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This guide is designed to help you learn about working with vinyl using the Cricut.
Most of this information is intended for the beginner, so we start at the very beginning. There are librarians in the Idea Lab who can help you practice what you see on these pages. Please feel free to discuss your findings with them, and as always, don’t hesitate to ask for help whenever you need it.
Types of Vinyl
Types of Vinyl
Removable and Permanent Vinyl
Removable and Permanent Vinyl
Instructions for preparing, applying, and caring for your removable vinyl projects.
Instructions for preparing, applying, and caring for your permanent vinyl projects.
Outdoor and Iron-On Vinyl
Outdoor and Iron-On Vinyl
Instructions for preparing, applying, and caring for your outdoor vinyl projects.
Instructions for preparing, applying, and caring for your iron-on Cricut projects.
This video guides you through the process of transferring your iron-on vinyl using an iron. Duration: 3min
Instructions for preparing, applying, and caring for other kinds of vinyl projects.
Weeding
Weeding
This video demonstrates the process of ‘weeding’ vinyl, which involves removing unwanted pieces using the ‘stab and drag’ method.
Duration: 2min
This video demonstrates how to ‘reverse weed’, which involves placing transfer paper first and then weeding - a technique that is particularly helpful for small, intricate designs or thin, curly fonts.
Duration: 5min
This article provides step-by-step instructions on how to weed vinyl, along with helpful tips for weeding more complex pieces.
Applicaiton
Applicaiton
This short 2-minute video shows you how to apply transfer tape to the vinyl.
This short 2-minute video shows you how to transfer the image to your project.
This 8-minute video provides additional tips and guidance on using transfer tape and achieving optimal application on curved surfaces.
This 6-minute video demonstrates how adding a registration mark to your design can be beneficial. While not part of your design, this serves as something to help you line up and correctly apply multiple layers of differently colored vinyl.
Step-by-step instructions on how to use transfer tape with vinyl projects.
Contact
Contact
Parkland Community Library
4422 Walbert Avenue, Allentown, Pennsylvania 18104
(610) 398-1361 Extension 107
Idea Lab Hours of Service
Idea Lab Hours of Service
Monday- Wednesday: 4pm - 8pm
Monday- Wednesday: 4pm - 8pm
Thursday - Friday: 11am - 3pm
Saturday: 10am - 4pm
Location
Location
Tech Center
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