Paint it up Intructions

Instructions – blade settings – Temperature settings

The Paint it up foil is suitable for light and dark textiles and is characterized by its versatility and creative freedom! You can paint or print (laser printer) your own designs, lettering or stamps on the Paint it up foil! Discover in the Paint it up instruction how to process and apply the foil correctly.

Use different pens, watercolors and more! The foil can now be cut out. We will show you step-by-step how to do this.

Areas of application for Paint-it-up:

  • Create custom T-shirts: Design your own and put it on your favourite shirts.
  • Personalised bags: Transform plain fabric bags into unique works of art.
  • Jazz up kids’ clothing: Add colourful, creative designs to brighten up children’s outfits.
  • Upcycling old textiles: Give old clothes or fabrics a new look.
  • Personalise gifts: Create unique, handmade presents for friends and family.
  • Decorate with home accessories: For example, tablecloths, napkins, or curtains.

In Detail:

✅ Suitable for light and dark fabrics

✅ Sticks securely without damaging the fabric

✅ Can be designed with a variety of materials, e.g. markers, watercolours or laser printers

✅ Easy to cut with a plotter or scissors

✅ Perfect for creative DIY projects and personalised design

Blade settings

DeviceBladeContact pressure
Silhouette416
Brother CM Series20
Brother DX series*AutoAuto
When using a Cricut cutting machine**230Standard

Please note that the contact pressure may vary depending on the wear of the blade. must be increased.
* Activate half-cut function
** Multi-cut OFF – Blade type: Fine blade

Settings

  • Iron on: pre-press hot for approx. 5 seconds
  • Place the design (cover with baking paper if necessary)
  • Approx. 15 seconds at 160 °C
  • Remove the transfer material lukewarm (for laser printing, remove the backing material cold)

Care instructions

Wash and iron your garment inside out. Washable up to 40 °C.

Additional information:

  • Depending on the printer/pen type and stamp ink, an application test is recommended
  • Suitable for light and dark textiles
  • Additional transfer material required for textile foil

Instructions

Step-by-step instructions Paint it up foil

A step-by-step guide for our Paint it up iron-on foil.

Notes:

The Paint it up iron-on foil can be painted or printed on using a laser printer.

Step 1

Draw a pattern or lettering, stamp a design or print the foil with a laser printer.

Use the matt side of the foil for this.

Notes: Designs do not have to be mirrored.

Your painted/printed design can also be cut to size afterwards, creating truly special effects.

Step 2

If required, you can now cut out your foil with a cutting machine (or scissors) and weed it.

Multi-part designs with the film can be transferred in one step using a special transfer film.

Step 3

Now you can squeegee and transfer your design onto the transfer foil.

Use the special transfer film for iron-on sheets.

The film can be transferred using a special transfer sheet and a press.

Step 4

The carrier material on the reverse of the Paint it up foil is then removed.

Now the Paint it up film is ready to be pressed. You can find the current press settings with us.

Step 5

Your design is now ready to be pressed on.

For optimal results, use a heat press.

Press-on time: 15 seconds
Temperature: 160 degrees

After transferring the design, the transfer foil can be removed without leaving any residue.

Step 6

After pressing, you can remove the transfer foil (lukewarm).

When printed with a laser printer, remove the transfer foil cold.

Many creative ideas are waiting to be brought to life by you with the Paint-it-up iron-on foil from plottix.

Done!

Tips: Wash the fabric inside out at a temperature of up to 40°.

Only use mild detergents.

Suitable for tumble drying.

FAQ

Your Questions – Our Answers!

The Paint-it-up foil allows for individual painting or printing – something that’s not possible with traditional iron-on film foil. This makes it easy to create personalised designs using your own photographs or drawings.

The film is suitable for both light and dark textiles and adheres securely without damaging the fabric.
Feel free to check out our cutting machine blanks and explore a variety of textiles!

The sheet can be painted with pens or watercolours, decorated with stamps, or printed on using a laser printer.

Yes, textiles designed with iron-on films are washable. It is recommended to wash your textile inside out at a maximum of 40°C. Please only use colour or delicate detergents.

Depending on the printer/pen type and stamp ink, a test application is recommended, as some colours may fade after the first wash.

Yes, use the special plottiX transfer material for textiles to achieve optimal results.

The Paint it up film adheres best to smooth, even surfaces. On textured fabrics, the adhesion may be compromised.

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