ruining it?
Yes, you can stick it back in. Something to watch with onesies is all the seams. They can be bulky and make it so the press isnt pressing down on your project evenly. Check out this video if you want more info on that. th-cam.com/video/GJ2wypU6hRc/w-d-xo.html If you dont have a pressing pillow a towel will work. :)
If your carrier sheet is having problems coming off it's most likely that it didn't get hot enough to adhere the adhesive or it got too hot. Here's a handy chart of our heat settings expressionsvinyl.com/machine-settings/
More stuff with an Iron please! I don't have a heat press and am struggling with not buying things i don't NEEEEEEED right now (stoppit....no i do NOT need a heat press... quit telling me I do, voices!) ;-)
Hello!!! I'm a newbie. So much so, I haven't even started using my heat press, nor have I started cutting vinyl or buying shirts. You mentioned not pre-washing your shirt, is it necessary to pre-wash a new shirt before applying HTV? I'm asking because I have heard of pre-pressing the shirt before applying HTV but I haven't heard pre-washing. Please help me! Thanks!!!
Hi, we do a lot of htv on shirts around here and we do recommend that you press the shirt prior to placing the vinyl on it. We have not run into issues of not pre-washing. However, you do want to be careful if it is a brand you are not familiar with or on the shirt itself it give specific care instructions. We generally use Gildan, Hanes, etc brands on our basic tshirts and do not have an issue. Hopefully this helps.
Hi, the bottom layer is just one solid piece. Once you adhere that one down then you can layer the other cut pieces on top of it. Please let us know if you have any additional questions.
Expressions Vinyl thanks for your response but I was asking how did you create the background shadow like layer. Was it created in cricut design space? Can you do a tutorial on it?
Hi, the image we used in Cricut already had that background layer. In Design Space when you choose your image after adding it to your project you will see all the different parts of it in the Layers Panel on the right hand side. There are usually different layers that are not shown. You will see an eye with a line through it next to the different layers. Just click on that and the next layer will be available to use in your project. Hopefully this helps.
This video is over two years old, but I loved watching it because I am fairly new to HTV. Thanks so much
We're glad you liked it.
Very clear directions & concise! Thanks!
Thank you so much! Very helpful!
This was very helpful. Thank you!
That's an awesome heat press!
I love it! It has a digital read out of the temp and the timer has saved me! :) expressionsvinyl.com/red-siser-digital-clam-11-x-15.html
Thank you. I always enjoy watching and learning from your videos!
Thanks Lisa!
Very imformative for a newbie. thanks
You are welcome!
you do a great time of explaining. thank you
Thanks so much for this demo. Helped me so much with my first project.
First I have heard of multi-purpose paper. LOVE IT. I normally use wax paper or parchment to save images. I love the convenience of using the paper as a "teflon" sheet as well.
I have serious heat press envy! ) Love this tutorial, thanks!!!
Very informative! Thanks for considering the beginner such as myself. Just purchased the Maker and found your video to be most beneficial and confidence building. The video looks very professional and you were easy to follow. Keep educating. I need you!!!
We're so glad you found us. Good luck with your new machine!
I totally agree as I am a beginner also and I'm still in the over whelmed stage and this makes it look so easy!!!
Thanks I am learning so much about the various htv vinyl styles n when n how to use
Great thanks
Great job! Love it.
You’re videos are SO helpful! Thanks!!
We're so glad they helped you!
I'm new & i need all the help you have. Thanks for the help! Becky
Not sure why I wasn't subscribed before now. This video was so helpful!!
We're glad you found it helpful!
Thanks! Just getting started, so very helpful.
We're glad it helped!
Awesome video, great tips!!! THANK YOU for all you do. 😁
Great tutorial, thanks!
Very informative! Thanks! :)
This was great! I’m a newbie! I’m trying to make a reference chart with all my tips.... layering etc and it is slowly coming together thanks to your videos! THANK YOU!
We're glad you found it helpful!
thank you so much!
thank you for the informative video
Lovo the video,thank you. ☺
Thanks this video just helped me so much. I was layering vinyl last night and something went wrong and I didn't know what until I just watch your video!!!
Yay! So happy we could help Tatiana!
This video is so helpful! Is a heat press necessary to layer the htv or can you do it with an iron? Is there a limit to how many layers you should do? Thanks for your work here on TH-cam. For all your professionalism & easy to follow instructions has led me to ordering from your company. Thumbs up'd, subbed, and rang the bell.
A video on the different effects heat presses have on different brands/types shirts would be good. I recently did a bright pink shirt that the heat press changed into purple whenever I went to do the pre-press. It sent me into a total panic because I thought the shirt was ruined.
Kaitlyn, That is a great idea! Yikes, I bet you were panicking. A purple square is probably not what you wanted to decorate the shirt with. :)
Hi! I really liked this video, but I wish that we could get a better close up of the different types of vinyls that you had talked about. Especially the strip flock, I had never heard of that before. The content was great though, thank you!
