How to cut and weed small designs and fonts - Reverse weed - Cricut - washi sheet

Cutting small designs and fonts can be super frustrating! But using the right materials, settings and tricks to weed can make this awful task seem more manageable! Come learn how I weed small and tiny designs the easy way! Using the reverse weeding method to weed small or intricate designs will be a game changer!
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[@venieceantoinette]

I want to cry from joy after watching this. I was up last night until 2 am redoing a small project with small text over and over again. Thank you sooo much, I am so grateful! 🙌🏽

[@foxycreationskc3242]

Wow thank you so much! I’ve literally been in tears trying to weed the teensiest letters ever! This just made my life so much easier!!

[@chrissystempihar4417]

Thank you!!!! The Washi setting was a lifesaver! i changed my blade, moved the dial trying settings, wasted vinyl. Googled ideas, The washi setting was all I needed!!!

[@cgarrett325]

I've found it helpful when I'm reverse weeding, to use small pieces of strong grip transfer tape to tape down the corners of my project to my (self healing) cutting mat.

[@scripturetrinketsbyap]

Thank you! Thank you ! for this .. I do scripture trinkets, a lot of scriptures on keychains and the fonts are usually small and delicate, it has been a struggle. But since watching your video I did a slight redesign and tried cutting them using the washi sheet in default setting and trust me it has been much easier to weed. Granted I didnt use the reverse weeding but I feel so much better doing my trinkets 😍

[@dianagwaltney1683]

Thank you so much for showing this video because I was in tears eeeding my project. I wasted 5 or 6 pieces of vinyl because I pulled off some of the parts of the project itself. And vinyl is not cheap. So I was just actually throwing money in the trash! So thank you for this video. I have not tried it yet but I will definitely give it a shot!

[@ReginaldDewitte]

I was about to give up and saw your video, and all of a sudden everything's fine, perfect weeding, love it. Thank you so much for the technique.

[@jessicaaguila5425]

glad this vid exists cuz i am always struggling with those tiny pieces

[@nazickyassien797]

honestly, I can't thank you enough for this video. I am fairly new at cricutting and wanted to challenge myself with a VERY intricate design; I was just about ready to give up and you helped me. Thank you!

[@lauramartin7300]

I forgot about reverse weeding. Could of really used it for Christmas ornaments, but like you said, apply soon after you do it. Doing in regular way,I was able to weed several at one time, then I did apply back on backing to keep te sticky from getting anything on it.worked for me so far. Lol like the reverse for small letters ,which I indeed had. I would of stuck it back on cutting sheet to use as a third hand. I do all my wedding on the cutting mat,it holds it down for me to have more control. Love your videos, always learn something. Ty HAPPY New Year

[@alexiabrown3821]

This video was a total LIFESAVER!!! Last minute project with almost the exact same specs and I was able to get it done with the help of this video. Thank you so much for sharing!!!

[@brindacoble8817]

Just a little thought here. I usually put the backing part back on my decal so it doesn't pick up dust or stick to anything else. This is a great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@CorinneBlackstone]

If you’re going to use it later yes you can put the backing back on but typically I use my decals right away.

[@teresapaliwoda]

I am going right now to try this for some 90th birthday ornaments for my aunt's birthday. I couldn't do it yesterday as the letters were so small. I know now that with your help I'm gonna make it happen!

[@gemabees]

Thank you SO much for this informative video! I am very new to vinyl crafts and have Oracle vinyl and Paper Studio and a couple of others. I was pulling my hair out with some tiny letters. I watched this video and ordered all the things recommended and while I couldn’t get a cut through any vinyl, even StarCraft, the vinyl setting worked beautifully on it. You’re the best! I appreciate you knowledge and talents. Thanks for sharing!

[@twanesmith3433]

I have to do seating plan for my friends wedding to go onto a mirror, I'm sure this will help, thanks so much

[@soniar3051]

Thank you so much for this great tip! I had to weed these tiny smoke stack hearts and this tip made it so easy to weed. I didn't lose any of the hearts doing the reverse weeding technique. Thanks again!

