Heat Transfer Vinyl or Iron On Basics

Learn the basics of heat transfer vinyl and how to add it to shirts and so much more! Iron-on vinyl is easy to use once you know how!
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[@1hellokittymeow]

Excellent explanation dear!! Not too much talking, not over complicated. Very simplistic! Excellent!!! I loved every minute of it. You’ve made this so seamlessly! 🥰

[@AngieHolden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@graco4000]

Angie Thanks so much, wish I had seen your video before I started my project.

[@AngieHolden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@danielletsang7283]

Thank you!!! New to cricut making with a infant!!! Helps me soo much not to waste material and actually get projects done when I have the time!!!

[@Thekessnerclan]

Your video was one of the best learning videos I’ve watched so far. So many are too fast or confusing, so thank you.

[@americanfemale100]

This is what I was looking for. Thank you! Now I have to watch the videos (again) to decide on what cricut machine is the best for me, and my budget!

[@meganbreslin2868]

Cricut newbie here! Thank you so much for all of your videos! They are always so clear and concise and Ifeel confident starting my first projects.

[@AngieHolden]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@Donorcyclist]

Excellent video! How you can speak while weeding is beyond me. Weeding takes all of my concentration!

[@alexdavis6275]

Thank you for not dragging on when describing the process. It was easy listening and I will look to you for other segments.

[@AngieHolden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@KarenYauney]

First timer here. Thank you

[@AngieHolden]

You’re welcome 😊

[@KarenYauney]

Wish you could be my teacher !!

[@jessicakovalcik3810]

Great job at explaining. You have a good voice and demeanor.

[@heathercrew8987]

Thank you so much for making this video as well as your others! This helped me out so much. I am new to the Cricut/sublimation world and I am trying to understand it. Your videos have helped me a lot. Thank you so much for making them!!!!!!!

[@AngieHolden]

Thanks for watching!

[@JaBridgewater13]

Thanks. I really wanted to know how to do it. I bought the hat vinyl and iron. Very good explanation of how to do it 😄

[@amberhines2888]

Thank you so much for this video!! I needed this for projects today and you totally hit every nail with the hammer here and got every question answered!!

[@AngieHolden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ladellneitzel6651]

I'm also a Cricut newby making banners and trying to cut 5 inch htv glitter or holographic vinyl on Expressions. This did help

[@julianelydokken117]

I am very, but very new in this type of crafting, and I already bought my cricut explore air 2, one week ago and dont know how to start. But your video is so good for beginners, since I understand what you are explaining. You got a new subscriber. Thank you.

[@AngieHolden]

You can do it!

[@nuna124]

I found that rolling the sheet and keeping like an inch or 2 unrolled and then positioning it on the mat and rolling it out very helpful, specifically if ur doing a longer cut. Great video!

[@AngieHolden]

Great tip!

[@sheilastrong5225]

Thank you so much for this awesome video! I'm a beginner and for the most part have only stared at my cricut...now I believe that I can tackle this head on.

[@AngieHolden]

Happy to help!

[@kelliwarrick1839]

Thank you for your video! This was really helpful! Merry Christmas!

[@JustMe-qc6ft]

Thank You!!!! Of the many videos that I have watched your videos have been the most helpful!!!🤗🤩

[@AngieHolden]

I'm so glad!

[@lizkressler2619]

Absolutely the best tutorial 4 using heat transfer vinyl I am a newbie at this and you helped me. I was able to do it just like you did I just followed along in the tutorial

[@AngieHolden]

Yay!

[@lparnell5693]

Thank you for a clear and concise video. Bonus that you didn’t say the word cute a million times 😝

[@esteladelacruz8825]

I’m new in cricut, htv materials and you explained it very clearly!

[@AngieHolden]

Happy to help!

[@deviyulianti9847]

Thanks so much it's very helpful and easy to understand 😊❤️ Good luck to you

[@ursulaschneberger5617]

SUPER helpful! Thank you for making this!!

[@terrellredd2329]

Omg thank you sooo much you helped me make my first heat press on shirt . Your so good at what you do and a amazing teacher. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@AngieHolden]

You are so welcome!

[@kristingray5314]

Yes very clear and precise explanation. I appreciate it very much!❤

[@AngieHolden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@KNIGHTMARE_706_ENT]

Thank you young lady I'm so glad I found your video this answered all my questions not I can move forward with my project Thank you so much

[@AngieHolden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kimofdiamondz]

Thank you so much. I love you tips and tutorials. I just got the air 2 and the easy press. Thank you so much

[@AngieHolden]

Glad I could help!

[@tamarascott6364]

Super easy tutorial. Thank you so much!

[@renekelley9092]

I’ve never tried vinyl and am a bit intimidated. I bought some vinyl at the Dollar Tree to practice on before using my Cricut brand. After watching this video, I feel confident to now try the vinyl (and I now know how to use the tools, too). Thank you, Angie!

