How To Layer Heat Transfer Vinyl: Step-by-Step Instructions

[@wrenmyer7606]

This is the 2nd video of yours that I have seen today. I don't understand why I haven't seen you before, but I like your presentation. You are clear, concise, understandable and minus all the loud music others seem to think should go in a tutorial. Thank you.

[@Expressionsvinyls]

We're glad you found us and that our tutorials are helpful. Thanks for tuning in!

[@allisonbutterfield2458]

And minus the five minute introductory monologue most tutorials think are necessary.

[@James01520]

THE FOLD IDEA FOR CENTER! So simple it's brilliant. THANK YOU.

[@JustinKirby]

Just getting into heat transfer - literally a couple of days into it. I was struggling like crazy to get things centered and whatnot. Not once did I think about folding the shirt.... Glad I found this video!

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Yeah, we're glad you found us!

[@ayleelove9481]

This looked so difficult to me until I watched you do it.🤦🏻‍♀️Thanks so much!

[@ondiseen1682]

Great video. Easy to follow. I can't understand why someone would dislike this tutorial.

[@lovelove0068]

The best tutorial on layers AND on the different types of vinyl for layering. I loved it! Thank you so much for this!

[@Expressionsvinyls]

You're welcome! Thanks for tuning in!

[@jasminetipton4161]

Your crease trick made my life so much easier!!!

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Glad I could help!

[@jackiemarino864]

You did a wonderful job of explaining what you were doing, while you were doing it. You are very articulate and that really helps to understand what you are doing. Thank you for doing this.

[@Expressionsvinyls]

You are very welcome, Jackie!

[@stevenhenry75]

i'm just getting into this and was petrified about making various layers of color. The tips you've shared have made this sooooo much easier. Thank you.

[@banzaisbanza]

I immediately liked and subscribed like 2 minutes in, but I wished I could have seen the cutting process. I know the pros get that part but I still have issues with that part of the layering. Great tips in this video!

[@Expressionsvinyls]

This one shows modification of designs in the program up to sending to the cutting machine and then applying it to the shirt. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4rbhauAipyfrMk and this shows more from the beginning to end. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3TYd513g82djqs I hope that helps!

[@kimbraconger1554]

New to all this learning just for family and fun projects. What a great video. So clear! That cube turned out like I imagine everyone wants one now ;) Thank you for sharing/helping.

[@my-madart9186]

Nice video. Just a suggestion. I print my template on overhead projector paper. as I place each layer, I lay the clear projector paper over the layer of my design just to make sure its lined up just right, then remove the template before I press. :)

[@Expressionsvinyls]

What a great idea, thanks for the tip!

[@DaMrzPorterz]

my-MADART hmm is it possible that you complete video showing

[@francisturner2482]

my-MADART what's the name of the pressing machine,it's my first time watching this,it's so awesome 😁

[@jdoteasy]

How?

[@DelTaco42069]

omg wow this video was great and all, but I am so glad I read the comments because this tip is exactly what I needed thank you!!

[@bridgetgainous5487]

I love the fold trick. Thank you for your that.

[@jimmys511]

Great video.i never thought of doing something as easy as folding and pressing the shirt and the VHT to get the center.i always set my images a little off.thank you for posting this video.

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Thank you for watching!

[@KingNidus]

Me too, lol so simple!

[@layneparker3087]

I'm so impressed with how easy your videos are to follow!!! Thank you!

[@Expressionsvinyls]

You are very welcome.

[@sandraflores1391]

Amazing tutorial. Thank you so much. I know this video was from 4 years ago, but it’s ok. Very informative in explaining each vinyl. I am actually going to save this video to watch it again. Lol. Thank you very much. Great video!!!

[@jlbarbosa7911]

You were fantastic on the instructions. I'm excited to do my layered shirt. Thank you!

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@carriegarstecki7602]

thank you for breaking this down. You have amazing patience.

[@COFFEE23409]

You make it look so easy

[@fobtac]

great vid! i ordered some htv from you and i’m loving it, however i’m running into a snag with layering. using the slice method, i line my layers up perfectly on my shirt, however when i press them with heat they seem to slightly shrink, leaving open space between the layers. do you have any tips for this? thanks!

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Tacking each layer down with a few seconds of heat until the full amount with the last layer will help reduce the shrinkage, but there will still likely be some shrinkage, even slightly.

[@dejuanballard3367]

thank you so much, you made this look a lot less complicated

[@Expressionsvinyls]

You are very welcome!

[@whitneyvalentine9160]

Thanks for sharing! Just starting with HTV and learning about layering with your video has been fun and enlightening🎉

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Glad it was helpful!

[@central_09]

Such a big help thanks! Supporting from NZ!

