The steps you use to transfer vinyl using the cricut transfer tape are exactly the same using this alternative.
Contact paper instead of vinyl.
Cut your contact paper to the desired size.
It s 1 for a roll that is 18 x 54 and it works really.
Don t pull it away from the release paper.
Adhesive vinyl can come in all kinds of colors and finishes but it will always have a paper backing and be sticky to the touch when that backing is peeled off.
After you have weeded your image you prepare the contact paper and apply it to your vinyl image.
It look good at the time but not great.
Overall i like transfer tape better.
I ve had hit and miss success using contact paper as transfer tape.
It s time to get ready for summer and vinyl is the newest in thing.
Painter s tape is the answer.
Peel back the paper backing and fold the edge like this.
Part 1 before i had the silhouette i found various ways to make my own letters and numbers to stick on blocks like this christmas count down set.
The contact paper is not nearly as thick as the cricut vinyl but for 1 vs 10 i was willing to try.
I knew there had to be an alternative to using it and there is.
I use transparent contact paper from the dollar tree.
How to cut contact paper to look like vinyl with your cricut.
The cricut vinyl is 12 inches by 48 inches.
Stick it to your mat contact paper side down.
Using contact paper instead of cricut vinyl with your machine supplies.
The contact paper i purchased from the dollar store is called adhesive shelf and drawer liner and comes in a roll that is approximately 40 inches by 18 inches.
Heat transfer vinyl on the other hand does not have a paper backing instead htv has a clear plastic carrier sheet that covers the top of the vinyl.
You should be staring at the grid.
Film de protection adhésif which is self adhesive and comes in a bunch of different colors and you can.
The other side is where the adhesive is it is not sticky or tacky to the touch.
However if i m going to use contact paper as my vinyl i make temporary stickers for my storm door for seasonal decoration then using contact paper as my transfer is a winner every time.
The best thing i found was to use contact paper french.
Do you ever do a craft and you are not 100 happy with it.
Contact paper shown in the picture below cricut machine cricut cartridge of choice cutting mat ideas 1.
Using contact paper instead of vinyl.
I craft on a budget and vinyl transfer paper is expensive.