STEP 1: Begin by placing your printed HTV pattern side up on your cutting mat (the backing of the vinyl is plain white and glossy).  

STEP 2: Very important:  DO NOT MIRROR your design.  Before cutting your design, we recommend performing a test cut in a corner of your vinyl to check your settings.  Start with the recommended settings and adjust pressure/force as needed to ensure you’re not cutting through the backing of the HTV (see table below for cutter settings). 

STEP 3: Weed your design so that all excess vinyl is removed from the backing. 

STEP 4: This is where you’ll need your HTV mask and a squeegee.  Place your clear mask sticky side up on a flat surface. Take your weeded HTV design and place the pattern side down on the mask. (Try gently folding it like a taco and rolling it from the center out.) Apply firm pressure using a squeegee from the center of the design outward to remove air bubbles and to ensure the design adheres to the masking. Tip: Replace the mask's protective sheet and flip the design over. Squeegee once again, center outward to make sure all air bubbles are smoothed out. 

STEP 5: Take the mask in one hand and the vinyl's backing in another. In one continuous motion, peel the backing and HTV mask apart. Tip: It is best to 'rip' the backing away in swift quick motions. The design should remain with the HTV mask. 

STEP 6: Now the transfer is ready to be applied to the garment. Press the patterned HTV at 320 degrees with medium pressure for 15 seconds. Wait 10-20 seconds before peeling your mask, it should be cool to the touch.