How to Use Transfer Tape with Vinyl // Transfer Tape 101 for Beginners

[@acerrynpacer]

Thank you for making something seemingly daunting and complex... Easy and understandable. 🥰🙏💖

[@thethingsyoucanthink1469]

Thank you thank you thank you for this! I literally just brought a cameo and a bunch of vinyl and transfer tape but didn't know how to use it. Spent soo long individually applying letters to a project when I could have used this!

[@Craft-e-Corner]

Isn't transfer tape wonderful?! I've totally been there too. Glad it helped you! Thanks for watching 🥰

[@jokastacordon9600]

First time using the Cricut. This video is very helpful. I really loved how you explained step by step. Thank you

[@Craft-e-Corner]

So glad you found it helpful!

[@janeleslie4192]

Thank you , I’ve been looking for a simple tutorial on just this. Yours was perfect. 👍

[@Craft-e-Corner]

So happy you found it helpful!

[@sosewsuzi]

Well done! I was preparing to work with vinyl on the glass of a shadow box frame. I have been watching lots of tutorials on how to do it. I just wanted to say that your video was so well done that I feel confident that I can do it. The tips that you gave during the video were helpful and plentiful. I actually watched the video several times to soak in all the great info you were sharing. Thank you!

[@Craft-e-Corner]

This means the world to me! 😊 I am so glad it was helpful. Thanks for your kind words, Suzi. Happy crafting! -Courteney

[@hopenardi6208]

My friend gifted me a bunch of vinyl stickers and transfer tape alongside it and I found this video so helpful!! Thank you ❤️

[@jbaines0925]

Thank you! I've been too scared to work with vinyl but this video is super helpful!

[@Craft-e-Corner]

🤩 thanks, Jill! I was really intimidated at first, but the more you do it, the more you'll be comfortable. You'll be a pro in no time! You got this! -Courteney

[@mackenzieheck6674]

I am a 2025 bride that is a Cricut newbie.. this video is the best one I have found on how to use transfer tape with vinyl. Thank you!!!

[@Craft-e-Corner]

CONGRATS! How exciting! You are so welcome.

[@jamiegalloso835]

Thank you for your video. I was struggling and yours was the only one that showed from start to finish!

[@Craft-e-Corner]

I am so glad you were able to figure it out!

[@valerierobledo2413]

Thank you so much! It took almost a week trying to find a video that would explain and show these exact steps for beginners! ❤

[@Craft-e-Corner]

You are very welcome!

[@cherie1651]

I had not done vinyl lettering in some time......and I forgot I needed the transfer tape (and how to use it)....UGH!! glad I remembered about this before mailing the vinyl letter/gift. Your video was PERFECT!

[@Craft-e-Corner]

So glad it was helpful!

[@cynditreadway6981]

Thank you so much for explaining how to do this so I could understand. I have watched several videos trying to learn how to do this, and by watching your video, I finally understand how the transfer tape works!

[@Craft-e-Corner]

You are so welcome!

[@OrionCrusader]

I made a vinyl decal for my car using this method. I'm not very crafty and I had to manually use an X-acto blade instead of a cutting machine. I thought the edges would be uneven or something else would go wrong, but it turned out perfectly on the first try. Thank you!

[@Craft-e-Corner]

yay! so glad it worked!

[@sewnastassia]

Thank you for taking the time to record and post this video! You showed all the things that most "how-to" videos I have watched miss or do not show; THANK YOU!

[@Craft-e-Corner]

You are very welcome!

[@c.bassuk3174]

I am literaly opening my circuit machine and love your clear easy to follow instruction!!!!!

[@Craft-e-Corner]

💕 so glad! Enjoy!