[@AngieHolden]

I have not had great luck with the Dollar Tree vinyl but I do need to try it again and see if I can get it to work! That being said, I think the Dollar Tree version is just adhesive vinyl for things like glass and wood. I am not sure if they have HTV for fabric.

[@elizabethvallely4044]

Thank you for this great video, Just about to do my first iron fingers cross lol hugs Liz..

[@soritaerasmus1271]

love your explaining u do it so calm and proudly ur a very good teacher we love u ty so much

[@purcell11a]

Great explanation and right to the point. Thanks so much!

[@josieortiz6583]

Ok I’m going to start a shirt tomorrow had my explorer 3 for 2 years collecting dusk. You definitely helped 😂

[@AngieHolden]

Awesome!

[@anthonyhughes2985]

You're videos are great! Very well delivered and detailed - Thanks :)

[@AngieHolden]

Glad you like them!

[@kimberlyhutchens5306]

You described things so well! Well Done! Thank you!

[@AngieHolden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bellakennedy9581]

Love your content. So easy to follow

[@francinegladney4977]

Hi Angie, I am viewing your video for the first time. I enjoyed your entire presentation. You took your time explaining each step. This made things clear and easy to understand. You did a great job! I am so glad that I came across your video. I have subscribed and look for to your future presentations. Thank you! :-)

[@AngieHolden]

Thank you so much!

[@wheretheresahilltheresaway5447]

This was all explained so well, thank you!

[@AngieHolden]

Thanks for watching!

[@warmelonslime6886]

Just gained a new subscriber, great video, thanks for taking the time to explain everything!!

[@AngieHolden]

Thanks for the sub!

[@kimberlyweaver8886]

You made this look so easy thank you ❤

[@kimberlyschwabe2854]

I think I might actually be able to do this!! Even your quick mention of how to “attach” was so dang helpful. I was so confused as to why my design kept splitting into a million pieces 🤨🤣Thank you thank you!! 🩷

[@AngieHolden]

YAY! So glad it helped!

[@anitaguenther6193]

Clear, concise instructions. Thank you

[@AngieHolden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@meredithpisoni6531]

Very helpful and easy to follow

[@wildernesswarcry4882]

Thank you so much. This video was brief and easy to follow 🙏❤️

[@AngieHolden]

Happy to help!

[@nancnelson1]

Thank you this was so helpful, I just purchased my Cricut. .

[@AngieHolden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@niaknowles8152]

Thank you...this was very informative...

[@jmarie20111]

Great video very clear. Great job

[@nikkihatcher6781]

I’m just starting out! Hoping to help bring money in for our family. Hopefully I can get a heat press one day! I’m just learning

[@denisemontoya6486]

Great video. Very helpful for a newbie.

[@AngieHolden]

Glad to hear it!

[@pedrofernandez8762]

Thank you I have a cricket machine to explore one and I was trying to figure out how to reverse it but you actually show me is the mirror on the button on the phone I was looking for it on the machine but thank you very much I appreciate it hopefully soon I will start working on my projects thank you

[@hl236]

Easy tutorial to follow. Thank you!

[@AngieHolden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@readmixture]

Thank you for the tutorial 🙏🏽

[@danieltheteacher]

I'm new here. Thank you. This will help me get rich. :)

[@michellezuniga3862]

Great tutorial ❤

[@danieller9645]

Not to sound creepy.... I WISH I WAS YOUR NEIGHBOR!!! you are amazing and your knowledge is remarkable. Thanks for starting showing us your ideas and different versions of things. You, out of a very few (like 3-4) are definitely one of my fav. and everyone crafting with cricut, etc. should be subscribed to you! thanks for another great video..

[@AngieHolden]

So nice of you!

[@christinahanger6996]

Thank you so much, you made it so easy to understand!!

[@AngieHolden]

You're very welcome!

[@user-bs1rf6wb6c]

Love your videos very helpful

[@AngieHolden]

Glad you like them!

[@marybrooks8726]

OMG thank you so much for this video ❤❤

[@henryjimenez8044]

Very helpful!!

[@sharongerhart2036]

Do you ever find that it takes MULTIPLE times to press a design before it will finally adhere to a tee-shirt?

[@AngieHolden]

Usually I get it in one press. First, make sure you are following all instructions from the manufacturer of the HTV as each one is different. One common mistake is not paying attention to the peel temperature. Cricut HTV for instance should be cold before you peel the carrier sheet back. Second, if you don't purchase shirts made for crafting they may have a coating on them and you may find washing first helps.

[@tintnut4985]

love your tips

[@AngieHolden]

Glad you like them!

[@vivyrach]

Thank You for sharing!

[@AngieHolden]

My pleasure!

