If it were me, I would test quite a lot with settings and blades, and write down what's working out. We have a few blades on site, but you may not need them if you can get your machine dialed in perfectly. Many people use cutters of various brands for scrapbooking, and cutting cardstock, so thicker materials is possible. If they're really thick, be sure to try double cutting as well if the blade isn't going through the first round. -TRW Crystal

@@MattVassallo have you tried Laser Cut.

You can use a home iron, but there's a few things to consider with it. Many irons have steam holes. These can kind of offset your temp when pressing in those hole areas, along with not getting pressure to those areas. It's still possible to do, just lift (do not slide the iron, when the adhesive is bonding you can slide your full design and shift things you don't want shifted). So press, lift, move the iron, press, lift, repeat. Be sure you're trying to match the pressure it needs as well along the way. Another thing to think about is getting a digital thermal heat temp gun and testing the heat coming from your iron to be sure it's the temp needed for the material. They're affordable, and a great investment. Here's one of our faves: www.amazon.com/dp/B082Z2PNRB?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamztherhi01-20&creativeASIN=B082Z2PNRB&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.3QJPYL39HBRAE&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_d_asin We have a treasure trove of items we use but do not sell from Amazon linked on our home page at TheRhinestoneWorld.com under the Products We Love thumbnail. Lastly, if you make the investment into a press, a more professional press costs in the same range as the Easy Press. Honestly, we do not like the easy press for a few reasons. It's hard to get proper pressure since it's basically a large home iron. And they're notoriously off on temp, so you'll for sure need a temp gun (you will with any press though, you want to check the health of your press monthly). The one you see Matt use in a few videos, is anywhere from 60 to 100 degrees cooler than it's screen is reading out. This will cause failure in your products that you sell. Stones popping off and vinyl peeling. This is also why in craft groups you see people literally standing on their easy press thinking it's a pressure issue, when it's really a failure to heat issue. We have several videos on our other channel, The Rhinestone World, showing how to check for cold spots as well as an Ask Matt going over a lot of the details as well. :-) -TRW Crystal

We have just over 4 thousand videos on our other channel: The Rhinestone World showing just that :-) Here's one discussing the cutters and what to choose, although we have others where he does a performance test. In our best advice - we would avoid Cricut. The Silhouette Cameo just has much better software and it's more user and design friendly by far. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJ-uaWyAg9-opMU -TRW Crystal

Here's another: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4CnXmOAmsSoiLM -TRW Crystal

To design, we use our TRW Design Wizard paired with Corel Draw to work. But often in these videos we use ready made designs found on site. Here's the Girl Boss: www.therhinestoneworld.com/trw-girlboss-rhinestone-and-vector-svg -TRW Crystal

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It depends a bit on what the customer wants for size. A decent size is roughly 5x5 or 6x6 while keeping it proportional. Here's the app tapes we have on site, which this also depends a bit on what material you're using. www.therhinestoneworld.com/search.asp?keyword=APPLICATION+TAPE Metallic may need a higher tack but not always. If you use our medium tack grid tape (my personal preference) then you can flip the decal over after applying the tape, and roll the backing off which breaks the indent seal the blade makes into the backing. Replace, and you're good to go. Our other channel, The Rhinestone World, has thousands of tips and tricks videos ;-) -TRW Crystal

With a mat? Certainly. Just be sure your grid on screen matches the grids you're covering with vinyl on your mat. Our other channel, The Rhinestone World, has thousands of tips and tricks videos ;-) -TRW Crystal

We thank you! If you're thirsty for more, check out our BIG youtube channel, The Rhinestone World. We have right at 4 thousand videos over there :-) -TRW Crystal

No. It used to be in the past but we've since invented and produced HTV Anything which is formulated to be easier to use with htv. Bling Anything - you press stones directly to it. HTV Anything - you press htv to it, and after that you can press stones to that on top if you wish. This rule can be broken because it's not a garment. Decals this is ok to do. Our other channel, The Rhinestone World, has thousands of tips and tricks videos ;-) -TRW Crystal

