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I love playing around with HTV to see what new effects I can create. While standard HTV looks great, adding texture and dimension makes designs stand out even more. Whether it’s a soft, velvety flock, bold metallic shine, or eye-catching glitter, specialty HTV adds a whole new level of creativity to any project.

If you’ve never worked with textured HTV before, it’s easier than you might think. Here’s a breakdown of some of my favorite types, how to use them, and a few tips to get the best results.

Have you ever pressed an HTV design onto a T-shirt, only to have it peel after one wash? Or maybe your sublimation print looked faded or blurry, even though you followed the steps? If so, chances are the issue came down to temperature, pressure, or time: the three key factors that make or break a heat transfer project!

Understanding how heat transfer works is the secret to vibrant, long-lasting designs. So, let’s break down why temperature, pressure, and time matter, and what can go wrong if they’re off!

There’s just something special about a personalised gift…it shows thought, effort, and a little creative magic! Whether it’s for birthdays, weddings, Christmas, or even just-because moments, a custom-made gift always stands out.

If you’re looking for some crafty inspiration, here are some of my favourite personalised gift ideas for every occasion, perfect for sublimation, DTF, HTV and UVDTF projects!

When I first started crafting, I spent hours watching tutorials, reading blogs, and scrolling through forums. But here’s the thing: not everything you hear about crafting is actually true. Some advice sounds great but doesn’t work in practice, and other “hacks” can end up ruining your materials.

Whether you’re just starting out or have been crafting for years, having a well-equipped workspace is a game-changer. It makes the process smoother, prevents frustrating mistakes, and helps create professional-quality projects every time. Here are the essential tools I swear by for Sublimation, DTF, UVDTF, Vinyl and HTV crafting!

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