Applying Vinyl using the Wet Application Method

[@caleb5420]

she's genius.. better than all other videos i've watched

[@jcarparful]

Looks like it is so much more controllable, not the panic I feel trying to get it done now. Thanks so much!!

[@jackieturner3033]

I am beyond impressed. The etched glass is amazing - and so are you!! Your tutorial was easy to watch, listen, and learn. Thank you.

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Thank You so much!!

[@livinfuller]

Did I miss something? This isn’t etching /etched glass. It’s 651 permanent vinyl on glass. You can etch glass using an etching cream.

[@trevahillyard2307]

loved your video, you get right to the point without a lot of shenanigans. very informative. thank you

[@victorialynch6350]

So glad I found this! I just tried to put 4" squares of vinyl (I'm new and hadn't used vinyl before) on glass and couldn't get it to not bubble. I have 3 more projects doing the same and I'm going to try this method. THANK YOU!

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Glad we could help! Hope it works for you!

[@melindagibson8606]

I absolutely love this technique! I messed up and used clear because I really had to have my sign Perfectly straight! it was for an order. But yes, this is the easiest method for glass and acrylic! If you use acrylic... DO NOT ONLY USE A PLASTIC EDGE! Make sure it is felt edged! I scratched my acrylic while i was getting out my bubbles! Thank goodness you couldn't see the marks the way I hung it! I LOVE EXPRESSIONS VINYL! They are wonderful, have an amazing points program and the customer service is the best!

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Great tips!! Thank you for commenting!

[@Concordeagle]

Founds this so I could learn how to put stickers on my motorcycle, very helpful, thanks.

[@asmonde420]

That's literally what I was trying to do as well!

[@caidenangel7697]

instablaster...

[@Concordeagle]

@@caidenangel7697 what's that?

[@StevieV64]

Thank you from the Netherlands, i got just the info i needed to do some decals on my car. Great 👍🏻

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Glad I could help!

[@woihoi4901]

I've been searching this for so long and now i found it.. now i can wrapping my pickguard guitar

[@lacey2009renae]

This was by far the best video on wet application! I didn't realize the clear transfer tape would be harder to use but now it makes sense 🤣 thank you for your video and awesome techniques!

[@Expressionsvinyls]

You are so welcome!

[@Roy750]

Excellent tutorial. You make it look real easy. I gotta give this a go 👍

[@ItsMeJayCeeGee]

Very nice!! Thanks for the tip.

[@sewdazzling]

So beautiful. Love that on a glass table

[@jamietaylor6869]

I'm going to apply a 17" word to a 3' x 2' Plexiglas sign and I'm concerned about getting it on straight. I'm considering the wet method and appreciate the video. I've heard Plexiglas can be damaged easily by chemicals and hope the soap will not cloud it. Also I'm using removable vinyl, will this work using the wet method?

[@randylearmonth4047]

Very helpful video, thanks for sharing 😊

[@Lopezfam210]

Thank you so much for making this video I needed to put a 40×18 car club sticker on my rear window and didn't want to mess it up hopefully this helps

[@Expressionsvinyls]

I hope it works for you! Thank you!

[@terrencebrown4913]

This was AWESOME!!!

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Thank you!

[@michaelspencer4426]

Thanks for the straight forward instructions. It all makes sense once watching but I must admit I'm still scared to try as my decals cost 200 dollars so I don't want to fail!

[@TEverettReynolds]

Buy some cheaper decals to test with, as practice makes perfect.

[@TU-TOF]

thank you very much

[@khalid14714]

So beautiful. very informative. thank you

[@goof9j1]

Love this method.

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Me too!

[@daniellebailey7422]

Can I use this method to apply perm vinyl to a cricut tumbler?

[@margaretcardenas4686]

I’m so glad I saw this thank you so much

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Thank you!!

[@katewelsh1285]

Omg I'm just new but this is incredible!!!

[@MLI0369]

Nicely done. I had to come here to see how to do a door overlay since the company provides no help. Thank you.

[@jeanbethea4750]

A beautiful design love it

[@pavelmyrmyr6505]

It's just wonderful, l loved it but U did not dimanstrated how U printed, what printer and cutter did U used. Do U have some video? Thank U.