[@MarcosWorknet]

Hi, I live in Brazil and miss more explanation about this material and it was very good your video you are to be congratulated , I'm learning how to work with vinyl and I was very explanatory video . Another inscribed on your channel. Thank you.

[@leed1374]

Thank you for this video. Do you have the pattern for the Rubik’s cube? I want to make one.

[@Expressionsvinyls]

We do not have a cut file for the Rubik's cube.

[@kamihappel6127]

This is the best video I have seen about layering! You did a fantastic job explaining all the steps especially my question on how to not burn the already placed HTV. Going to order the multi-use paper now!! Thanks

[@Expressionsvinyls]

We're so glad to hear it helped!

[@PamPerryJones]

Thanks for the tips great to see a complex design done!

[@oooooggmm]

You habe a subscriber here. Gracias totales

[@bethdurbin3279]

Thank you so much for sharing this video! I have a layering project to do and I’m nervous.

[@karenreeves5801]

Thanks for your tips. I really have learned a lot about layering vinyl.

[@eldajackson1]

Great presentation.

[@ANIMEMASTERS]

Amazing tutorial

[@ivetteortiz4956]

Hi. Can I ask where did u find the rubic cube svg ? I really like that shirt and would love to make it. Good job by the way on explaining

[@gracemessineo954]

Great video! Learned a lot from it. I’m planning on making the Rubik’s cube for my grandson and was wondering if easy weed STRETCH can be used instead of strip flock or is strip flock best to use for this project! Thank you

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Absolutely! We recommend applying the the stretch with a heat press (instead of an iron or cricut press)

[@EshuxTwo]

Adding the fold trick for my products thank you!

[@gabrieldiaz8421]

Great video demonstration! Love it.

[@charnellroyal975]

Great Video!!!! Thanks!!

[@JillsComfortZone]

Thank you so much for sharing! This was so helpful!

[@dianeharper2464]

Great tutorial...easy to understand and follow.

[@Danny-jp9md]

Awesome video. Do you have a video explaining how you design this image? And separate the layers on the software that you use? Thanks so much !!!

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Yes! Check it out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJPWhKNma65goqs

[@officialzacktaylor3871]

Okay this was awesome, I was praying you could do a multi colored design with vinyl so I won’t have to screen print them. Thank you so much for this!

[@Expressionsvinyls]

We're so glad to hear it helped!

[@reeperx1963]

Great video!! Thank you!

[@glennhanna244]

The white highlights on the 2nd rubiks cube shirt looks sick! I thought it was intentional

[@ZymixProductions]

Some people don't know that "Sick" can be a compliment. I know She is not that old, but something tells me that She might not know it's a compliment. 👊😁👍

[@chelliereese9108]

I've been so intimidated about doing HTV, is there a particular HTV I should begin with? I do have a sample pack of your products just so I can start, I believe it is easy weed. Also, do all cuts, even those without wording need to be mirrored? Probably a dumb question, I just want to be sure, I do it correctly. Are all the HTV products "beginner" friendly? I thank you so very much for your info vids and your store. Thank you also for your time, May the New Year bring you Much Rewards!

[@donnabradley2651]

Thanks for your tutorial! What brand/model of heat press are you using?

[@Expressionsvinyls]

we are using a digital clam heat press from Siser.

[@Zaccyonline]

Your press is beautiful! Mine is so banged up and ugly! What brand is it?

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Hi, here is the link to the one we carry and use all the time. expressionsvinyl.com/tools-accessories/heat-presses-and-pillows/

[@YOLGBTRAPSATL]

this was great! helped alot! Thank you!

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Glad it helped!

[@jadafrye706]

Great video!! I've learned so much from this.

[@marktruong7746]

Can you link the brand of vinyl you use on this design?

[@cherylbrown9634]

I watched this back when I first started... thinking... noy Ill never be able to do that... watching this now... still like...ummmmm lol I need to make a cube... love the 3d effect!

[@natarshamiller]

Thank you for the tutorial. It was excellent. I learned a lot.

[@mzprttybrwneyez1]

So amazing! I really want to get a presser like that and get into t-shirts too. New subscriber.

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Welcome!! Thanks for watching, we hope you find our videos helpful!

[@maryjean8888]

Pretty good! Excellent! I love it! Congratulations and thank you so much!

[@lillybloom5330]

Wow! Beautiful!

[@riyajinlove]

Great work

[@BigNickSnr]

Nice tutorial. My wife is just starting out and I'd like to get her a good heat press. Seen a lot on Amazon with mixed reviews that I don't trust. Which are you using in this video and does it accept attachments?

