Washi Tape Experiment. Worth the Work?

[@laithrahmani3052]

Maybe you can print little QR codes and people can scan the qr code which would take them to your shop. would be easier to stick in there since they would be little squares rather than long rectangular ones. You’d still have to figure out the kiss-cut on the cricut but adhearing the stickers would be alot faster.

[@Snipz1978]

Hairdresser here... what you’re talking about is a root smudge... it stretches your natural further down and blurs the line of demarcation. BUT, honestly, I would advise you to just let your roots grow in for a while. Apply your pink regularly all over to freshen up... hair strands grow at different rates so you may naturally achieve a better blur as you grow (especially with fine hair)... give it a while... you can also do a color melt... mix a formula for the roots that’s a bit darker, and a second for the ends that’s your usual bright candy pink and just blend the two formulas gently where they meet.

[@BumbleBaylee]

Yeah, I wouldn't do it yet since I don't have much for roots right now. Plus everywhere is closed, haha. Thank you for the info! ^_^

[@Snipz1978]

You are always welcome! Thank YOU for all the videos keeping us entertained through the lockdown! 😊❤️

[@BumbleBaylee]

The back doesn't grow faster. It does get longer faster due to breakage in the front though. But growth is the same. And cutting it doesn't affect how fast the roots grow out, so that is irrelevant.

[@DoodleDaisy20]

I had this but with silver hair instead of a color. My natural hair color is pretty similar to Baylees (a "dirty blonde" color). It looked pretty good when my hair was longer (past shoulder length) but when I cut it shorter I felt like my natural color took up too much space and I just didnt like the look as much. It really did help cut down times between needing to bleach my hair though.

[@poppyfoxart]

I recently ordered some custom washi from a shop and it had the label inside the roll like you did and I had never seen that before but really liked it. I definitely say yes to adding the stickers inside! It's unique and helps people know where their washi comes from like you said. Plus, much less plastic waste than the other method with the plastic wrap and circle sticker.

[@im_noah_lynx]

I feel like if you just used a mini sticker of the Baylee Face that would be enough for people to know where they got the washi? But that could have been what you meant by the "Bayle Jae" logo. I also think you'd be able to get more faces printed per page so you'd get them done faster!

[@tommy079]

MY SUGGESTION: Put your name in the DS screen for that one that has the gaming stuff, and figure out clever ways like that to include your name into the design.

[@MLEbug]

Have you tried re-inserting the blade? I remember you saying in a vlog that you were wondering if you didn't push it in far enough. Maybe it's as simple as that?

[@BumbleBaylee]

I did try that.

[@djenana]

Have you wondered to made washi tape with your logo, so is the same hight as design, so it is just cut piece of tape and put it in back? I just had that idea! But it is probably not necessary to label it. Love you

[@BumbleBaylee]

That would require very precise placement, but not a bad idea!

[@cream476]

Did you get the thinnest option of washi tape from that manufacturer? If you got one closer to the thickness you were trying to print the labels at then it would be fairly easy

[@djenana]

@@cream476 I was thinking about that option too, but forgot to write it.

[@doakyyy]

sorry baylee. all washi tape I've bought from artists had a round sticker. 😂

[@ArtboxStickers]

Hey Baylee! I would recommend reaching out to your manu and see if they can print your logo on the inside. There’s quite a few that can, and it looks similar to fox and cactus and simply gilded

[@BumbleBaylee]

I'll ask!

[@flopasta3208]

just throwing in my two cents on the hair topic: i had a pixie cut that ive been growing out for a year and was completely bleached and dyed blue and i found that just applying the color over my roots as well darkened them up to a deep brown and helped the grow out look better! it may be worth using a darker pink dye over your roots while they grow out and blend it with the light pink you currently use or i guess you could use dye instead of the overtone. ive had a great experience with a dye brand called lunar tides :) just throwing some ideas around

[@BumbleBaylee]

Hmm I never thought of using a darker pink on the roots. That is my fave suggestion so far!