[@Expressionsvinyls]

We have so many! Choose your favorite! kzbin.info/door/Y3Ha3hViE3He7x1DyPhKEg

[@msmelissagee]

GAME CHANGER! Thank you!

[@PRINCESSKELEA777]

Wish I'd seen your video FIRST. Any clue how long it will have to dry before the "clear" transfer tape will release my 19" x28" image with multiple words???

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Oh! It depends on the conditions of the environment. but, once it dries, just take it slow. It may be a challenge, but it can still work!

[@PRINCESSKELEA777]

@@Expressionsvinyls It was a nightmare. After 10 hours the adhesive from the clear (plastic) transfer tape dissolved onto the vinyl and piece by piece, letter by letter I really had to work it but finally succeeded AND it was STILL wet in numerous places. Never again. Paper transfer tape only for my future. Thanks!

[@gprewett9036]

This looks to be a perfect method for some larger applications, as you pointed out. Thanks for the demonstration! I need to get some of your paper transfer tape.☺

[@Expressionsvinyls]

It is a great method. You can get some right here - expressionsvinyl.com/transfer-tape/paper/

[@ThreeGsHomeschool]

Thank you so much for this video! What if I am mailing my design, can I do the wet application method for layering vinyl that I need to mail to my customers. The vinyl layers will need to remain on the paper and tape till they are at the customer's home.

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Wet application is only going to work for application to the blank. Wet between layers to build a decal that can be shipped is likely to be very difficult if not impossible.

[@nagazinafireworks7594]

It seems easy I will have to try that sometime...Thanks

[@donnacampbell9187]

Very nicely done! Thank you so much!!

[@theladybaltimore]

Does that end up sticking as well as if you used a dry method to apply the vinyl?

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Yes, it adheres equally to the dry method.

[@lisamorgan3532]

Brilliant video, may I ask if you have any advice as I'm mirroring on glass for a customer on the under side of a chopping board, and when I flip the glass back over I'm seeing the adhesive for the vinyl 😔

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Use a vinyl that has the color on the adhesive side as well. Our Oracal would work great! expressionsvinyl.com/adhesive-vinyl/permanent-adhesive-vinyl/oracal-651-vinyl/

[@benard3815]

Nice tutorials

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Glad you like them!

[@kyledean6659]

Wish I watched your video before I tried it dry good job

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Next time!

[@waysouth777]

Great video...thanks!

[@belindaw5849]

great video. New subscriber. I love your videos. everyone does so well explaining everything

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Thank You!

[@durraniahmad8523]

good

[@abuubaydullah1]

Great vid but how long did you wait ?

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Once you have applied everything and removed a bit of the water let it sit at least over night if not 48 hours for it to finish drying and completely adhere to the surface. Hopefully that helps.

[@chaddanylak8706]

depend on how much soap you use, more soap longer drying time, less soap shorter drying time, if you get your mixture right about 5-15min and then the adhesive will take about 12-24 hour to bond to the surface in the past I use the wet method on a surface which was 10 feet by 6 feet

[@BlankofMaterial]

i like the coffee filter trick.

[@noelnoel1029]

Awesome but do you repeat this if you have more than 5 layers? I have a project thats 7 layers and bubbles up everytime. Keep wasting my vinyl? Is there a video or can you do one please? Thanks

[@Expressionsvinyls]

You would be able to layer the vinyl on top of each other. Then use the wet method to apply it to the project. You can also try using the knockout/slice method so that it looks layered but it is not.

[@JayyMoneyy420]

Sheeesh what kind of transfer tape is that ? Came off so smooth

[@Expressionsvinyls]

It is the paper transfer tape. expressionsvinyl.com/transfer-tape/paper/

[@viviancovington7813]

Brilliant

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Thank you!

[@viviancovington7813]

You are most welcome! 🤗

[@discord1317]

Will this work on tumblers?

[@Expressionsvinyls]

We have not tested it on tumblers. We would suggest doing a test area to see if it will work for you.

