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Paint it up Tutorial

The Paint it up film is suitable for light and dark textiles and is characterized by its versatility and creative freedom! On the Paint it up foil can be painted or printed (laser printer) own designs, lettering or stamps!

Use different pens, watercolors and more! The foil can then be cut out. We show you step by step how to do it.

Blade Settings

Device Blade Contact Pressure
Silhouette 4 16
Brother CM-Series 2 0
Brother DX-Series* Auto Auto
When using a Cricut cutting plotter ** 230 Standard

Please note that the contact pressure may have to be increased depending on the wear of the blade.
*Enable half cut function
** Multicut OFF – Blade type: Premium Fine-Point-Blade

Instructions

  • Iron on: prepress hot for approx. 5 seconds

  • Place design (cover with baking paper if necessary)

  • Approx. 15 seconds at 160 °C

  • Peel off transfer material lukewarm (for laser printing, peel off backing material cold)

  • Washable up to 40 degrees (wash inside out)

How it works

Notes:

  • Suitable for light and dark textiles

  • Additional transfer material for textile foil necessary

  • Depending on printer/pen type and stamp ink an application test is recommended

Step 1

Draw a pattern or lettering , stamp a design or print on the film with a laser printer.

Use the matte side of the foil.

Advice: Designs do not have to be mirrored.

Step 2

Now you can cut out and weed your foil with a plotter (or scissors) if needed.

Step 3

Now you can squeegee and transfer your Design onto the transfer foil.

Step 4

Then remove the backing material on the back of the Paint it up film.

Step 5

Your Design is now ready to be pressed on.

Press-on time: 15 seconds
Temperature: 160 degrees

Step 6

After pressing, you can peel off the transfer film (lukewarm).

For laser printing, please peel off cold.

Done!

Tips: Wash the textile inside out and at a temperature up to 40°.

Use only waistband and mild detergent.

Suitable for dryer.