HINT: When you change the kerning on the font by ungrouping, Hold down the shift key while sliding the letters over and it will help it stay in alignment with the other letters.
Regarding the cornstarch as thickener: Did this today and it was a success. Mixed 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 100 mls of water (a little less than 1/2 of a cup as 100 mls equals 0.42 cup) and microwaved for a total of 90 seconds. Mixed it in a glass pyrex measuring cup and had to stop the microwave to stir a few times in that minute and a half to keep it from bubbling over. Let it cool and thicken then stirred in 1 tablespoon of Ammonium Chloride. Used a paintbrush to brush a nice thin coat over the vinyl stencil covered wood. Let it dry thoroughly, removed the stencil and hit with the heat gun. It turned out beautifully!
@@amyschmitz2138 I think the thickness keeps it from seeping underneath your stencil! Yet, it was still able to be brushed onto the wood in a thin even layer. Try it with more water to get a thinner consistency but be aware that too thin may bleed under the stencil.
I tried with corn starch for the first time (also my first piece). Still bled under the vinyl. Used 1 ibsp ammonium chloride, 1/2 cup warm water, and 1/2 tsp corn starch. Still bled when I heated it. Consistency still seemed watery. Ordered Thick-It, just waiting on it to arrive. Measurements with the corn starch are obviously wrong, just wouldn't get thick. Any additional suggestions? I initially added warm water. It got cool so I stuck it in the microwave for 45 seconds (water was stil slightly warm) things began to pop, so I removed from microwave. And, is this reuseable at the right consistency? TIA
I appreciate how you teach. You are clear, to the point, & pleasant. I love how simple this wood burning technique is. I have learned something new & useful today.
Man I’m so happy I found you. So many people I watch 1. Takes forever explaining how to do it 2. Talks and reads out comments or keeps saying hi to people 3. Talks to family members. 4 shows their kids or animals 5. Think they have to be funny or goofy. Your great. You get to the point. And explain things every well. Thank you!! ❤
I agree. I went through many videos that were overly chatty and not getting to the project. It was driving me mad. He explains what needs explaining and doesn't waste time. - Jessica
That is super cute!! I love how you explain everything and why you need to do each step. There’s nothing more annoying than trying to do a project and being told what to do, but not understand why and not have it help you in the long run with other projects. Thanks for being very clear in your instructions!
Just me sitting here without any type of cutter or cricut hahaha watching these videos because it looks like so much fun & your personality is so lovely ☺️
it does look very fun and everything works so smoothly for those making the videos but what they dont show is all the wasted supplies and screw ups made learning to get it right. some things with my cricut maker are very easy and fun, other things are frustrating and heartbreaking when you work for hours on a design only to have it mess up somehow and now youre out of materials and have no money for more till payday. so if you are wanting to get one be sure to shop your butt off for the cheapest priced but good quality materials and tools. the machine isnt the expensive part i promise. i do have to note that dollar tree now sells cricut type tools and materials which are decent quality and great for practicing everything before spending $15 on a 48" roll of cricut brand premium vinyl. also, get extra mats, like alot of mats.
@@kendrahawthorne8427 I have heard that the Silouette Cameo is easier to calibrate and that you don't have to waste as much material trying to get everything just right. I am trying to determine which brand to buy. Have you any input? Thanks!
Thank you for this tutorial! You are a very good teacher, clear and detailed instructions. For those who know the vinyl cutting process at 13:59 he explains the wood burning mix and application.
You just taught me how to contour! Thank you so much! I was wondering how to remove things from a premade design. I love all of your videos. Absolutely the best.💖
Hey! LOVE this tutorial! My question, is there a way to make re-useable stencils? Or does it pretty much need to be printed every single time? Like if I wanted to do several of those cutting boards, do I have to repeat the process each time? Just curious if there is a hack to making 5-6 of them at a time....thanks for reading!
THIS WAS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING - THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR SKILLZ - ONCE AGAIN!! THANK YOU, MR. CRAFTY PANTS. I THINK I CAN SPEAK FOR EVERYONE HERE AND SAY, "WE ALL LOVE YOU!!!"