[@brittanymclarney3238]

Maybe use the pink for brown hair for the roots?

[@Vroombuggy27]

For the labels of the washi, I would use wrapping paper setting on circuit to cut. That might work

[@claraines2230]

I was just about to go to bed and this notification popped up, I love your videos they really cheer me up and get me through lockdown

[@caitlinblitz2013]

For the labels on your washiest tape have you thought about buying precut label sticker paper and just printing your design onto it?

[@Cinthia0423]

There are manufacturers that will print your name and logo on the inside already. I’ve seen other small shops do this with their’s. May be something worth looking into to save you time in the future.

[@laurensprague5773]

Hey Baylee I love your videos. I have been watching for 2 years but I have watched all of your videos and how they improved so much. I wish that I could have the experience you do in art.

[@BumbleBaylee]

Thank you! Your art will improve too, so don't get discouraged! We all keep growing and develop our skills over time.

[@meredithg8537]

Omg pink balayage would look AMAZING on you!!! It’s way easier to maintain and it’s way less damaging. I think you should go for it!! If you hate it, just bleach over the “natural” color and dye it pink :)

[@icekraze07]

Not sure if you know this but you can set your own custom settings (the exact pressure you want, number of cuts, etc) with the cricut.

[@Breemode908]

I have a brown/ natural color to blonde balayage. A good way to start is have the stylist try and match your roots and ask for shadow roots and have that be where you start growing out your balayage. Yeah. Or just go in be like I want the light to start here and have my natural color or whatever color from root to there. Usually for shorter hair, like an inch above the top of the ear looks best. The technique of balayage is working from the ends to the root with lightener with flicking motions like blending with copics! ❤️ it’s so much easier to take care of than straight dying. I don’t think I’ll ever go back.

[@The-Foxeh]

Balayage? more like Baylee-age

[@BumbleBaylee]

omg

[@MagicalMissMikki]

foxygloves i ugly laughed 😂

[@Gallopint0]

“I can do fast mode with this but I forgot” - the saga

[@Moodnightblack]

Maybe for your next washi tape order you could find a manufacturer that does branding on the inside? (like the carton roll) I know a lot of stores have that on their washi tape but I don't know if manufacturers like the ones you order at do that too.

[@laura101cookies]

I just commented this and then saw yours, sorry to copy 😬

[@BumbleBaylee]

Yeah, I'll ask about it next time I order.

[@Itsjademermaid]

I don’t even use washi tape, but I’m kinda tempted to buy some from you after sharing the struggle you go through in this video! :-)

[@guppysnoopy1012]

Hope you get julie's fleas off of her, I'm sure she'll thank you for them :) Also, I personally don't like to use washi tape or stickers that have a logo or brand name on them, so I think that talking to the manufacturer or figuring the stickers out would be a better bet, but that's just my personal opinion. Can't wait for this next store update!

[@WhaleTank]

Brad Mondo X Baylee Jae collab?

[@BumbleBaylee]

He gonna roast me. 😬

[@babybutton]

I just wanted to say that I love watching your vlogs, Baylee! You are such a cutie :)

[@laura101cookies]

Maybe have baylee jae printed on the inside of roll of washi tape? Like on the card bit

[@Lauren-pd4jv]

Where did you get your replacement blade? Apparently some manufacturers have problems with consistency with the blade lengths and that can cause it to cut too deep. There’s been a problem with companies marking the blades as universal, even though they’re not. I hope this helps💕

[@Lyndarsia]

Have you thought about using a hair dye shampoo? I use lilac Watercolors Shampoo as my hair is pastel purple. The brand is actually called Watercolors, and it works really well and it smells sooooo good! And, then I use pastel purple overtone once or twice a week and it keeps it up. I dilute the shampoo so to not make it too powerful and it works really well! :)

[@frankieabigail7336]

When you hair is oil-ier it creates a barrier between your hair and the dye, so it doesn't take as well, so it's always best to put the dye on clean hair!

