How to Place Cut Vinyl on a Curved Surface

[@nancyjohnson403]

Thank you so much - I learned more about transfer tape and stencils than any other video! Excited to do my project tomorrow - fear gone 💪

[@allijmccoy]

I’m so glad I found this video!! I have had my Portrait 3 for about 6 weeks and there isn’t a lot of videos for the machine I have. However, I bought mostly cricut matte and the foil adhesive or oracle 651. And I literally feel so dumb for not realizing the matte was thicker. I haven’t had a lot of good cuts and I even considered returning my machine, but I’ve decided to just watch/read as much as I can about what cut settings are best and when to use what type of vinyl. So thank you for sharing!! 💕🥰🌸🦋

[@joonbug1702]

This was the most helpful video out of the videos I watched. Thanks!

[@melissakohlbeck1491]

THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR! About to do my own bulbs with personalized phrases/words and was worried on how to place them on nicely! SO THANK YOU! ❤️❤️❤️

[@karimichelle7777]

I have found that making cuts into the image all the way around makes it much easier to transfer also.

[@ladyotto1]

on coffee mugs I use tennis ball to rub onto the mug...

[@brittanyr1456]

Thanks for that!!

[@adashofrealestate2634]

Great job! Can’t wait to get my cricut and start crafting!

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[@sharonpatnode454]

Thank you this was so useful knowledge to have happy thanksgiving

[@suzanneshawver4343]

Thanks for showing. That is a great tutorial! :)

[@amygathercole4078]

Thanks for your time and advice. I wasnt sure if cutting parts up would work, but gonna give it a go as the other method has failed me and created overlap.

[@mjoseermatcas]

Do you have a link for your procreate app?

[@callieleany6882]

I love your calligraphy you should do the alphabet then turn it into a file others could use I would totally pay for it to use for projects as my handwriting suck

[@lorianisperez827]

Whats the app for design the letters?

[@kaistockman6443]

Yes! I tried a new transfer tape when I was trying to put a stencil on a cup. Was way to sticky. Really didn’t work well at all. Lower tack would have definitely helped.

[@mjcreativeco.2650]

Kai Stockman yeah it takes a little while to find the right transfer tape. The ones advertised as “low tack” are usually not great, they need to be stickier. I find that if you buy a roll that is too sticky, stick it to something else (I use my arm) then use it. Helps a lot!

[@laurenmills2542]

This is beautiful!😍

[@datahound2u]

Thanks for posting this. We've had some problems with curved surfaces, but I think this will help ALOT. At about the 2:13 point, you are using a tool that is not a typical weeder. It looks to have more of a flat surface. What is that, and what do you use it for? Thank you!!

[@mjcreativeco.2650]

Michael O hi there! It was an xacto blade! I use it to make weeding a little easier (so I’m not pulling up all of it and some getting stuck in the little crevices that calligraphy has). This especially helps with thin lines or small calligraphy so I’m focused on one spot at a time :)

[@barbaracarlson1331]

Thank you. I have the procreate and pencil but don’t know how to get to my cricut and computer. I don’t use Design Space due to unreliable Internet. I do have a new cricut which takes cartridges but am not sure if you can use the design there or not. I like what you have shown.

[@mjcreativeco.2650]

Barbara Carlson if you have an explore air or explore air 2, you should be able to use design space!

[@christineoneal666]

Do you use a particular type of tape?

[@michellepetraitis3156]

What are your cut settings for that thin font?

[@mjcreativeco.2650]

Hi Michelle - it depends on how sharp my blade is, I don’t change the settings for thinner fonts, I just do it on whatever is currently cutting my vinyl (the vinyl setting most of the time)

[@michellepetraitis3156]

I just rewatched your video again. After watching it the first time a month ago, you gave me the confidence to try vinyl on a curved surface. Thank you so much. Your tips are all spot on. I have done 100 ornaments....you are the best!

[@mjcreativeco.2650]

Michelle Petraitis that is so amazing!! I’m so glad I was able to help you, that’s all I wanted to do when I created this video :)

[@AntonioVillamar]

Very helpful MJ!!

[@mjcreativeco.2650]

Thank you Tony! :)

[@amynugent1604]

What size bauble is that? Any link to where u got them? Thanks so much for vid

[@mjcreativeco.2650]

Hi there! It’s a 4” bauble, I got this one from Hobby Lobby - they don’t have them on their website, you’d have to go check in store if you have one near you (and they always sell out of the frosted glass ones as it gets closer to Christmas)

[@rochim.1192]

Cute!

[@hersheyqueenlisa]

Do you have a video on how to make the files? Because you did a beautiful job! I’d love to learn how to do that as well.

[@mjcreativeco.2650]

hersheyqueen Lisa hi there! I have two other videos on my profile, how to go straight from procreate (where I do the calligraphy) into design space, but I also have one about vectorizing lettering (or drawings) from procreate on Illustrator. I don’t go into how to save exactly for the cricut, but it’s basically the same, you just have to save as an .SVG file at the end

[@hersheyqueenlisa]

MJ Creative Co. Thank you so much!

[@9empresswear]

Which cricut do you suggest as the best?

[@mjcreativeco.2650]

It depends on what you’re using it for! I have an Explore Air 2, and it does everything I need it to. The Maker is great if you’re cutting a lot of fabric or super thick materials, but I use it mostly for paper and vinyl so the cheaper ones are perfect!

