Reverse Weeding 101 - How To: Reverse Weeding

[@sandravavonese6565]

I used reverse weeding to do my daughter’s reception seating chart on a mirror! I wish I could upload the image. It was 5ft tall. 122 names. First & last. Each letter separate. Came out beautiful. True labor of love!!

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

OH. MY. GOSH. Sandra! I bet that is beautiful!!! An absolute labor of love for sure!! That's amazing!

[@gloriajohnson8297]

Wow!!! What a game changer!!! While being convinced my maker was not cutting my vinyl well enough and tearing out my hairs.... I found your tutorial and that’s a wrap!!! Thank you a zillion❤️❤️❤️

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

I'm so glad this helped!!! Thank you for letting us know!

[@greenleaves9969]

Oh my goodness. This is exactly what I needed. I’ve just spent two hours trying to weed tiny letters and have wasted so much time and vinyl. I’ve given up for the night but will try this tomorrow. Thank you!

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

I'm so glad this helped you! :)

[@BeeAEChick]

Game changer!!! Thank you!

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

You're welcome!

[@leeslonestargirl1]

OMG!!! Mind blown!!! 🤯 This is a true game changer!! I can't wait to try this out tomorrow!!! Thanks for sharing this!!!! LOVE IT!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

You are so welcome!

[@veronicarankin8297]

Thank you so much for this video!! I get beyond frustrated trying to weed teeny weeny letters - wasting a TON of vinyl. This is a real game changer! The thing I love the very most about your video is that you admit it takes practice. Any of the others I've watched make it seem easy, which then, make me feel stupid for not being able to do it!! Thanks again! :-)

[@kimfrazier3717]

Thank you! Tiny letters have become my nemesis and I told someone last week "I'm done trying small projects with little letters"! I've tried reverse weeding with no more luck than "front weeding", but had never thought about using the mat as the "extra set of hands"! Can't wait to try this.

[@joni22262]

I use the mat but it is also another sticky surface and you’ll go through mats quicker. I like burnishing the back of the project as well as the front. Spending extra time on difficult places. Also when pulling transfer or backing do it at 180 very slowly. For me reverse weeding adds more trouble than it solves. But it works for others and I hope it worked for you too.

[@ashleyallen5221]

How I feel like so much better to know that the struggle was real with weeding vinyl lettering but reserve weeding is a dream come true!!!!

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Aww, so glad this tutorial has helped you!

[@terryberrios1347]

I am brand new-just got a Cricut Air Explorer 2, 2 days. These videos are helpful! Thank you.

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

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[@MEC03]

Did this several times this morning on small lettering. Worked like a charm. Life changing!

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

We're so glad to hear that!!!

[@MacBeth_Texas]

So helpful and I’ve been using a Cricut for 3 years! Thank you. Love your accent. Sounds like where I grew up.

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@52msladybug]

Thank you this is a game-changer! I was at my wit's end and now weeding is easier and less time-consuming. Still have to practice but I'm more confident moving forward since I won't be wasting vinyl.

[@spiderwomanatl]

I thought that I'd be wasting time to watch this video. WRONG!! Best thing to learn and I fought with vinyl letters and I won't mess it up again. Easy peasy now!

[@nayahahmed1296]

Thank you so much for all your clear videos, I have neurological issues and can't handle cameras all over the place and music with the tutorials, your videos are clear, calm and better for me so thank you 💕

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

You are very welcome! So glad you're enjoying them!

[@bethrivera867]

Wish I had seen this earlier before I failed a project a good 10 times 😬

[@ladauphine4022]

I love doing very intricate designs. This technique has changed my frustration level to almost nil. Wish I had known about it a long time ago. Thank you!

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

You're welcome!

[@kimruic3698]

OMG! the best video I have ever watched, I was able to watch it on my break at work because it was so short and sweet. I love this technique, I really struggled with the cursive font (which is my absolute favorite!) prior to the videos you guys did on reverse weeding! FOREVER GRATEFUL, trying to save for your membership!

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

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[@leondriagray3325]

Tried it and works well with doing Permanent Vinyl. Time saver and definitely less stressful! Thanks for sharing!

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

You're welcome!

[@veraharrison5897]

Fabulous I’ve been wasting a lot of cuts trying the normal way 🤦‍♀️so glad I’ve found this xxx❤

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

So glad!

