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Re: Heat transfer Vinyl for Bumpers

We've used Siser Easyweed cut on a Silhouette for several years now with very good results. You will need to mirror the image prior to cutting. We use the same cutting settings that are preset for paper-backed vinyl in our software. You will need a heat press to apply them as it takes both heat (305 degrees) and pressure to make it adhere properly. Dwell time in the press is about 15-20 seconds, but on duck cloth, we sometimes go a little longer. If you don't have a heat press, try asking at the high school or local t-shirt decorating businesses -they may let you use theirs.

We buy our Siser Easyweed from www.specialty-graphics.com.
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