[@9empresswear]

@@mjcreativeco.2650 thanks!!! 🤗

[@DollsandEverythingElse]

Love the design but can you tell me what your settings are, as I’ve tried every setting including now washi taper more pressure using my Cricut Maker and the 651 glossy vinyl snd my cuts are not clear. You pulled it away so easily snd my thin cuts like yours are lifted snd gets damaged every single time. Thank you.

[@mjcreativeco.2650]

Hi Sheryl! I typically use my regular vinyl setting (Vinyl on the Cricut), unless I’m noticing that it’s cutting through the paper behind it, then I use one setting less than that. If you’re noticing that it’s not completely cutting through your vinyl, try “Vinyl +,” or keep increasing it until it cuts through but doesn’t cut through the backing and you can easily pull up the negative space. Make sure that your blade is sharp (you do have to replace them every once in a while - i replace mine twice a year usually, but I also use the Cricut mostly only for vinyl - if you’re doing a lot of cardstock/heavier materials, you’ll need to replace it more often) and your mat doesn’t have too much debris on it. If you’re getting a lot of ripples in the vinyl, it may be because your blade isn’t sharp enough!

[@DollsandEverythingElse]

@@mjcreativeco.2650 thanks for responding. I’m going to change my blade but I have the Maker and you can junky change the setting to more pressure and there are tons of vinyl settings. I selected permanent or premium and more pressure and it still didn’t work so someone said to try washi tape and more pressure snd this worked better but the negative still does not lift away easily. I’ll change my blade and try again. Thank you.

[@DanielleMisc96]

Do you cut your vinyl on the regular setting? I have a hard time with weeding when i do thin lettering... yours looked so easy!

[@mjcreativeco.2650]

Danielle Peters yes I do! Thin lettering is hard, I do the monoline lettering instead of variable lettering because variable gets too skinny in places

[@toscha1973]

@@mjcreativeco.2650 if only I knew what any of that meant lol. Kinda new to this crafting world.... absolutely gorgeous piece btw!

[@mjcreativeco.2650]

Toscha Phillips most people don’t know all of that! It took me a long time to figure out how thin and small I could make things where the cricut won’t have an issue cutting it. It’s all about trial and error!

[@kellis3724]

what size do you make your image for a round ball?

[@mjcreativeco.2650]

Kiki S it depends on the size of the ball, but I made this one the same size as the width of the ball (4”)

[@67gabrieleb]

I was curious is it better to use skinny fonts? I made a few Christmas balls and the curve is so hard. I’m still learning. But this was helpful Thank you.

[@mjcreativeco.2650]

G Broom I think it is - you have to find a happy medium, because you can’t cut anything TOO skinny, but it helps because the thinner it is e more flexible it is

[@tracyadair1769]

Beautiful. What fonts did you use?

[@mjcreativeco.2650]

Tracy Adair hi there! I didn’t use fonts, I drew all the letters myself. I go over in the video that I drew them in Procreate on my iPad :)

[@msgweny1]

Love that font. Would you mind sharing the name of it?

[@mjcreativeco.2650]

Gweny De Boer its not a font, it’s my calligraphy!

[@msgweny1]

@@mjcreativeco.2650 Gotcha.. very nice

[@patriciabryar2062]

Wish I had watched this before I did my vinyl today😊

[@susintippie4790]

I would like to know where you got that pink wide squeegee/ scraper. I looked atthe Craftopia website and did not see it. Any suggestions?

[@mjcreativeco.2650]

Susin Tippie hi there! They actually give it away with their transfer tape rolls that I buy on amazon! I have a couple of them for that reason :)

[@toscha1973]

@@mjcreativeco.2650 what type of transfer tape?

[@mjcreativeco.2650]

Toscha Phillips if you look up Craftopia on amazon, they have a bunch of options!

[@mandiprainu1185]

do you clean the glass ornament with rubbing alcohol first?

[@mjcreativeco.2650]

Mandip Rainu no I don’t, especially with the frosted glass because it’ll wipe it away. It still sticks, and it isn’t going to be washed or anything so i don’t worry about it

[@andreascott3369]

What design size did you use?

[@mjcreativeco.2650]

Andrea Scott it depends on the size of the ornament! This one is a 4” diameter ornament, and I think I used a 4” design (it’s been a while though)

[@andreascott3369]

@@mjcreativeco.2650 okay. Thank you! Just knowing dimensions helped

[@crigual]

Bello! Gracias

[@penelopemaynard9016]

Thanks, great video.

[@DevinGates]

So the trick is to go very slow and smoothly.... I'm doomed :D

[@reneechapman3270]

Beautiful "font!"

[@mykejackson709]

you say um alot!!!

[@mjcreativeco.2650]

I do!! Thank you so much for noticing ☺️

[@SuzyB0901]

I liked this video, but I can hardly hear you, even with my volume all the way up.

[@pghphyl]

good tut. the only thing i dont like is the font.can hardly make out names especially last one. love the technique

[@mjcreativeco.2650]

pgh. phyl calligraphy is subjective, most people can read it just fine

[@toscha1973]

You can read her calligraphy quite easily. And, looks like this is a gift for.an engaged couple...I'm sure they were able to make out their own names just fine.

[@welshgirl12]

I think it’s beautiful! Wish I could do calligraphy like that x

[@KLR2025]

That script is horrible. You can't read it.