How To Use Transfer Tape on Different Types of Vinyl Cut On Your Cricut!

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Learn how to use transfer tape for vinyl projects!
Adhesive vinyl has become a major staple when it comes to my crafting life, and one is the best beginner Cricut projects you can experiment with. There's truly no end to the many different things you can make with it, like fun decorative signs, customized cups, even decorations for your household appliances! But what do all these vinyl projects have in common? They all need transfer tape to get the job done. However, if you’re new to working with transfer material or don’t understand how and what types to use, it can turn a fun and simple craft into anything but! Today I'll show you the ins and outs of how to use transfer tape, so you can get confident about working with (and transferring) adhesive vinyl decals.
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Topics covered in this video on How to Use Transfer Vinyl:
0:00 - How to Use Transfer Tape on Different Vinyl
3:27 - Supplies & Tools
5:31 - Get My Free Vinyl Design Files
6:43 - Option 1: Single Layer Vinyl
7:29 - Option 2: Two Layer Vinyl
9:04 - Option 3: Two Layers with Special Vinyl
10:41 - How to Layer and Apply Your Vinyl Design
11:30 - Project 1: Single Layer Vinyl
12:39 - Project 2: Two Layer Vinyl
14:27 - Project 3: Two Layers with Special Vinyl
16:25 - Applying a Decal from Transfer Tape Onto a Blank
18:14 - Layering Vinyl Directly Onto a Blank
21:01 - Show it Off!
21:17 - Transfer Tape Alternatives
22:24 - Closing Notes and Link to More Information
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[@kerimcpheron6099]

Just purchased a Cricut Maker 3.....and oh my gosh. I would be so lost without your videos! Thanks so much!!

[@archerofficial5603]

I did buy the strong transfer tape not meaning to and your method of showing us to make it less sticky was amazing. Thank you!!!!! Subscribed!

[@andrewstephenson3594]

Hi Jennifer, I have recently bought a Cricut Maker 3 mainly for cutting card for model railway projects but found your KZbin channel. The way you show the steps is great, not too quick and not too laboured (yes I'm English), with explanations of why things work or don't. Thank you. I'll be making a lot more than card railway models now.

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[@lucyc]

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[@ciui69]

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[@TTMI1503]

I am the one who thought strong grip was better😅, after watching your video and try to use the printer’s tape, I was finally able to do it well. Thank you so much❤

[@JanineMKartist]

I have a major frustration. The cricut strong transfer tape practically welds to the vinyl and is extremely difficult to remove. I tried reducing some of the stickiness but still had a very hard time getting it off after playing my vinyl on the wood project. Was using Oracle vinyl but had the same issue with cricut removable vinyl on another project. I have to destickify it more I think next time. yep strong is what I have and I stupidly have two rolls.

[@LindaYoung929]

I save everything I can

[@SarahDeO-dt8vp]

Hi Jennifer, I loved your older videos where you told us about all different options, including cricut competitors. I really wish you would tell us about non cricut options as well.

[@JenniferMaker]

I do when I use them. You can request projects here. jennifermaker.com/projectrequests/

[@JenniferMaker]

I mentioned painter's tape and Press 'N' Seal. I don't use any other transfer tape beyond what it is in this video really, other than the stuff for the wet vinyl method. These are what work best for me right now. Next time I do a video like this, I'll try to get some other brands to try and compare.

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[@user-md8ot8fi1o]

bag onto the cutting mat

[@patricianegrete1507]

This is great, thank you! Can you tell me what transfer paper I have with red squares, is it standard or strong grip? Thank you

[@JenniferMaker]

What brand is it? You can ask in the group and post a photo of it. facebook.com/groups/cricutcraftersandmakers/

[@tinyspongecake]

Does this kind of vinyl go on fabric too, like a t-shirt?

[@alzajel1]

Hi Jennifer, I really enjoying your videos and your work, amazing, i have question is Cricut can print or just for cutting, thanks

[@JenniferMaker]

It is a cutting machine but you can draw a design with it. You can do print then cut but the printer will print and the Cricut will then cut it out. jennifermaker.com/how-to-use-printable-vinyl-with-cricut/

[@alzajel1]

O'right Thanks for the info@@JenniferMaker

[@donnamiddleton5584]

Hi Jennifer , I just purchased a mini heat press 10x10 size i love it , I have a cricut explore love it also, i cut out a name , i put it on transfer tape , i heated up my heat press, i tried to transfer a name on a 100 percent cotton at 330 F& for 30 seconds, just like it said to do, it would not transfer at all , i done just like the book said to do, t shirt is 100 percent cotton , could u tell me what the problem is ? love all ur vedios i enjoy learning how to work with my heat press from you.I wondered if could be the type of transfer tape? Ty for reading this

[@JenniferMaker]

You don't use transfer tape with heat transfer vinyl since it already has its own backing. Make sure you are using the htv and not regular vinyl. You can always ask in my FB group as well, facebook.com/groups/cricutcraftersandmakers/ 💗

[@FUNNYMANERICWHITE]

Thanks. Do I need this for car stickers. I have the cricut permanent vinyl but do I need the tape?