[@julliafox7540]

Thank you so much for this video. I'm making hand-made christmas gifts with my cricut this year and I have a lot of really small fonts and letters. This video was really helpful and I feel a lot more comfortable. Thank you so much!!!

[@nursebecky2006]

I got my first paid job and a miserable skinny tiny font! Thank you for your direction!

[@conniemartin7217]

Game changer...used this setting and it was so much easier to weed...thank you!

[@Bloomsong1020]

😢 I absolutely hate weeding… and I am so glad I did not try to sell anything using small letters because I would have to charge just for the weeding process lol.

[@bug_queen8574]

This is great. I tried some wine glass decals and they were a mess because of the tiny letters. Will try this technique oin them

[@tinaelliott8029]

Awesome, good for you. Great job Corinne, I use reverse weeding all the time, especially with adhesive vinyl

[@CorinneBlackstone]

Thank you! I'm still not amazing at reverse weeding but ill get better

[@Luxinda]

Thanks so much for this! I happen to be having a heckuva time trying to weed small letters in a very thin, curly font, so I will definitely try the washi setting and reverse weeding to see if that helps. 🤞

[@crea9284]

I need help with having. My letters will NOT stopping popping up

[@bernadettebertrand6474]

OMG!!! I LOVE YOUR SHIRT!!!!!!! Thanks for the showing the reverse weed. I haven't tried it yet but feel more confident to.

[@Vizzpat]

Great video tutorial! I’m new to Cricut and have had some weeding problems with small details. I’m going to give your method a try. I think it’s possible that some of the vinyl I received as part of my Cricut bundle may be a little “older” and may have started to fix itself more strongly to the backing it came on even before it was cut. Patience is the only thing that seems to work but maybe your technique will make things a little easier. 🫰🏻Thank you so much for sharing your expertise and insights!

[@CorinneBlackstone]

Older vinyl will for sure do that. And honestly if it’s cricut brand you’ll come to learn that is not a quality material

[@Vizzpat]

@@CorinneBlackstone Thanks. Nearly all of my vinyl supplies are Cricut brand - some coming with my machine as part of the bundle. It’s a learning experience but I’m a pretty quick learner. Thanks for your guidance as to better product choices. I’m seeing more and more endorsements for the Star Craft brand and after checking out the prices, I’m sure going to give them some business. I’m really glad I found your channel, Corinne. Happy Thanksgiving!

[@gregpeterson4223]

Hey Corrinne! Thanks for all the great videos. Love your new studio. One suggestion you might want to do is soundproof a little and you won't get any echo. I work in a recording studio and I do that so I can record without echo. You go girl!

[@CorinneBlackstone]

This video is incredibly old. I don’t live in this house anymore lol :) but thanks!

[@michellecraver5148]

So helpful thank you for sharing your technique

[@mardellgrayhek9958]

Thank you Corrine, I have heard of this technique and now after seeing it demonstrated I am going to try it on my ornament projects! 🌲

[@conniemartin7217]

Thanks...fixing to try that setting!

[@angiedeo8174]

Congratulations on the new studio

[@CorinneBlackstone]

Thank you so much!

[@deborahpotter703]

This is the one that helped me ! Thank you you have another follower !

[@reemarie22]

Thank you! This was very helpful!

[@angieheredia4336]

Also helps to put back on the mat, like an extra set of hands!😁

[@CorinneBlackstone]

You should not actually weed on your mat. You will reduce the stickiness of the mat and also risk getting debris on your mat.

[@katiacampos6511]

Thanks a lot Corinne. Great video, it was helpful for me🥰🥰

[@lizmcdaniel5635]

beautiful. I feel ya I hate thing that aren't strait

[@denisem5437]

Thank you, this is a much needed video.

[@lori-jocarroll]

Going to give this try - who knew🤷‍♀️ And how did I miss this fabulous Pumpkin Spice????

[@CorinneBlackstone]

Isn't it cute!?

[@nicoleworkman6915]

This was so much alot of help got to try it when I go home

[@christinehorowitz9305]

You are amazing! Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@juliegayson7947]

Thank you will try now as done 4 attempt without this method. Wish me luck lol

[@shonasemeyn3787]

Thank you so much!! I wish I would’ve seen this before wasting so much time and product 😩 Lol.

