Add a coat of mod podge over the top.
Will vinyl stick to painted canvas.
Let me give you a quick run down on how to put vinyl on a canvas for this project i used.
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.
I remedied that by sealing it with a polycrylic coat.
This video also teaches you what a reverse canvas is and how to make one.
Same thing with wood.
The dry paint creates a textured surface for the vinyl to stick to.
A canvas isn t smooth it has a weird texture.
Want to ensure it lasts a long time.
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.
If you wanted to.
Canvas is not a smooth surface.
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 ve heard mod podge will do the same thing.
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The idea is that it will prepare the surface of the canvas so that the vinyl will stick to it.
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.
Adhesive vinyl on painted canvas.
Turns out vinyl needs a solid surface to stick to.
I painted the canvas with just regular white craft paint a couple of thin layers.
Be sure to press it down really well.
I made four different stencils for this project.
Last year when i was making this corn hole game i had a little issue with the vinyl sticking to the wood.
This is the best technique for putting vinyl on canvas.
This helps the vinyl stencil stick better and prevents bleeding.
Adhesive vinyl will stick to a painted canvas better than a plain one.
Why won t 651 vinyl stick to my canvas or wood.
Next up same type of vinyl adhesive vinyl on painted canvas.
The first way you can prep your canvas is by painting it.
This will ensure your project lasts for a long time.
Apply 1 2 layers of mod podge you can also use paint that is the color of your background to your canvas.
Use your silhouette cricut or electronic cutter to cut out your vinyl stencil.
You might also try using the vinyl as a stencil instead and painting.
Adding a layer of paint stain lacquer or varnish will help create a smooth surface.
This is what makes it a bit of a challenge to get vinyl to stick to it.
Sometimes wood just has too many loose splinters dust residue or nature elements that can stick to your vinyl instead.