How to Use Adhesive Vinyl on a Cricut

[@NicoleWall-wq7vo]

I just got a cricut and am using it for multiple projects. The videos I’ve been finding have been confusing, but yours are very straight forward and do the point. So easy to follow! Thank you for posting!

[@JayneMcQuayParks]

Straight to the point and easy to follow?! Best video on this ever out of soooo many!

[@AngieHolden]

Thanks!

[@user-qv4ip1qr9p]

Thank you so so much. You are the only person I found on youtube that literally showed me step by step beautifully. thanks!!

[@AngieHolden]

Glad I could help!

[@feliciajosephinejimenez5893]

I love how she went straight to the point and gave me info that was easy to follow. Love this video!

[@AngieHolden]

Thanks! Happy it helped!

[@dhotekarcottage1586]

Thanks so much for this video. I have had my cricut for nearly a year and I am still trying to figure out whats best for what. Some videos are so complicated. I like that your videos are straight to the point.. thanks. I am learning a lot

[@AngieHolden]

Thank you!

[@susanscotton1137]

This is exactly what I needed as a total newbie, has given my the confidence to do my first project. Liked and subscribed

[@AngieHolden]

Great to hear!

[@creatosoloperte]

same here!

[@dylan_1884]

Thanks a bunch for this easy to follow explanation!! I got a cricut for Christmas and made a few shirts, now I want to move on to jars and candles.

[@AngieHolden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@donnaseko1244]

I have been so hesitant to try the adhesive vinyl...something always seemed a little intimidating about it. But after watching this video, I can't wait to find a project and give it a go! Thanks very much!

[@AngieHolden]

You can do it!

[@lizr9765]

I’m learning so much from after yesterday’s video I dared to do a heat transfer I still need to work on it, but at least I finally got the courage to use the machine thank you

[@meganmorgan8597]

😫🥺😍 omgggg thank you!!! This is exactly what I have been looking for!! Ive had my explore air 2 for a week and have had tantrums, anxiety attacks, anger, allllllllllllllllllllllllllll kinds of stuff bc ive wanted this for so long but i know nothing about it!!

[@AngieHolden]

You are so welcome!

[@ivettetorres7047]

Great tutorial ! So informative!

[@clutchesllc1930]

This was really helpful. I've only used HTV so far. Thanks!

[@ediesyoutybe123]

That was awesome! Not too much talking, but enough to really understand the process!

[@AngieHolden]

Happy to help!

[@anirtak07]

Everything I needed in one sweet, simple, and short video. THANK YOU!

[@AngieHolden]

You are so welcome!

[@shannonkidwell5258]

Just bought the cricut Maker and was a little reluctant to make my first project. Your video was so helpful and easy to understand. Will make my first project tonight. Thank you for sharing this helpful video 😀

[@AngieHolden]

You are so welcome!

[@IBEWelectronut]

Thank you sooooo very much for your in-depth, thorough explanations of how to use these machines and all of the things that you can make with them. I'm going to go buy the Air 2 now; Vinyl Disorder, sorry, I can make my OWN awesome vinyl stickers now!!! With the awesome guidance and advice from such a fabulous instructor, Angie Holden. Thank you for making this so easy to understand even an old, disabled Marine could understand it. Kudos to you, Bravo!!! You're a Godsend.

[@AngieHolden]

Thanks for the great comment!

[@mommyx3ify]

Thank you for the great video, I made my first vinyl and had trouble with the transfer tape i couldn't get it to stick to the planter. But after watching you I'm going to try again! Oh I used the transfer tape that came with my bundle from Cricut :)

[@kaelacmjohnson]

Thanks so much for this video! You helped explain every step and different things about design space that I didn’t even know about! I’ve watched so many other videos and feel like they have not helped! So thank you for this!

[@hilloryrobinson5251]

I have so much vinyl I love htv but I have so much permanent and adhesive and removable vinyl from all of the mystery boxes 😂I have to use it so thanks for the idea and great information ❤

[@AngieHolden]

That is awesome!

[@chew6548]

Omg thank you. I was going crazy try to figure out what the vinyl was sticking to the bottle

[@AngieHolden]

No worries!