[@babybutton]

I really love your attention to detail, Baylee :)

[@reppeplucw]

Baylee, have you tried an office supply product? They make sheets of labels that you can run through your printer. The brand "Avery" comes to mind -- lots of different sizes of labels per page. It would be much faster than printing and then cutting. Just a thought.

[@IsouDMI]

As someone who had a black to pink ombre, yep, not having to worry about roots is amazing. You should totally consider letting your roots grow for it tho

[@annabeedee]

Sorry if this is ignorant but what is washi tape typically used for? I think it is so cute but, as someone that doesn't craft really, what uses would it have for me? ngl, still gonna buy one of each regardless... >.>

[@BumbleBaylee]

It's a decorative tape, mainly for planners and bullet journals. Some people decorate other items with it too.

[@sammheart10]

Yay I got a Baylee vlog on my birthday! Woo!

[@rizahawks99]

Happy Birthday to you!!!

[@Annabel_Lee1809]

First of all, JUDYYYY 😭😭😭 I miss your Judy! Second, I remember watching a planner girl video a while ago. She had the same problem, then she realized she set her blade in too far. Have you tried to take it out and place it back in? It sounds like a plausible solution since the issue has been happen since the replacement. I know there's at least one brand that has different settings on the blade mechanism itself, I just can't remember which one. Regardless, good luck in your search! 💜❤😊

[@sipshouse]

I’ve only ever received washi tape with the circle label on the outside but I really like the idea of a smaller one inside to keep track of the creator! I wonder if you would be able to stamp the side of the tape roll without affecting the design at all though 🤔

[@mjpete27]

Yep that is a bunch of work for tape. I have seen a rubberstamp for the inside of a radius, an “inner radius cut” you might want to send a few emails and ask a few rubber stampers if they can make it for you? I have used one long ago but it was at a job so I don’t know how it was made. Hope you are doing well during this time of duress! Stay safe and be well!

[@catarinaneves6868]

Love the little sticker with the baylee logo!!!!

[@Xethira]

Hey Baylee! Not sure if you care enough to try, but have you considered just making a bunch of small 0.5 inch circles/ squares in the cricut design menu to test out cut settings on one sheet instead testing directly with the printed stickers? It's what I usually do when I try out a new material! I also use the "custom material" settings exclusively. My paper is most likely different from yours (I use the amazon basics paper for my labels), but I use cut pressure 135 on default pressure for my kiss cuts! If you add a new custom material, you can lower the blade pressure down to 100. Hope this helps! I love your artwork!

[@Snipz1978]

Also... what about a tag and string looped through the washi roll for your label? 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@BumbleBaylee]

People will remove that upon purchase. It also sounds like a ton of work.

[@leiacairns4823]

When your peeling the stickers off the mat, if you turn it over and peel the mat off the stickers they usually come away cleaner that way

[@BumbleBaylee]

Not when they are a bunch of small pieces, haha.

[@flagbrotherrriot]

I use a washi tape setting. Washi tape or washi tape 6 I forget the exact name but it works for cutting a kiss cut and when peeling single stickers roll the mat on the edge of the counter it helps bring the corner up and you can scoop the spatula under 😍 hope this helps in the future! Update you are now using the washi tape setting 🤣🤣

[@robinvento7066]

So u can changed the depth setting on the cutter blade. I would check the new blade and change it. It goes 1-10. I put it on 3 when doing a kiss cut on sticky note.

[@Ireviewuread]

I have various washi tapes they all come with round stickers but some of them come with their logo in the inner circle of the washi tube inside. So far I've never gotten one with their logo/ signature as part of the washi design. Maybe you can design your signature into a pattern such that it kind of blend in with the design? But I do like the logo in the inner tube idea for once we open the washi tape, the round stickers is just gone lolol

[@MarilynDIAZDESIGNS]

Maybe the vellum setting or crepe paper settings will work! I cant wait to buy the washi! Dont give up! Especially since you want to brand them. OR you can use a super pointy awl to lift the sticker off the backing. As sharp as the awl is, it might just slide underneath the sticker part. It's worth a try!

