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

[@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! 🙌🏽

[@frizzioza]

I’ve been struggling to do the weeding on mine. I’ve used three types of vinyl and nothing seems to work. I’ve done the regular weeding and the letters don’t stay behind on the liner while I had it on the mat. I’ve done the reverse weeding and ALL the vinyl stick to transfer tape while I’m trying to weed. I’ve don’t all types of settings font sizes and designs to see if that’s the issue and nothing seems to be working. And all with brand need housing and needles.

[@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.

[@Audria_apdesigns]

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 😍

[@jessicaaguila5425]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!!!

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@hindalayadhi2914]

Thank you soooo much for your video❤ I was able to make a small letter weed for my daughters teachers day giveaways, it worked really well. Still, it requires so much patience but at least it was worth it

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@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!!!

[@conniemartin7217]

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

[@nursebecky2006]

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

[@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!

[@perez1corona]

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

[@angied8174]

Congratulations on the new studio

[@CorinneBlackstone]

Thank you so much!

[@denisem5437]

Thank you, this is a much needed video.

[@nicoleworkman6915]

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

[@deborahpotter703]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@juliegayson7947]

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

[@christinehorowitz9305]

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

[@lizmcdaniel5635]

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

[@michellecraver5148]

So helpful thank you for sharing your technique

[@planning_with_patches5860]

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

[@conniemartin7217]

Thanks...fixing to try that setting!

[@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

[@bernadettebertrand6474]

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

[@reemarie22]

Thank you! This was very helpful!

[@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

[@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.

[@katiacampos6511]

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

[@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

[@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! 🌲

[@nadiavillarruel9721]

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

[@rosinyberg8747]

why does the washi setting work so well

[@CorinneBlackstone]

I wish I knew!

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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...

[@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?

[@donnacarey4894]

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

[@Shanel91]

This is a great Idea definitely going to try this

[@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

[@christineadams69]

thank you - so helpful

[@lori-jocarroll]

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

[@CorinneBlackstone]

Isn't it cute!?

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@reginareyes7923]

what kind of transfer paper are you using? Thanks

[@CorinneBlackstone]

This is starcraft printable vinyl.

[@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

[@victoriag.2773]

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

[@conniedlawson]

What happens if your vinyl doesn’t cut all the way thru in places, are you screwed?

[@CorinneBlackstone]

@@conniedlawson it means you need to adjust your cut setting, or use a better quality vinyl, or you may need a new blade

[@shonasemeyn3787]

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

[@kathleenrickard]

Amazing! I’ve been struggling

[@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

[@PookyMoreno1983]

Thanks for the info. I want your hoodie 😭

[@themarketingsip]

Does this work for cricut joy? I can’t seem to find the washi sheet option. 😭

[@CorinneBlackstone]

No. The joy doesn’t have that setting.

[@lummers12dub]

Hi there, do u ever do this with infusible ink?

[@CorinneBlackstone]

You can’t reverse weed infusible ink.

[@lummers12dub]

@@CorinneBlackstone thanks Corinne

[@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

[@AC-ew3eg]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@carlaheller9253]

do you have to mirror before cutting?

[@CorinneBlackstone]

No

[@shaye_did_that3113]

hi .. so I'm having trouble with small decal this video was very helpful , however im also having issues with a prebought svg looks like the nutrition label that is supposed to go downward, but its printing straight across how do i change this , I'm very new to cricut lol

[@CorinneBlackstone]

Select all and attach

[@shaye_did_that3113]

@@CorinneBlackstone last question do i mirror it or no? Thanx so much for the help ❤

[@CorinneBlackstone]

@@shaye_did_that3113 if you are putting it on htv yes if it’s just on adhesive vinyl no

[@shaye_did_that3113]

@@CorinneBlackstone nope on vinyl youve been a huge help thanx so much for your quick response

[@CorinneBlackstone]

@@shaye_did_that3113 you’re welcome!

[@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.

[@sheilahtrevino7676]

will this work for pressing on shirts with it being transferred to the transfer tape

[@CorinneBlackstone]

No reverse weeding is only for adhesive vinyl

[@noemiochoa4341]

Something like this where would you apply it to?

[@CorinneBlackstone]

Hard surfaces, wood, glass, plastic etc

[@paulopalmela1831]

What is the minimum font size you can cut with this machine...? Thank you very much.

[@CorinneBlackstone]

There’s not a specific size listed. It has a lot of factors that change how small you can cut. Your material, your design and your machine can all effect the size

[@paulopalmela1831]

@@CorinneBlackstone Thanks anyway.

[@karenclarke6268]

What type of weeding tool are you using...

[@CorinneBlackstone]

@@karenclarke6268 amzn.to/4gEQzBx

[@lifepath_7]

OMG!!! Thank you for this!

[@jacobrzewnicki1832]

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

[@ivansng2418]

Hi Corinne, i would like to fix a decal at 1,5 cm which usually is a name withih 3-12 letter how should i do it with cricut explorer air 2 i have been trying but unsucessful any advise?

[@CorinneBlackstone]

That is super small. All machines will have a limit of how tiny they can cut. I would try maybe a different brand of vinyl or use the washi sheet setting to cut

[@kajalchowhan6553]

Which viny u use?

[@CorinneBlackstone]

This is the vinyl I use www.143vinyl.com/starcraft-hd-permanent-adhesive-vinyl/?partner=196113

[@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

[@dianekulback2430]

Very helpful!

[@poohiecouture7755]

So if you are going to sell it what do I put on the back of it instead of the regular backing

[@CorinneBlackstone]

You just put it back on the regular backing. I just don’t really recommend doing it as it activates the adhesive and can make it not last as long

[@BlacquePlanet]

@@CorinneBlackstone so what do you suggest as a method if selling small decals

[@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

[@linnawatorres3270]

Can you do this for HTV vinyl

[@CorinneBlackstone]

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

[@annhoffman3410]

Thank you!

[@laoladymeli]

What type of paper did you put back your decal mine doesnt stick back after i remove the vinyl

[@CorinneBlackstone]

Its just the backing from the vinyl. Make sure you are placing it back on the correct side

[@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

[@dhernandez3433]

Thank you I will try again I did it wrong

[@carolberriman7270]

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

[@chloenkitty]

I make a lot of wood door hangers for people that want an SVG of their dog on it and when they are long hair especially the tiny little pieces are in sane. I am new to this and I find it especially difficult if the vinyl is white. So what method should I use if I am needing to weed an SVG of a dog that is very detailed? I never even heard of washi or reverse so what exactly do they mean?

[@CorinneBlackstone]

Reverse weeding is what I show in this video. Its when you place the transfer tape over the vinyl before you weed. it helps keep those really small pieces down since the transfer tape is sticky.

[@kraftychic790]

omg thank you so much

[@donnaodell9907]

Will washi work with iron ones too? I am trying to make koozies and fonts are tiny

[@CorinneBlackstone]

Yes it should you may need to cut twice

[@donnaodell9907]

@@CorinneBlackstone thank you I will let you know

[@susanhall5458]

Can you share links to your products used in this video?

[@CorinneBlackstone]

Vinyl bit.ly/3qkLiqy Transfer Tape bit.ly/3CYsXV7