[@capturedbydaisy5446]

Doesn't the water take away the stickiness of the vinyl? and how long it takes to dry? thanks

[@Expressionsvinyls]

The wet application works well for the adhesive vinyl! Dry time will depend on environmental factors.

[@susankniola5958]

Can you use this method with multiple layers? or will the moisture effect what you've already laid down? GREAT tip about the coffee filters, thanks!

[@Expressionsvinyls]

The wet application method works on non-porous surfaces,. There needs to be no pores that can trap air or water. It's best on stainless steel, glass etc. You may be able to do one other layer on top of that but you'd want to be careful not to ruin the base layer or risk it moving with the layer on top.

[@FredPaiz]

Excelente - * Gracias *

[@krissystrack]

Thank you so much!! I am so excited, I just received my order from E.V. today! I would like to put my etched vinyl on plexiglass. Is that doable? Or should it be real glass? What setting do you recommend for the Etched Glass Vinyl?? I use the premium blade, with a Cameo 3. Thank you again! 🤗🇺🇸🥰

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Hi Kris, yes, you can put the etched vinyl on plexiglass. It will work great. Here is a link to all of our cut settings. expressionsvinyl.com/machine-setting.html

[@pkk6428]

If you use this method, will you get little to no bubbles? Thanks

[@Expressionsvinyls]

With this method you should see less bubbles, you will need to make sure that your glass is clean before applying the vinyl.

[@pkk6428]

Ok thanks

[@cindykowalski5493]

Do you have a recommendation on the paper transfer tape?

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Here is the link for the paper transfer tape that we carry expressionsvinyl.com/transfer-tape/paper/rolls/

[@Missyhmakr]

Is there anything special needed when doing this method on a 6 pane window? I am afraid of breaking the glass when removing the water.

[@beachlifesoy2253]

Does the wet method not dilute the adhesive on the decal?

[@Expressionsvinyls]

The wet method does not affect the adhesive on the vinyl.

[@steveh3690]

what might happen if you use too much soap? I used more than a few drops and my stickers arent sticking. Been on the window for over 24 hours. I used clear transfer film.

[@Expressionsvinyls]

If you to much soap it will affect the way that it will adhere.

[@IYQ2-22]

Does this method only work on just Glass or does it work on Car doors as well? Or is there another method that I should use for applying Vinyl to a vehicle door? Do you have a video showing this technique on vehicle doors?

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Hi Dessa, the wet application method works on non-porous surfaces,. There needs to be no pores that can trap air or water. It's best on stainless steel, glass etc. Hopefully this helps! Please let us know if you have any additional questions.

[@GaryFujiokaSr]

Very helpful, thank you.

[@Expressionsvinyls]

You're welcome! Thank You for tuning in.

[@lindadoherty9391]

Does this work with removable vinyl?

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Removable vinyl has a water soluble adhesive so it wouldn't work as well.

[@samanthaferraro5925]

will this help prevent any bubbles that get stuck under the surface of the vinyl?

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Yes, it will help with that as well!

[@angiebereuter1063]

Does it help with bubbles to? What transfer tape d you use?

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Hi Angie, yes it does. If you are using the Wet Application method then you want to make sure you use the Paper Transfer Tape. That's the only kind that will work with it. Here is a link to our paper transfer tape - expressionsvinyl.com/transfer-tape/paper/

[@williamjoycehall99]

Are you spraying the sticky part of the vinyl?

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Yes, the adhesive part has the water solution on it so that it does not adhere to fast.

[@williamjoycehall99]

@@Expressionsvinyls Thanks, so much for confirming. I had figured it out from watching the video several times. This method turned out to be much easier than using the regular transfer tape. It reminded me of the same method we used when putting a film on our windows. Ended up using the same solution that we bought to do the windows. I have to give credit to all of you who don’t mind doing KZbin videos. It sure has helped me to figure out many different things. Thanks again.

[@cynthia6608]

So hold you not recommend using a clear transfer tape for the wet method? I have a project I need to put in a glass door but I already have the image on a clear transfer tape. Please advice

[@Expressionsvinyls]

You will want to use the paper transfer tape. The clear will not work with the wet method.

