Well fear not because today i am going to share with you the easiest way to make a wood and vinyl sign using your cricut cutting machine.
Does a cricut cut vinyl stick letters.
In the video i mention that i cut this a lot smaller than cricut would recommend cutting but if you know me you know i like testing the limits.
I would also suggest in investing in a cricut tool set for weeding and a scraper for getting your vinyl to stick to first the transfer tape and then your projects.
How to make diy cricut wood signs with vinyl lettering.
If you manage to get the thin fonts or smaller script words to cut correctly try reverse weeding to make it easier to transfer if you are using vinyl.
Using cartridges with images and lettering the cricut can make versatile and creative signs.
Wood signs are trendy all year long but can be intimidating to make.
Rachel will break down how simple it is to cut and apply vinyl to y.
Peel away the vinyl liner at a 45 degree angle.
Vinyl sheets are available wherever cricut supplies are sold and its thin soft texture will not dull your cricut blade.
If the vinyl does not separate from the liner simply burnish the transfer tape onto the vinyl and peel away again.
For mugs or anything that s going to get washed you are going to want to make sure you use a permanent vinyl you will also need transfer tape to transfer your design.
Use a craft stick or a cricut scraper to burnish rub or polish the tape onto the vinyl.
A cricut die cut machine allows you to choose your words and cut them to your personal settings at the push of a button.
If you have tried everything above and your cutting issue is still not resolved contact cricut support.
They are actually pretty awesome.
I was very impressed to see how well the cricut cut the starcraft vinyl but you do have to weed it super slowly so that your tiny letters don t shift.
No glue is required.
The vinyl can be removed without any damage to paint or finish.
This tutorial will show you how to cut vinyl using cricut design space which is the cricut design software used for all newer cricut models cricut explore explore air explore one explore air 2 and cricut maker if you have an older cricut machine that uses cricut craft room the software looks different from design space but the basics are the same.
Using vinyl for the sign lettering gives you a smooth adhesive medium to apply to walls wood or even other pieces of vinyl.
Cut adhesive back vinyl lettering with a cricut to ease in the application process.
The cricut is a versatile die cut machine.