[@trinitybennie6219]

I still can’t get over how cute the washi tape is!💕💿

[@siaxdrawing]

Just curious but do you think you’ll stop dying your hair pink and go natural or just different colour? I like it pink, I’m just asking out of curiosity

[@BumbleBaylee]

Eventually I'll stop. I will likely go back to the blonde balayage someday.

[@siaxdrawing]

Bumble Baylee damn... that’s going to be weird to see. I’m so use to cotton candy hair

[@MagicalMissMikki]

I remember when the pink changeover first happened, I wasn’t here during the teal hair days so I only knew blonde Baylee and now I’m used to the cotton candy too 😂

[@gwendolynrivera3328]

For the kiss cut setting on the cricut I use the washi tape setting! The sticky note always cuts all the way through for me. I hope this helps. Edit: I saw you tried the washi tape setting. It must be your blade cutting too deep 🥺

[@mistyatwood7920]

Here's a tip I use to remove your cuts from the mat so you don't ruin your project scraping. Grab your mat and slowly roll/bend it with paper facing the outside/upward on your mat. It will start popping off. If your cuts have negative space peel that off first then roll mat to make removal easier. Sometimes you have to gently grab the piece that's popping off while bending. That way it has some tension to come off easier.

[@laura8933]

What about a loop tag for your washi tape

[@ashlyncaldwell5030]

I think that the stickers aren’t a waste of time because as an avid washi tape user I like knowing where it came from

[@stephaniem999]

A lot of the washi tapes I have have printing on the inside of the roll. It looks like it's done before the inner roll is constructed.

[@SkytheKorok]

Too late now but if you make a small circle to be cut, you can test cut depth without wasting your time or materials, you can also make custom cut depths if you go to manage custom materials in the side menus, I use photo paper direct’s glossy paper and sticky note works for me but like you said, your blade is probably sharper. Another thing is that if you press the pause button mid-cut you can turn on fast mode.

[@kenzieelle]

Washing tape that I’ve ordered from on online store does have a sticker on the inside of the roll like you were trying to make. I love your art and all your products and I’m really excited to get your washi tapes and more you make in the future, but I’m not too fond of having your signature in it just cause it’ll break up the design and I scrapbook and journal a lot with washi tape and I don’t know just don’t love the idea of having writing on the tape but that’s just my personal opinion! I’m sure I could get over having your signature in the design but just thought I’d give you some feedback! Love you Baylee :)

[@alyssap2881]

Fox and Cactus sells washi tape and they have their branding printed on the cardboard insert the tape is attached to.

[@mareeeeep]

can we have the qr codes for your paths? 😅💗

[@pamelacarroll7880]

Your island is so cute!!! Did you make the stone paths if so are you sharing to the code?

[@w16breezy04]

Try using the Avery 5967 Labels maybe? There are 80 per sheet

[@MandaShimmy]

For the washi tape you could try use for example like Avery labels that come with 80/sheet and they're 1/2 inch by 1 3/4 inch and just set them up on the website and print them (that's if it's more cost effective and also if you still like the idea of putting the label on the inside) personally I'd prefer them on the inside rather than incorporated into the design of the tape but that's just my opinion! You do youu! Also the cat shaming calendar brings me back to the SpongeBob joke of the day times

[@melloncollie5429]

Maybe you could print lots of stickers to do a lot of rolls at the same time and line the washi tapes up and then slice the tube apart into individual rolls?

[@JordyJRT]

Are you kidding, you get Judy and my accidental random move in was fucking sprocket 😂

[@BumbleBaylee]

😂

[@drmngbg]

I’ll never take Avery shipping labels for granted again! Lol

[@christinesmith6910]

Could you try those pre cut sticker sheets and just print onto them? :D I think you can get skinny rectangles :D xxx

[@mpsensha]

Judy? In my region she is called Misuzu.😊

[@erinnicole5748]

Where is your washi tape available at? I'd like to order some! I checked both your shops but didn't see it.

