Helping beginners learn how to get the most out of their heat press!
Welding images in Cricut means joining several layers together to create one image. Weld cannot be undone so be careful how you use it. There are other ways to join your image, and we’ll have a look at the options available so you understand how each of them works. Cricut […]
For the highest quality graphic design software and the one offering a more professional of results, many of us designers tend to choose that of either Inkscape or Illustrator . Yet, if you’re at a crossroads and currently deciding which one to select for your own software requirements, you may […]
There’s nothing more rewarding than creating your own unique design and seeing the finished product. T-shirt designs let you use your creativity to the full, but to make them you will need to find the best transfer vinyl for the job. Here we review the best heat transfer vinyls to […]
As regular users of digital cutting machines, we’re often asked for our professional thoughts and opinions on current product ranges. Most recently, we’ve had several people asking us to rate Silhouette’s cutting machine, the Silhouette Cameo 3 (amazon link). A Brief Background to the Silhouette Cameo 3 Released in 2016, […]
One of the most popular methods when it comes to printing, if you don’t know much about the printing process, then the sublimation technique may sound complicated! However, the results it derives are divine, more so when it comes to those more detailed designs. Sublimation printing encourages a higher quality […]
There’s no getting away from the increasing popularity of the Cricut machine. Now one of the most purchased items in the crafting industry, the Cricut machine has long been a fan favorite for designers and hobbyists alike for many years. Yet, with this industry renown and award-winning piece of machinery […]
For those not yet familiar with the act of weeding, this is one cutting technique that is hugely popular when creating vinyl designs. Not to be confused with the act of gardening, weeding vinyl is a fantastic technique that derives some of the most intricate and indeed extravagant of designs! […]
If you create designs for t-shirts, greetings cards or stickers, you will need to create them, then cut them out. Most image editing programs allow you to build up your design using multiple layers. If you work with layers you may need to use the flatten tool when you come […]
Stickers are designed to be long lasting, but sometimes you want to give them that extra bit of protection. You can put polyurethane over your stickers, but be careful how you do it. Some surfaces react to polyurethane differently to others and you may end up damaging your sticker. Why […]
Using a heat press to create your own designs can be a great hobby or a way to make some money. Once you have set up all your equipment, you can make almost anything. One thing you will need though is a printer, and as Epson is such a trusted […]
Hi! I’m Simon, welcome to HeatPressHangout.com!
I’ve put together this blog to help out beginners looking to design their own t-shirts or anyone ready to start their very own printing business. Enjoy!