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Here is a link to the press she is using. It does not accept attachemts. expressionsvinyl.com/tools-accessories/heat-presses-and-pillows/

[@aliciat2216]

Hi I’m new to iron on. I’ve gotten to be a pro at wine glasses, tumblers and signs lol but now I’m working on these Christmas shirts for my boys. It’s now Christmas morning and I’m finally ready to iron everything on but I’m so scared I’m going to let it up and ruin the shirt so I’m watching videos after videos. I love your video. I have a ? About the flock weed I think you said it was. Is that kind of like a base you use? Do you use flock stuff all the time even if you’re only using 1 color? Or so you use that when you’re using several colors? Sorry for all the questions. Thank you!!!!

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Hi Alicia, we happened to use it on this one because we wanted the back color to stand out a bit. It is not something that we use on everything. One recommendation we have when pressing quite a few different things to a shirt is to only press the layers for 2-3 seconds at the most until you get to that last layer. On the last layer then you can press it longer. Otherwise you run the risk of it possibly shrinking or ruining the adhesive by too much heat for too long. Hopefully that helps a little. Please let us know if you have any additional questions.

[@ChocolateMomma3]

Great video! I want to make t-shirts now☺

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Thanks! Once you start making your own shirts you'll never go back to buying screen print tees! Have fun:)

[@satyamshukla4360]

b.. l

[@debbiemarchbanks8538]

Thank you SO much great teacher!!

[@PromezQueen]

it looks so cool. I am gonna get this down packed

[@bigmikesvinyl8514]

Great video on doing multi-layer HTV shirts. I did notice that you don't pre-heat the shirt before applying the background. I am wondering if this was the cause of the shrinking on the problem shirts. I have done a number of multilayer shirts and have not seen this type of problem. I would definitely recommend a good 10 second press (cotton or cotton blends) before doing the first layer to prevent shrinkage of the shirt under the vinyl when the first layer is applied. For more heat sensitive synthetics it should not be as much of an issue because they don't absorb so much moisture. It is also interesting to note that red shirts will often color shift darker when you drive out the moisture. This is a temporary effect due to the dyes used for red but will return to the normal shade when the moisture level normalizes.

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Thank You for your feedback. We also recommend the pre-pressing on the shirts to prevent shrinking.

[@rodneypaige9600]

Very easy to learn, great job👍👍👍👍👍

[@JL-il6vk]

Im impressed. You did an awesome job on that shirt!

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Thanks!

[@yvettelewis9442]

Where can I purchase this SVG? I love it and I really love how you are so detailed in explaining and your presentation... Thank You!!

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Thank you! Found this by googling for Rubik's cube!

[@simplekiddiefun5116]

Thanks for the lovely demonstration. How long does the vinyl take long to fade? Thanks so much in advance. Thumbs up indeed

[@Expressionsvinyls]

If the vinyl is applied correctly it will last longer than the shirt. :) The colors do not fade.

[@lorenniwa1984]

Great job

[@sharonpatience1236]

What a wonderful video. Thank you!

[@alxalley]

Just curious, what’s the manufacturing cost for this shirt with all the different layers?

[@terrihendee5718]

Thanks for your quick response. I will check those out.

[@lidia1407]

Thanks very much! I've just subscribe to your channel.

[@krissylee7363]

Thank you!

[@MrComanche323]

Really nice video and the shirt looks great but, can you make a video how cut the vinyl color by color or step by step thank you and blessings

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Hi, we do have a video for that. Here is the link - kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJPWhKNma65goqs

[@plainjane902]

thank you

[@thecherrybowl5170]

Hi EV! I just did a four layered dino on a t-shirt using some Siser Easyweed- It was super hard to peel up the carrier sheet without the vinyl coming up with it and I ended up with a bubble in the design?!?!? I followed the instructions you sent with the vinyl and the steps in the video- I used a teflon sheet with each press. What happened? Can I fix it? THANKS!

[@Davytron]

Thanks so much! What a helpful video.

[@mariacdiaz7203]

SO HELPFUL!! THANK YOU

[@malcolmx7153]

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[@kindkracht10kindercoaching65]

May I ask why you aren’t using registration marks for layering instead of eyeballing the image?

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Registration marks are great for layering. The 1st layer did make eyeballing the rest of the layers easier.

[@debrasmith6034]

Wow great video! from Ontario Canada Cheers☕

[@IvoryS2012]

That was a great video. Thank you for your Time and sharing your professional advise and techniques. I appreciate it.

[@Expressionsvinyls]

You are welcome! We're glad it helped!

[@sorden07]

Would you happen to have videos showing how you designed everything in Design Space?

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Hi, we do not have this specific project in Design Space but we could do one similar that will walk through the same types of steps for creating layers in an uploaded image.

[@milliecrespo7748]

Awesome video! What heat press do you use?

[@Expressionsvinyls]

We use a Red Digital heat press expressionsvinyl.com/tools-accessories/heat-presses-and-pillows/

[@Tambowz911]

Where can I get that rubics cube? I love this and would love to do it!