[@kaz6655]

I have a top I wear for dying my hair I’ve used the top for years and it has so many colours on it, it’s like a history of my hair 😂😂😂 I was going to let my hair grow out the colour whilst lock down is on, but I got to about 3/4 inches of roots that were a horrible grey 😂😂 a d just couldn’t do it . I am lucky I am still able to go to work , I’m a social carer, and I just couldn’t not dye my hair it made me feel old.

[@danad3976]

Have you looked at onlinelabels.com they have labels of all sizes. You maybe able to find some on there precut and print them on it.

[@theweirdothatdoesart5795]

Maybe you could try putting a little lable like the one you tried but instead hanging sort of like a flap...which would be heald down by the very beginning of the washi tape just lift the tape up and put it under...just an idea

[@motherthebutter]

Maybe instead of a balayage, you can do a shadow root? That way you'll have that nice contrast between the pink and darker roots. But that's only a suggestion

[@MichelleNaomiConner]

Baylee. For the Cricut have you tried the washi sheet setting?

[@melissakasavi6402]

I love this channel so much! Who else +1?❤️😋

[@lilactea1654]

I usually have the same settings when I use my cricut for my sticker sheets. I noticed that after I make any die cut stickers and I go to make I make any sticker sheets/kiss cuts, it will still make the blade pressure harder, even when I select sticky note - Less. It’s lifts the paper backing too instead of the paper side so it’s weird :(

[@Vroombuggy27]

All my washi has their brand logo in the inside cardboard, it came from the manufacturer though.

[@Crystalthewolf1000]

i want that washi tape so much it's so cute

[@rosemaryfreitas4895]

Use a small stamp with your initials for washi tape..

[@clairejoyart5976]

You could send a sticker with the specific washi pattern on it and your name on it as a "freebie" with each roll ordered so that people can save the patterned stickers somewhere. That way, they can identify what pattern it is and who made it.

[@vibratomelon64]

Not sure if you've answered this before, I'm a new watcher, but what manufacturer do you use to get your washi and enamel pins made? If you're comfortable with sharing that of course. If not, same question to other people in the comments who may know 😭

[@sophieinspired]

hey bayls :) sometimes i used to part my hair in a zickzack manner to cover up roots on my hair it makes it look a little bit fake balayage xD doesnt work endless haha

[@lisaluke9988]

Check to make sure you are not using a deep cut blade in your Cricut

[@LauraKrause31]

you could just order a thin roll of wash tape with your branding as the design so you can stick that inside and just cut after each repeating logo

[@TheWorldofRobbie]

Oh, also, suggestion for the hair: I think adding the undiluted pink color to your roots might make a good transition. I think we have a similar natural hair color and I was able to do a hot pink in the past without bleaching, so I think your natural color should retain the undiluted pink (hopefully lol)

[@OneiricBlur]

time is money. the manufacturer can simply print your desired logo inside the roll. it may cost very slightly extra but its definitely worth it and saves you the trouble in the long run. 90% of my 2500 rolls of washi have the simplified brand logo (single colour not full colour) printed inside the roll whether or not they have the added plastic wrapping and circle sticker on the outside.

[@BumbleBaylee]

Agreed! It would save so much time. I'm glad to hear it is an actual thing that can be done.

[@Karmacranes]

mine can print on the inner roll or provides a sticker with a name on it.

[@morgenberry2852]

You can buy custom labels from Avery directly. They are actually MUCH more affordable then normal Avery labels. That way you wouldn't have to spend the time cutting everything.

[@senamarienne]

I always use the washi setting for my stickers

[@annberry_sauce]

Pietro slipped through and is a random on my island. I'm so upset lol

[@yuumedreams]

Ahh washi tape. Hopefully I'm able to make it to your store update in time😭😭

[@purpl3lina]

Ok so idea for washis you labeled. Since there is only a certain amount leave em and rest are blank. Whoever gets a labeled one gets like maybe a percentage off of your shop or stickers. Something small like that.

