Question

For the crafty moms . what brand of vinyl do you use for t shirts? I’ve tried the hobby lobby brand and Caregy brand from Amazon and my vinyl doesn’t stick past the 1st wash. Thanks.  

Answer 1

I use siser

Answer 2

I've tried all types and sometimes it comes down to having a heat press.  

Answer 3

Siser! And I’d say it’s just as much about good vinyl as it is about having a good press

Answer 4

@blessing Thankslka Stafford can you help?  

Answer 5

I use Siser, they have it at Michaels but I buy mine from a supplier since I do so much and I can get bulk cheaper. Having a heat press is best when making shirts.  

Comments

@maleki2 I bought the cricut heat press . Do you think I’m not heating them long enough and not much pressure? I’m a newbie to my cricut.  

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It’s all about the pressure. So with the cricuit easy press you have to really apply that pressure. I had one to use for craft shows but I wasn’t a fan of it. I have much bigger presses now since I make so much. You can find a good reasonable one on amazon. They just take up room as the easy press can be put away.  

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@maleki2 that makes so much sense. Here I was thinking I could make my own shirts  

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I’m sure you will do just fine. I must say Jess & I will def be sad to lose you as a customer though. We loved helping you with your orders. ❤️

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@maleki2 oh I’m sure I’ll still need you guys. This is becoming so stressful ‍♀️

Answer 6

Siser  it’s so vibrant!  

Answer 7

Siser. Vinyl spectrum is amazing and way cheaper then the box stores.  

Answer 8

Also, you need to have a lot of pressure. While the quality of the vinyl makes a big difference, even the best vinyl will peel if not applied right.  

Answer 9

You need a heat press if you're going to wear it multiple times. Especially if you want to sell. I also use siser easyweed and get it from a place in Lisle.  

Comments

@dane2983 sign outlet? They are my absolute fave! Love them

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@karleen yes!  

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@dane2983 and i super love that color craft is free shipping over 50$! And it’s there so fast lol

Answer 10

I use siser and don’t have any problems.  

Answer 11

Hi! Siser or thermoflex is the way to go. If you plan on selling, definitely go for a heat press! The easy press is cool but it just can’t apply the pressure that the press can,  

Answer 12

I use siser only. It’s the only brand I found that lasts. But I agree you need a heat press and not the cricut one. I order from a supplier too or from the lisle store. There’s also a store in Niles I use too and use their brand of vinyl which I find works great too. Cricut brand anything besides the machine is crap in my opinion! Good luck!  

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@funderburk6 totally agree, love my machine but everything else sucks and is incredibly overpriced

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@karleen yup. And sometimes with DS I get so mad and wish I bought the “other” brand machine! Haha

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@funderburk6 which heat press do you recommend?  

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@nourishing I can send you the link to the one I have. Let me find it. I got it on amazon

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@funderburk6 thanks, I appreciate it.  

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@funderburk6 can you send me the info too please

Answer 13

Siser easy weed

Answer 14

Siser! And yes, I feel you getter better results with a heat press. We are local sellers of Siser and Oracal for crafters. www. etsy. com/shop/precisioncrafting