All types of cricut vinyl explained holographic vinyl.
What kind of vinyl is cricut vinyl.
Then use cricut transfer tape to apply to project keep printed images dry.
There are so many.
Insert your choice of vinyl into your cricut and watch it work its magic.
This is where things get a little weird when figuring out which vinyl to use for your cricut projects.
Cricut calls this iron on vinyl.
Use smart vinyl on small scale projects.
As the name states siser is easy to weed plus in my experience it lasts a long time.
Apply the transfer tape.
This is the kind of vinyl you will use for fabric projects you want to adhere vinyl to t shirts dresses canvas bags felt makeup bags purses socks stuffed.
Let s begin with the basic adhesive backed vinyl.
Set your cutting material to the type of vinyl you are using.
This type of vinyl is great for projects that are a little more temporary in nature.
Window cling vinyl for the cricut machine is exactly what it says it clings to windows.
Heat transfer vinyl htv this is the kind of vinyl i use most often simply because of the types of projects i do.
Item 2002636 details for use with inkjet printers and the print then cut feature of the cricut explore machine choose the custom setting printable vinyl for a kiss cut which cuts through the vinyl and leaves the backing intact for easy application remove excess vinyl with the cricut tools weeder.
Load your cutting mat into your cricut using the arrow on the right hand side of your cricut.
Lay vinyl on your cutting mat with the color side facing up.
It s used in designs for boats and other watercraft.
Oracal 651 vinyl permanent.
If a vinyl says it is permanent then it is.
It s just 5 5 wide and comes in both removable and permanent options plus a variety of colors and textures.
What is it used for.
Once your mat is loaded look for the cricut c to start flashing press the button and your machine will start.
Remove all the non design areas of the vinyl sticker using your weeding tools.
This type of vinyl is great for temporary stickers for your car windows your home windows or mirrors.
Smart vinyl is a small roll of vinyl for the cricut joy.
Cut the transfer tape just a little bit bigger than your design peel the backing off and apply starting from the middle and.
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Oracal 631 vinyl removable.
The best vinyl for cricut shirts is siser easyweed heat transfer vinyl found here.
Be sure to check the labels carefully on the vinyl you re purchasing.
Some manufacturers make a 751 951 vinyl that is for marine applications.