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Reverse Canvas : Lots of value in this little piece!

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Reverse Canvas : Lots of value in this little piece!

The reverse canvas technique is a lot of fun and so easy. It is not necessarily a perfect piece. But, if you like value (time spent to results achieved), this piece is just for you. The most common question I get is what makes it a ‘Reverse’ canvas. The reverse canvas is achieved because you rip the canvas off one side of a finished frame and staple it back on the reverse side. By doing it this way, you get a nifty frame to finish off your piece for your home décor. Items needed: Canvas Measuring Tape Paint / Stain...

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Using Printed HTV

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Using Printed HTV

Pick your design and program to cut Right Reading. Do not mirror. Lay your vinyl on your mat with the design facing upwards, towards you. Cut the vinyl on your typical HTV setting. Pull the vinyl from your mat and place on a surface for weeding. Slightly pull a non-cut edge towards you separating the vinyl from the back carrier sheet. The back carrier sheet is a shiny clear plastic sheet. Weed your design. Find a mask or transfer sheet. (You can even use a previous carrier sheet from an already cut piece of HTV. The glitter carrier sheets work...

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Hot Fix Rhinestone Instructions

Hot Fix Instructions Rhinestones

Hot Fix Rhinestones Easy to Apply Iron-on Directions   Always iron on a hard, flat surface (not a padded ironing board). Use a Teflon sheet or cotton pressing cloth. This will protect your garment. Remove backing and check design to make sure that the elements have not shifted. Use tweezers to reposition elements if needed. Place the sticky-side of the transfer paper down onto fabric. If it is not in the desired position, lift and reposition. Place the Teflon sheet or cotton pressing cloth over top of the design. Set the iron on the medium or wool setting. NO STEAM!...

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Instructions for DARK InkJet Transfer Paper

Inkjet Instructions Transfer

Instructions for DARK InkJet Transfer Paper Load material into printer, printable side is white matte coated side. Use plain paper mode. Do not mirror, printing is right reading. Print using Photo Quality/ Best Quality print mode. Be sure to place any cut lines for a print and cut. Cut your design right reading. Weed away excess materials. Prepress garment/ fabric for 5 seconds. Remove the backing material and place on fabric. Use silicon sheet on top of image. Apply transfer to garment by pressing at 375F for 20-25 seconds using medium pressure. Peel silicon sheet when COOL. TIPS: * Try...

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Instructions for Light InkJet Transfers

Inkjet Instructions Transfer

Instructions for LIGHT InkJet Transfer Paper Load material into printer, printable side is white matte coated side. Use plain paper mode. Make certain image is mirrored. Print using Photo Quality/ Best Quality print mode. Prepress garment/ fabric for 5 seconds. Place on garment with image facing down. Apply transfer to garment by pressing at 350F for 20 seconds using heavy pressure. Peel backing off Warm/ Hot WASHING INSTRUCTIONS: Wait at least 24 hours before washing. Machine wash using mild detergent. Do not use bleach or dry clean. Wash temperature should not exceed 105F.  

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