In this tutorial I will explain how to customize a beanie with HTV (Heat Transfer Vinyl) using the HTVRont Hat Heat Press. The HTVRont Hat Heat Press is the same as the LOKLiK Hat Heat Press so if you have either you will be able to do this project.
Materials Needed
- Beanie Blank
- Lint Roller
- Weeding Tool
- Teflon Sheet
- HTV design
LOKLiK Idea Studio has a library full of cool designs that you can choose from.
Step 1.
Set your hat heat press to 160C for 20 seconds
Step 2.
Cut out and weed your HTV design.
Step 3.
Place your beanie on the hat form that came with your hat heat press. Make sure the beanie is pulled down tight around the hat form.
Step 4.
Lint roll your beanie to remove loose particles so the HTV transfers well
Step 5.
Preheat the area with your press for about 5 seconds
Line up your design and then place a Teflon sheet on top.
Step 6.
Now heat your design with your hat heat press. Apply a light amount of pressure. Take note if your design is wider than the heat press plate you may have to press multiple times to cover the whole design. You can set the timer to count down on the heat press by long pressing the power button.
Step 7.
My HTV is cold peel so I placed it on my glass craft mat to cool it down. Slowly peel back the carrier sheet on a diagonal angle monitoring your design to see if any of the HTV lifts up. If it does place the carrier sheet back down and press again. Mine was fine and pressed really well.
Step 8.
My HTV requires a second press for 5 seconds. Place the Teflon sheet over your design and press again for 5 seconds.
Take your beanie off your hat form and wear proudly. A good rule of thumb when working with HTV you know you got a good transfer when you can see the pattern of your blank through the HTV. Remember to keep your HTV looking good, only cold wash and don’t tumble dry.
Check out the video tutorial below if you want to follow along and hear my thoughts on the cool HTVRont Hat Heat Press.
