Multiple Layer Vinyl

Before i start pressing my htv i m going to pre press my blank t shirt.

Multiple layer vinyl. One of the biggest hang ups i hear when talking to readers or my friends about adhesive vinyl is how difficult it is to layer correctly. In this example i actually uploaded an svg file but the concept is the same for a design from cricut design space as well. How do you apply multiple layers of vinyl. Trying to line up each layer on your surface.

Layering iron on vinyl can be a great way to do that and it s really not complicated at all. Siser htv provides all kinds of options for you to layer however not all heat transfer vinyl can be layered. You can trim off any excess from the carrier sheet to fit things in better. When pressing multiple elements at once make sure that the carrier sheets don t interfere with any of the htv.

It s sticky it gets static cling and that bottom layer jumps up to kiss that top layer before you have it centered correctly and it can be challenging to pull the layers apart without ruining them. How to layer vinyl. How to layer vinyl using registration marks select image resize and ungroup. Once you get comfortable with iron on vinyl it can be fun to branch out and experiment a little bit.

Put a fresh spin on your designs with multiple colors and finishes. Can you layer vinyl on top of vinyl. Working with more than one layer of vinyl may seem intimidating but it can create such depth and style to your projects. To apply multiple layers of vinyl you ll use the same technique as applying a single layer of vinyl as the vinyl is layered with the transfer sheet before you apply it to another surface.

Select everything the offset registration marks and original design and make a duplicate. There will come a point where you want to have multiple colors of vinyl in an iron on project. We re going to use the transfer tape method this allows you to put the layers of vinyl on your surface in one shot vs. How to layer heat transfer vinyl.

It s actually easy to layer vinyl. Fill the registration marks with a totally different color. Yes you can i also showed how to that above using guides so that one.