It can be done.
Add vinyl to painted canvas.
Some of the transfer paper brands are entirely too sticky.
I think it was a beautiful addition to the wedding and it was such a sweet personal touch that didn t cost too much money.
I do want to mention transfer paper really quick.
Well the solution is actually quite simple.
I painted the canvas with just regular white craft paint a couple of thin layers.
This is the best technique for putting vinyl on canvas.
I prefer to use clear contact paper to transfer my vinyl.
Applying the vinyl to the canvas.
As i mentioned in the video the canvas is already prepared with a coat of spray paint to make it a warm color and then a coat of gloss medium.
I ve heard mod podge will do the same thing.
Want to ensure it lasts a long time.
How to apply vinyl decals to a canvas surface.
Since you re using heat transfer vinyl it s going to transfer with heat aka your iron or a heat press.
You can either use acrylic paint or modpodge before you lay the vinyl down.
Make your acrylic poured canvas art by adding paint colors to one plastic cup.
Now that your canvas is prepped we are ready to stick on the vinyl.
Next up same type of vinyl adhesive vinyl on painted canvas.
For the best results put a book or something solid under the canvas and use the silhouette scraper to really burnish the letters onto the canvas before removing the contact paper.
A stretched canvas out of the packaging has a rough feel that your vinyl will probably not stick to.
The idea is that it will prepare the surface of the canvas so that the vinyl will stick to it.
Weeded and ready for placing on your canvas.
This gives the canvas as smooth a surface as possible so that the vinyl can stick.
In this tutorial i show you how to incorporate this method by using acrylic paint as a base.
You might also try using the vinyl as a stencil instead and painting.
Adhesive vinyl on painted canvas.
The only exception to this is when you are using glitter vinyl it needs a super sticky transfer paper.
Be sure to press it down really well.
I often get asked how to do i get vinyl to stick to canvas.
Ironing vinyl on a canvas.
Adhesive vinyl will stick to a painted canvas better than a plain one.
Open the unicorn images in the cricut design space.
Slowly pour the paint onto the canvas and move canvas around in a circular motion until the canvas is completely covered.
Place vinyl on cricut cutting.
Here are a few tips and tricks for using adhesive vinyl on canvas.
We layered about 6 different colors in each cup.
Adding vinyl to canvas how to add vinyl to canvas with cricut maker.
The dry paint creates a textured surface for the vinyl to stick to.