[@ritakay9858]

Thank you for the tutorial, I am a cricut joy user for the first time to ever own such a machine. I love all the things the cricut joy can do, but I don't know how to use all it's features. I tried to use transfer tape in a sentence my cricut joy cut in vinyl, I thought I knew what I was doing but I didn't. When my sentence came out of my cricut joy, I weeded and cut my words out separately to place them the way I wanted on my board. Then I cut off the size transfer tape to cover each word Individually. I separated the top clear piece of the transfer tape from the backing, I place the clear over each word. I trashed the backside pieces that went with the clear part of the transfer tape. I used the scraper tool to burnish, in my mind I thought the words would stick to the clear piece and the I would put it on my project, remove the clear tape & it would transfer. Then I thought, how could that work as the paper behind the vinyl is still attached to the words & there's no sticky to it. I am sure I ruined my project, I've been confused but u'm eager to learn. You made the impossible in my mind, possible and with such simplicity. Thank you

[@Craft-e-Corner]

After burnishing, flip it over and burnish the back side as well. then with it flipped over peel away the backing of the vinyl. Hopefully that helps!

[@craiged911]

Life saver... I looked at about a dozen videos and not one explained it in detail. With your video I put some nice custom graphics on my motorcycle. I did it a couple of times and it looked like garbage. After I watched your video I felt like I had a handle on it and it looks great, no bubbles. Thanks.

[@Craft-e-Corner]

Thanks so much for your kind words! We're so glad it helped you 😊

[@donnasimmons5364]

Thank you so much for doing such a great job teaching us how to use transfer tape. i watched a few tutorials and yours was the BEST one I watched. I was able to do it after watching you. Thanks again.

[@Craft-e-Corner]

We're so glad it helped you! Thank YOU for your kind words, Donna! Happy crafting! 😊

[@patriciawilson8355]

THANK YOU!!!YOUR VIDEO SAVED ME FROM SO MUCH ANXIETY !!!!!

[@Craft-e-Corner]

I am so happy it helped!

[@04hedges]

Thank you for sharing. I made my first project and you helped me understand how to use the transfer tape.

[@Craft-e-Corner]

I am so happy you found this video helpful!

[@tru2love610]

You just made labeling super easy for me thank you so much no more paper labels!!!

[@Craft-e-Corner]

We're happy to help!

[@verneshaxquisite8638]

The best video so far and thank you ☺️

[@Craft-e-Corner]

Thank you so much!

[@jomimms267]

Thank you very much! I am new to cutting machines and all that they do, so this video is very helpful. I like the way you teach - I could easily follow without knowing all of the jargon that goes along with this craft.

[@j800521]

OMG! Thank you for sharing this, I never thought to flip the design and press it from the back!!!! I always struggle with transfer the vinyl to the transfer paper… thanks anyway ❤

[@Craft-e-Corner]

I am so glad that it was helpful for you! yay!

[@cvlramnghaka2360]

Thank You, you solved my problem. Just can't figured out how they paste vinyl sticker before, now i do!!!

[@Craft-e-Corner]

I am so glad you found this helpful!

[@amyedmondson4385]

This was helpful. I just got my Air 2 and I want to work with viny. This tutorial helped. Plus I like the incorporation of the terms.

[@Craft-e-Corner]

We're so glad! Thank you so much for your feedback! 😍

[@richardgilliam4422]

Thank you for teaching us this technique in a simple and easy way. I am anxious to try it now!

[@Craft-e-Corner]

You are very welcome!

[@Mujerdefe__]

Thank you this was very helpful I’m a newbie using my cricut and didn’t really know how to use the transfer paper just subscribe to your channel ☺️🤗

[@Craft-e-Corner]

We're so glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and subscribing- happy crafting! 🥰✨

[@annasmith7703]

Thank you for explaining this in laymen's terms that can be understand.

[@Craft-e-Corner]

You are very welcome!

[@kee8402]

Thank you so much for your video.It was informative and quick to the point

[@Craft-e-Corner]

Thank you so much for watching and for your sweet words, Mrs. Roberts!

[@zayisha2184]

Thank you so much this helped a lot and helped me understand what I was doing wrong.

