We use cricut cutting machines but you can also use a silhouette cameo 4 or brother sdx125 for example.
Cutting flock vinyl.
Stripflock heat transfer vinyl the only flock in the industry that can be layered on itself.
This tutorial will show you how to cut vinyl using cricut design space which is the cricut design software used for all newer cricut models cricut explore explore air explore one explore air 2 and cricut maker if you have an older cricut machine that uses cricut craft room the software looks different from design space but the basics are the same.
Flocked heat transfer vinyl.
How to use flock htv with cricut todays tutorial i m going to show you how to use flock htv and how to find the right cut settings as well as the heat settin.
Flocked refers to the texture which is a little bit fuzzy and soft.
A great alternative to embroidery stripflock heat transfer vinyl gives logos a raised textured suede like feel.
Flock materials come in a variety of colors.
This flocked vinyl is made with high density high quality fibres making colours more vibrant and long lasting.
Now available in 30 colours including four fluorescent shades.
Watch the stahls experts show you how to heat print on this dimensional polyester substrate using cad cut flock ii heat transfer vinyl and a heat press.
The machine software will help you to choose the correct cut settings.
Flock heat transfer vinyl is the perfect alternative to embroidery.
Dull side no color is facing up during cutting.
Flock htv is a great alternative to embroidered logos.
The deep opaque colors make stripflock excellent for retro designs or anytime you want a rich look stripflock looks excellent on caps bags and garments that need textured visual.
As with any new vinyl or new machine before jumping straight to your main product you should do a test.
I chose to do the bear design on a dark blue heathered shirt with the white flocked heat transfer vinyl which i will refer to from here on out as htv.
Place item on the heat press and put your vinyl design in the area you want to press.
Most cutting machines will be totally fine cutting flocked vinyl.
Cut design and weed vinyl.
Flock materials are easy to cut weed and apply.
Place a cover sheet teflon paper or parchment paper over your design and press with.
Heat printing sherpa with flock htv heat press.