How to Use Bold Board HTV Vinyl Files for Graduation Cap Toppers

Learn how to use Bold Board HTV vinyl files to create custom graduation cap toppers in this step-by-step tutorial from Johnson Plastics Plus. In this video, Rhonny K explains how to set up the SVG template, cut around the center button area, layer glitter HTV or adhesive vinyl, and prepare your Bold Board topper for a finished grad cap design.

In this tutorial, you’ll learn:

• How to use Bold Board HTV vinyl files in Silhouette software

• How to import and work with SVG graduation cap topper files

• How to cut around the center button cover area • How to use multiple background and border layers

• Why borders help with alignment and shrinkage during pressing • How to prepare Bold Board toppers for glitter HTV or adhesive vinyl

• How to attach the finished topper to a graduation cap

Bold Board toppers are designed to help you create graduation cap designs without needing the cap in hand. These 9 x 9 topper blanks fit major graduation cap brands including Jostens, Balfour, and Herff Jones, making them a great option for custom grad cap businesses, crafters, and makers. Whether you are creating bling graduation caps, custom senior toppers, or layered HTV graduation cap designs, this video will help you get started with Bold Board vinyl templates and assembly.