[@renaef.2916]

Thank you that was very very helpful

[@jeanbrooks1815]

Thank you. Think I understand now. X

[@dishachauhan1124]

Thank you so much it was very helpful !

[@AngieHolden]

Glad it helped!

[@cmwatts668]

OMGoodness! Finding your channel is a gift to be sure. Having come from old school silk-screening then on to the light bulb transfer silk-screening including hand drawn with permanent ink pens I am off to re-school myself about heat transfer/iron-on approach for t-shirts! I have the designs and 20 t-shirts for family yet had no clue about heat transfer aka iron-on how tos; products; equipment. My very first old school silk screening [chemicals et al] was going to the library AFTER I took an order of 50 T-Shirts for a bowling league. HAH! Well, I am old now [and just a bit wiser - LOL] and figured I could watch You Tubes. Not so fast. There are many to choose from to be sure yet find these to be distracting, confusing and completely frustrating. I sat down today which in itself is a challenge as I prefer to be on the move refusing to leave the computer until I figured this project out! After all, the grandkiddies are growing and the shirts already purchased. Truthfully, I was on the verge of tears and I am a tough old bird yet still hung in there and then I FOUND YOU!!!! Angie Holden you are a gifted teacher and I hope you go far. THANK YOU. I will continue on in spite of myself yet because of YOU and send these gifts, hopefully, soon!!! to all my grown children, grandchildren and recently a great-grandchild knowing I had the best teacher to guide and encourage me. Yes, I suppose a bit over the top for a You Tube comment still do know that you have assisted me in more ways than you can know. Oh, I will continue to research but will ask this question here first regarding printer ink. Do you use a particular ink such as Pigment Based vs. Dye Based Ink for T-Shirts? Via all my reading and wondering about all the aspects of this project I came across this ink issue having not a clue there would be one. AGAIN THANKS A MILLION. GOD BLESS YOU.

[@cmwatts668]

P.S. Yes, I have subscribed - and thumbs up each video I have viewed thus far - to your You Tube Channel AND for Your E-Newsletter!

[@AngieHolden]

Yay! So glad you found us! So, with heat transfer vinyl you do not need ink. With sublimation, you do. But it is a special ink and a special printer. So not your standard printer. I hope that makes sense?

[@cmwatts668]

​@@AngieHolden Greetings, Angie! Hope you enjoy this one. After watching one of your videos this all clicked yesterday. ( ; A month ago I picked up a pack of Avery Inkjet Printable Fabric Transfer and this began me digging into this incredible journey of HTV; Sublimation and Inkjet Fabric Transfer. Phew! LOL. In truth, I was in a Hobby Lobby for the first time this summer while waiting for an appointment and found myself in the wonderfully colorful paper, rolls and these curious things called Cricut. I waited to speak with a salesperson and now after furthering my research I can now appreciate her expression at my queries......ok, ok,ok. Not to take up your time and thought I now do understand the different approaches to Creative Expressions via t-shirts etc!! I am in the process of deciding how I am going to accomplish the goal of getting T-Shirts made and sent to everyone. I do not have any equipment to date and when I finally decide I will for sure use your links in order to support your efforts and talents. THANK YOU. Again. This stated do you have any knowledge about Inkjet Transfers and the inks best suited for printer ink. Now I just need to know. The mental ticker tapes will keep a-whirring until I learn about this. It ain't easy being me. I will continue on in learning from your You Tubes as your techniques come through. ALL THE BEST.

[@AngieHolden]

Oh yes! Of course! If you have an ink jet printer, make sure the transfer you buy is marked for ink jet. Laser jet should be marked for laser jet. That is about it! You will want to follow the instructions exactly and really press down when ironing. I usually do mine on the floor so I can put my weight on it. I hope that helps!

[@cmwatts668]

@@AngieHolden Good Deal!!! Angie, Definitely appreciate your tips and suggestions!! Have not yet attempted but getting closer!!!!!

[@kimberlychiscano7099]

Very helpful!

[@freetobememe4358]

Learned a lot. Thanks.

[@AngieHolden]

Glad to hear it!

[@arturasaranauskas6386]

Brilliant. Thanks

[@AngieHolden]

Happy to help!

[@juliasnider5905]

Thank you for making this easy, I am a little rusty.

[@Angela-tr5zm]

Thank you I was so confused!

[@AngieHolden]

Any time!

[@jessicapinon8852]

Thank you so much for this. You’re wonderful at explaining things!

[@AngieHolden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@daineball]

when i apply this to and iron i would use the same temps and times? my image will be smaller than a normal sized iron

[@cartasamihijaenelcielo5442]

You are the best!!!

[@AngieHolden]

Happy to help!

[@Chopaholic123]

Thank you!

[@jviews1]

well done

[@wildernesswarcry4882]

Thank you so much

[@VDSOma1]

thanks very good

[@Zenithskycreationsllc]

New sub. You're awesome❤

[@AngieHolden]

Thanks for subbing!

