I’ve had my Silhouette Cameo for exactly one year! And this was my first attempt at layering Heat Transfers with my Silhouette!
I’ve created stencils and used them to paint like I did with my Thanksgiving table runner but I was always a little scared of the iron on stuff! Especially layering multiple colors!
It turned about to be a fun and super simple project! Perfect for making personalized t-shirts with your name or business logo.
Supplies:
- T-shirt
- Cardboard
- Heat Transfer Material
- Iron
- Scrap Fabric
- Silhouette cutting machine
First you need to create a design. I purchased this vintage camera camera form the Silhouette Store and added the text to the bottom.
I added the colors with the Fill Layer Window. It keeps things from getting confusing.
If you are using text or anything that isn’t completely symmetrical, you will need to mirror the image. To do this go to Object >Transform >Mirror Options.
I used a cutting mat and set the blade to 2. I increased the thickness to 28 since the generic settings for the Heat Transfer Material wasn’t quite thick enough. And finally my speed was around 8 but you will need to slow this down if you are using an intricate design.
Once you’ve cut your design, lay the Heat Transfer Material with the glossy side up. You will pull the plastic glossy backing off once you’ve ironed on the colored material.
To start, you will want to cover the design with a scrap piece of fabric depending on how hot your iron is. I did a little of both. I started with the fabric covering the design and touched up difficult areas with the tip of the iron directly.
Once the base was set, I started layering each color one at a time.
It will take a few minutes of heat before it will transfer. DO NOT leave the iron in one spot too long. If it doesn’t stick to the shirt when you start to remove the glossy backing, STOP pulling and iron it again.
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I absolutely love this. I need this for media trips LOL
If I won I would love to try to do an etched glass project! 🙂
I absolutely love the oh snap saying for this shirt! I need to make one of these myself. Absolutely adorable.
Love the family and friends project one! Too much fun!
I want to try the printable foil or the temporary tattoos!!
I want to try the new stencil material.
The shirt came out great! I need to get my cameo out and learn how to make neat apparel like this! Customized products are so fun!
I would love to try to make a beautiful mothers day card for my grandmother, like the one Silhouette America and also some vinyl plant labels for her garden. (:
I can’t tell you how much I love this shirt! Book marking this post!
This is totally awesome! I definitely would love to try this! I’d also love to use it for etched glass!
This is awesome! The transfer process looks so easy!
That is the CUTEST shirt! What a great tutorial. This Silhouette looks like a great tool, thanks for the giveaway!
I’d also ike to make the cupcake toppers from this page: http://www.silhouetteamerica.com/what-can-you-make/paper-crafts
What a cute idea!
Oh snap! I love that shirt you made. 😉
I would like to try the etched glass fish bowl project!
I would love to make the star shaped cupcake toppers!
I love that shirt! Great giveaway too – wish I had a Silhouette Cameo!
Love it!
Would love to try the paper bouquet!
very cute shirt. I’d love to be able to do that at home.
This turned out super cute!
I’d like to make my own stencil.
I’d try to do some stencil and etching projects.
I can always use more rhinestones 🙂 .