If you are a Cricut enthusiast, you must be aware of permanent vinyl. I am also a Cricut user and have been creating various fun crafts regularly. A few days ago, I was scrolling through my Instagram, and one of my followers asked me how to use Cricut permanent vinyl.
And I am glad to see that my followers are so curious about crafting. Although I replied to her very well, I still felt that I should make a separate blog on it so that all my readers and followers know about it and use it in their crafts.
Here I am with my simple blog based on permanent vinyl. As you know, vinyl is a great material for starting a project with; it can be a little complicated when you don’t have the right knowledge. This is why I am here to tell you everything about permanent vinyl and its use in this guide.
What Is a Permanent Vinyl?
Before learning how to use Cricut permanent vinyl, I want you to understand what it is. As the name suggests, it’s a permanent adhesive material that is often used with Cricut machines to create projects and cut designs. It’s like a sticker that crafters often use on their projects. The sharp blades of your Cricut machine cut the vinyl, which we then use on our blank materials to apply the design.
You can use any blank material, such as a craft, wall, or cup, to apply the customized designs. Adhesive vinyl is an interesting thing to print your designs for personal or professional use and make top-level DIY projects.
The good thing about permanent vinyl is that it is made for permanent use and doesn’t get off easily. However, if you don’t use it correctly, it will be hard to remove.
How to Use Cricut Permanent Vinyl to Make a Cricut Project?
When you know what permanent vinyl is, it’s time to see how it works and how you can use it to make a beautiful hand-made craft. Basically, it works as an adhesive that sticks to your blank.
They are easy to apply, peel off and adjust. So, the first thing you need to understand is that you should know about the Cricut Design Space very well.
Step 1: Prepare a Design
If you are a regular Cricut user, you know how to use it, right? Create a beautiful sticker or a design that you intend to use on a blank. Once you are ready, you can click the “Make It” button to start cutting.
Step 2: Select the Material
Well, if you are using a Smart Material, it will go matless. So, if you are using a Smart Permanent Vinyl, you don’t need a mat. When your machine asks you to choose a material, select the right one.
Step 3: Load Your Material Into the Cricut Machine
In the next step, load your smart material on the cutting mat and then into your lovely Cricut machine. And finally, it’s time to press the Cricut button to start cutting.
Step 4: Weed Out Excess Vinyl
Once your permanent vinyl is cut, take out the design and weed out the excess of vinyl to make the design clear. Continue with the steps to learn how to use Cricut permanent vinyl.
Step 5: Use the Transfer Tape
When you are done with weeding, cut a piece of transfer tape a little larger than your vinyl design. Now, peel off the backing of your transfer tape and then slowly put the transfer tape onto your design.
Step 6: Peel off the Vinyl’s Backing
When the transfer paper sticks to the vinyl, remove the backing of your permanent vinyl slowly. Ensure that your design pieces stick well to the transfer tape.
Step 7: Clean Your Blank
Once your design is ready, clean your blank item with rubbing alcohol and cotton to remove any dirt or lint from it.
Step 8: Apply Vinyl to the Blank Space
Once you cleaned your blank, you need to apply your vinyl on the blank. Ensure that you stick it in the right place and all the sides are pressed to remove any gaps in the design. Take a scraper to smooth its surface.
Step 9: Peel off the Transfer Tape
When you successfully stick the vinyl onto your blank, peel off the transfer paper slowly from the vinyl.
These are the simplest steps to use permanent vinyl on a material. You need to ensure that everything sticks well and nothing remains on the transfer paper at the end.
Conclusion
I am happy to share with you the whole process of how to use Cricut permanent vinyl. And I will be glad to see my followers using them in their projects. It’s pretty simple to use a permanent vinyl on anything you like, such as a mirror, mug, tumblers, crockeries, etc. The process I shared here is suitable for all the materials. So, now you know how to use permanent vinyl, and I want you to make unique projects and post them everywhere to flex it.
Source: https://designscricut.wordpress.com/2024/02/19/how-to-use-cricut-permanent-vinyl-step-by-step-guide/