[@mchllcwdn]

Thank you so much!!! I’m a newbie and your video was easy to follow along with I loved how you went step by step start to finish. 😊

[@patricewoodson8762]

I am using it’s all 651 vinyl and tape. Thanks for you help. 😘

[@lbchristensen8732]

thank you, you answer my question i just ask. the cricut vinyl is the best one to use. thanks.

[@happylady9390]

Thank you for your time and effort. This is the best video ever. You have thought us step by step on how to do it. Love it.

[@FacesByInez]

Thanks for letting me know I can reuse the transfer tape 🙌🏽👏

[@AngieHolden]

Any time!

[@EpikPink]

Perfect. Short and simple. Thank you

[@AngieHolden]

Glad it helped!

[@katelynnpayne4707]

Thank you so much for this video! I’m fairly new to my explore air 2, I was wondering what do you do if your machine doesn’t cut deep enough?

[@AngieHolden]

Pick another material setting that is for a thicker material so it cuts deeper.

[@marinamaldonado5995]

Thank u so much for these learning tips

[@AngieHolden]

Glad you like them!

[@Kennedigaming]

Thank you for this video, the most simplified and easy to understand on here.

[@AngieHolden]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@lorirobertson6886]

Hi Angie! First, let me say how very THANKFUL I am for you and your content! I received my Maker for Xmas in 2020 and JUST started learing to use it - with your help! I'm loving it, but I'm having an issue with some Cricut vinyl I ordered from Amazon. I've wasted an entire sheet of permanent glossy vinyl! It cuts my project, but when I try to weed it its VERY difficult and I can't get the project off of the backing paper w/out ruining the project. Please help! I've even tried having it use "More" pressure when cutting. TIA!

[@AngieHolden]

Is it not cut all the way through do you think?

[@heatherlee2902]

Thank you so much! I love how you teach, very easy to listen to and understand

[@AngieHolden]

I'm so glad!

[@ibadahmuslimahtt]

thank you so much fir thus. can you tell me what I can do differently or what Im doing wrong that's causing my vinyl to stick down and mess up my mat?

[@AngieHolden]

The backing paper is sticking to your mat I would guess. Some brands do this. I usually just don't use those brands.

[@mclau1524]

8:20 when I try to pull my design off the plastic surface I am sticking the vinyl to, it always sticks to the transfer tape, it never works as good as she made it seem!

[@AngieHolden]

You can try burnishing more. It depends on the surface you are adding it to and the brand of vinyl/transfer tape you are using.

[@janicearmstrong2949]

This is a perfect beginner video! Thank you!

[@AngieHolden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@diannabogart2543]

I’m a newbie. So excited to jump into projects. When applying the transfer tape to the vinyl on a large project does the vinyl have to be totally smooth? Thank you for your tutorials. Everything is very clear.

[@AngieHolden]

You would want it to be smooth yes for correct application.

[@forgetfulone923]

Thank you so much for this video! Excellent step-by-step instructions.

[@AngieHolden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@andile_kac]

Well explained

[@rbuckel]

This was very helpful! I'm fairly new to the cricut and I've been wanting to try vinyl. Thank you for making this video☺

[@AngieHolden]

Glad it helped!

[@mzluv6903]

Great Job! To the point and clear directions!!

[@AngieHolden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@JUMA7891]

Thank you very much excellent class

[@AngieHolden]

Glad you liked it!

[@jackiesvlogss1550]

Can you do a video demonstrating how to upload and image and how to cut each part

[@AngieHolden]

I have a few of those. Uploading images: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXS6Y2eZlNeVrJo Breaking images into layers: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qn68fnakoaqWnNU

[@KatMz7]

Hello, I have a Cricut Maker machine. New to this. So, do you always have to use the transfer tape? I got the Smart Vinyl. Permanent Vinyl. I cut out a heart and i was able to stick it on a bin, without the need of a transfer tape. So I just need to know, why do you have to use it? If my vinyl already has adhesive on it? Is it more for like smaller designs where the transfer tape would be needed? Thanks in advance

[@AngieHolden]

Transfer tape is more for keeping your design into place. So with a single heart, you would not need it. But in the example I am doing here you would want all of these small pieces to stay in place and transfer tape is what is used to do that.