[@Craft-e-Corner]

So glad it was helpful for you. Thanks for watching - happy crafting! 🥰

[@dandalion851]

Finally a video that I understand..Thank you

[@Rita-yw2tn]

Girl thank you for this awesome tutorial!!! My daughter got me me a cricut x2 last year and I didn’t have a clue as to how to do this !!! 😊❤️ By the way I’m a new subscriber !!!

[@Craft-e-Corner]

You're so sweet! Thanks for following along & for your kind words 💕💕 you've got this!

[@Rita-yw2tn]

@@Craft-e-Corner thank you for sweetie I truly appreciate you you’re a sweetheart 😊❤️

[@zaidarosario2281]

Its amezing, thank you ,i learn something new today, blessings.

[@Craft-e-Corner]

Thanks for your kind words!! We're so glad it helped!

[@nothingbutcharlotte]

Thank you so much for the help!

[@Craft-e-Corner]

Happy to help!

[@theodorehartman5086]

Thank You. Good video and info for a newbie

[@Craft-e-Corner]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@ldubb317]

Thank you! You explained it well and helped me understand it more ❤️

[@Craft-e-Corner]

Glad it was helpful- thanks for watching!

[@nrozie01]

🗣Ma'am! Thank you so much!❤❤❤ I have been frustrated for months trying to learn how to use this transfer tape and my silhouette cameo 4. I just learned how to make it cut things out and I had no idea that you pressed vinyl from the back to make it stick to the transfer tape. I almost gave up and sold my equipment.❤

[@Craft-e-Corner]

I didn't learn that right away either and now I never miss it! It's such game changer. Happy crafting! 😊

[@tamekafrost]

I’m literally ready to sell mine.

[@anxiousbutblessed]

came here to say exactly this!

[@bethanymillen7030]

This was a very helpful video! Thank you!

[@Craft-e-Corner]

Glad that you found it helpful!

[@leelicleff6378]

Thank you!! This was super helpful!

[@Craft-e-Corner]

You are very welcome!

[@Cat-ShaolinQueen]

Thank you! This was nice and easy and right to the point.

[@Craft-e-Corner]

Thanks for watching, Cat! Glad you found it helpful 😊

[@lrql92]

Great video, simple but very informative. Thank you

[@Craft-e-Corner]

Glad it helped - thanks for your kind words, Luis! 😊

[@victoriousanna85]

Yaaaassss perfect clear instructions, thank you so much for this video!😃😃😃😃

[@Craft-e-Corner]

💕💕 thank YOU for your kind words!

[@tiffanymoncrieffe6111]

Awesome video, this really helped!!

[@Craft-e-Corner]

I am so glad this helped!

[@fierygingerr550]

This was such a great tutorial! Thanks so much for your help! :)

[@Craft-e-Corner]

You're welcome!

[@sherryallen6249]

Awesome Demo! Thank you

[@Craft-e-Corner]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@NorAlienEuqcab]

No matter how many times I go over it with the scraper I cannot get it to fully stick to the transfer tape. I end up using the weeding tool to remove edges that didn’t stick from the vinyl backing as I peel back the transfer tape. Frustrating to say the least. Is there a difference between cricut joy smart vinyl and regular vinyl?

[@Keishagaither2]

Very helpful video! Thanks

[@Craft-e-Corner]

We're so glad! Thanks for your kind words 😊

[@quillajefferson8110]

I just did it my first time yay

[@Craft-e-Corner]

Awesome!

[@brendameadors7448]

Great video very well explained

[@Craft-e-Corner]

Thank you for your kind words, Brenda!

[@officialtburt]

Nice video!

[@Craft-e-Corner]

Thank you so much

[@tjwluv66]

Video was very very helpful..

[@Craft-e-Corner]

Thank you so much for your kind words. So glad it was helpful! ✨

[@mireyao95]

Thank you

[@SweetHome607]

Thank you so much😊😊 amazing 🙌👏👏👏👏👌😍

[@Craft-e-Corner]

You are so welcome!

[@karlagrant3405]

Thank you!

[@Craft-e-Corner]

You are very welcome!

