Using your video, I now put HTV on back of my faux leather, and it made a huge difference 🥰I was gluing pieces together before that video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.
I cut a sheet of faux leather the size I need for what I'm making and then place the vinyl on the faux leather first and then cut out my earring shape. It gives it a much cleaner edge.
I was going to ask if you could add a tiny offset to make it a tad bigger to accommodate shrinkage. By the time you add all three layers it would have shrank even more anyways. Trim if still required.
@@lseh if you're using an svg you can make it whatever size you like. Also if you first make the vinyl and leather sheet, heatpress and then cut out your shape, you won't have any shrinkage.
I do the same. I am not nearly as good as Amy at keeping the vinyl in the same spot and it ends up slipping on me. After a couple tries I starting putting the vinyl on the leather first and then cutting them both into whatever shape I need.
I do something similar to expand your fabric options when making purses/bags. Use any fabric (even cotton) and spray glue on top of marine vinyl. Let it completely dry. Expands your fabric selections but still gives you the structure needed to make purses/bags.
Hi, great questions! Yes, you can! The process would be similar to how I put heat transfer vinyl on the back of faux leather and then cut the shapes out. You can see me demonstrate that technique in this video here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Q1IK6EfA6c8.html
Hi, Sharon! Thanks for your comment! I do recommend buying hypoallergenic or stainless steel earring hooks, especially if you are gifting or selling your earrings. :) All of the supplies I use and recommend, including the earrings hooks I used in the video, are here on my blog: amyromeu.com/my-favorite-products/
Hi, Kathy! Great question! You could, but you won't have really nice smooth edges like you would if you cut the vinyl by itself. :) I hope that makes sense!
Hi, Penny! I'm so glad you like the lemon earrings, they are one of my favorites. :) All of the summer earring patterns shown are my original designs which I share in my Tropical Summer Earrings Workshop. You can learn more about it here: amyromeu.com/tropical-summer-earrings-workshop-registration
Adorable. How long do you press each color vinyl layer in order not to damage the vinyl? It seems the faux leather doesn't take much time with the polyester backing.Thanks, Amy.
Hi, Mardell! I press each layer for about 5-10 seconds, just long enough for it to stick, similar to how layering HTV on t-shirts works. Then I cover and press all the layers together for a few more seconds at the end. :)
@@mardellgrayhek9958 Hi, Mardell! Yes! The trick is to leave as much transfer sheet around the vinyl shape as possible. Ideally, the edges of the transfer sheet should extend beyond the border of the faux leather shape. That way the edges aren’t pressed on top of the faux leather. Sometimes you may need to drag your shapes apart in the mat preview screen in Design Space so the cut with this large border area around each one. :)
Yes, absolutely. :) I have a whole video on four different ways to add a back to faux leather earrings: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Q1IK6EfA6c8.html