[@CarrieAnne419]

Thank you so much! I am about to pick up my cricut and couldn’t figure out this transfer tape situation!!

[@AngieHolden]

Glad I could help!

[@AllovertheSpace]

Thank you! finally someone that's explains from start to finish 😊

[@AngieHolden]

No problem 😊

[@sierrahall9717]

You might have wanted to add to put the transfer tape on first.

[@AngieHolden]

I don't put it on before it is weeded if that is what you are suggesting.

[@foreveryoung6706]

Thank you!

[@brandilocs4657]

Your Cricut is cuuuuuuuuyyuuute; I just bought the mint colored one!!

[@nomic50]

Thank you very much.

[@debbiegultch2414]

Thank you for going slow so I could follow!!

[@jamiewhite96]

What are your washing recommendations? After the process and first use.

[@AngieHolden]

If you use permanent vinyl, it will work in the dishwasher. I choose to hand wash though to make the projects last even longer.

[@ct1freak]

I use contact paper instead of transfer paper

[@candaceboyd1092]

This was great 👍

[@pamelahamm8788]

What happened to the ball that you attached to your design? why didn't it print out with your original design? I'm confused. Please answer.

[@AngieHolden]

This video is several years old. I cannot answer that question as I don't remember.

[@cindymullikin3390]

Thank you. You did an excellent job.

[@AngieHolden]

Thank you!

[@andreabievenour2334]

Thank you! I just made my first Cricut project thanks to you! Very easy to follow instructions and really appreciate your video!

[@AngieHolden]

You are so welcome!

[@taylorblakley7256]

Help! When I get to the weeding step, all my vinyl wants to come off in one piece! The actual design isn’t sticking good enough and I don’t know why.

[@AngieHolden]

Is it cut deep enough? Are the cuts all the way through the vinyl?

[@lucillestonge5214]

In my experience, some letters lift off water bottles after a while (couple of months). I have been using permanent vinyl from Cricut. Do you have a suggestion/solution to this issue? I have spoken to others who have experienced this same issue.

[@AngieHolden]

Just vinyl applied to anything is not a solution that will last forever. Peeling off is common.

[@mrcarlo1966]

Always fantastic easy to follow tutorials.Thank You !

[@gunthatorres2187]

When I try to weed, it’s very difficult for me, I need help. I’ve done multiple projects with htv. It’s my first time trying the permanent adhesive, could it be the blade that cuts the vinyl?? Need advice?

[@AngieHolden]

I would say if your design is extremely small or intricate, weeding will be hard. Otherwise, I would just press the vinyl down on the mat really well to get a better cut.

[@user-fz7ms9ds6y]

Thanks for making this so easy to follow!

[@AngieHolden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@shelbycramer9712]

I am putting project outside so should I spray it with acrylic protection?

[@AngieHolden]

I would use something over it for outdoors.

[@f8nomore]

So very helpful! Thanks so much! 😊❤

[@toniwalker362]

Hi what is the white thing you have put on the mat before the vinyl please iv seen this a few times and wondering what it is?

[@AngieHolden]

There is nothing on the mat before adding the vinyl? Not sure what you are seeing?

[@dr185]

Does it matter what transfer tape you use for the premium shimmer glitter

[@AngieHolden]

I would check on the listing. It may need strong grip.

[@ladycountry68]

WOW!! You made that look so easy LOL. I tried my first vinyl project but it went down hill fast when I was trying to peel it off the mat. My question to you is.....Can you tell me why my adhesive vinyl stuck to the cricut mat and ripped the adhesive away from the vinyl? I'm still learning my Maker. Just wondering what I did wrong?

[@AngieHolden]

Did you put it on the mat with the backing on and the backing against the mat? Which mat did you use?

[@ladycountry68]

@@AngieHolden I used the green mat and I had the backing on against the mat.

[@samanthacollazo8245]

Hello hope you are still active i am in the process of doing car decals and I happened to pick up Cricut premium permanent vinyl and it has a clear back! Which side do i cut on the clear side or color side???

[@AngieHolden]

May be it is the new value vinyl? I would peel back a corner and see which is sticky on the back. That is the side you cut.