Glad you liked it! Our other channel, The Rhinestone World, has thousands of tips and tricks videos ;-) -TRW Crystal

I would contact the manufacturer. Making changes yourself aside from using canned air to gently clean the laser eye could void your warranty. Our other channel, The Rhinestone World, has thousands of tips and tricks videos ;-) -TRW Crystal

Shiny side. When in doubt, peel a corner up and confirm it's sticky side down. Our other channel, The Rhinestone World, has thousands of tips and tricks videos ;-) -TRW Crystal

We'll put the suggestion in. You can adjust your picture using the slider bars on SpiralBetty.com and be sure your blade is clean, etc as well :-) We have 4 thousand other videos on our BIG youtube channel, The Rhinestone World! -TRW Crystal

We have 4 thousand other videos on our BIG youtube channel, The Rhinestone World, which has much longer and more in depth videos, including the extra long live trainings saved. This is our Magic Flock material. We love newbies, and we're here for questions! We added ready made kits on site as well to take some of the guess work out of creating with lots of choices as well :-) -TRW Crystal

Short answer, no. Do not put adhesive vinyl in a press, nor a microwave, etc as it can cause off gassing. If your press is evenly heated with no cold spots, then pressing htv to the HTV Anything, then applying to a smooth clean non textured surface, then yes it's top rack dishwasher safe. Matt has a video showing mugs with our decals inside the dishwasher with a go pro. Our bigger youtube channel is The Rhinestone World if you'd like to explore our 4 thousand videos posted there. :-) -TRW Crystal

This isn't something we've tested, but where there's a will there's a way! -TRW Crystal

Vinyl overcut is what we use in the TRW Design Wizard (paired with Corel Draw) software that we use, sell, and design with. We have thousands of designs and fonts on site that are already overcut though :-) -TRW Crystal

Just scissors to make it look tidy. -TRW Crystal

Sometimes a burst of canned air can help clear the laser eye. -TRW Crystal

Entirely up to you. Often a lot of large businesses will discount every X number of shirt, say every 10, get a % discount, every 20 get % and so on. -TRW Crystal

On site they'll say either Hot-fix or Non-hotfix (flatback). The difference in person is easy to see, flip them over to peek at the backs. The flatbacks will have either a foil backing or none at all if they're clear. The Hot-fix will have a grayish heat activated adhesive pad on the back. Sometimes they're smooth, other times they have kind of a check pattern to them. -TRW Crystal

I'm not certain, I'll have to research that online and get back with you :-) -TRW Crystal

We're happy to have you! If you like this one, we have another channel with over 3 thousand videos! Search The Rhinestone World. Not only the videos are a plus, but we go Live on it every single Monday night at 8pmEST to craft, chat, and have give aways! These often include a Cameo! Hope to see you there! -TRW Crystal

The right app tape def makes a nice difference! :-) -TRW Crystal

@@MattVassallo completely agree but its never 100%

Our faves are def the Cameo for the software, Graphtec is def the cadillac of cutters, and the Cricut is used often in our videos as well on our other channel. The Rhinestone World. -TRW Crystal

We prefer the Silhouette's software, it's far superior to Design Space. Also the Designer Edition in Sil is free! Optional upgrade to business edition which is on sale often through the year. -TRW Crystal

Matt's teacher career is shining through :-) -TRW Crystal

The best results yield from the more "flat" glitters. A lot of texture keeps it from getting a nice grab. The very best things to use vinyl shield for are over your delicate designs with fine cuts and to protect your opals from getting scratched. -TRW Crystal

Thank you! 😊 -TRW Crystal

We'll have to research that online and get back with you. It very well be a mfg issue. :-) -TRW Crystal

Thanks for watching! If you liked this, try out our other channel with over 3k videos! The Rhinestone World. -TRW Crystal

Awesome! :-) -TRW Crystal