[@Shanel91]

This is a great Idea definitely going to try this

[@PookyMoreno1983]

Thanks for the info. I want your hoodie 😭

[@kiannaross9919]

Literally just wasted a whole roll destroying my decals because it’s so hard weeding tiny fonts I thought it was just because I have a cricut joy

[@MrsPete-mq4tv]

Thank you.. I find im havin trouble weeding anything and I have wasted sooo much vynyl Idk what to do and I’m frustrated

[@dhernandez3433]

Thank you I will try again I did it wrong

[@donnacarey4894]

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. I needed this.

[@perez1corona]

Does Washi setting work for cricut removable Matte vinyl as well? Im losing all my tiny letters 😭

[@kathleenrickard]

Amazing! I’ve been struggling

[@christineadams69]

thank you - so helpful

[@lifepath_7]

OMG!!! Thank you for this!

[@rosinyberg8747]

why does the washi setting work so well

[@CorinneBlackstone]

I wish I knew!

[@nadiavillarruel9721]

Muchas gracias, ya estaba desesperada y me funcionó a la perfección 🌷

[@jacobrzewnicki1832]

Thanks for this! Helped my girlfriend out a bunch 🙌🏼

[@alidadebruyn36]

Like weeding HTV 😁

[@CorinneBlackstone]

Yep!!

[@planning_with_patches5860]

I have the Maker and there is no washi setting. Any recommendations?

[@OscarsPlaces]

Amazing tips thanks for sharing.

[@annhoffman3410]

Thank you!

[@lynford89]

How about doing iron-on, does this method work ?

[@CorinneBlackstone]

@@lynford89 htv is already weeded this way since the carrier sheet is already sticky. You cannot press htv without weeding or it will all stick to the fabric

[@dianekulback2430]

Very helpful!

[@runnergurl61]

Thank you! I've just about given up on the tiny letters! I'll give this a try. What is the name of the weeding pen you use?

[@CorinneBlackstone]

Its a pin pen amzn.to/3jDjSHY

[@shelleywilson849]

Thank you thank you for doing this video I've needed it for a long time :)

[@CorinneBlackstone]

You're so welcome!

[@pauletteadam132]

I have just viewed your reverse weeding video. I am having difficulty understanding what you did after graphic was cut. Speech was blurred and spoken a bit fast. Is it transfer tape you have on the top side too?

[@CorinneBlackstone]

You place transfer tape on the design then remove the whole design from the vinyl back in sheet

[@pauletteadam132]

I’m trying that now. Thank you for responding so quickly.

[@terrim.602]

I dont really understand what you mean by by reverse weeding. I struggle with the dots on the "i's”, and periods and commas. Any advice on thise?

[@CorinneBlackstone]

@@terrim.602 this video is the advice on that. Reverse weeding is explained in the video. You don’t weed the vinyl off the backing you weed it off the transfer tape

[@deliaarts]

Hi Corinne I just watch your video looking for help on trying to weed small letters and applied them on a award that my son had from 2018, the original letters came out and I been trying to fix it with no success, I will try the vinyl you recomended, the washi settings and reverse weeding. thanks for your help, wish me luck...

[@calircpilot4261]

Hi, nice tutorial. Now, I am looking to print 2mm tall letters onto vinyl back adhesive tape, can my Cricut handle this tiny size reverse read project?

[@CorinneBlackstone]

That’s pretty tiny. It may be ok but you won’t know until you try :) the vinyl can also effect how the small fonts cut so trying out different brands of vinyl is always a good idea too

[@immaculate10]

I have tried every hack out there including the ones mentioned in the video, and I still am not able to weed my letters. I'm ready to give up. I have tried font after font. All the videos make it look so easy. Not so. Does anyone else struggle with this? I'm trying to make spice labels, and I think I'm just ready to buy them.

[@CorinneBlackstone]

There are limits to how small items can be cut. Also not sure what vinyl you’re using but that can make such a difference. Also making sure your blade is sharp so maybe try a new blade. But it could just be the letters are too small for the machine to cut well

[@kraftychic790]

omg thank you so much

[@tkirsch9368]

thank you! this really works but I have got to know where you got your sweatchirt!!!!