[@beckystamps5017]

Where do you get the paper transfer tape

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Here! expressionsvinyl.com/paper-transfer-tape-roll/

[@zubairally7625]

Will this work on Perspex?

[@Expressionsvinyls]

We have not tested this. Let us know what you think if you decide to give it a try!

[@jannette217]

Do you apply heat after it drys?

[@Expressionsvinyls]

You will not need to apply heat to the vinyl.

[@Selinahansonify]

can i use regular masking tape?

[@Expressionsvinyls]

We have not tested with masking tape. Unfortunately, we do not have further details on that product.

[@allendaleolaer3295]

i'm just a little confused about the etched vinyl.. what specifically kind of vinyl can be used?

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Any permanent adhesive vinyl can be used with the Wet Application.

[@kathybutcher7794]

When putting the vinyl on a car window, does the out side temperature matter?

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Hi, when first applying it you'll want a pretty mild day, not too hot or cold. Once it adheres completely then it will be great in those temperatures. Hopefully that helps.

[@Ricebunnyxvp]

Where did u get that lovely mandala?!

[@Expressionsvinyls]

She got it from a google search.

[@carriereyes7390]

Where do you purchase the transfer tape?

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Here is the link for the transfer tape that we carry expressionsvinyl.com/transfer-tape/

[@mannyglz777mg]

Does this work on any surface?? Like tumblers etc

[@Expressionsvinyls]

It will work on any solid surface like glass.

[@ToddAtSmartEvals]

Will this technique work well enough with reusable/resealable vinyl?

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Unfortunately, we have not tried it on reusable and resealable vinyl.

[@ToddAtSmartEvals]

@@@Expressionsvinyls I went ahead and tried it. Works beautifully! No bubbles!!! I was applying reusable vinyl to a 0.08" thick sheet of aluminum (for those of you watching this video looking to apply overlay art to an arcade stick control panel). I cleaned the aluminum with citrus degreaser and a microfiber cloth, got both the adhesive and the aluminum surface nice and wet, and it worked wonderfully.

[@Expressionsvinyls]

@@ToddAtSmartEvals thank you for sharing!

[@arlynmaclan2533]

May I know where to get the svg design that you use in this video

[@Expressionsvinyls]

She googled the image for this project.

[@melodyedrake8019]

What can you use the wet application on? Is it only glass?

[@Expressionsvinyls]

You will want to use this technique on a non porous surface. Examples: glass, stainless steel, certain types of plastics, sealed tiles, finished wood...etc.

[@melodyedrake8019]

@@Expressionsvinyls Thank you I have trouble on a big design if it accidentally lays on what you are working on and it's not in the right place I can't get it up it is completely wrecked.

[@Expressionsvinyls]

@@melodyedrake8019 You are welcome!

[@theafam9836]

Does this work on plastic ? Or just glass?

[@Expressionsvinyls]

As long as it is a non-porous surface it will work.

[@HLJRMAI1]

I can't seem to find paper transfer tape, is it under another name maybe?

[@Expressionsvinyls]

Hi Laura, here is a link to the Paper Transfer Tape that we carry - expressionsvinyl.com/transfer-tape/paper/

[@ashlycarrizales4822]

You wiped the dot away that peeled up

[@JadeDragon7]

Love it!! :)

[@southchelle]

I've watched so many videos. Everyone makes it look so easy. I cannot get all the air bubbles out. Ive tried so many times. I guess vinyl is just not going to work for me 😭

[@Expressionsvinyls]

You can try using a straight pen to let the air out, then burnish it again this might help getting the bubbles out. This video might help you with ideas also kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXK1h5qGppWbqsk

[@jokerimmortal]

5:30 they might need a little more THC. Just like me XD

[@lordclay2533]

Seems legit

[@michaellowther8704]

Great video but you pulled a dot off 😮

[@mancbiker17]

Am I being dumb for wondering how the heck it dries and sticks when you have put water under it???

[@Expressionsvinyls]

I thought the same thing when I first watched this video! But it works!

[@JayRobb-n1u]

Use baby shampoo.. dish soap can brake down the adhesive.

[@sjm8510]

who down votes this???