Useful Tips & Tricks For Using a Heat Transfer Vinyl Going to use heat transfer vinyl to design your personal belongings or just have started a new business? Then be careful with using Heat transfer vinyls because you need some additional tips and tricks for using it in the right way. Here are some instructions that you should followFollow The HTV Instructions If you are a beginner, you should read the instructions carefully that come with HTV. But it doesn't contain any guidelines simply google how to use it and follow them exactly. Mostly when you order online the product description and instructions are given there online. Use Dry Heat Don't use steam because it messes up your HTV. Instead, you can use dry heat. if there is water in the iron tank, we recommend to empty it and leave to dry for a few minutes.
Iron Should not Too Hot Your design might miss shape if your iron is too hot. Check the temperature suggested in vinyl using instructions because the heat level for vinyl use varies from brand to brand. (That is why we always recommend using a htv heat press machine)
Use a Teflon Sheet iron directly can misshape the design. So we will suggest you use a Teflon sheet before using an iron or heat press machine. If it is not available, use old clothe or parchment paper. Press Down in One Spot This is the mistakes that most beginners do. They act like ironing clothes. While using iron, you should press down it at one spot. This provides the best results. Hold at one spot for a few seconds and then move to another area. It will lock your design perfectly.