Thank You for tuning in and for your feedback. We will work on that for future videos. We do have a couple that go into depth on the different types. Here is one we did for Stripflock - th-cam.com/video/4CJbgPevuXc/w-d-xo.html
very helpful
Thanks a lot.
great tip
Love your videos! Just a suggestion, but a cheat sheet would be awesome to refer to!
Beth, Great idea to add to our collection! Thanks!
Yes please! Can you also explain how you are supposed to apply when you are using a combination of different temp/time materials that are NOT being layered, just on the same garment? Ex: Stripflock / Higher Temp and Easy Weed / lower temp. How do we know which to put on 1st, and what to do to be sure temp & pressure is right for the combination. Thanks so much!
Great video - thx! Don’t know how I’ll remember which vinyl can do what with so I’m hoping there’s a master list somewhere. It would be great if you mentioned where to find it in the video.
Thanks for tuning in. We don't have a master list of that but that is something we could work on. Thanks for your feedback!
I love your tutorials. my daughter has the Cameo and I have a Maker. So I search out both and you deliver such great ones. Keep them up because we are new.
a tip: watch series at flixzone. Me and my gf have been using it for watching lots of of movies recently.
@Jasiah Marvin yup, I have been watching on flixzone for years myself :)
@Jasiah Marvin definitely, I've been using flixzone for months myself =)
What type of towel did you use for the flamigo? Could you do a video on good and bad fabrics to use with vinyl? Thank you for all you have done and all of the education you share!
The towel I used was a cotton towel from the dollar section at Target. Cotton, polyester or cotton/poly blends work great! That is a great video idea! Thanks so much for watching Jeannie!
Do you have any videos on how you did the writing with the solid silhouette in the background like your example shirts on what you can match to layer
Here is a video showing how to do the off set th-cam.com/video/4CBs1lbGQv4/w-d-xo.html
Great video thanks
Jean Bethea is
Would love to see this with the Cricut easy press.
We will work on something like that.
Great video, I really enjoy watching all the EV videos, I just got a cricut explore air 2 for Mother’s Day, I’ve seen so many videos, can’t wait to make all the credible things I’ve seen. I seen a lot of videos of girls shirts can you please do a demonstration on boys shirt, I have 8yrs old twin boys and a grandson, I would really appreciate it lol thank you
Hi Danette, thank you for your feedback, we try to do a mix of them but will work on a few more. Here are a couple of links to boy shirts that we did.
Stinkin Cute - th-cam.com/video/GC2qdLPugVw/w-d-xo.html
Lightning Bugs - th-cam.com/video/AwJ57HK0Ye0/w-d-xo.html
Thank you 😊
what type of towel did you use
Great vid! Can you tell me what font you are using for the "StripFlock" at 1:23 in the video? Love that vibe!
Hi, the font is called Master of Break.
@@Expressionsvinyls Thank you!
Awesome God BLess!!
Can you do layering and use these HTV's with an iron? I don't have a press but want to try using them!
Absolutely! The same thing goes - you don't have to do the first layer for the full time but you want to make sure you get the last layer down for the full time.
How did you get on vinyl. Can you do a tutorial explaining? Please!
Here's a video on the basics of HTV. th-cam.com/video/YaqKLGIIwFE/w-d-xo.html&t
Thank you so much! This was so clear, and will definitely help me with making my soon to be sister in laws wedding party shirts! Also! When should you use the stretch HTV (what materials for the best results I guess) Thank you so much!
You would want to use the stretch on fabrics that will be stretched a bit. For example, onesies, tighter tshirts, etc. Anything that you plan on stretching for wear.
expressionsvinyl.com/siser-heat-transfer-vinyl/easyweed/easyweed-stretch-1/
Hi Jessica! Thanks soooo much for all these videos! I am new to HTV- should I use a teflon sheet with each press? I read somewhere that the carrier sheets can melt and damage the HTV and the heat platen. Thanks!
Hello! Yes a telfon sheet is always a great idea! If you're pressing at the correct temperature for your vinyl the carrier sheet will be fine BUT if your temperature is too hot the carrier sheet will shrink up and curl.
Always love watching your videos & really enjoying the challenges. 2 questions: I couldn't find the video on "knockout" or cookie cutter layering. Also, where did you get the mermaid design? I've looked everywhere.
Thanks!
Here is the knockout video th-cam.com/video/famxMYcuzoU/w-d-xo.html The mermaid is a Cricut Image set called Mermaid Party.
On the 'bad example', the shrinking was mainly due to not pre heating to remove the moisture? I assume you didn't wash it when you re-did it correctly on the back? Sometimes I pre heat and then take 5 minutes to align design etc before pressing. How long does a prepress last before moisture is reabsorbed?
Hi, you will only need to pre press it for around 10 seconds. It doesn't need more than that. Also, since there are so many different layers you will want to only start with 2-3 seconds on the lower layers. Don't do the full time until the end. Hopefully this helps.
Can I ask where you got the mermaid svg. The tail on the back is adorable!!
Jennifer, Isn't that so cute! It is from the Cricut Image set called Mermaid Party.
