Cutting and Crafting
Heat settings for heat transfer vinyl (HTV)
What is the best heat press settings for heat transfer vinyl also known as HTV, here is a chart with all the information to use while pressing with a Cricut! As a result get the most wonderful projects by using the right set for the material.
Above all, it is very important to set the press to the correct temperature and time, otherwise the heat transfer vinyl cutouts will not adhere properly, and you could damage the blank and the cutout itself. Here is a summary chart with all the settings for the different types of heat transfer vinyl, check it out!
Heat settings
| Type | Heat | Time | Peel |
| Matte | 300°-315° F | 15 seconds | Warm peel |
| Glitter | 320° F | 15-20 seconds | Warm peel |
| Liquid metallic | 305° F | 10 seconds | Cold peel |
| Metallic | 305° F | 10-15 seconds | Cold peel |
| Hologram | 320° F | 15-20 seconds | Cold peel |
| Spectrum | 305°-315° F | 10-15 seconds | cold peel |
| Embossed | 305°-310° F | 10 seconds | cold peel |
These heat transfer vinyl settings are for the Cricut heat presses, but there are some other heat presses that work for making projects with this material. Consecuently, use this summary table with the settings as a guide, because remember that each heat press is different in terms of heat output. After that, do a test run to get the correct setting for your press.
In addition is important to remember when using heat transfer vinyl if it is cold or hot peel. As a result you will not to damage the design and the blank. Above all, to create a design with heat transfer vinyl you need a compatible SVG cut file.
So First of all, choose the type of HTV. After that, find the most beautiful designs at the best price on bgartdesigner. Finally, make the most stunning project!
Certainly, knowing the heat settings for each transfer vinyl will also save you time, as it will allow you to set the press correctly so you don’t make a mistake. As a result, you will press one project after another, as if it were an automatic process.