[@sweetstitches3533]

Wow u were really helpful

[@AngieHolden]

Glad I could help!

[@Tate_Gallant]

This video is great it explains better how to use this products . Can I use this products for heat press?

[@AngieHolden]

Yes a heat press works fine!

[@vickymallon2227]

Thanks for this video. It was very helpful. I am wanting to attach names to hearts cut out of cotton fabric. These hearts then are sewn onto a dog bandana. I've had trouble getting the letters to stick to the cotton hearts. Does your method work on cotton scraps the same as T-shirts. I don't see any htv being added to non t-shirt cotton projects like mine. Thanks.

[@AngieHolden]

It should work fine. It might be the brand of HTV you have.

[@janwatson9328]

Hi there. also a Cricut newbie! Can you use Glitter HVT (Iron-on) on ceramic coasters? Thanks for all your videos and help!

[@AngieHolden]

Yes you can.

[@elizabethmartin9940]

Hello! Super helpful- I am looking to try iron on for the first time, would like to customize the front of a linen photo album. I'm assuming similar technique? Do you think it would be any difference considering its a binder behind the linen? Thanks!

[@AngieHolden]

Same process would apply. I would use an iron on product that has a low temperature and low time so you don't heat the binder too much.

[@christiansoria4427]

Thank you! Can you also use the heat press on a binder?

[@AngieHolden]

Just be careful not to melt the binder!

[@travisclaggett]

Hello There, I Have A Question To Ask You, Here's My Question, Where Did You Get Your Transfer Vinyl? I Got A Blue Transfer Vinyl From Wal-Mart But For Some Odd Reason My Blue Transfer Vinyl Won't Stick On My Cricut Mat, I Even Put The Blue Side Down But It Won't Stick, The Only Side That Will Stick Is The White Side. I'd Really Appreciate If You Could Help Me Please & Thank You.

[@norinemueller4588]

Thank you

[@hamood143]

Hello Angie! Thank you for the explanation. Just wondering if you can buy the clear transfer sheet on its own without the vinyl and use it for my own heat transfer projects?

[@AngieHolden]

Yes it is called a heat transfer mask.

[@samanthayustman8368]

Hi Angie! I'm a cricut newbie and this video was super helpful 😊. One quick question though, I am trying to make my 19 month old son a shirt for New year's. I have all materials, but how do I figure out how big to make the template on the computer? Should I measure the shirt to see how big the space is?

[@AngieHolden]

I always measure the shirt. There are templates in Cricut Design Space but I like to measure instead.

[@nevagarren2624]

Thanks for your easy to follow videos. Being a new Cricut user, I need all the help I can get. Also, being from the eastern part of the state, I love your shirt. Did you design it?

[@AngieHolden]

I didn't! It was actually a gift.

[@lMuffinSrUsl]

Great video! I'm hoping I can use this method to iron back on a piece of vinyl print that came off one of my tshirts (I accidentally put it to wash in a hygiene steam mode on the washing machine).

[@AngieHolden]

Just put a piece of parchment paper or a pressing cloth over it before you press it back on.

[@lMuffinSrUsl]

@@AngieHolden I did this and it worked like a miracle!

[@anirapixel2499]

I'm looking to do this to transfer onto an easy-up style 10x10 canopy, do you have a video about that or something similar?

[@AngieHolden]

No, sorry!

[@elondatowns3776]

Hello, I have some iron-on transfers that when I cut, it goes all the way through, this happens only with the type of iron-on that is thinner, like the sport-flex and easyweed htv, how do I fix this problem?

[@AngieHolden]

Use a different cut setting on your Cricut.

[@maddzzzplayz5112]

Hey sorry for asking but I need to know what setting to put it on to cut on a cricket explorer 3

[@AngieHolden]

iron on setting usually works with most brands.

[@blazemaster1149]

What kind of printer is that?

[@chelsss9358]

Video was so helpful. How would you wash it afterwards?

[@AngieHolden]

Generally follow the directions that come with your HTV.

[@aprilryan77]

Hi there, I really appreciate the details you provide in your videos! My question is about the shirt you're wearing in this one. Did you make that with HTV? If so, do you have a tutorial for making something like that?

[@AngieHolden]

I purchased it!

[@butterfly0287]

Thank u so much. 👌🏽

[@AngieHolden]

No problem 😊

[@jackiegrundy2336]

Hi there, wanting to purchase a cricut 2 but totally confused. Is it possible to use normal transfer paper? My son is an Art student and designs his own t.shirts using a normal iron and transfer paper but it doesn't always come out well. Thanks in advance.

[@AngieHolden]

I would use printable HTV instead of transfer paper. You can see more here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5uxoIKgorasoNE

[@DanBurroso]

Thanks