What To Use Vinyl Colours For
, by Todd Foster, 4 min reading time
In this blog post, we will be discussing heat transfer vinyl and adhesive vinyl. Vinyl colours are a great way to customize products that you sell. When it comes to heat transfer versus adhesive there is a lot of confusion as to which one is better for whatever type of project you're tackling
The best thing about using these materials is the variety of colours available and the fact that they can be used on many different surfaces like paper, fabric, wood, metal, and plastic!
What Are The Best Uses For Vinyl Colors?
Adhesive vinyl colours are great for wrapping items like phone cases, laptops, and even car interiors.
Transfer tape is often used to make t-shirts with images on the front or back of them. It can also be used to create stencils which you then use on clothing. Transfer tape should not be confused with iron-on backing paper.
Iron-on adhesive vinyl is used to make printed t-shirts. The process for this is nearly the same as transfer tape except that you do not need a heat press (iron). You can just use an iron and some steam from your ironing board.
To create permanent adhesive vinyl wraps, such as wall decals or vehicle wraps, you can print adhesive vinyl that is easy to peel off of a transfer paper and apply directly onto the surface.
Vinyl colours are also useful for other types of crafts like scrapbooking, sewing patches or labels onto clothing items (such as jeans or jackets), or making window decorations.
Decorating With Vinyl
Vinyl is a very fun way to customize your home and make it reflect who you are. There are many different permanent vinyl designs available so don't be afraid that they might get old or boring after a while. It's possible to layer extra vinyl on top of layered vinyl decals as well which makes creating unique pieces for your home even more exciting!
How To Use Vinyl Colours For Different Projects
You can use vinyl colours for a variety of projects. You could cut out shapes and images, or print text on them. There are many ways to get creative with your Cricut machine's colour cartridges – but there is one thing you should know before you begin: the carrier sheet!
The carrier sheet makes it possible to make all sorts of different projects with your Cricut maker. Find out more about it below:
What Is The Carrier Sheet?
The carrier sheet keeps multiple layers of vinyl in place while they are being cut or peeled off the backing paper. This ensures that each layer cuts correctly and cleanly without bubbles or wrinkles ruining the project you have worked on so hard.
The carrier sheet can be bought in packs of five, and you will definitely need them because they are so versatile. The rolls have a sticky backing to peel off the plastic that protects it from dirt or dust while not being used. When your Cricut machine is ready for use with vinyl colours again, just stick back down!
What Should You Use The Carrier Sheet For?
As mentioned before, you can use vinyl colours with the carrier sheet for a variety of different projects. Here are some ideas:
Cut out shapes and images: This is probably the most popular way to use vinyl colours. You can find pre-made designs on Design Space, or create your own. The possibilities are endless, so start cutting now!
Print text onto them: You can print words and messages on the carrier sheet with your Cricut design space. This makes it perfect for signs or decorations that need writing on to be complete.
Stick designs down: If you have a design drawn up in Design Space but there is no sticky material on the back of it, you can stick your carrier sheet to the back. This will make sure that when you peel off one side (the backing paper), both come away together perfectly and without damaging them in any way!
Iron onto clothing: You could iron vinyl colours onto clothing as a homemade transfer technique if you want something a little more unique and personal.
Make stickers: This is a great way to use up any leftover vinyl colours you have after a project. Just cut out the shapes you want, peel off the backing paper and stick them wherever you like!
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