How-To Confetti HTV (Iron On Vinyl) Does It Work?

 Hey y'all!

Today I'm sharing a HTV confetti how-to, as well as my thoughts on how it works, and a comparison against screen print confetti.

Supply List:

HTV/Iron on vinyl scraps. (Mine are from all those Easter Peep Shirts I did.)

Scissors

Rotary Cutter

Screen Print Confetti in It's a Party Mix (I ordered from here: https://www.simpledesignstransfers.com/collections/screen-print-confetti)

Heat Press

Parchment Paper (I got mine at Dollar Tree, but you can find it in any grocery store, and several craft stores.)

Teflon Sheet (Mine came with the heat press, it doesn't need replacing yet, but I've ordered a replacement from Craftables. Any vinyl supplier should have them.)

Blank of your choice. (I used an old stained up kitchen towel, from Walmart years ago, that was in the garage/shed pile.)

First, I was going to attempt this with a paper shredder, I don't know if it would have worked, but I couldn't find our shredder. We hardly ever need to use it. Hubby says it played out and we trashed it, but I'm 99% sure we have one, probably in his dungeon (aka office). If you're interested in seeing me try that method leave a comment below and I'll find one to try it out with.

How-to Vinyl Confetti~

(Pictorial below written instructions.)

1) Cut your vinyl scraps into small pieces. I'd suggest cutting them over something you can carry over to your press. 

In the video I'm using the scissors but then I used the rotary cutter to get the pieces a bit smaller, more quickly. In retrospect, as you'll see, I should have gone a bit smaller on some, and used less vinyl.

2) Get your press ready! I preheated the towel at 315F for 10 seconds.

3)Transfer the vinyl bits to your blank. I used my cutting mat for this, but a sheet of paper would work well too.

4) Arrange your vinyl pieces on your blank however you'd like. This is where I think I did too many pieces. 

5) Cover vinyl with parchment paper fully, then cover that with the teflon sheet.

6) Press! I did 315F for 15sec then decided an additional 15sec was a good idea, especially on a towel. I'd just follow manufactures directions, for typical HTV projects.

7) Remove the teflon sheet and parchment paper. Peel the parchment paper slowly, some of the vinyl will be stuck to it. This is because only one side is meant to adhere (heat transfer-able). 

8) Admire your work! 

HTV:

 

 

Note the messy parchment paper.

Confetti:

Thoughts~

Did it work? Yes. Are their things I'd change? Also yes. As mentioned above, I'd do less vinyl and smaller bits, more spread out, and take care to not overlap too much. I think the idea is great, especially since you already have the HTV scraps, you just have to save them. Mine are currently in a bag on my desk, because I will try this on a shirt soon.  Do you want to see the outcome? Let me know in the comments!

Screen Print Confetti~

Mine included directions of 350F-385F for 7sec, cover with parchment paper, and peel HOT. I did 350F for 10sec. and included a teflon sheet. I think it turned out really well, and was very easy to use. It looks great, and fused to the towel extremely well.

Which one?

Both were fun, and both have their pluses. 

Vinyl is "free" you've already bought it and made your project you're just using up your trash now.  Two ounces of screen print confetti is around $5 USD.

The HTV is more work however, and the screen print confetti is simple and easy to use, just shake some out and press.

I like both, but IMO the confetti looks better*, and is less time consuming. I can see myself using the various specialty vinyl's to get a custom confetti.

*Further testing needed, vinyl on a towel doesn't perform the best.

What are your thoughts? Share below.

Have a great day,

CraftinWife