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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How adorable! I’d also like to try the glass etching.
I would like to make temporary tattoos the kids always have a blast with them
http://www.silhouetteamerica.com/shop/tools-and-accessories/accessories/item-number/tote-por-tea
The temporary tattoos look fun!
I am in so much trouble now that I am following Silhouette on Pinterest!
That is so cute! I’d love to try some of the other vinyl decor projects. Framed vinyl lettering would make a great photo prop.
Thanks for the chance to win!
i would like to make a pillow or blanket for my baby son!
Wow! That looks sooo cool!
Oh the props and accessories I could make with this. Always so many ideas floating in my head. Love the T-shirt too!
temporary tattoos
I’d like to make fun things for my scrapbooks.
I’d like to try the custom apparel and make shirts for my 4 grandkids
I love this, I’d love to make custom clothes for my dd as it’s hard to find cute things in her size, and temporary tattoos.
I love etched glass gifts, so I would be making etched glass gifts for friends & family!
I would love to make throw pillow designs.
OMG Temporary tattoos, I would very popular with the kids if I made those with this machine.
I would love to make the Temporary Tattoos with a Silhouette. That would be a huge hit with the kids at my nephew’s birthday party next month.
This is a cool idea! I used to love decals when I was younger. I would probably put music notes on all of my clothes. My kids would go nuts!
glass etching or a vinyl monogram!
id love to try the temporary tattoos out with my niece!
I’d love to make some vinyl decals for my kids’ rooms
I would like to make etched glass fish bowls or vases.
I would make some great Christmas gifts and t shirts, thank for sharing how you did yours.
Thanks for the chance.
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Temporary tattoos look super cool, and I’m pretty sure my six kiddos would agree, lol!
I’d love to make some party favor boxes!