[@kimruic3698]

Oh my god! I wish I had seen this before I did my first project. Of course I had to choose a very intricate font because that's who I am and it took me forever! You just changed my life LOL

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Ahh, haha!! It happens! No worries, at least you know for next time!

[@cynthiagilliam8142]

WOW!! I learn something new everyday! I love this reverse weeding and I can’t wait to try it. Thanks for sharing ❤

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Of course!

[@jennykimber178]

GAME CHANGER!!! Thanks MGL Team!!! 😁

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

You're welcome!

[@lauririddle9222]

a year later I'm just now seeing this video, THANK YOU!! I have a project that I put on the back burner bc the letters are so small that I kept losing them while weeding. Now I can complete this project and continue to do more of them. Thank you so much for showing this.

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

We're so happy this video helped you, Miss Lauri :) Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@queenkimboIII]

This was SO HELPFUL. Great for tiny font. Thank you!

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Glad it was helpful!

[@yasminegonzalez1514]

OMG!!!! You saved me. That mat trick helped ! 😊

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

So glad!

[@chickie5249]

By far, the clearest tutorial I have viewed on this process. Thank you!

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for your compliment!

[@MsLuvToyz]

Thank you for teaching this

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

You're so welcome! We hope you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@tikidh1371]

Thank you sooo much for this video. I am a beginner and heard horror stories about weeding. Did my first project with your tips and it was not a nightmare. Subscribed and liked.

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Thank you for your kind words! Glad it was helpful!

[@lynneparker4136]

After watching this I tried it... it was a breeze with the tiny snowflakes that was almost driving me crazy... thank you so much

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

You're so welcome!

[@tmtcustomz8259]

Look had I known about this video this morning it would have saved me a few sheets of vinyl that I had messed up every single darn time! I had tiny writing and I was bout ready to call it quits then boom I get home and look this up and my cup is finally done.THANKS

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Thank YOU for watching and commenting!

[@tiffanymangan5195]

THANK YOU! So helpful!

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

You're so welcome! So glad it was helpful!!

[@shaunekelly431]

Great tip for intricate designs. I use a large Industrial vinyl cutter at work to make big signs. This is a simple yet effective way to weed those fiddly small jobs that I want to make with my Cricut at home. X

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

We agree! Thanks for your kind words!

[@kimmaclaren835]

Thank you so much going to have to try this

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Hope you enjoy!!

[@catherinelapierre4674]

Excellent video. Thank you ☺️

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

You’re welcome 😊

[@reneebrown8435]

Thank you so much!! I was so frustrated trying to weed small letters. This will make things so much easier.

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

You got this!

[@ssharp11]

Rachel you do a FANTASTIC job explaining this process and demonstrating what to do. Thank you. I enjoy your tutorials and hope you continue to share more handy tips for vinyl, using your Easy Press, and working with specialty materials. Wishing you, Tanner, and the entire MGL team a super week. Hugs Susan

[@rachelwebb98]

Thank you so much Susan! That is so sweet. I will definitely be sharing more tutorials with you all. I'm so glad you're enjoying them!

[@tinatownsend412]

Short, simple and clear. Thank you so much!!

[@kathiestapleton4151]

Thank you for making this video.

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Our pleasure!

[@tinahaynes175]

awesome!! I can't wait to get a Cricut!!

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Yay! So excited for you!!

[@nicholasmartinez339]

This is great ! I’m always having trouble cutting/weeding small designs with my Joy

[@tiffanyacevedo648]

This is awesome!!! Thank you so much!!!

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

You're so welcome!

[@DawnsWorld79]

Loved this I’ve already messed up a few projects now I think this will really help thanks

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Yay! You are so welcome!

[@marykaren7542]

Cool. I'll try this next time.

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Please do!

[@jackiewoolard4359]

OH my Rachel..........I finally tried reverse weeding on letters that were .5 inches high......thank you thank you thank you. This worked so easy. I love you guys!!!!!!!

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

YAY! You are SO welcome!❤

[@jjleigh829]

How do you stick the end result tho? So if reverse weed what do I then do to put the small letters on a keychain

[@bmv8521]

@@jjleigh829 if you are reverse weeding permanent vinyl, just stick it on the keychain and burnish the back of the transfer paper, then lift it up. It’s just the same process as using transfer paper with a regualary weeded piece.

[@debbiep952]

I’m having a terrible time weeding small letters or fine fonts. I’m going to try this. Wish me luck! Tyfs and stay safe my friend 🙂❤️

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Good Luck, Miss Debbie!! :)

[@lauraheckman7384]

Great video! Great job at the presentation, Rachel. Not everyone can teach, but you definitely can. Thanks much.

