How to Make Vinyl Stickers with Cricut? [Beginners Guide]
Making vinyl stickers with Cricut is fun, and you can make them by following the easy methods mentioned in this blog. There are various materials you can make stickers with. This blog will tell you how to make vinyl stickers with Cricut. One good thing about the Cricut machine is that it allows you to create amazing stickers, even if you are a beginner or an experienced crafter. You can use those stickers on your notebooks, calendars, and many more things. Also, you can create them in the exact shapes and sizes you want. So, let’s see how to make one in a few easy steps.
What Do You Need to Make Vinyl Stickers?
There are a few things you need to make vinyl stickers with the Cricut machine:
A Cricut machine - (Cricut Maker, Cricut Explore, or Cricut Joy)
Cricut vinyl - Either removable or permanent
Transfer tape
Weeding tool
Scissors
Cricut mat
What Kind of Stickers Can You Make With Cricut?
You can create a huge variety of stickers with Cricut for your walls, cars, laptop, notebook, home decor, ornaments, phone cases, etc. You should also know which type of file is suitable for stickers. No doubt, Cricut can cut vinyl gracefully; you must know about the file you are putting your sticker into.
How to Make Vinyl Stickers With Cricut?
You must follow the steps to prepare your first vinyl sticker with Cricut. Make sure you have all the accessories required to make this project.
Create Your Design
You can take the design from the internet or your personal files and images saved on the computer/laptop. One more option, you can create your own design in the Design Space.
Export the Design Into Cricut App
You need to export the image or design in PNG to let Cricut cut your sticker design precisely. Cricut Design Space software is available in all Cricut machines that help you make the designs and command the machine to cut.
Then, tap the upload button on the canvas and choose your design. Then, resize it as per the need. Also, the grid lines on the main canvas will help you adjust the sticker design to the exact size you want.
Click the Make It Button
Once you are done with your design, click the make it button and follow the on-screen instructions to set your vinyl on the mat or directly into the Cricut machine (in the case of Smart vinyl). Now, let your machine cut vinyl.
Unload the Cricut Mat
Once the cutting has been done, unload the Cricut mat or your Smart vinyl. It is time to work with the weeding tool, as the design you cut has excess vinyl left. In order to remove that and make the cut design clean, remove the unwanted parts with a weeding tool. Also, remove the extra vinyl from the letters such as a, e, and o.
You can use a pair of tweezers or a Cricut hook to remove the excess part. Ensure you don’t lift away the useful part; focus only on the small details of the design.
Apply the Transfer Tape
When you are done weeding, cut a piece of transfer tape equivalent to the size of your stickers. Take off the white paper from the sticky side of the transfer tape and place it on your sticker. Make transfer tape stick completely to the vinyl. This is to prevent any air bubbles between them.
For ease, use a scraper to remove the white backing of the transfer tape from its corner. Once done, you can place the sticker on your desired surface by peeling off its white backing paper.
Finally, Apply the Stickers
If you put this sticker in a container, clean it with rubbing alcohol to remove the dust and dirt. Otherwise, you can place the sticker on a soft wood surface. As we have discussed earlier, you can prepare any kind of sticker to put on your walls, door, notebook, jars, etc. So, finally, you are done.
Conclusion
It was so easy to create vinyl stickers with your Cricut machine. It requires only a few accessories to do it. Even a newbie can start making stickers by following the simple methods in this blog. Make sure you follow every step carefully and use the accessories smartly. Besides, Cricut Design Space is quite friendly to use and offers you various free templates to work on. Otherwise, you can take images and designs from the internet.
FAQs
Which Cricut Machine Should I Use for Making Vinyl Stickers?
Cricut Explore Air 2 will be a suitable machine for DIY cutting as vinyl cutting. You can cut vinyl stickers to create stuff for home decor, greeting cards, and many more things. Also, the Cricut Design Space offers you a variety of pre-made designs for your projects.
Are Vinyl Stickers Water-Resistant?
Yes, the self-adhesive vinyl is water-resistant and used to create stickers. The waterproof nature makes vinyl suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.
How Long Will My Vinyl Sticker Last?
Usually, the lifespan of vinyl stickers is 5 years. Vinyl stickers are water-resistant, and it prevents them from being damaged. However, you cannot expect it from a sticker made from a cling. They will last a maximum of 6 months.