[@JenniferMaker]

yes, you use it to transfer it onto the car🥰

[@civilizeddiva]

Project Herstory Question: Does Cricut Access store our project history? For example, if we don't bookmark a project we like, but want to make it again?

[@JenniferMaker]

When you upload a project, it will be available in your uploads until you delete it.

[@hanibowlhani9049]

I wish I had found this out BEFORE I started my current project 😂 Next time.

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Next time!

[@oncledan8509]

Hi, Jeniffer ! Just starting in the crafting business and bought a « Joy » for my small projects. I just love it ! My problem with transfer tape is that, no matter how much I try to make the transfer tape stick to the vinyl, it just won't stick to it (even if I burnish it front and back). I tried to use. the strong type and... useless say the disastrous results I had. 😅. The learning curve is sooo long. I wonder what I'm doing wrong. I'm using Smart, Permanent Vinyl (Matte), on a mat, with standard grip transfer tape. Am I missing something here ?? I'm about to try heating the reverse side (liner) with an iron at low temperature to somewhat soften the vinyl's adhesive. Is that a good idea, or I'm asking for an other disaster to happen ? Please help... I'm a lost, dead in the water, and I can see a giant wave approaching... and I don't know how to swim !!! 😯😰😭 Thank you for your advises. They are greatly appreciated, believe me !! Have a great day.

[@JenniferMaker]

I am not sure what is going on. If the Cricut standard transfer tape doesn't work then try the strong grip.

[@tamiblanchard9583]

I want to add a vinyl design unto a painted pumpkin and I’m afraid it will pull off my paint. What can I do? Help

[@kiley07]

Any suggestions on getting smart vinyl to stick to Cricut transfer tape. I have the toughest time with that. I burnish it so much and still won't come up.

[@JenniferMaker]

try heating it up a little bit with a warm blow dryer and burnish it really well🥰

[@clairecolchester7345]

Do you have an svg for the heart in the frame please

[@JenniferMaker]

I'm sorry, I'm not sure which project you are referring to but please check out my free resource library , jennifermaker.com ❤

[@zandradelarox6366]

Hi Jennifer, I made some decals with the removable smart vinyl and can’t get them to stick to the regular transfer tape, it looks like the vinyl glue is too strong! I ended up transferring some with regular tape! I’m so frustrated 😢

[@JenniferMaker]

Some like to use painters tape as well🥰

[@TheGRider56]

You are too cute. Love you, your info, and your set whole set!

[@JenniferMaker]

Oh thank you!

[@user-md8ot8fi1o]

How do you use glitter pens onto a gift bag Do you have tape the gift onto the cutting mat?

[@JenniferMaker]

I suppose you could try that if the gift bag is not too thick to go through the machine but I would suggest to write on card stock and glue it on or use stickers. jennifermaker.com/diy-gift-bag/ jennifermaker.com/how-to-use-printable-vinyl-with-cricut/

[@tiffanymacdonald1971]

Newbie here! 👋 May I ask why the lettering on the bottom layer “stay cool” blue piece was cut out and not left as a full background? Is it because once you place the orange “stay cool” piece on top it will be too raised? I hope my description makes sense 😅

[@JenniferMaker]

It was designed that way. You can change it.

[@victoriasolis6060]

I make tumblers with printed vinyl, which transfer tape is best when adding a decal to the tumbler with out the transfer tape messing up the image on printed vinyl

[@JenniferMaker]

Make sure to use regular transfer tape and you can blot it on clothes/towels to hake it less sticky. Paper tape can work.

[@victoriasolis6060]

@@JenniferMaker thank you do you have lik to the regular transfer tape and paper tape

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[@SamanthaRodriguez-vh5ff]

Should I use transfer tape to but decal sign on food truck I’m using permanent vinyl white

[@JenniferMaker]

Yes

[@dawnjohnson]

Hi Jennifer, why does the transfer tape not grab the vinyl sometimes? Drives me crazy.

[@JenniferMaker]

Not sticky enough, not burnished enough, the wrong type of transfer tape like glitter vinyl with regular transfer tape. It needs the strong transfer tape to work.

[@karenbungart1075]

I'm using the right kind of transfer tape (strong grip for shimmer). I did learn the hard way that the regular grip would not stick. But once I apply my decal (usually just labels right now) I still can't get the tape off without tearing up my letters. I'm sooo frustrated and wasting a lot of materials. What is the trick? Is the Font I choose also contributing to the problem?

