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HTV: Hot Peel vs Cold Peel: Everything to Know About HTV Peeling

Besides using the correct amount of time, temperature and pressure when it comes to pressing HTV, knowing whether to peel off the carrier sheet hot or cold is an important component to getting a successful press. 

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In this tutorial, we'll explain the difference between hot peel and cold peel HTV and how to know when to do which.

3 Quick Tips for Flawless HTV Placement - Video Tutorial!

Are you tired of crooked heat transfer vinyl (HTV) designs on your shirts? 

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Do you wish there was a simpler way to get that "just right" placement without fumbling with rulers and fancy gadgets? Well, friend, you're in luck!

How to Press Multiple Colors of HTV | Silhouette CAMEO Tutorial

Have you ever wanted to use multiple colors of HTV on a Silhouette project, but were unsure about what one you should press first? 

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In this tutorial I have chosen a beautiful metallic red HTV and a regular smooth white HTV and will show you how to cut and press both on the the same blank - in this case a tote bag. 

Tips for Putting Heat Transfer Vinyl on Burlap

If you're wondering "can you use heat transfer vinyl on burlap" the answer is yes! Read on for how to put heat transfer vinyl on burlap so it sticks. 

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To make it easier to put heat transfer vinyl on burlap, you want to start with a design that has a good amount of surface area. Designs with small intricate details have less adhesive making it harder to using iron on vinyl on burlap.

Cutting Heat Transfer Vinyl Scraps with Silhouette Pixscan

Wondering what to do with HTV scraps? Don't throw them away! 

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In this Silhouette Pixscan tutorial, learn how to use the Silhouette Pixscan mat to cut even the smallest heat transfer vinyl scraps.

How to Print Patterned HTV with Silhouette CAMEO and EasySubli

With Siser's new EasySubli HTV it's now easier than ever to print high quality custom pattern heat transfer vinyl at home!

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While it's certainly possible to use printable HTV sheets in an inkjet printer, you'll get a much better, more vibrant, and professional quality print using a sublimation printer! 

How to Use a Hat Press Attachment on an 8 In 1 Heat Press

Using the hat press attachment on an 8 in 1 heat press machine is pretty easy - if you know how to swap out the attachments! 

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I love having the cap press as part of the 8 in 1 heat press rather than a stand alone hat press machine because it saves so much space. In this hat press tutorial I'll show you how use the attachment plus the best settings for heat transfer vinyl and sublimation! 

Combining HTV and Embroidery with Rip Away Applique

Combining HTV and embroidery is a great way for Silhouette crafters who also have an embroidery machine to use their HTV scraps!

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The great thing about using heat transfer vinyl with embroidery is it's rip away applique. That means means NO cutting fabric applique which can take time and patience - even with a Silhouette rotary blade!

I actually think this technique with HTV is great for beginners as their first machine applique embroidery project!

How to Quickly and Accurately Use Up Your HTV Scraps

Do you have 1,234,567,890 scraps of the same HTV color? Saving HTV scraps from previous projects is such a good idea when you're working on small projects that just need a little bit of one color.

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But using them on future projects can sometimes prove challenging - especially if you have a larger size project, but smaller scraps. In this Silhouette tutorial I'll share a trick for using small scraps on any size project!

Holographic Vinyl and HTV Silhouette Cut Settings and Application Tips

Holographic vinyl and holographic heat transfer vinyl have become super popular with crafters.

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But they are also among the most difficult materials to cut and weed....IF you don't have the correct cut settings.