How To Place Oracal Htv On The Mat

Select images and size and load the mat into the machine.

How to place oracal htv on the mat.

Whatever mat and machine you are using put your htv glossy side down onto your mat so you will be cutting on the matte side see image below. This process is called weeding. Here is a picture of a blue htv this is the shiny. Preparation with cricut transfer tape.

Press flashing go button. Remember we are cutting on back side of the vinyl where the heat sensitive adhesive is. Place the htv onto the mat if you haven t already begin by removing the liner that comes attached to the mat. Are you new to vinyl.

This side will be more matte. Don t be intimidated by the craft of heat transfer vinyl learn how to apply it to tshirts and more just by using your home iron. Load the mat with the vinyl on it into the machine positioning the mat is the same for each of the machines but actually loading it is slightly different. Sometimes that is pretty easy to determine and sometimes it may not be so easy.

Refer to kiss cut guide below to adjust machine settings. Are you just starting out with your cutting machine. The glossy side of the vinyl is the side with the clear plastic backing. Mostly you will read that you cut the htv with the shiny side facing down.

Place vinyl liner side down onto cricut standardgrip mat. This will reveal the mat s sticky surface. Are you wanting to learn a few more tips and tricks before your first project. Start by gently positioning the top edge of the silhouette cutting mat along the white rollers.

Make sure to put the liner back on the mat when you re done using it. Overview of the s. You have purchased htv heat transfer vinyl and now you are not sure which side to cut well let us help.