[@JenniferMaker]

It could be it it is too small. Here is the tutorial for better help. jennifermaker.com/how-to-use-transfer-tape/

[@charissejesiolowski4538]

I want to but vinyl on bags the are not made of fabric. What would I use for transfer tap. It states on the bags not to use iron on vinyl. Thanks for you advice

[@JenniferMaker]

You could test out regular transfer tape that has been used a few times or pat it on fabric, towels or your jeans to take some of the sticky away. Some people have used regular contact paper as well even masking tape or paper tape you can try.

[@charissejesiolowski4538]

What is the best transfer tape to use. I haven't had much luck with cricut

[@christinemorgan1372]

Hi Jennifer, I am applying Smart Iron-On Heat Transfer Vinyl to my grandson's t-shirt. However, before I cut the design it showed to 'mirror' the image, which I did. Now I don't know how to get the design off of the mat (I put it on the mat to weed it). How do I get my design off of the mat with the transfer tape. The image still has the vinyl backing on it and it's 'mirrored' so it's reading backwards.

[@christinemorgan1372]

I wish I could send you a pic of what I mean. Is there any way I can send you a pic on this post?

[@JenniferMaker]

You can post it in he group. facebook.com/groups/cricutcraftersandmakers/

[@christinemorgan1372]

@@JenniferMaker Hi Jennifer, I'm not on Facebook

[@krystalwashington8334]

Hello Jennifer! What is the best transfer tape for putting vinyl on paper projects without ripping the paper? I’ve struggled with this! 😅

[@rspringsplanningandesigns]

I think there is a kind that is more like masking tape that might work better, but I'm not sure.🤔

[@JenniferMaker]

You could use masking tape.

[@JenniferMaker]

After you put the vinyl on the transfer tape blot the transfer tape on clothes, towels, anything to make it less sticky before putting it on paper.

[@krystalwashington8334]

I will try both ways! Thank you!

[@lisaclouser4687]

I made a layered wall decal (removable vinyl), when I tried to apply the top layer (a thin outline of the animal) the transfer tape wouldn’t come off the vinyl no matter how slowly I went🫤 I used standard grip tape but it wouldn’t budge!

[@JenniferJohnson-kj1ll]

Hey Jennifer I'm trying to transfer vynl to a silicone phone case and it is just not working please help

[@JenniferMaker]

Make sure it is a smooth surface and clean it with alcohol first and let it completely dry. Permanent vinyl should stick to it.

[@user-zi7ki9ch7m]

Can anyone offer a suggestion and solution to stop the trasfer tape sticking so much to the vinyl that when i eventutally remove it, the vinyl left on the product is quite sticky (like a layer has been peeled off it in the process) - hope this makes sense! Thanks

[@JenniferMaker]

NI am not sure I fully understand the question. If you used strong grip try the regular standard grip.

[@tracyreeves6404]

I had the cricut brand foil and cricut brand strong grip transfer tape and could not get it to pull up. Got so frustrated I through it in the garbage!

[@JenniferMaker]

Foil would be used with regular transfer tape.

[@tracyreeves6404]

But why would it not pull up on the strong grip? I could only get a few letters to actually adhere to the transfer tape.

[@zandradelarox6366]

I feel you!!! Can’t get the removable smart vinyl to stick to the regular transfer tape 😑 it’s so frustrating

[@piavazellejerome4538]

Hello everyone.

[@JenniferMaker]

😃

[@meliharm]

I am so lost trying to figure out my new cricut maker 3

[@JenniferMaker]

Congratulations on your new Cricut! We have a free series of online classes that show you how to set up and begin creating with your machine as a new Cricut owner! Here's the link to sign up: makeracademy.com/cricutkickoff

[@Darkeklaw]

I should have watched this.... But the first thing I made was a Decal for my car... And I used Transfer tape. I just got my maker 3 today.

[@JenniferMaker]

That's awesome! Enjoy your new machine!! 😊🌻

[@a.n.7536]

6:47 into the video is when anything actually starts

[@emmaworld9160]

I’mI put letters on the front of my clear book marker. Now I want to put color vinyl on the back. I’m so lost.

[@JenniferMaker]

You can do that. These are keychains but it shows how to put permanent vinyl on. jennifermaker.com/easy-acrylic-keychains/

[@emilyjames7838]

Your website /491 is a invalid website. Help!

[@JenniferMaker]

I just downloaded and it worked for me. Be sure to open the file folders. jennifermaker.com/how-to-use-transfer-tape/

[@beat59000]

Bonjour, ça doit être top, j'entend souvent parlé de vous, le souci c'est que je ne comprend rien, dommage

[@JenniferMaker]

Aww, sorry. You can check to see if you can change the closed captions to French.

[@beat59000]

@@JenniferMaker merci pour votre réponse, on peut ? On fait comment ?

[@beat59000]

@@JenniferMaker J'ai trouvé, youpi, je vais enfin pouvoir vous suivre maintenant, merci beaucoup

[@LeonVonB]

But she took the rest of the orange first and left just the letters?!?