It is key in getting your vinyl to stick to your canvas.
Will adhesive vinyl stick to canvas.
This is a permanent adhesive vinyl and it really works the best for sticking to canvas or wood.
After i sprayed it i came inside and placed my vinyl on top.
If you need more help with vinyl types see my vinyl guide here.
This was really hard to do.
I have found that the secret to putting vinyl on a canvas is to be sure to use htv also known as heat transfer vinyl.
I did flip the canvas over and really press and rub from the backside of the canvas.
How to put vinyl on a canvas.
This will ensure your project lasts for a long time.
Want to ensure it lasts a long time.
Let me give you a quick run down on how to put vinyl on a canvas for this project i used.
Add a coat of mod podge over the top.
I put a book underneath my canvas so i could really press down in the middle and get those letters to stick.
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.
Adhesive vinyl will stick to a painted canvas better than a plain one.
It s not best to apply adhesive vinyl to anything that is rough or porous as it won t stick well.
Oracle 651 comes in a variety of colors including glitter so you will have lots of options with your design.
Command picture hanging strips holds up to 12 lbs 16 pairs 32 strips indoor use white.
Prepping your canvas for vinyl.
Be sure to use oracle 651 vinyl.
Our glossy vinyl or oracal 651 are the best choices for crafts with canvas as they have more adhesive than regular or matte vinyl types.
Let s talk about the vinyl first.
One popular and easy way to prepare your canvas is by painting it.
Liquid stitch flexible repair adhesive leather vinyl canvas fabric waterproof.
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The dry paint creates a textured surface for the vinyl to stick to.
As i pulled up the transfer tape the vinyl would just come with it.
Adhesive vinyl on plain canvas.
Then i tried again.
This is the best technique for putting vinyl on canvas.
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Vinyl decals can adhere much better if you make the surface of the canvas smooth.
Be sure to press it down really well.
I took my canvas outside and used spray adhesive on the whole canvas.
The vinyl just didn t want to stick.
You might also try using the vinyl as a stencil instead and painting.