How to Use Heat Transfer Vinyl to Make any Color Faux Leather - Cricut Faux Leather Earrings Tip

[@stacybarbier6694]

Using your video, I now put HTV on back of my faux leather, and it made a huge difference 🥰I was gluing pieces together before that video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@AmyRomeu]

Hi, Stacy! Thanks for your comment! I'm so glad my video helped you! I love to create and share. :)

[@nancybotes5808]

I cut a sheet of faux leather the size I need for what I'm making and then place the vinyl on the faux leather first and then cut out my earring shape. It gives it a much cleaner edge.

[@lseh]

I was going to ask if you could add a tiny offset to make it a tad bigger to accommodate shrinkage. By the time you add all three layers it would have shrank even more anyways. Trim if still required.

[@nancybotes5808]

@@lseh if you're using an svg you can make it whatever size you like. Also if you first make the vinyl and leather sheet, heatpress and then cut out your shape, you won't have any shrinkage.

[@AmyRomeu]

Hi, Nancy! Yes, this is what I do for the back. It's another great option, thanks for sharing it!

[@Baumhogge]

I do the same. I am not nearly as good as Amy at keeping the vinyl in the same spot and it ends up slipping on me. After a couple tries I starting putting the vinyl on the leather first and then cutting them both into whatever shape I need.

[@robinskinner2032]

Thank you so much for this tip ❤

[@AmyRomeu]

I'm glad you liked it!

[@cookiehofmann9026]

Great tip! I love your designs and your tutorials are very helpful. Thank you!

[@AmyRomeu]

Thank you for your comment, Cookie! I appreciate you taking the time to let me know you are enjoying my projects and tutorials. :)

[@CJ.Digipics]

Very cute earring. Awesome edge color tip.

[@AmyRomeu]

Thanks, CJ! I'm glad you found this tip helpful. :)

[@LorraineCastellon-Rowe]

Awesome tip!! I have a hard time finding different color faux leather in my area so this is very helpful!! Thank you very much Amy!!! 🍉🍉👙👙🌞🌞💖💖

[@AmyRomeu]

Hi, Lorraine! I'm so glad you liked this tip! I hope you are enjoying your summer.

[@cpech2]

I have been wanting to make some earrings and I am glad for the baking tip!

[@AmyRomeu]

Thanks for your comment, Chris! :)

[@wererich]

I do something similar to expand your fabric options when making purses/bags. Use any fabric (even cotton) and spray glue on top of marine vinyl. Let it completely dry. Expands your fabric selections but still gives you the structure needed to make purses/bags.

[@AmyRomeu]

That's a fantastic tip, Denise! Thank you for sharing it with me!

[@CraftyKSLady]

Love this tip! Thanks, Amy!

[@AmyRomeu]

I'm so glad, thank you for your comment, Diana!

[@deborarichesmorrison2134]

Could you apply the HTV then cut out the shapes?

[@AmyRomeu]

Hi, great questions! Yes, you can! The process would be similar to how I put heat transfer vinyl on the back of faux leather and then cut the shapes out. You can see me demonstrate that technique in this video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2KsfGl7m6ZpmZo

[@kathyc5831]

Amy, could you add the htv on the white before the shapes are cut like you would do on the back of the earring?

[@AmyRomeu]

Hi, Kathy! Great question! You could, but you won't have really nice smooth edges like you would if you cut the vinyl by itself. :) I hope that makes sense!

[@AS-lm9xm]

So cute, thank you.

[@AmyRomeu]

Thank you so much for your kind comment!

[@beckywinters5095]

Love them

[@AmyRomeu]

Thank you, Becky!

[@judicorbin2652]

Great video

[@AmyRomeu]

Thanks, Judi! I'm glad you liked it!

[@pennyhaskins9283]

Please can you tell me where to find the pattern for your adorable lemon earrings? They are so cute! ❤️

[@AmyRomeu]

Hi, Penny! I'm so glad you like the lemon earrings, they are one of my favorites. :) All of the summer earring patterns shown are my original designs which I share in my Tropical Summer Earrings Workshop. You can learn more about it here: amyromeu.com/tropical-summer-earrings-workshop-registration

[@SharoninKentucky]

Love this video, your a great teacher. I know you said I could get the findings on Amazon but what brand. Should I buy hypoallergenic.

[@AmyRomeu]

Hi, Sharon! Thanks for your comment! I do recommend buying hypoallergenic or stainless steel earring hooks, especially if you are gifting or selling your earrings. :) All of the supplies I use and recommend, including the earrings hooks I used in the video, are here on my blog: amyromeu.com/my-favorite-products/

[@yvonnetucker1416]

very nice

[@AmyRomeu]

Hi, Yvonne! It's great to hear from you. Thank you for your comment!

[@mardellgrayhek9958]

Adorable. How long do you press each color vinyl layer in order not to damage the vinyl? It seems the faux leather doesn't take much time with the polyester backing.Thanks, Amy.

[@AmyRomeu]

Hi, Mardell! I press each layer for about 5-10 seconds, just long enough for it to stick, similar to how layering HTV on t-shirts works. Then I cover and press all the layers together for a few more seconds at the end. :)

[@mardellgrayhek9958]

@@AmyRomeu Thank you Amy. Do you also have a trick to avoid the mark a tranfer sheet can make on the finished faux leather earring?

[@AmyRomeu]

@@mardellgrayhek9958 Hi, Mardell! Yes! The trick is to leave as much transfer sheet around the vinyl shape as possible. Ideally, the edges of the transfer sheet should extend beyond the border of the faux leather shape. That way the edges aren’t pressed on top of the faux leather. Sometimes you may need to drag your shapes apart in the mat preview screen in Design Space so the cut with this large border area around each one. :)

[@mardellgrayhek9958]

@@AmyRomeu Thank you very much. 🇺🇸

[@yvonnealvizo]

Great tip!!👏🏽👏🏽🥰🙋🏻‍♀️💜tfs

[@AmyRomeu]

I'm so glad you found this tip helpful, Yvonne!

[@irenek8206]

Love your tip for not having the right leather! Thanks

[@AmyRomeu]

Thanks, Irene! Glad you found that tip helpful!

[@BeatlesFanSonia]

Why can’t you just put the htv on a square of white leather before you cut it?😊

[@AmyRomeu]

You can!

[@DonnaC7071]

Actually you could put the vinyl on the back on the earrings and then you wouldn't have to add a back. 😉

[@AmyRomeu]

Yes, absolutely. :) I have a whole video on four different ways to add a back to faux leather earrings: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2KsfGl7m6ZpmZo