[@shanajablue48]

Awesome thanks for demonstration

[@Craft-e-Corner]

Thank YOU for watching! 💜

[@nicolecollins1075]

Super helpful!! Thanks!

[@Craft-e-Corner]

Of course, thanks for watching 🥰

[@aaronfuksa2047]

What is stopping us from using transfer tape as a vinyl stencil, seems great for fresh paint areas. *What is the point in a stencil film, when you havee transfer film? *can you use transfer film over transfer film for your paint stencils. Especially considering oracle stencil film that cost 3 to 4x more.

[@Craft-e-Corner]

Transfer Tape was not made to be cut by the Cricut. I do not recommend trying it. Transfer tape is to help keep your design fully as intended to be placed on a surface. If you were to use transfer tape you would still need a way to get it to where you want it.

[@alikhim7774]

Do you have a video on how to cut the stickers with a cricut? Im debating between the cricut air explore or cameo

[@judithednaarkaifie5645]

Thank you for the tutorial do you have a video of transferring it on to a bubble balloon?

[@Craft-e-Corner]

That tutorial is coming ;)

[@nissaazra1921]

Finalllyyyyyyy thank you so much for the video! Now i know how to use this fuckin tape😂

[@Craft-e-Corner]

Woohoo! 🥳️

[@user-fz7ms9ds6y]

LOL! I bought the wrong transfer tape! I bought the super strong grip for permanent vinyl.. I wish I would have watched this video first. Good thing I want to still get glitter vinyl too. LOL

[@Craft-e-Corner]

🙃 totally have been there! Like you said, now you'll have both!

[@angiediaz5209]

I did the same thing too 😩 no wonder my vinyl did not apply perfectly 😞

[@moinoir6240]

Thank you for sharing.

[@Craft-e-Corner]

Of course - thanks for watching!

[@questioneverything2488]

Many thanks. Will ths work for any print medium? Like laser print, pencil, indelible pen? 😁🌼🌻🌷

[@Craft-e-Corner]

If the print is on vinyl and you're transferring the vinyl. We suggest doing a practice test.

[@msattitude4life]

I do not have a cricut. I also have used printable vinyl sticker paper will transfer tape still work

[@Craft-e-Corner]

We have not tried it, but I think it should still work! Maybe do a small test cut first :)

[@MARC-po2pq]

thank you

[@Craft-e-Corner]

Of course! Thank YOU for watching 🥰

[@Hajar.baba83]

So I will need special printer ??or any print I can copy its with transfer type??

[@btomas225]

Umm, if you want to do this with some accuracy in application, you can use a soapy water mixture (I use a couple drops of dish soap in a spray bottle) and spray the target area (using a spray water bottle) and then apply your vinyl. You can move it around and position it exactly where you want. When you get it where you want then smooth it out (with the same tool she shows in this video) and push out most of the liquid and allow the soapy water to evaporate. It's best to wait a few hours. You can then remove the transfer tape. You're welcome.

[@Craft-e-Corner]

That is another way to do it, yes. Thank you for the tip.

[@dianethomas9632]

Thank you! I was ripping my hair out. ❤

[@Craft-e-Corner]

You are so welcome!

[@truckerdaddy-akajohninqueb4793]

5:15 I have a larger oval that when I transfer it, it's full of bubbles. I can't use transfer tape and spray water

[@Flutterby406]

All right so I'm just curious what is the point in using that if you can just use stickers?

[@Craft-e-Corner]

transfer tape is used to move vinyl designs from the backing to the final object. It allows the design to stay together exactly as it is intended to be. instead of having to move each piece separately and having to place it individually. Hope that helps!

[@firebregade4126]

Is the vinyl peelable once its on? If so, what sealants do you recommend? I want to make my own car window decal but I want to use a sealant after I transfer it onto the window so no one can just scratch or peel it off

[@Craft-e-Corner]

Vinyl does not need a sealant over the top nor do I recommend it. It will actually cause the vinyl to bubble and peel up. It is fine to leave it as is.

[@tripas421]

Can tranfer tape be used for ironing on iron-on designs?

