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Tips, tutorials and behind-the-scenes from the Paper Transfer workshop.
How to Apply an Adhesive Vinyl Roll
Whether for advertising or simply as a hobby, applying adhesive vinyl is more popular than ever. Here are the 5 steps to apply your vinyl correctly for a long-lasting result.
The Different Textile Printing Methods
There are 4 essential printing methods when you want to print on textiles. We compare screen printing, DTG digital printing, embroidery, and heat transfer vinyl, with the pros and cons of each.
The Different Types of Textile HTV
In the textile HTV market, many people stick to a single type of heat-transfer vinyl without ever trying the others. We walk you through the different kinds of HTV available, from glitter and neon to chameleon, velvet, 3D, and glow-in-the-dark.
Scan N Cut, Cricut or Silhouette? The Fateful Question
Crafting, DIY and textile personalization are booming, and more and more people want a cutting machine. We list the main pros and cons of the best-known cutting machines so you can choose the one that suits you best.
How to Remove Heat-Transfer Vinyl?
When you personalize textiles with heat-transfer vinyl, mistakes happen. Here are two simple home methods, hot water and a reverse iron, to remove vinyl and clean up any glue residue.
PVC Vinyl or PU Vinyl: What's the Difference?
Heat-transfer vinyl comes in two materials, PU (polyurethane) and PVC (polyvinyl chloride). Here are their characteristics and differences so you can choose the right one.
HTV and Vinyl: What Is the Difference?
Heat transfer vinyl and adhesive vinyl are often confused, but they are two completely different materials. Here is how to tell them apart and use each one correctly.
Silhouette Studio: Cutting Your First Design with the Software
Just got a Silhouette cutting machine? Learn the basic Silhouette Studio settings so you can vectorize, mirror, and cut out your very first design or logo.
How to Do Textile Flocking Like a Pro?
More and more people want to personalize sweatshirts, t-shirts, towels and other textiles, but printing methods are not widely known. Here is a step-by-step guide to textile flocking with heat transfer vinyl.