Did you know that they make glow in the dark HTV? I thought I would do a tutorial showing you how to use this product on all of your Halloween crafts. I even have a free SVG that you can get started creating with today. This product would also be perfect with my free ghost SVG so be sure to download it as well.
Supplies needed:
- Glow in the Dark Heat Transfer Vinyl
- Other HTV in various colors (I am using BFlex that you can get here)
- Cricut machine
- EasyPress, Iron, or Heat Press
- Weeding tools
- SVG cut file (you can download the trick or treat file below)
Free Trick or Treat Cut File
First, you will want to download the free SVG file if you are going to make the same trick or treat bag. To do this, sign up for the newsletter in the form below and the file will be sent directly to your email. The file will be sent as a ZIP file so you will need to unzip it in order to upload to the software for your machine. If you are already an email subscriber, just sign up again to get the file. You will not get anything additional. You should see a form below with a picture of the file you would like to download.
Please note that this file is for personal use only. You will need to contact me if you would like to use this commercially. You can also contact me if you have any issues with your download.
How to Use Glow in the Dark HTV
Now that you have your supplies and cut file, it is time to make something amazing with heat transfer vinyl that glows in the dark. If you want to watch me use this product in a video, you can click play below.
Can’t watch the video or missed some of the steps? I have written instructions for you below as well. Just follow along to learn about using HTV that glows in the dark.
Supplies
- Glow in the Dark Heat Transfer Vinyl
- Other HTV in various colors I am using BFlex
- Cricut machine
- EasyPress, Iron, or Heat Press
- Weeding tools
- SVG cut file
Instructions
- Upload the SVG file to your cutting machine and cut the layers of the design. The glow in the dark HTV cuts the same as any product. Put it shiny side down on your mat, mirror your cut, and cut on the iron-on setting. Note that this product appears to be blue when you get it but that is only the carrier sheet. The actual product is a creamy white color.
- Weed away all of the excess from each color. You can then start adding each color to your bag with your EasyPress, Iron, or heat press. Follow the directions on the HTV product you are using for time and temperature. The glow in the dark heat transfer vinyl can be layered over other colors.
- When each of your colors is pressed, peel away the liner and add the next color. The BFlex HTV does NOT require protection when ironing over the top so you can layer easily. Be sure to follow any directions if you are using other brands. I added the glow in the dark face last as it was on top of my design. After pressing, this one is ready to use and can be washed just like any other HTV.
Your glow in the dark HTV will glow once you are in a dark space. Just “recharge” it with light. I absolutely love this product for Halloween crafting.
Add it to a trick or treat bag, costumes, shirts, Halloween decorations, and so much more. Anything that you want to glow on Halloween night is a perfect blank for this material.
Plus, your kids will love anything that glows in the dark on Halloween. Whether you are trick or treating this year or staying home, glow in the dark HTV can be a great addition to your celebrations.
I personally can’t wait to use this product on some home decor. There is nothing I love better than scaring my family with some eerie glow once the lights go out at bedtime. What about you? How will you use glow in the dark HTV?
Loved your video on how to use the glow in the dark. where do you get your vinyl from. these help me so much
You should be able to click on the glow in the dark HTV link in the supply list to head to my source.
Love this an you tell me where you can get the bags?
You can find bags similar to this on Amazon or in craft stores. I would search for lightweight canvas tote bags on Amazon.