As the heat-applied graphics industry continues to evolve, the unique, custom, and personalization applications a shop can offer continues to grow. Heat transfer vinyl (HTV) is a staple for decorating apparel, other fabric substrates, and even for application to wood and some metal surfaces.
HTV is versatile, easy to store, cut, weed and apply, and surprises with its utility. It offers several special-effect materials, none more popular and appealing than glitter HTV.
Glitter HTV is a dazzling and surprisingly versatile staple in any heat transfer offering. Quality glitter HTV is reliable and delivers the added benefit of being tested safe for skin. Glitter HTV adds sparkle and style to apparel and blanks, creating fun and fashionable items. It’s perfect for spirit and cheer wear, and also lends a beautiful emphasis to applications for corporate wear, celebrations, and special campaigns such as breast cancer awareness.
Working with glitter HTV can be intimidating for many people. But quality glitter is no harder to work with than standard HTV materials. Following a few basic rules when designing for and decorating with glitter HTV helps ensure a quality cut, smooth weeding of the transfer, easy registration, and secure application to a suitable substrate.
Practical Processes for Glitter HTV
Let’s break down the basics of working with glitter HTV and run through the processes for practical application to a hat and canvas shoes. Each of these examples is transferable to several different substrates and likely requires adjustment of the application parameters to ensure good adherence and protection of the substrate from the heat and pressure of the application process.
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