This is the best technique for putting vinyl on canvas.
Will adhesive vinyl stick to canvas.
Adhesive vinyl will stick to a painted canvas better than a plain one.
Let me give you a quick run down on how to put vinyl on a canvas for this project i used.
Be sure to press it down really well.
Be sure to use oracle 651 vinyl.
I took my canvas outside and used spray adhesive on the whole canvas.
I put a book underneath my canvas so i could really press down in the middle and get those letters to stick.
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If you need more help with vinyl types see my vinyl guide here.
The vinyl just didn t want to stick.
The dry paint creates a textured surface for the vinyl to stick to.
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As i pulled up the transfer tape the vinyl would just come with it.
It is key in getting your vinyl to stick to your canvas.
It s not best to apply adhesive vinyl to anything that is rough or porous as it won t stick well.
Adhesive vinyl on plain canvas.
When applying adhesive vinyl to stretched canvas for example it s best to coat the canvas in a layer of acrylic paint or to spray it with clear coat before you apply your vinyl make sure the paint is completely dry first.
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.
One popular and easy way to prepare your canvas is by painting it.
Let s talk about the vinyl first.
Prepping your canvas for vinyl.
This will ensure your project lasts for a long time.
Oracle 651 comes in a variety of colors including glitter so you will have lots of options with your design.
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You might also try using the vinyl as a stencil instead and painting.
Add a coat of mod podge over the top.
How to put vinyl on a 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.
After i sprayed it i came inside and placed my vinyl on top.
This is a permanent adhesive vinyl and it really works the best for sticking to canvas or wood.
Vinyl decals can adhere much better if you make the surface of the canvas smooth.
Then i tried again.
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.
I did flip the canvas over and really press and rub from the backside of the canvas.