HTV Products
heat transfer source matte htv** -the best HTV we have ever used. Easier to weed than easy weed! (PRO TIP: always check their sale section first!)
siser easy color DTV - printable htv (here is a tutorial on using this product)
adhesive spray - you can use this instead of heat tape, its helpful for certain applications
heat gloves** - save your fingers!
pressing pillows** - you always want to avoid seams and fasteners when pressing, these will help you raise your pressing area above the seams.
For blanks and substrates, check out the Where to Shop section
Miscellaneous Tools
brayer** - for securing your material to the cutting mat (this is soooo important and a lot of people skip this step) call me basic but I actually quite like the feel of the cricut one
weeding tools**: - i've used dozens of different tools, these are my absolute favorite (PRO TIP: wait until michaels has a good coupon, i bought a few sets when they were 40% off)
weeding pin pen - helps with intricate details
sticky lint roller** - Important when pressing on fabric to lint roll before applying the vinyl!! I also use this to collect my scraps as I weed I plop them down on the roller and it eliminates mess, plus it helps remove the vinyl from my tool easily
find more helpful tools in the General Craft Tools section
Heat Presses
our starter heat press - this is the press we used for our wedding projects and to start our business
HPN Signature Series heat press** - This is what we currently use. it is a BEAST, it took 2 people get it out of the box and an industrial cart to house it. Might want a smaller one if you are not running a shop
HTVront autopress - PRO TIP: avoid the cricut brand presses! if you like the style of the easypress, HTVront sells many comparable models for less.
*we are based in the US so most of these companies are US based
**these items are currently in our craft room or are our go to supplies, they come with the highest of recommendations.
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