Just a few months ago i would ve given this transfer tape 5 stars.
Cricut vinyl transfer tape too sticky.
Transfer tape or stronggrip transfer tape see table above to choose the right one for your vinyl type.
I love my cricut air 2.
Use it to create custom made media covers personalized labels unique decor and so more.
I love how the cricut machine cuts card stock into great shapes but it s hard to peel card stock from the cricut explore mat when it s too sticky.
Both types of transfer tape will work with textured metallic vinyl.
I ve mainly used it for vinyl.
I have studied and watch tutorials on the transfer tape.
If it s too sticky the vinyl will stay on the tape no matter what surface you are applying it to.
Cricut transfer tape is honestly too sticky for most adhesive vinyl.
I ve had it for about 6 weeks.
It does not release the vinyl and has ruined many of my projects.
When my cricut mat is too sticky the card stock comes off but leaves all the pieces you just cut out and stuck to the mat.
I only buy cricut brand vinyl and transfer tape.
Oracal makes a clear transfer tape that works very nicely.
Another way to help this is to de stick your tape.
They also make a better quality price point vinyl 651 permanent 631 removable.
It was the only brand that i would buy.
Now you have 3 options.
But cricut has changed their tape and now it is way too sticky to use.
That is exactly what i didn t want to happen.
If your vinyl is not releasing from the transfer tape then your transfer tape may be too sticky.
Stronggrip transfer tape is too strong for use with other vinyl types.
The transfer tape is so sticky that i cannot get the vinyl to separate from it.
Use a different tape that is not as sticky.