Helping beginners learn how to get the most out of their heat press!
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 […]
Die cutting machine are a way to cut out shapes to be used in your projects. They are invaluable to paper crafters and have many uses for hobbyists. Beginners want something easy to use to help them get started so we’ve picked out a few of the best die cutting […]
Cricut is a very popular cutter and can help create designs on a wide variety of materials. This means it requires different blades for different projects. The blades will need changing regularly and the length of time they last will depend on what you use them for and how often. […]
When you are looking for a reliable adhesive vinyl for use in all your creative projects, you can’t go wrong with Oracal 651. This is an adhesive vinyl which you can apply to non porous items and to do this you will need some transfer tape. It is brilliant for […]
When choosing a heat press, there are two main styles to choose from: clamshell or swing away. On the face of it, there’s not a lot of difference. Both heat press types come with easy to use controls to allow you to set the correct time and temperature. In fact, […]
Making vinyl decals is a great way to brighten up the home or even run a small business. The best thing is that you don’t need lots of expensive equipment to get started. In fact you’ll probably already have most of what you need. Apart from a flair for design, […]
Oracal 651 is an adhesive vinyl which can be used to make stickers and decals. It cannot be used in a heat press, so it is not a good choice for using with shirts or fabrics. It can be stuck on to a t-shirt, but it will come off when […]
The Brother CM350, or the Brother Scan and Cut 2, is an all-in-one machine which helps you create vinyls and cut outs for any project. It is easy to use, easy to set up and will have you creating original designs in no time. Here are a few of the […]
The Craft CP912-120 makes your designing fun. Its wonderful pink color really makes it stand out but is also has great functionality to help you create your own unique designs. This is an excellent heat press for all users as it’s lightweight and easy to use. The Pink Heat Press […]
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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!