[@Joe-oq2zn]

This is so clear! Thank u

[@faithgee6162]

do you put transverse paper down before you put the vinyl down?

[@AngieHolden]

Put vinyl on the mat and cut it with a kiss cut. Weed away all excess. Then put transfer tape over the top. Burnish down. Peel back tape leaving vinyl on the tape. Put on your surface. Burnish. Peel back transfer tape.

[@RingRoadSessions]

My vinyl is a gold shiny material and when i peeled the transfer paper it took some of the shininess from it 😢 What must i do to avoid this

[@AngieHolden]

You could try a different brand of transfer tape or a different brand of material.

[@susangustke5662]

i used circuit permanent glossy vinyl. I've cut out the design three times. thought maybe I cut too deep, so changed settings. I can't for the life of me get the transfer tape to remove the permanent vinyl so it goes on the transfer paper so I can apply to my canvas. Can I use temporary vinyl instead? Then if I spray with crystal clear over the design, will it stay on the canvas. I don't want to remove the vinyl ever from the canvas Help Please, this is my first time cutting

[@AngieHolden]

It is not easy to get adhesive vinyl to stick to a canvas at all. I usually try to use iron-on or HTV for that.

[@sani.k]

So beautiful!Would u please tell me how did u paint that beautiful mason jar?thank u

[@AngieHolden]

I purchased it like that.

[@yomomma9943]

Thank You!!!!!!

[@kimberlyschwabe2854]

I could hug you! 😀

[@AngieHolden]

Happy to help!

[@Neonapi]

Thanks!!

[@AngieHolden]

You bet!

[@dorathyosuu853]

Can you use any other software to make d designs, like coreldraw and photoshop?

[@AngieHolden]

You would have to export and import to design space to cut.

[@deliamaasdorp2592]

Love watching your videos . Thank you 🙌🏻

[@AngieHolden]

Glad you like them!

[@anjunicthedivapreneur]

Thank you for this video its exactly what I was looking for!!

[@AngieHolden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@vickytoshach2627]

When I weed, I would have lost the dot for the I (among other things as well) :(

[@vanessapineda9621]

Awesome video! Straight to the point..

[@AngieHolden]

Thanks for watching!

[@joycejohnson9971]

I’m just learning, an I don’t even know how you download a project or free SVG an where do you find them

[@AngieHolden]

I have a few videos that will help! Try this post for using an SVG on your Cricut: www.thecountrychiccottage.net/svg-file-on-your-cricut/ and this video for finding free SVG files: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJnLpHdsodR3d7s

[@chazebankz2754]

Great videos I’m new to this and you’ve been a great help 🙏🏽

[@AngieHolden]

Glad to hear it!

[@amandagrose457]

When i tried this for the first time (im new) it seems to have cut all the way through. Now i can't remove the paper successfully from the matt... How can i avoid this?

[@AngieHolden]

Which mat did you use? Maybe you used one that was too strong or sticky? Try using a light blue mat.

[@patsims3648]

Can I use adhesive vinyl design on a book cover?

[@AngieHolden]

Yes that should work.

[@patricewoodson8762]

When I attempt my transfer tape it is not picking up on the tape

[@AngieHolden]

I did a transfer tape comparison here that may help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJCQeq1_l7WKjpo&lc=UgxPuOrV46b78nqGQwN4AaABAg

[@ThePlayfulElephant]

No matter what I used and no matter how hard I tried, the adhesive vinyl does not stick to my item. It comes right back up with the transfer tape. This was an amazing instructional video, but I'm so bummed it's just not in the cards for me!

[@AngieHolden]

Not sure why? Maybe the brand?

[@kirstyrussell9332]

Have you used vinyl on kraft style mailing tubes?

[@AngieHolden]

It is hard to get stuff to stick to those in my experience. You could try a printable vinyl or sticker paper then it would be more like a sticker?

[@elim2000]

Thank you this was very helpful! What would be the best beginner projects to start with a cricut in your opinion?

[@AngieHolden]

I find vinyl like this or heat transfer vinyl the easiest.

[@estrellie09]

Thank you so much!!! So helpful 💕

[@AngieHolden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@pala_pimal1199]

Thank you so much, really helpful video

[@elainaricci1501]

Thanks! That was very helpful and to the point!

