The Ultimate Guide To Using Vinyl and HTV on Wood Story

The Ultimate Guide To Using Vinyl and HTV on Wood: Plus How To Seal Wood Sign

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Learning to make custom wood signs with Cricut is a must-have skill because you can create many different concepts and themes for all occasions.

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Today I am covering everything you need to know about using vinyl on wood, including when and how you should seal your signs for outdoor display.

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Supplies

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– HTV uses its own liner with no need for transfer tape, so it takes less time and effort to apply.

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– HTV has plenty of matte finish options, which makes the final sign look more like it was painted on naturally rather than the look of a decal applied.

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Paint Your Sign. Before you paint your sign, make sure it is free from dust, dirt, and lint. Wipe down your unfinished blank wood sign with a simple damp cloth.

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Seal Your Painted Wood Sign. After your painted wood blank has cured for 24 hours, coat the paint with a clear sealer. This is important because your transfer tape and the HTV vinyl liner will likely lift the color off.

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Tap the link below FOR the full instructionS.

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The Ultimate Guide To Using Vinyl and HTV on Wood: Plus How To Seal Wood Sign

Learning to make custom wood signs with Cricut is a must-have skill because you can create many different concepts and themes for all occasions.

Today I am covering everything you need to know about using vinyl on wood, including when and how you should seal your signs for outdoor display.

Supplies

– Cutting machine – Standard grip-cutting mat – HTV iron-on vinyl – Weeding tool – Heat-safe surface – EasyPress – Uncoated butcher paper or Teflon heat sheet

– HTV uses its own liner with no need for transfer tape, so it takes less time and effort to apply.

Pros of Heat Transfer Vinyl on Wood

– HTV has plenty of matte finish options, which makes the final sign look more like it was painted on naturally rather than the look of a decal applied.

Paint Your Sign. Before you paint your sign, make sure it is free from dust, dirt, and lint. Wipe down your unfinished blank wood sign with a simple damp cloth.

Prepping Your Unfinished Wood Blanks For Vinyl

Seal Your Painted Wood Sign. After your painted wood blank has cured for 24 hours, coat the paint with a clear sealer. This is important because your transfer tape and the HTV vinyl liner will likely lift the color off.

Tap the link below FOR the full instructionS.

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