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

That's so sweet of you, Laura! Thank you!

[@deborahblatz]

Thank you for the quick and easy explanation!! For some reason other videos on reverse weeding have been so complicated!

[@emilylcollins1973]

I so needed this for some intricate logo work I was doing last week! I was literally wondering if my blade was the problem!

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

I understand! Any smaller more intricate cut can create some issues, and having knowledge like this helps you be well equipped to handle those issues in different ways! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@litlred412]

This is the best video on this subject, Thanks

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Wow, thanks!

[@lizpardini7947]

Awesome video! Short. To the point. perfectly illustrated! Thank you for making such amazing videos. This kind of content will keep me coming back! I will certainly be sharing this link with friends and family who also use Cricut! Many THANKS!

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

You're very welcome!

[@wendywalters7473]

This is a game changer . Thankyou.

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

You're welcome!

[@kelseymatarese]

awesome!! thank you!!

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

You're welcome!😊

[@c_jane75]

love this tutorial --- very well done thank you!

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

So glad you love it!

[@frobbsy27]

Thank you Thank you Thank you!!! U literally just saved my neck cramping for the next 2 hours, me from losing my freakin mind & my entire project!!😄 I'm a cricut newb & I totally just about bailed on this Santa's cookie tray for my lil one but thanx to u I'm almost done🙌

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Oh yay!!! So glad I could help!

[@chevonnekahn75]

I make jewelry and keychains. This is a game changer!! Thank you!

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Keep up the good work!

[@EBFPraisemaster]

So clear and helpful! Great job!

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Thank you for watching :)

[@evpatch]

I will have to try. I think this will work well with intricate designs. Thank you. BTW, your ring is beautiful.

[@melanieclaresmith]

Wow... Thank you.. Definitely going to be practicing this method xx

[@alicia.ferguson2023]

Omg this is gonna make my projects so much easier!!!!

[@AmberDaniels-q3f]

As a sign professional that runs a vinyl department, think LARGE SCALE, this is a trick I have used many times, however, in the sign industry this is not referred to as a reverse weed. For small projects that are intricate I have also found that it is helpful to apply the entire decal and weed the excess material off after application, using a square or rectangle around the design to aid in straight application.

[@shezcal]

Can't wait to try reverse weeding. I am using Cricut Shimmer and Cricut Transfer tape. The transfer tape lifts off ok but can't lift the vinyl backing with the measuring lines on it. Also my vinyl isn't sticking to the tape. Very frustrating.

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Hello! Yes, Cricut glitter and Cricut shimmer vinyl are our least favorite materials to use!!! They are SO frustrating! We usually need to use StrongGrip Transfer Tape

[@shezcal]

@@MakersGonnaLearn Thank you for your response. I’ll avoid Cricut Glitter vinyls in future. :)

[@sherylldupuis6323]

That was so helpful. Just had to subscribe. Thank you so much ❤️🇨🇦

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@mistyrogers519]

This is a game changer!!!! Thank you

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

You're welcome!

[@LonchiTanatchie]

This tutorial is awesome. The weeding is so difficult. I wasted a lot of vinyl and transfer paper.

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Glad it was helpful! We agree. Weeding Vinyl definitely takes practice!

[@saduck1]

Thanks need this!!!

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

We're so glad you enjoyed it!

[@TW-je3fk]

Thank you so much!!! So helpful!! ❤

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

You're so welcome!

[@Clarachk]

A MOST Excellent Lesson!!!

[@judymiranda7087]

I just purchased a maker and this video is so helpful. Thank you. Do you have any videos on making Christmas ornaments?

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Welcome! Here are so many amazing ornament ideas: kzbin.infosearch?view_as=subscriber&query=cricut%20ornaments .

[@amandamurphy8438]

Thank you for the video! I just tried reverse weeding for the first time and failed. I thought I did something wrong but then I watched your video and I did everything that you did except I didn't leave it on the mat. I failed because as I was weeding the excess vinyl it stuck to another part of the design and pulled up those pieces :( I am cutting the design again and trying another time! :)

[@edwardsutton2065]

Absolute best tutorial I save seen on reverse weeding. I now am I big fan of reverse weeding! Thank you!

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

thank you for your kind words!

[@joseemathieu2617]

This is a very nice method for wedding thank you 😊

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

You're welcome!

