I prefer to use clear contact paper to transfer my vinyl.
Vinyl wont stick to canvas.
Applying the vinyl to the canvas.
Just check out our swatch below to see what each technique looks like and this can help you decide which method you d like to use on your project.
The only exception to this is when you are using glitter vinyl it needs a super sticky transfer paper.
Now that your canvas is prepped we are ready to stick on the vinyl.
Some great places to de stick your tape are jeans denim blankets or anything slightly fuzzy.
Pushing the vinyl down as you are pulling up on the transfer tape will also help with getting the vinyl to remain on the burlap.
How to get vinyl to stick to wood using heat this may seem counterintuitive but applying oracal 651 on wood using heat can make the decal look like paint on wood.
Same thing with wood.
I do want to mention transfer paper really quick.
I learned from making the corn hole game that vinyl needs a sealer.
Some of the transfer paper brands are entirely too sticky.
Be sure to press it down really well.
You can do this by sticking your tape on multiple surfaces before you pick up your vinyl.
Add a coat of mod podge over the top.
Subscribe to expressions vinyl s channel here https goo gl y3jpi4 in this video jessica discusses how to adhere vinyl to canvas burlap and wood.
Adhesive vinyl will stick to a painted canvas better than a plain one.
Let me give you a quick run down on how to put vinyl on a canvas for this project i used.
It is key in getting your vinyl to stick to your canvas.
Want to ensure it lasts a long time.
A canvas isn t smooth it has a weird texture.
It doesn t allow the vinyl to stick into the fibers of the fabrics.
I remedied that by sealing it with a polycrylic coat.
Siser easyweed is usually a winner for cotton poly cotton poly blends burlap canvas and more.
Another way to help this is to de stick your tape.
After the transfer tape is removed you can smooth it down with your finger as well.
You might also try using the vinyl as a stencil instead and painting.
Just be sure that whichever comes first the shirt or the vinyl that they will work together.
Last year when i was making this corn hole game i had a little issue with the vinyl sticking to the wood.
The burlap fibers get stuck in the vinyl s adhesive and makes it difficult to stick on the non painted side.
You want a few of the fibers to stick to the tape to make it less sticky for your vinyl.