Posted By TeckWrap Craft On October 27, 2023
How To Layer HTV
Sure, printing with one color of vinyl sounds easy peasy. But what about layering multiple vinyl colors to create a well-detailed shirt design? It’s possible and you can do it!
At first, creating multiple layers of vinyl to print on a shirt may sound intimidating. But with practice, patience, and precision, you will become an expert in creating more of such masterpieces.
In this step-by-step guide, you will learn how to layer vinyl on a shirt like a pro. Learn how to set up the design with multiple colors, cut, weed, layer, and iron directly to a shirt or any garment for that matter. Yes, you can print on a shirt, canvas bag, pillowcase, and other garments using vinyl.
What Kind Of Vinyl Do You Need To Use?
For t-shirt or garment printing, only heat transfer vinyl is used. That’s the first thing you need to take note of. There are two kinds of vinyl — adhesive and heat transfer vinyl (HTV).
What projects can you make with heat transfer vinyl other than t-shirt printing? You can print HTV designs on pillowcases, canvas tote bags, aprons, and more.
You can even use HTV to print on mugs, wood signs, and tumblers. However, in this article, the main focus will be printing layered vinyl on a t-shirt.