[@angelacater8471]

I’ve been trying to get the paper backing off my transfer tape for nearly a hour and still haven’t even managed to raise a corner. I would appreciate a hack for that.

[@Craft-e-Corner]

woah! that's a long time. I never have that much of an issue with that. I bend a tiny bit of the corner and then use my nails to separate.

[@alyssamarie3405]

me seeing this using strong grip tape for normal vinyl wondering why it’s so hard 👁👄👁

[@Craft-e-Corner]

We've alllll been there. You're not alone. 😅

[@alyssamarie3405]

@@Craft-e-Corner i’m glad I found your video and bought the right one, thank you!!

[@amandaproudfoot7075]

Same 🤦🏻‍♀️🤣🤣

[@albertosapotalo5579]

HAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHHAHA SAME

[@MrBlates]

I was so confused why I had to use all my might for the separation 🤣

[@drkimberlysellars-bates4299]

Finally! Your video helped me!!

[@Craft-e-Corner]

Yay! We're so glad, Kim! 💕

[@Juvie99]

I dont have a cricut printer/cutter. I have a regular Canon inkjet and some cricut vinyl paper. I'm guessing I can print onto the paper and then apply? Or do I need to apply with transfer tape always? The paper appears to have a white ("2 piece) paper so idk if the design lifts off of it..

[@Craft-e-Corner]

Printable vinyl would work for if your making something like stickers. If it's regular vinyl, you can try to get the design off the backing to transfer it to the desired surface. It may require some patience but it's possible.

[@dachleyalexandre2470]

What’s the white paper behind the vinyl?

[@XxRocKnRaLLyxX]

I’m having so much trouble once I’ve weeded it out and put my transfer tape on it and peeling it away from the backing it won’t let go.. im completely new to the cricut game first time I’ve ever tried this any tips would help

[@Craft-e-Corner]

If you're using glitter vinyl, you may want to use strong grip transfer tape. We wouldn't use that on any other material other than glitter. Here are a few tips. The Key is to burnish really well on both sides, and try to pull the backing at a sharp angle. Sometimes using the scraper to hold the vinyl to the transfer tape helps too.

[@donnamoreau8998]

Newbie here- so all vinyl has paper backing?

[@Craft-e-Corner]

That is correct. the machine will do a 'kiss' cut. where it only cuts the vinyl and not the backing. then you will use that transfer tape to remove the vinyl from the backing and place on your surface.

[@altinokz]

I have been trying to transfer some complicated images and nothing seems to work. I use glossy metallic vinyl. What would you recommend for it? Thank you.

[@Craft-e-Corner]

I would try a few different kinds of transfer tape to see what works best with the vinyl!

[@michellethomas5931]

Do u mirror it and place shiny side down ?

[@Craft-e-Corner]

Nope. That's for Iron-on. With regular vinyl you will put color side up and do not mirror

[@fernandogonzalez5406]

Can you use this tape for heat transfers?

[@Craft-e-Corner]

Heat transfer vinyl comes with its own backing to transfer. You won't need transfer tape for Iron-on vinyl.

[@damarissanchez9040]

Can you transfer an image to book edges?

[@Craft-e-Corner]

Yes. You can try permanent vinyl with transfer tape. But I have also done Iron-On to a book binding as well.

[@akai3974]

Can i get transfer paper and apply that on to the transfer tape to put it on a piece of clothing

[@Craft-e-Corner]

Iron-on vinyl or HTV (the stuff that goes on a shirt with a heat press) does not use transfer tape. It actually comes with its own carrier sheet attached to the vinyl. Transfer paper and transfer tape are the same things.

[@Purebeachlove]

After I transfer my design on a product some of the tape residue is left on top of my vinyl design. How do you do the transfer so no residue is left behind?

[@Craft-e-Corner]

Oh interesting. I've never heard of that before. Are you using strong grip transfer tape? I am not sure why it would be leaving residue behind.

