It wasnât even out of context! 
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Good to see you back Chris.
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First time back in a few months hey hey! Good to be back.
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Omg 
I absolutely love love love these 3D print 
vases your doing for even they are gorgeous! I would love you have one in my kitchen! These are seriously so beautiful they could be featured in a cover page of better homes and gardens with they are doing home makeovers! And incorporating beautiful new decor! @Cory_Barger sending you happy vibes to sale all these beautiful items at market !
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Thereâs always hope, and thank goodness for editing software!!
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I think I might be illâŠI walk out of both Hobby Lobby and Michaelâs today with NOTHING! That just never happens! LOL
I did however find two black t-shirts at Kohlâs for my next project. Iâm going to make my sister and I âBig Sisterâ and âLittle Sisterâ t-shirts for her next infusion appointment. Iâm super excited to use the Holographic Heat Transfer vinyl that I won last year from a âcomment for a chance to winâ post here on the site!
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You are so good at this 
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Day 25 Feeling relieved and excited this morning â my mobile app finally updated! Support reached out and resolved the Android issue that was blocking updates. If you were stuck like I was, you can now open the Play Store, search for the app, or go to Manage Apps & Device from your profile picture and update it manually. That option wasnât showing before, no matter how many times I checked, so Iâm glad the backâandâforth over the last couple of days paid off.
Now Iâm just waiting for them to tackle the Single Line fonts and textâalignment problems in the PC app â those have been lingering for weeks also.
Going to dive into my morning reading, get a workout in, grab some breakfast, and finish the shirts I started yesterday. Wishing everyone a fabulous Friday!
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So today didnât go to plan at all. Huge storms due to the cyclone near us and the power went out. So really didnât get much done today. Oh well, thereâs always tomorrow right.
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Day 25: Winter is back againâsnow right outside my house, a cold wind, and freezing temperatures. 
Spring turned out to be nothing but a mirage. 
Iâm going to try to come up with a project for the final week of the Easter/Spring challenge, but Iâm lacking creativity these days and just going through the motions. 
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Day 25: If youâre on the FB Messenger group, you read about my silver glitter HTV nightmare. I tried VLR to save the shirt but the glue residue defeated me and I threw the whole thing away. Changed direction and color schemes and used some HTVRONT tie-dyed vinyl for the first time and I love the look of it, now! Iâll be using this more often, thatâs for sure. Highly recommend!
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Well, Iâm happy you and your family are safe. 
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Oh, I have no idea what issue you faced, but that silver glitter HTV can be so hard to see the cuts! 
Iâm curious, what happened with your project?
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I bought a roll of silver glitter HTV, HTVRONT brand. When I got it, it smelled like fish so I contacted customer support and was told that the glitter vinyl is made with fish scales and just leave it to air out. I wanted a replacement roll but they offered a $2 coupon towards a new roll. That was months ago and itâs been sitting out ever since. I needed this for one word on a shirt. I cut it and the adhesive was pulling off the back but manageable, until I pressed it. That fish smell came back strong as ever. I tried washing the shirt but it still smelled so I tried the VLR to remove it and start over but the adhesive under that word would not come off. In the end, I will not be using any more of that vinyl and itâll go in the trash and I am now hesitant to replace that roll with the same HTVRONT. 98% of the vinyl I use is their brand and only buy othersâ if I need an odd color or pattern. Iâve always had great success with their vinyl, until now.
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Today I wanted to share a behind-the-scenes look at the setup for the womenâs conference Iâm hosting tomorrow⊠and let me tell you, itâs coming together BEAUTIFULLY 
Every detail has been touched with intention:
I created the custom gift bags
Designed and handled the signage
My husband is covering the audiovisual (and doing his thing!)
And my friend transformed the dining area into something truly special
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Oh, wow! Iâve never had that issue with mine. I donât have the roll, but I do have a couple packs of the sheets that have the silver glitter in them. Iâve never noticed a fish smell. Nor did I know it was made with fish scales! 
Thanks for the information. Sorry it didnât work out for you. But that tie dye vinyl is amazing though!
Edit: @Donna_Burbey, I did some research, and Google seems to think the support tech may have mistranslated âfish scales,â as the HTVRONT Glitter vinyl is eco friendly.
The Cause of the âFishyâ Smell
The unpleasant odor is a known issue with some synthetic polymers and adhesives when they are heated or stored improperly:
- Amine Compounds: The most common culprit for a âfishyâ smell in plastics and adhesives is the presence of amines. These are nitrogen-based organic compounds used during the manufacturing of polyurethane (PU) and certain glues. When these chemicals break down due to heat or aging, they release a distinct, fish-like scent.
- Manufacturing Residue: Sometimes, the smell comes from protective coatings, manufacturing oils, or adhesives on the vinyl or the heat press itself that are âburning offâ during the first few uses.
- Storage Conditions: In some community discussions, users mentioned that âbad batchesâ might occur if the vinyl was stored in a warehouse that was too warm, causing the chemical adhesive to begin degrading before it even reached the customer.
Adhesive Issues & âStickyâ Results
You might have been seeing a separation of the glue layer:
- Glue Migration: In faulty batches, the adhesive can separate from the vinyl film, leaving a sticky residue on the carrier sheet or the fabric while the actual glitter part fails to stick.
- Heat Settings: Glitter HTV often requires higher pressure and more precise heat than standard vinyl. If itâs too hot, the adhesive can âmelt outâ and smell stronger; if itâs too cool, it wonât bond.
Why the Support Person Said âFish Scalesâ
It is highly probable that the support agent was following a script or using a translation that confused âfish scale finishâ (a common industry term for a specific type of silvery, iridescent shimmer) with the actual source material. They may have tried to âjustifyâ the smell by claiming it was a natural byproduct, but HTVRONT products are officially certified as synthetic and eco-friendly.
Recommendation for the Community:
If anyone has a roll that smells like dead fish and wonât stick, it is likely a defective batch. You should request a replacement or refund from the HTVRONT Support Team or the retailer, citing a âchemical odor and adhesive failure.â
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I have sheets as well and never had an issue, either.
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It all looks fantastic! Iâm so excited for you and canât wait to hear all about how the conference went!
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