FutureSgtsWife 0 Posted March 6, 2008 So I was asked to make a dozen beach towels for a destination wedding -- and cut the image to heat apply. The towels are cotton - but terry cotton - so not a smooth surface. The way one of the letters hits the "thread" is pissing me off. Is there a different heat applied vinyl (a specialty one) that I should be using? Maybe the one for mesh or something - that will hold to the threads better? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest fivestar Posted March 6, 2008 I've only did a few towels but I've always used just regular multicut and they turned out great and they was terry cotton also. Make sure you are getting good pressure on the vinyl itself as the towels have thick edges and may be keeping the press from actually touching the vinyl good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FutureSgtsWife 0 Posted March 7, 2008 ok thanks... I think I did cut them actually out of the multicut -- so I'll do my next one and see. I think maybe that one little letter fell at a funny angle on the towel. Maybe if I press the towel down first to get the terry flattened. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest fivestar Posted March 7, 2008 Yes I always prepress whatever I am doing to get any moisture wrinkles and such out before I press the vinyl to it. Post pics, we want to see your work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FutureSgtsWife 0 Posted March 7, 2008 Here's one of the towels.... the top starfish does have the extra white line in the middle - the pic makes it look like it's missing... Now I need to find a heat applied vinyl close to the "beachglass green" in this monogram for our aisle runner.... I've tried every green and just ordered teal, but I know that's not going to work. Any suggestions?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest fivestar Posted March 7, 2008 Towel looks very nice as for the beachglass green heat applied vinyl, I'm not sure if I've ever seen that color before. I will look around and see if I can find someone that has something close for you. BTW, when and where is the wedding, we all want to crash it. Also what is the name of the font you used for Cancun, I know I've got it, but can't remember the name. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FutureSgtsWife 0 Posted March 7, 2008 The Cancun font is Tinker Toy.... I tend to use it a lot. The font for the monogram is Scriptina. The wedding is in sunny Cancun (obviously) on 8-8-08. An entire week filled with private functions ("welcome dinner", rehearsal dinner, formal reception, private brunch the day before we leave Cancun.... followed by a 400-guest At Home Reception in September. Lots of partying this summer!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest fivestar Posted March 7, 2008 hhmmm....I can't seem to find that TinkerToy font, do you mind posting it? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest fivestar Posted March 7, 2008 Also 8-8-08 my grandson turns 1 yr old. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FutureSgtsWife 0 Posted March 7, 2008 No problem -- I've got it at home so I'll post it when I get there late tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mycraftytoys 0 Posted March 9, 2008 The font for Cancun is also called Jester and I think you can get it at dafont.com. It is a great font to use for cutting. Lisa Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FutureSgtsWife 0 Posted March 9, 2008 Here's the ttf in a zip attachment for Tinker Toy.... Let me know if it works. tinker toy font.zip tinker toy font.zip Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FutureSgtsWife 0 Posted March 9, 2008 Yep - I'm an ass.... the font I used in that sample is Jester.... (thanks Lisa).... I used Tinker Toy in the final product. They're very similar -- but Tinker Toy is more straight -- Jester is more funky. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest fivestar Posted March 9, 2008 That's the tinker toy I have........mind posting Jester? lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FutureSgtsWife 0 Posted March 9, 2008 Here ya go.... jester.zip jester.zip Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