[@CorinneBlackstone]

I’m pretty sure it’s this one amzn.to/2NieJZZ

[@Audreyology]

Ugh. Did reverse weeding as a first time project this morning. 😐😖 all the letters were sticking to the transfer tape. Uhhhh I was going to make it work no matter what. I got them off but they aren’t in line straight. lol.

[@CorinneBlackstone]

It takes practice. Just because I did it fairly flawlessly does not mean you will on your first try. Also if you have cut too deep or not deep enough that can really affect things. Transfer tape also has a big effect too.

[@AC-ew3eg]

What is the equivalent of washi tape of the cricut joy? Mine doesn't seem to have the washi option :/

[@kathleenbrown9098]

HI, yOU MAKE IT SEEM SO EASY! I HAVE HAD MY CRICUT EXPLORE AIR 2 FOR A MONTH AND I HAVE YET TO MASTER ANY OF THE PROJECTS. THE MOST EASIEST THING TO DO WAS THE SAMPLE PROJECT AND IT TOOK ME THREE DAYS TO FIGURE IT OUT! I HAVE TRIED THE WASHI SHEET AND IT DID NOT WORK, I ALSO TRIED USING THE WASHI TAPE AND THAT DID NOT WORK EITHER. I DONT KNOW IF IT IS THE VINYL OR IS IT ME. i AM USING THE CRICUT MOVABLE PREMIUM VINYL I DONT KNOW IF THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE OR NOT. I DO NOT KNOW HOW TO CUT THE FONTS TWICE YET! BUT THANK YOU!

[@CorinneBlackstone]

Probably the vinyl what brand is it?

[@carolynwilson9884]

Thank you so much 😊

[@victoriag.2773]

Any updates on the cut pressure for this if we are manually adding it?

[@missdoudou527]

Help, O don't have washi material😢 I have a xtra joy cricut, is it why?

[@CorinneBlackstone]

Yes the joy machines will have different settings

[@noemiochoa4341]

Something like this where would you apply it to?

[@CorinneBlackstone]

Hard surfaces, wood, glass, plastic etc

[@ladylizzy10]

Great video!! How do you suggest using smart vinyl?

[@CorinneBlackstone]

I don’t. It’s not a great quality product and it’s more hassle than it’s worth. If you absolutely must cut off mat buy the teckwrap version of smart vinyl it is far better quality than the cricut brand and easier to work with.

[@user-jt9zy1yl9c]

I have cricut joy and none font works for small letters, can u help me?

[@CorinneBlackstone]

You may just be making them too small. There are limits to what the machines and the vinyl can do

[@wendymurray2244]

Hi im trying to cut a date that is 1.2cm long and 0.2 deep can you advise please x

[@CorinneBlackstone]

That’s going to be really tiny and possibly too small for the cricut. Try the washi setting when cutting

[@lindao7887]

I've been in tears over weeding and transferring tiny stuff for Christmas ornaments lately, can you tell me how the "washi" setting cuts different and benefits the weeding/transferring? 😒 No washi sheet setting on my "Joy" 😓 Just my laptop or just not meant to be?

[@CorinneBlackstone]

The washi setting uses different pressure to cut which helps not pick up the small details of the vinyl and get them lifted by the blade. The joy lacks in settings a little bit. I would recommend test cutting and creating your own setting to see what works best for your machine

[@carolberriman7270]

Hi...the washi setting worked with my small print. The reverse weeding didn't work🙈

[@eeriecouture]

How does one remove it to place it on something. Mine is stuck

[@CorinneBlackstone]

You weed it like I show in the video and then place it on whatever blank you want to put it on

[@chloenkitty]

OMG I thought you put the transfer tape on after you did the weeding? Wouldn’t that be the case because you don’t want certain pieces to be stuck to the transfer tape? Now I’m confused

[@CorinneBlackstone]

This is called reverse weeding. it is done to help preserve the small letters that may lift when you weed it from the backing.