[@elmarievictor8596]

Awesome! I am trying this tonight... How will I do reverse weeding for htv?

[@pamvandever1533]

Awesome thank you

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Thank YOU for watching and commenting!

[@Rhaven133]

Thanks Rachel

[@krystal6612]

Amazing idea 💡 ❤ thank u for sharing ❤

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Our pleasure 😊

[@johnrayez9148]

Wish I knew this last week!! I wasted a lot of vinyl on small text. Thank you!!

[@deec3561]

Ughhh saved me ALOT of frustration!!

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

So glad you enjoyed the video!

[@haleybushaw2479]

Thank you ! Big help!

[@roadeolady]

Wow! I can't believe I didn't watch this sooner. I do a lot of tiny letter projects and have to start over and over.

[@mandyn8663]

Never knew what reverse weeding meant and you made it look so easy lol.. ty great tutorial ♡♡

[@rachelwebb98]

Awe, thanks Mandy! It's not hard, try it!

[@johnrayez9148]

Mandy Norcross I cant wait to try it. I wasted so much vinyl lol. This is a life savor!!

[@lisahopson]

Seriously! The best video! Thank you so, so much!

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Thank you so much!!

[@badputts]

Now I can go back and try to do a wine glass that I had trouble with..... I just couldn’t weed it without losing some of the swirly letters! Thanks so much, this makes perfect sense and is a game changer!

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Thank you for watching :)

[@yvonnetucker1416]

i love this idea

[@dawn431967]

I LOVE WATCHING YOU AND TANNER YALL MAKE IT LOOK SO EASY THANK YOU

[@rachelwebb98]

You're so welcome Dawn! I'm so glad you're enjoying the videos!

[@barbararead7490]

Thanks Rachel it finally makes sense

[@rachelwebb98]

You're welcome! Thank You!

[@dawnlittle946]

I’ve never seen that before- brilliant!!!!!!!

[@caroltillietmo6889]

Funny, apparently I have been "reverse weeding" ever since I got my first CRICUT! LOL.

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

haha!

[@KK-ok6op]

SAME!! 🤣🤣

[@christymassett2829]

So funny. I just learned the term “weeding” this year after using my cricut for like ten years haha 😆

[@RebbekkahMalynn]

SAME! 🤣 I love to reverse weed!

[@TheWanderingWife]

Me too!

[@kgluodenis8685]

Thank you!! It’s a game changer.

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

We're so glad this video was able to help you!

[@dc-fy4dq]

I get so confused whether it be vinyl decals or htv what goes where and when. Thanks for the lesson!

[@lindieg341]

Thank you so very much for this handy tip. You are a true lifesaver

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

You're so welcome!

[@mellanese]

This is such a game-changer! Thank you for sharing.

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Thank YOU for watching and commenting!

[@ChrisNorbs]

@makers gonna learn. Thank you for this video but you made this look so easy, it gave this newbie the belief I would have no problems! My bad!! If only the vinyl came away as easily as yours did. But I will keep trying as practise makes perfect

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

You can do it!

[@cjk1956]

OMG thank you for this awesome hack!

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

You're so welcome!

[@margaretvanessen6871]

Thank you it helped me so much I have waisted so much vinyl 😢😢

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Glad it helped!

[@callahanianscrapper]

Looks a whole lot easier than the traditional way! Fixing to give it a try! Fingers crossed! Thanks for sharing! Awesome video!

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Thank you for watching :)

[@andreahagler5239]

This is amazing!

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Thank you!

[@lynnwilliams9194]

I just became a member and seen this in my courses. Where can I get the glass blocks that are reasonably priced

[@debbymccormack6525]

I am so glad I found you! You're so knowledgeable and since I'm new to the Cricut world, I need that knowledge! I look forward to all I have to learn and all you have to teach :) A little FYI, it's not access material, it's excess.

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Thanks, and welcome to the channel! As you can see this video is over a year old, I know the difference between the words and have since learned how to say it properly. No need to comment about it like dozens of other people. I get it :) No one's perfect

[@debbymccormack6525]

@@MakersGonnaLearn I'm not aware of others comments about it as I ddint read the comments. I always have issues with affect and effect, the bane of my existence!

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

@@debbymccormack6525 I have problems with that one too, haha!

[@carina9451]

Was waiting for this and it was beyond helpful!

[@rachelwebb98]

I'm so glad it was worth the wait, Carina!