[@Expressionsvinyls]

I traced this image. We have a tutorial on that as well. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJPWhKNma65goqs

[@pgicruiser3128]

Great video. Can this be done with a regular iron instead of a press? I'd love to personalize tshirts, but don't have the room to set up and store a large press. Plus, I'm just planning on doing small, individual projects. Are the vinyls available at any craft store, or are they specialty items that must be ordered from you or other specific vendors?

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Hi, yes you can do this with an iron as well. They work great as not everyone has the room or money for a press. Here is a video that covers that - kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4bZe4tjn7t9p6s Hopefully it helps.

[@thehiphopgiftshop]

Thank you!!!

[@iglesiaelrenuevo5882]

Hi, one question, the Vinil sheets that you wear on the shirt are the same as those used for glass stikers

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Hello, no. For the shirts you will want heat transfer vinyl expressionsvinyl.com/siser-heat-transfer-vinyl/

[@Expressionsvinyls]

For the adhesive vinyl for hard surfaces such as glass you would want to use an outdoor permanent adhesive vinyl expressionsvinyl.com/permanent-adhesive-vinyl/

[@deonmark21]

this was an excellent video thank you keep up the great work

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Thank You!

[@crazygoodtherapy9614]

Absolutely amazing tutorial thank you!

[@charlesconger2181]

Great video! So helpful for a newbie. Thanks so much.

[@jimandpegzeleznik19]

Just found your videos and I'm so excited! I saw that you were using a product called stripflock? as the bottom layer and then vinyl over top. Do you need to use the flock or will regular easyweed htv work? I love making t-shirts for my grandchildren and many times I've had some shrinkage when trying to avoid layering vinyl over vinyl and then putting all the pieces together--such as eyes on a cute ice cream cone design. Basically, can you layer easyweed HTV over top of easyweed HTV? Thanks for the great information! (Peg)

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Yes you can layer easyweed on top of easy weed! It works great! I used stripflock because I had so many layers that needed to line up.

[@stainsstains6367]

What machine did you use to print your Heat Transfer Vinyl? Thanks for the video btw!

[@Expressionsvinyls]

A cameo machine was used to cut the vinyl!

[@deewhalen3360]

This video is full of great tricks! Thank you! I am just doing my research before starting HTV, and this really made me feel a bit less nervous-- though I am going to start out with a much easier project. Question... what is multi-use paper?

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Glad it helped! The Multi-use paper from Siser is for making multi layered heat transfer applications. Designed to protect lower layers from damage in the application process. This paper can be re-usable.

[@mimimo2117]

What kind of fabric did you use?

[@susannes2806]

Great video, thanks❣️What is the multi use paper? I tried to read your response on someone else’s question, but I could not open that answer - I don’t know why.

[@Expressionsvinyls]

The multi Use paper is what you would use while your are adding numerous layers on a shirt. The first layer is great with just the clear carrier sheet. However, on the other layers, if you have exposed layers you will want to make sure that you have them covered and they don't get the direct heat from the heat press or iron. Here is the link to it - expressionsvinyl.com/multi-use-paper-12x20-sheet/ You can use it over and over.

[@EMC2QRE]

Thank you. This was very helpful!!!

[@amyreed4357]

Great video. Do you have one that shows how to cut the pieces?

[@Expressionsvinyls]

We sure do! kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJPWhKNma65goqs

[@amyreed4357]

Thank you much

[@jessicafaucher2325]

Hello! Thank you for the video! This is awesome! I want to try this technique but before I start, I was wondering if there is a maximum of layers I can use for the same design? If I have 8 layers for example, is it to much?

[@Expressionsvinyls]

8 layers will make the image pretty thick. If you are wanting this many layers. We would suggest doing the knockout/ slice method. This way it looks layered but it isn't.

[@jessicafaucher2325]

@@Expressionsvinyls Alright! Thank you for your answer! :)

[@megancraig8084]

Thank u for video! Have u ever had a hard time with a certain color easyweed not sticking well to shirt? The last few times I have used white easyweed it doesn't stick to my shirt it peels off and I peel hot not cold.

[@Expressionsvinyls]

We personally have not had any issues with a certain color not having the same adhesive properties as another color, however, that's not to say there couldn't have been a bad batch of White EasyWeed. If you purchased from us please sure to let us know next time and we will make it right:)

[@megancraig8084]

Yes I do all orders with you! Thank you

[@rachelbeers-]

Very helpful! Thanks for posting this video!

[@dauelsen6587]

thanks for your tips!

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Happy to help!

[@lucaslegz]

Thank you. Can you tell me what that white paper is you used to cover your project and where I can buy it?

[@Expressionsvinyls]

She used the multi-use paper for this project expressionsvinyl.com/multi-use-paper-12x20-sheet/

[@lucaslegz]

Expressions Vinyl Thank you!