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new to diy applications?

What is DIY Design Applications?

  • DIY stands for Do It Yourself. In this case it is, Put on Yourself.

  • Another term you will see is DECALS. The decal is the vinyl design. 

  • You purchase our design and then place it on anyone of your own items. Be sure to read about vinyl types.

 

Why DIY?

  • It is a good way to give one of your favourite things new life.

  • It is good for the environment. 

See the links to topics or keep scrolling.

About Vinyl

Three Types of Vinyl

Colour options

Colour Options

you will pick your vinyl type and colour preference when you select your design

Here are your options 

HTV VINYL for many types of material
HTV GLITTER colour options available upon checkout. Not all items have these options.
HTV colour options available upon checkout. Not all items have these options.
HTV HOLOGRAPHIC colour options available upon checkout. Not all items have these options.
Removable vinyl for walls, electronics and other items.
removable vinyl colour options available upon checkout. Not all items have these options.
permanent vinyl used on mugs, tumblers, lunchpails, vehicles, play equipment, garbage cans plus much more.
GLITTER permanent vinyl colour options available upon checkout. Not all items have these options.
permanent vinyl colour options available upon checkout. Not all items have these options.

The application process of HTV

HTV
Modelling T-shirts

HTV Definitions

Mirrored: The design we send you is mirrored. Meaning, when you put it down it is opposite to what you will see.

 

Carrier Sheet: This is the clear film that the design is attached to. 

HTV: Stands for heat transfer vinyl. It is a polyurothane material on a clear carrier sheet.

STEPS

Find the type of vinyl below. Types of HTV we offer include EasyWeed, Glitter or Holographic. 

Follow the instructions for iron or heat press. Either will work. 

DO NOT press for a longer time. This will DAMAGE the design and it will peel. 

Fabric Choices

ONLY use the HTV on 100% cotton, 100% polyestter, cotton/polyester blends and leather.

DO NOT use on fabric that you cannot iron. Some fabric will melt. 

With Your Order...

  1. instrucgtions on paper

  2. piece each of a practice fabric and vinyl

  3. piece of parchment paper (this is the Kraft or non-stick cover sheet)

Siser HTV instructions for applying decals on clothing and other material.
Siser HTV Holographic  instructions for applying decals on clothing and other materials.
Siser HTV Glitter instructions for applying decals on clothing and other materials.

the Application process of Permanent Vinyl

Permanent

Things to Know

Use clean surface.

Surface must be completely dry. 

You MUST NOT leave the design sitting in harsh elements before being placed.

If there are any issues with the applications, we will not support a refund if online sources have been consulted. you must consult with us to offer the best solutions. 

STEPS

Pick the object where you want the design.

Take the application tape and the PSV and place the tape part face down.

Use a squeegy or credit card to rub smooth. Be sure to take out all wrinkles. 

You DO NOT want any wrinkles or ripples. If you have this, pull up and restart.

About This Vinyl

Great for outdoors in the sun, rain, snow, etc. 

Put on glass, metal, plastic, ceramic, wood, mirrors, and even wood.


Not recommended to be near heat because the vinyl may melt. 

the Application process of removable Vinyl

Removable

Things to Know

Use a clean surface.

Surface must be completely dry. 

You MUST NOT leave the design sitting in harsh elements before applying.

If there are any issues with the applications, you must consult with us. We can offer the best solutions. 

STEPS

Pick the object where you want the design.

Take the application tape and the PSV and place the tape part face down.

Use a squeegy or credit card to rub smooth. Begin in the centre and work your way to the ends. Be sure to take out all wrinkles. 

You DO NOT want any wrinkles or ripples. If you have this, pull up and restart.

About This Vinyl

Great for inside applications.

Put on glass, metal, plastiic, painted surfaces, ceramic, wood, and mirrors.

 

Not recommended to be near heat.. .the vinyl may wrinlke, curl, or melt. 

Everything indigenous

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