If you are just using one layer type of iron on i have detailed.
Iron on heat transfer vinyl instructions.
Application instructions home iron.
Heat transfer vinyl versus iron on.
I use the easypress 2 to adhere all of my iron on vinyl to my selected surfaces.
The answer is that they both are.
Iron or heat press the area a few seconds before you apply the vinyl design.
This step by step guide with photos and screenshots shows you exactly how to cut heat transfer vinyl with a cricut machine and iron it onto a t shirt.
After design application press the back side of the design for 10 seconds.
Commonly iron on is used for fabric projects.
Flip the base material over and apply heat to the back of the design as instructed see heat transfer guide.
If you are new to iron on io or also called heat transfer vinyl htv you are welcome to learn about the material here in my iron on basics post.
If using a household iron use the cotton linen setting generally the highest temperature setting.
If you want to use heat transfer vinyl to customize your t shirts and other items but don t have the cash to invest in a heat press machine you can turn to your household iron to help you do the job.
Make sure the steam setting is off.
Htv has a clear plastic carrier sheet that covers the top of the vinyl and the other side is where the heat sensitive adhesive is it is not sticky or tacky to the touch.
The iron alternative is easy fast and produces quality long lasting results just like the heat press machine itself.
Not limited to fabric but this is most common.
Apply heat as instructed see heat transfer guide.
Set iron dial between cotton and linen cover design with heat transfer cover sheet or multipurpose paper place on flat hard surface ironing board not recommended press iron with medium firm pressure for 10 15 seconds if areas of design lift after application replace cover sheet and re press for 5 10.
So far i have referred to this product as heat transfer vinyl and iron on.
Heat transfer vinyl or htv is the same thing as iron on vinyl.
As a cutting file or printable.
Both use heat to activate an adhesive on the back of vinyl to make it stick to shirts hats and so much more.
You will receive a digital file download of the svg png dxf format electronically.
Prewarm your blank before you place the heat transfer vinyl.
No physical products will be shipped.
Tips tricks for iron on project care.
Heat transfer vinyl or iron on vinyl allows you to make custom t shirts tote bags onesies and more.
The reason that you need to mirror your design when working with heat transfer or iron on vinyl you cut the design on the back side of the vinyl.