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A Step-by-step Guide on How to Use Transfer Tape

A Step-by-step Guide on How to Use Transfer Tape

Since the crafting culture is emerging, people are gradually interested in the topics like how to use transfer tape with vinyl, how to use (circut) transfer tape, how to use transfer paper, and so on. As such, this article will show you how to get professional results for your vinyl project, and tips and tricks to make it perfect.

What are Differences between Adhesive Vinyl and Transfer Tape?

For instance, based on the theme like how to use transfer tape, there is a need for you to understand adhesive vinyl and transfer tape in the first place.

Adhesive vinyl has adhesive on one side, which is temporarily covered by the liner. When using an electronic cutting machine such as Silhouette Cameo or Cricut, cutting the vinyl without cutting the paper backing is the primary target. And the completion of cutting allows  the excess vinyl to be removed, leaving only the items on the back. Typically, this process is called "weeding". Then you can use the heat transfer tape to transfer the vinyl to the desired location. Our HTVRONT Transfer tape is a better choice than Silhouette transfer tape.

HTVRONT Adhesive Vinyl

Transfer tape, also called application tape, is a paper or plastic film that can be placed on top of a sticker or vinyl sheet to make the sticker easier to apply. The transfer tape helps a lot in the process of moving the vinyl from its backing to the desired location. Transfer tape for iron on vinyl is only used for adhesive vinyl. Heat transfer vinyl has a transparent carrier sheet attached to the vinyl, which can be used instead. Once the vinyl is cut off, the excess vinyl will be weeded and the item should be left on the backing.

The next step is to apply the heat transfer tape on the item. In this sense, when the backing is removed, the vinyl is able to stick to the transfer tape. And the tape and vinyl should be applied to the desired location. Using the application tool, the vinyl should be wiped with enough pressure to adhere it to the application surface and remove air bubbles. Then, through pulling down one corner at a certain angle, the transfer tape for iron on vinyl is required to remove slowly and to see the status of the vinyl. On the one hand, you can move the vinyl from its back to another location without using transfer tape. On the other hand, the transfer tape can come to work in regard to its space and complicated details The transfer paper for cricut allows the installer to see exactly where the label is attached, such as windows, car doors, plastic signs or other things you like!What is a transfer tape?

For the time being,  a list of different types of transfer tapes are available for crafters, covering paper, plastic, rolls and sheets. At HTVRONT, we use high-quality transparent transfer tape to make it easy to choose. This transfer paper for cricut is suitable for cut-out stickers with many different parts, because it can maintain the position of all the letters and illustrations of the sticker. Our HTVRONT Transfer tape for cricut is a better choice than silhouette transfer tape.


How to Choose Clear Transfer Tape or Paper Transfer Tape?

When it comes to this question, people may feel it is a difficult decision. The main difference is clarity, flexibility and stickiness. Clear lines are easier to see through and can be of great help when trying to line up items or perform any layering. Paper tends to be slightly more flexible and has better workability. The strength of the transparent adhesive is slightly stronger, while the heat transfer tape may be difficult to release once it is coated with vinyl. Clear transfer tapes are transparent because they are made of plastic film instead of paper, providing customers with the required transparency for easy label placement. When the surface of car windshield, water bottle, notebook computer or any other substrate is clearly visible, the installer can clearly see the appearance after pasting. Due to the non-porous plastic material of the transfer tape, we recommend applying the sticker on a clean and dry surface.


How to Use Transfer Tape?

You may have kind of confusion about transfer tape. For example, you'd possibly like to know the way how to use transfer tape with iron on vinyl. To help you understand why the transfer tape is so important to your label, how to use Cricut transfer tape step by step can be found following:

How to use transfer tape?


Step 1: You should use Cricut Explore or Silhouette Cameo to cut the file, and then utilize the weeding tools to remove excess vinyl.

Step 2: After preparing the adhesive vinyl to be used, cut a piece of transfer tape that is slightly larger than the design. A small portion of the transfer tape on your design is to be pasted. And then you should remove the backing paper from the tape and place its adhesive side down on top of the vinyl. If your project is large, there is a need to firstly peel off one corner of the backing paper and glue that corner to the edge of the vinyl. Then, you can peel off the backing paper while sticking the remaining transfer tape, preventing bubbles in large projects.

Step 3: With a scraper, sanding tool or one side of a credit card, the transfer tape on the vinyl is asked to press so as to make it adhere firmly, and then peel off the transfer tape you just put down-it should peel off your vinyl!

Step 4: The transfer tape and vinyl are arranged in the desired position on the project materials. The next thing is to place one corner down and the sticky side down, and then slowly press it on the material to make it as flat as possible. Using the same scraper, polishing tool, or credit card, to press the transfer tape and vinyl onto the project materials is advisable. 

Step 5: You can peel off the transfer tape! Vinyl should apply to your project. Depending on factors, covering the stickiness of the vinyl/tape, the type of material to be adhered, vinyl may have some trouble sticking, especially in the small pieces or the end of the letter. It is recommended to use nails to help hold down the edges. Slow down and wait patiently, and you will have the chance to apply vinyl to almost anything!transfer tape

In addition, make sure that the surface of the project is clean and dry. Alcohol should be employed to wipe clean plastic and glass surfaces. If the vinyl does not separate from the lining, just sand the lining back to the vinyl and peel it off again. Similarly, it's required to wipe the transfer tape and peel it off as well when the vinyl is peeled off by the transfer tape. It's advisable for you to peel off the transfer tape at an acute angle to deliver sound results when doing some craft works.

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Classylady

Thanks for the info.

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