[@miriamrubin7368]

can you add links for the transfers?

[@donnyboy911]

how do you get vinyl to stay flat when not using a matt on maker 3 ? next: how does vinyl stick to the matt ….. im confused . our maker 3 just mucks up the vinyl when i hit cut

[@AngieHolden]

When not using a mat, you need to use smart vinyl which is from Cricut. It always lies flat. The mat itself should be sticky when you remove the protective cover. Then just press your vinyl onto the adhesive before cutting.

[@donnyboy911]

@@AngieHolden we determined the machine is faulty/ not going past “detecting”. got it to attempt cutting but pressure did not go through vinyl. selecting “more” literally cut through entire smart vinyl. then just stopped going fwd despite powering down, restarting, that’s frustrating. ive got product to accomplish…. plus : the unit has to be powered off 2X to get cutter to come back up . rolled vinyl catches going through back and wads up a little *** making it not flat for a machine that claims it doesn’t need a mat. hmmm lol. we’re Christmas decor crafters starting now😊

[@AngieHolden]

I would contact Cricut. But once again only the Smart Materials don't need a mat. Any other vinyl you use would have to be put on a mat no matter if it is on a roll or not.

[@donnyboy911]

@@AngieHolden thank you. cricut is sending new unit (i’ll bet its a loose cable/firmware glitch)

[@donnyboy911]

@@AngieHolden we have. new on the way..will need matt anyways to use small sections of vinyl. why? despite matt layed out 12" wide...the usable width 11" : 1/2 > 11.5" mark.. bad cricut...bad !

[@lacheallw.4327]

I have the Maker 2.The first time I tried cutting permanent glitter vinyl (Cricut Brand) Magenta, the cuts weren’t deep enough to weed. I was also unable to see the cuts. Do you have a solution?

[@AngieHolden]

First, make sure you are choosing glitter vinyl not just the regular vinyl setting. Second, I would use a lightbox or put it on a window so you can see the cuts.

[@lacheallw.4327]

Thank Angie. I enjoy watching your videos. They are very helpful.

[@charmainenaomi8971]

My design won't peel off from the backing. I am super frustrated and have wasted vinyl. Only parts of my design will peel off no matter how many times I burnish :(

[@AngieHolden]

Are you using glitter vinyl or some other special type? Some special types need a strong grip transfer tape instead of regular.

[@charmainenaomi8971]

@@AngieHolden I’m using premium permanent vinyl. I actually joined a Cricut group and some recommended to set my machine on textured vinyl and it worked perfectly 🙂 Thanks for the tip though 🙂

[@AngieHolden]

Oh perfect!!

[@davidscott358]

how did you make the tn shirt you are wearing thank you

[@AngieHolden]

I purchased it!

[@davidscott358]

@@AngieHolden ok thank you Love the channel

[@maiamitchell444]

Thank you so much for this tutorial!!! SO helpful!!

[@AngieHolden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@andrewbeard2261]

When I peel back some letters don’t stay or the lines don’t stay any way to help?

[@AngieHolden]

I would say practice helps. Lots of burnishing to make sure everything gets stuck!

[@andrewbeard2261]

@@AngieHolden I have had plenty of practice it just won’t stay when I peel the vinyl off there is always letters coming up with it

[@AngieHolden]

Try a different transfer tape would be my biggest recommendation.

[@robira1313]

The self-adhesive vinyl I used has a clear backing on it and the vinyl is verrry tacky. This just looks like normal premium vinyl.

[@AngieHolden]

Different brands may look different but it sounds like you have adhesive vinyl.

[@robira1313]

Is there such a thing as vinyl that is NOT adhesive - besides HTV?

[@JelscreationsNmore]

can you wash this and it stay on and thanks for the tutorial

[@AngieHolden]

Permanent vinyl will stay on glass with hand washing.

[@JelscreationsNmore]

@@AngieHolden do you have to use epoxy and all that

[@elaineanderson8903]

Hi, fab video. Can I ask do you seal the vinyl once applied?

[@AngieHolden]

No. Permanent vinyl is fine with no sealer. Be sure to allow it to cure at least 72 hours before using.