[@zaracousins3734]

Is there a rough idea of when the next store update is?

[@CristyOrtiz]

The Cricut is awesome, but those trial and errors hooooooooboy!!! Very frustrating!! 😳🎨🥰

[@bangtansonyeonDani]

You’re probably done doing those stickers by the time you see this but I use wrapping paper on less pressure and it works better than sticky note :)

[@tinymew]

I've always wonder how would you look with bangs

[@cypher237]

Do you sell grade a & b differently, like at a different price? Wondering why the separation... 🤷‍♀️

[@BumbleBaylee]

Yes. Because some are defective.

[@cypher237]

@@BumbleBaylee oh, ok, thanks for the explanation! 😁

[@KurenaiKimitsu]

Maybe you need to adjust your blade and push it in fraction of a mm. take it out and put it back in again? why don't you just order from online labels so they are precut and ready for print? (OL1100 - 1.5" x 0.5" Small Rectangle Labels: 100 labels/sheet; or OL5400 - 1" x 0.375" Small Rectangle Labels: 154 labels/sheet) it'll save some of the hassle and time.

[@BumbleBaylee]

I tried adjusting the blade. I would need the labels to be a bit smaller than that.

[@KurenaiKimitsu]

@@BumbleBaylee there's another at 1x0.375" OL5400

[@KurenaiKimitsu]

Edit: actually these non standard sizes are pretty expensive. Maybe best bet is the OL5400 - 1" x 0.375" for your name, and if the head doesn't fit, you can print them on another sheet then cut each label in half on a paper cutter. OL3617 - 1.239" x 0.48" Labels (126 labels) OL358 - 1.3" x 0.35" Labels (110 labels) OL1036 - 1.375" x 0.3125" Labels (120 labels) OL3742 - 1.5" x 0.375" Labels (105 labels) OL5300 - 1.5" x 0.375" Labels (110 labels) OL2438 - 1.5" x 0.4" Labels (130 labels)

[@pinkSPARKL]

Love the vlogs!! So sad the washi tape branding ideas didn't go so well... Dammit Carol... In regards to your hair-dyeing, I've found that dye sticks better to clean dry hair (and bleach 'should' be done on greasy hair to avoid as much damage, though olaplex, etc helps too). As for the balayage thing, it takes QUITE a while to grow out roots so that they're not a straight line (about 6 months to a year... depending kn rate of hair growth). But then, if you decided after growing out your roots, that you want full pink/blonde again, it is a b*tch to bleach the roots evenly when they're so long and uneven (I know this from personal experience). Either way, it's your decision, obvs. As long as you're only bleaching your roots each time, it doesn't damage the rest of your hair, no matter how often you do it, and bleaching/dyeing is quicker when there's less to do. Sorry for the essay... Have a great day!!

[@liv6387]

I have a cricut, but have nooooo clue what to use it with.

[@arisenomega]

I'd just use a cutter knife with metal ruler, or scissors to cut the labels if the machine doesn't wanna do it.

[@MagicalMissMikki]

Maybe do a darker toner over just the roots the way they are now to make them dark and then get one of the root touch up bottles - like for people with naturally dark hair covering greys - for maintenance to make the roots dark as they grow out 👀

[@BumbleBaylee]

The problem with that is when the blonde needs to be brought upwards, you'd be dyeing over dark box dye, which is rough.

[@MagicalMissMikki]

Bumble Baylee ahhh true eventually it would be grown out I’m dumb 😂

[@Lettrebox]

Baylee :o what about ordering a washitape that has the branding on it... then you can just order the tape and use that ;D?

[@FreyaWarr]

I kind of think you might have a “deep cut” blade in your Cricut. Those blade are for cutting thin chipboard. Might be worth looking into

[@BumbleBaylee]

It's definitely not. Unless it got placed in the wrong packaging at the factory.