[@karen3490]

Hi, what if you are trying to weed fonts on HTV ? I’m still learning. Thanks

[@CorinneBlackstone]

Htv is basically reverse weeding all the time. I would recommend doing a double cut with small fonts so when it’s done cutting don’t unload the mat just hit go again

[@linnawatorres3270]

Can you do this for HTV vinyl

[@CorinneBlackstone]

HTV is already reverse weeding since the carrier sheet is sticky.

[@jasminenc12345]

I just got a cricut and you didn't show actually putting the vinyl on it, do you have any videos that shows the complete process? Very new and have bo idea what in doing!

[@CorinneBlackstone]

I have several hundred videos that show the process from start to finish on putting the vinyl in the machine

[@FaodailCreation]

unfortunately didn't work for me either. I'm thinking there is a certain size we can't print. My words were 1.5" so i'm guessing this is far too small for it to handle. Thanks for the video.

[@CorinneBlackstone]

There are for sure limitations

[@markmary96]

Can this method be used when applying to a t-shirt with a heat press?

[@CorinneBlackstone]

With htv you are already basically reverse weeding.

[@frankiecanada2806]

You used a tool that looks like a pen and I think you called it a pen pen is that correct and can you tell me where to get one

[@CorinneBlackstone]

Absolutely! This is where I got mine www.143vinyl.com/vinyl-tools/?partner=196113

[@reginareyes7923]

what kind of transfer paper are you using? Thanks

[@CorinneBlackstone]

This is starcraft printable vinyl.

[@arturoluna8158]

Hello, your tutorial is great , You know any tricks to cut and weed Cricut infusible ink transfer sheet , because I have noticed my Maker3 is like not cutting all the way through like it needs just a little bit more pressure, even though I used more pressure when cutting! I’ll be looking forward for any advices Thanks

[@CorinneBlackstone]

Hmmm to be honest I haven’t cut infusible ink in forever. You can look under custom materials and see what the pressure is set to then find something that’s a bit more and try using that

[@sivaraoramasamy3499]

Hi. Is it possible to cut width of 1mm of letters and close proximity drawings or symbols?

[@CorinneBlackstone]

That’s going to be really tiny and I would say probably not going to work

[@anneakridge207]

Please tell how to use cut twice option?

[@CorinneBlackstone]

Don’t unload the mat and hit the cricut logo button

[@Jollytokes]

Didnt work. Have tried watching this and other tutorials so many times, never works. Just pulls the whole thing off.

[@CorinneBlackstone]

It takes time and practice also if your design is too small this may never work there are limits or if your vinyl is not cut well or poor quality this won’t really work either

[@Jollytokes]

@@CorinneBlackstone i sort of got it figured out with a little wasted vinyl and tenacity, thanks for your help

[@Ms.Rezint]

Is there a reason my letters are not sticking to the transfer tape

[@CorinneBlackstone]

Your tape may not be the right tack for the vinyl you are using. Your vinyl may not have cut properly from the get go

[@anahatahandmadeproducts4319]

So you're doing as you would with HTV

[@CorinneBlackstone]

Yes

[@yolandapedraza115]

I've been trying to weed a hand holding a rose but the tiny details keep getting ruined and afterwards, some of the smaller lines won't even stick to anything anymore

[@CorinneBlackstone]

Some things are too thin. And the thinner the line the less adhesive for it to hold on to things with

[@bettydarling2445]

Thanks! I am doing labels on vinyl and they are like business card size logos. I will try this. Dumb question- did you mirror this design before printing on vinyl

[@CorinneBlackstone]

No you do not mirror it

[@JanineMKartist]

will this work for doing the opposite to make a stencil?

[@CorinneBlackstone]

Yes

[@JanineMKartist]

@@CorinneBlackstone with removable vinyl?

[@CorinneBlackstone]

@@JanineMKartist this works with whatever vinyl you want to use

[@missycantu6551]

I am having trouble getting my letters to cut sharp. They are cutting crooked. Can u help with that. Thanks

[@CorinneBlackstone]

Make sure you are using a good file or font as well as being sure your blade is clean and free of debris