 Cricut beginners — this one's for you! Are you struggling with using transfer tape on vinyl? We have ten tips to hopefully help you get successful transfers. 1. When applying transfer tape, start at one end and slowly place it down.
It can be so tempting to just want to throw the transfer tape on carelessly— been there! When you're applying it, I like to start at one end, push down a little and then slowly apply the rest as you make your way down. Slow is key here! This way you will get everything applied evenly. If you don't get it applied evenly, then you're at risk for having kinks in the tape and the vinyl. It also may not apply correctly onto the vinyl and you can potentially risk your project. The end goal here is to get your tape applied evenly on the vinyl so that you can successfully transfer it to your blank. This tip works for both when you apply the tape on top of the vinyl (as seen above) and also when you're applying it onto your surface. 2. Burnish your tape on the front AND back using a scraper tool.
After you've got your tape on your design, make sure you are burnishing (rubbing) on the front and back of the vinyl/transfer tape combination. This will help will getting the vinyl to stick to the tape. 3. When removing the tape, pull down at a 45-degree angle.
This has helped me SO much! First, pick a corner and remove at a 45-degree angle. You'll obviously start this way since you're starting in a corner but I like to continue using this angle as I'm removing it. 4. Rock your 45-degree angle back and forth (left-to-right/right-to-left) as you go. As I'm removing the paper that the paper that the vinyl was adhered too, I like to gently rock the 45-degree angle back and forth slowly. I don't really know why this helps to be honest, but I've found it to be extremely helpful! 5. Pull down tightly, keep your paper almost level with your surface. If I had to pick one tip to share with you today, this would be one of the most important in my book. Do you see how I'm pulling the transfer tape across the chalkboard? Now that we've got our 45-degree angle and we are rocking back and forth slowly, it's also important to pull tightly, almost just dragging it across the surface you are working on. This has helped me a lot! Again, you can use this tip for when you are removing the paper backing from the vinyl and also when you are removing the tape from your surface (as seen above). 6. Save your scrap vinyl to practice! When I first got started with transfer tape, I was terrible at it and I didn't really understand it either. I have had a Cricut for nearly five years now, so I've had a lot of practice working with transfer tape! I really believe the more you practice, the easier it will become. So all that to say, save your scrap pieces of vinyl and practice, practice, practice! You can apply vinyl on just about anything — maybe keep a cardboard box and practice applying on that. You've got this! 7. Strong Grip vs. Regular
If you didn't know already, Cricut carries two brands of transfer tape— Strong Grip and just regular transfer tape. The Strong Grip is for really thick, heavy duty vinyl that they carry— like glitter vinyl. Sometimes you'll find that the glitter vinyl comes with the transfer tape! If not, you'll need to get Strong Grip. But for basically every other kind of vinyl, use the regular transfer tape! If you apply Strong Grip on top of regular vinyl, you may not be able to get it off. I've definitely done this before and ruined my vinyl. 8. Re-use your transfer tape Maybe this is common sense but I didn't know this in the beginning and I threw away A LOT of transfer tape. Now I continue to reuse my transfer tape until it's barely sticky anymore! 9. Try different kinds of transfer tape! To be honest, Cricut transfer tape is all I have been using the past few years. But there are other options and there are other kinds of transfer tape too (some are clear, some have grids, some are more like masking tape, etc). I've also seen people using press-n-seal or contact paper as transfer tape. You just have to find what works for you, so start small (i.e. maybe don't buy a 100 ft roll of transfer tape until you know you like it) and make sure to practice, practice, practice! 10. Slow and steady wins the race We've talked about this a few other times in the past nine tips, but really I can't emphasize this enough— go slow! This is especially true when you are working with intricate vinyl designs but if you're a beginner, I can't emphasize this enough. So there you have it! Ten tips for working with vinyl and transfer tape. With these tips, you can use all of them or some of them. Just try it out and see what works for you! I almost always use all of these though in my vinyl projects and they have been a game changer for me. If you're more of a visual person, here's one of our YouTube videos explaining the differences in Cricut's transfer tape and also showing you how to apply transfer tape. I cover some of the tips in the video too! Happy crafting, friends! -Courteney Everything You Need to Know about Cricut Transfer Tape All About Cricut Transfer Tape How to Replace Fine-Point Blade in Cricut Machine
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So, what could go wrong when using a adhesive transfer tape? How do I fix these problems? How to use cricut transfer tape? These questions and many others may cause you some worries. Here are some quick tips to help.One common problem you may have when using a vinyl transfer paper for cricut is related to the adhesive tackiness. 1.Stickiness. If the sticky tackiness is too low, your vinyl design won’t leave it packing paper. If vinyl not sticking to transfer tape or vinyl won t stick to transfer tape, the beauty of finished handicrafts will be affected. Besides, if the adhesive tackiness is too high, your vinyl design won’t leave the tape and stick to your final project. So, cricut transfer tape too sticky doesn't work either. To fix these problems, you may need to buy another adhesive transfer tape that has a moderate adhesive tackiness. So check for the best before you buy transfer paper for cricut. However, it is better to reuse a clear vinyl transfer tape just once to avoid these kinds of problems. If the adhesive tackiness of your clear vinyl transfer tape is too high, you can place the transfer paper for cricut on other surfaces like blankets, denim, or jeans. The fuzziness of these materials will reduce the adhesive tackiness of the transfer tape, and you can reuse the same transfer tape for subsequent projects. 2.Cutting. Furthermore, you could also have problems with your cuttings. This could make it challenging to take out your vinyl design for transfer. When you make deep cuts on your vinyl decals, you may also cut their packing paper. When you place your adhesive transfer tape on these rooted cuttings, it may require some force to peel-out your design. This may cause your design to appear like patches with varying degrees of distortion. To fix these problems, flip your vinyl decal after placing the tape on it. Then peel out the light packing paper from the deep cut. However, to prevent this problem from reoccurring, adjust the settings of your vinyl decal, and always lighten the pressure you place on your cutter when cutting your vinyl decal.3.Another problem with using clear vinyl transfer tape is the inability of your vinyl design to stick to your final project. Whether glass, metal, textile, or wood. Most times, this is due to residues from either your hand or the manufacturer of your project material that is incompatible with your adhesive transfer tape. To fix this, it is advisable that you wash your hands, and allow it to air dry before doing your transfer. You should also clean your project surface thoroughly with alcohol or nail varnish. If your project is a wood surface, you should smooth it with sandpaper, or apply a paint layer. You can also use heat when doing your transfer to help your design stick to your final project.Finally, sometimes the challenge could be with your adhesive transfer tape. The adhesive used may require some time to stick to your final project. All you need to do is to place your adhesive transfer tape with the design on the surface of your final project and allow it for about 15-20 minutes before taking off the vinyl tape. Challenges and mistakes are inevitable in every human endeavor, including craft designing. Besides, errors can be easily corrected. Using the few quick tips discussed here will help you spend less time on your crafts, and get more fulfillment. Tips for Applying Adhesive vinylTo help you make perfect craft projects every time, here are some tips.
What does Adhesive Vinyl not Stick to?Fabrics. There is no easy way to use adhesive vinyl to the fabric. Vinyl may fall off during the washing process. If it is used on clothes, it is easy to loosen the vinyl by constant movement while wearing them. So it's best to use heat transfer vinyl to fabric. |
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