The idea is that it will prepare the surface of the canvas so that the vinyl will stick to it.
Will vinyl stick to painted canvas.
Here is a play back of my fb live video demonstrating how i apply regular adhesive vinyl 651 to a painted canvas send video request questions to eliteevent.
I made four different stencils for this project.
Adding a layer of paint stain lacquer or varnish will help create a smooth surface.
Be sure to press it down really well.
Why won t 651 vinyl stick to my canvas or wood.
If your vinyl is still not sticking to your freshly smoothed piece of wood adding a layer of paint or varnish will also help it stick.
It is key in getting your vinyl to stick to your canvas.
In order to combat that we need to prep the surface of the canvas to make it smoother for vinyl adhesion.
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.
Add a coat of mod podge over the top.
Sometimes wood just has too many loose splinters dust residue or nature elements that can stick to your vinyl instead.
This helps the vinyl stencil stick better and prevents bleeding.
Same thing with wood.
This is the best technique for putting vinyl on canvas.
Next up same type of vinyl adhesive vinyl on painted canvas.
Turns out vinyl needs a solid surface to stick to.
A canvas isn t smooth it has a weird texture.
If you wanted to.
I painted the canvas with just regular white craft paint a couple of thin layers.
This is what makes it a bit of a challenge to get vinyl to stick to it.
You might also try using the vinyl as a stencil instead and painting.
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.
Use your silhouette cricut or electronic cutter to cut out your vinyl stencil.
Canvas is not a smooth surface.
I ve heard mod podge will do the same thing.
Want to ensure it lasts a long time.
This will ensure your project lasts for a long time.
There are three different methods you can use to do this.
Last year when i was making this corn hole game i had a little issue with the vinyl sticking to the wood.
Adhesive vinyl on painted canvas.
This video also teaches you what a reverse canvas is and how to make one.
How to put vinyl on a canvas.
Let me give you a quick run down on how to put vinyl on a canvas for this project i used.
The dry paint creates a textured surface for the vinyl to stick to.
I learned from.
This video shows you tricks for applying vinyl to canvas.