[@pgjgjgj]

I have a dumb question my htv all the letters from my project got accidently cut too deep so they all stuck to the mat so im trying to save it i was told to use transfer tape but i would need to transfer it back on another piece of transfer tape to press it on tshirt

[@Craft-e-Corner]

hmm... that's a tough one. I am worried that the htv and backing will be too thick and wont be able to transfer to any sort of transfer tape. You could try just placing it on the shirt as it with the mat and everything and then try to pull back the mat from the htv as it sticks to the shirt. Hopefully that makes a little sense.

[@redpill3511]

Transfer tape don’t mention about iron on can I use this with HTV iron on ?

[@Craft-e-Corner]

HTV or Iron-On has its own transfer sheet. You only need transfer tape for vinyl projects.

[@28kataya]

What does cut on my cricket mean?

[@angelicakersellius2529]

Can I use permanent Vinyl on on plastic?

[@Craft-e-Corner]

Yes, you can.

[@trannguyentue4292]

Please tell me what is the print can do it? Epson L805?

[@Craft-e-Corner]

I'm sorry but I am not sure exactly what you are asking. I do not know about that printer.

[@jaszyx0x]

Wats a heat transfer tape for? Any vinyl to shirt or 😅🤔

[@Craft-e-Corner]

Heat Transfer Vinyl or Iron-on has it's own carrier sheet. There is no need for transfer tape. This is only for premium vinyl

[@lini1179]

I'm new and I want to know if the drawing papers when using transfer tape would work the same way, it's for a phone case thank you

[@Craft-e-Corner]

Hi there, I am not entirely sure what you mean by the drawing papers? Transfer tape is used with vinyl. If you are using writable vinyl I would suggest to not use transfer tape as it will affect the writing.

[@lini1179]

@@Craft-e-Corner when I say drawing paper I'm referring to sketchbook pages if it would work with transfer tape ?

[@lini1179]

Sorry i dont know much english just a little

[@Craft-e-Corner]

@@lini1179 I would not use transfer tape on sketch book pages. It will peel the paper.

[@Craft-e-Corner]

@@lini1179 Not a problem at all!

[@bleuciel1831]

Hello where you buy this machine and what it name this printer

[@Craft-e-Corner]

This is a Cricut and it is an electronic cutting machine. You can purchase at Craft-e-Corner.com

[@andristefanus]

Can i just use laminator instead?

[@Craft-e-Corner]

A laminator won't give you the same results. Best to use transfer paper to transfer designs to blanks.

[@selross9532]

can this tape be used in heat to transfer?

[@Craft-e-Corner]

Heat transfer vinyl comes with its own backing to transfer. You shouldn't need transfer tape for Iron-on vinyl.

[@deborahpetersen4136]

Can I use it on heat press

[@Craft-e-Corner]

If you use Cricut's Iron-On Vinyl (or HTV), it will already have the carrier sheet on it - so you won't need transfer tape!

[@enriquehernandez1403]

Is there a transfer tape for htv?

[@Craft-e-Corner]

Heat Transfer Vinyl has its own transfer material attached.

[@margzerr4658]

I just tried my first transfer....It is some lettering (small) and it does NOT adhere to the transfer tape - Ive tried three times now. Doing all the steps you described here.....none of the letters stick to the transfer tape. I ordered the T Tape on line.... It says oracle transfer tape for use with Cricut. Very frustrating.

[@Craft-e-Corner]

We are so sorry you had a frustrating experience! We've totally been there. We'd recommend trying a new brand of transfer tape- we have not tried that specific brand. We use Cricut's transfer tape and have had a lot of success. Sometimes it's just the transfer tape that is bad! Also, are you using a glitter vinyl? If so, you'll want to use Cricut StrongGrip transfer tape. Hope that helps! You got this.

[@Infamous_B_C]

Hairdry it for a few seconds

[@shea1111]

can this work for shirts ?

[@Craft-e-Corner]

Heat transfer vinyl or Iron-On vinyl comes with its own transfer sheet attached to the vinyl. You do not need transfer tape when making shirts