Could you please tell us what type of heat press you are using? ....and how to get it...Amazon, Ebay? Thanks, Linda B
Hi, here is a link to the heat press we are using. Hopefully this helps! expressionsvinyl.com/tools-accessories/heat-presses-and-pillows/
I love the Mermaid in Training Shirt. Can I purchase the SVG?
Hi Paige. These are different images that we put together. The Shells and Tail are from Cricut and the font is called Unicorn in Training. They are fun!
Nice video .I like the mermaid designs we're I can buy the design ?
Thanks Lia! Isn't that so cute! It is from the Cricut Image set called Mermaid Party.
Thanks for answer me back , I have the cricut explore. But I only see the mermaid tail ,no the little designs for the top part ?
I've always been told not to wash the shirts first. Is this correct?
If you are afraid the shirt will shrink it is a good idea to wash it and get that shrinkage done before you press it. If you are not worried about that prewashing isn't necessary. I would suggest preheating to get all the moisture out of the shirt. There are some shirts that are treated with antifungal that come out of Bangladesh. If you see that on the tag pre wash is necessary to get that off, if not it will affect how your vinyl adheres. This is not very common though. If you do prewash stay away from fabric softeners, as they can also resist the vinyl.
Do teflon sheets work like the multi purpose paper to cover your vinyl when pressing the different layers?
Hi, yes they do. If you have one of those they are great to work with.
Thanks for the video! I have a onesie that I pressed last night and the a part of it didn't tack well. Can I put it back in the press without ruining it?
Yes, you can stick it back in. Something to watch with onesies is all the seams. They can be bulky and make it so the press isnt pressing down on your project evenly. Check out this video if you want more info on that. th-cam.com/video/GJ2wypU6hRc/w-d-xo.html If you dont have a pressing pillow a towel will work. :)
my carrier sheets never come off that easy, any ideas? even with hot peel
If your carrier sheet is having problems coming off it's most likely that it didn't get hot enough to adhere the adhesive or it got too hot. Here's a handy chart of our heat settings expressionsvinyl.com/machine-settings/
More stuff with an Iron please! I don't have a heat press and am struggling with not buying things i don't NEEEEEEED right now (stoppit....no i do NOT need a heat press... quit telling me I do, voices!) ;-)
Iron is a great option! We will do more to work more iron projects in. :) Stay strong! haha
What is the multipaper used? I can't seem to find some...
Hi Katherine, here is the link to it. It works great! expressionsvinyl.com/multi-use-paper-12x20-sheet/
What press are you using?
Hi, we are using the Siser heat press that you can find here - expressionsvinyl.com/tools-accessories/heat-presses-and-pillows/
Hello!!! I'm a newbie. So much so, I haven't even started using my heat press, nor have I started cutting vinyl or buying shirts. You mentioned not pre-washing your shirt, is it necessary to pre-wash a new shirt before applying HTV? I'm asking because I have heard of pre-pressing the shirt before applying HTV but I haven't heard pre-washing. Please help me! Thanks!!!
Hi, we do a lot of htv on shirts around here and we do recommend that you press the shirt prior to placing the vinyl on it. We have not run into issues of not pre-washing. However, you do want to be careful if it is a brand you are not familiar with or on the shirt itself it give specific care instructions. We generally use Gildan, Hanes, etc brands on our basic tshirts and do not have an issue. Hopefully this helps.
How do you do the bottom layer so that it looks like a background?
Hi, the bottom layer is just one solid piece. Once you adhere that one down then you can layer the other cut pieces on top of it. Please let us know if you have any additional questions.
Expressions Vinyl thanks for your response but I was asking how did you create the background shadow like layer. Was it created in cricut design space? Can you do a tutorial on it?
Hi, the image we used in Cricut already had that background layer. In Design Space when you choose your image after adding it to your project you will see all the different parts of it in the Layers Panel on the right hand side. There are usually different layers that are not shown. You will see an eye with a line through it next to the different layers. Just click on that and the next layer will be available to use in your project. Hopefully this helps.
how many washes does this hold up to?
Probably longer than the shirt! We recommend you use fabric softener sparingly, wash cold and dry on low. :)
What kind of heat press do you have??
We have the Red Digital heat press expressionsvinyl.com/tools-accessories/heat-presses-and-pillows/
Do u sell heat and press machine too?
Yes we do! I am using the 11x14. I love the digital temp read out and timer! expressionsvinyl.com/red-siser-digital-clam-11-x-15.html
How would electric work as the bottom layer?
Yes! Isn't electric so fun! I love the colors.
Cut file for mermaid shirt??
Hi Brittany, thanks for tuning in today! The Mermaid Tail is from the Cricut Image Set Mermaid Party, Image M111122A and the font is Xiomara.
How much is this machine
Hi, here is a link to the heat press that we use - expressionsvinyl.com/tools-accessories/heat-presses-and-pillows/
What type of material can u put on a wallet
Here is a video showing how we put HTV on a wallet th-cam.com/video/wBDBp_IJA2E/w-d-xo.html