Here's How to Design A Shirt By Layering Iron-on Vinyl Story

Here's How to Design A Shirt By Layering Iron-on Vinyl

In today’s tutorial, I will show you how to layer iron-on vinyl, also known as heat transfer vinyl.

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This Cricut lesson will work with any type of vinyl, but in my example, I will be layering glitter iron-on vinyl.

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Open your iron-on and place it on your mat with the plastic carrier sheet face down. Load your Cricut mat.

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Once finished cutting, remove the vinyl from the mat by peeling the mat away from the iron-on. Gently roll your design. Peel away the excess vinyl.

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Set your Easypress to the correct temperature and time using the guide.

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Press your shirt in half to warm the material and create a center crease as a point of reference.

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Tap the link below to see the full instructions.

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