Totally new to cricut and you are mentioned by so many people. They are not wrong you are so knowledgeable but also explain things in a way that newbies understand. Can't wait to watch more. This was fantastic. I'm blown away. Thank you 💕
OMG - I cannot express how grateful I am that you are so clear and literally prep us with what material we need before even starting the process. I'm so excited to make something and just bought some wood pieces .... I need to go and order all that good stuff so I can start my projects. You are amazing! Thank you, thank you!
You are amazing! Great tutorial, easy to follow and I like that you got to the point immediately. Will be looking forward to watching more of your tutorials. No crazy loud background music, just pure teaching, great experience! Thank You!!!
I just got my machine and after seeing you on RU-vid, I want to do everything…. Right now! Not enough time in the day to accomplish all you’ve inspired to do. Thank you. Love it.
I’m so new with this Cricut cutting thing and I’m old so much slower to learn new things so I absolutely love your teaching video’s. Thank you so much for all of your help!! ❤
I want to say I love that you are learning and trying out new things. I think it's a beautiful expression of soul and humanity when we are able to keep the curiosity and ambition we felt as children through our lives. I know so many people who are intimidated by the technology or have that fear of failure so they don't even make an effort. I just wanted to tell you that your comment sparked joy in my soul for you. Don't give up. Soon enough you will be able to make it look effortless. May you be met with blessings on your journey. - Jessica
This is awesome! I have one question though, how long does the mixed solution last for? Meaning, I have a bunch left after my one project, how long will it keep if it is covered? Thank you!
You’re as good as it gets! What a great instructor. Thanks for all of the hundreds of details per video that you shared to make everyone’s life easier. Hope you make that money!
OMG, I've had this old Hello Kitty cutting board, that has been destroyed over the years, and I've been dying to recreate it. I had NO IDEA this was a possibility! I'm so excited to try this out!
You know you are a very special person when you can change a person's day with just your smile and personality (and on a video at that)! I've been having a blah kind of day, nothing going right and was just kind of down (not normal for me). Watched your video this afternoon and it instantly improved my mood! In a much happier place now. Oh, and your project was awesome! Thanks for sharing!
Hi! I just wanted to tell you! I had tried chemical pyrography before and was seriously disappointed, but after watching your awesome video I decided to give it another try using all your tips and tricks and I am SO HAPPY with the results! Thank you so much for all your help! You ROCK!
This is my first time seeing your videos and I love how you show every step of the process. It made the project instructions so clear. You will definately be my first choice go to videos for help and ideas!
Absolutely loved your video! Can’t wait to do my first! I have a few questions....you talked about washing the board off, when do you do that? Do you finish off by using some type of sealant or none?
I’m interested to know this too. I’ve had a go on unfinished wood and it worked great. But now I need to finish my wood, not sure whether to do it before or after??
@@sarahellis3675 It all depends on what you're using it for. If you're making a charcuterie board, you should use a food-grade mineral oil on both sides, let it dry (preferably over night) and wipe off the excess before using. If you are making a cutting board, use food grade and unboiled Linseed oil. It'll create a food-safe and a sort of plastic-like material on the cutting board to protect it and makes it easier to maintain.
This is brilliant. I had my doubts about getting a consistent wood burn on items (as I'm just starting) and this is getting me off my rear and into crafty mode. Thank you!
Gotta say, I stumbled on this video and really enjoy it! Your voice, your instructions do NOT get on my nerves! Very well done! You may have saved me thousands of dollars by not buying a laser cutting/engraving machine!!!
This is such a cool project!! I have had a Cricut for years...collecting dust in my office. I am so excited to try this. Thanks for your inspiration and easy-to-follow instructions. I really enjoyed watching! Stay crafty. :-)
There is also a version of ammonium chloride that is meant for treating urinary issues in farm animals... you can pick it up super cheap at feed stores and it does the same thing.
Thank you, Michael! I love your videos! There are a couple of questions. 1. Do you wait for the solution to totally dry before removing the vinyl from the wood? 2. Depending on the answer to question 1, should the solution be wet or dry when heat is applied. I apologize in advance if you taught that and I simply missed it.
Do you have any tips on how to stop your image from bleeding? Is this because the vinyl is not sticking to the wood properly? Do you have any wood type preferences?
I looked at this video cause my wife was getting a Cricut. I ended up watching the whole video cause mr crafty was so in depth and descriptive through the video. Good video 👍👍👍
Completely agree. I normally skip past many parts of videos getting snippets of what I'm interested in. Somehow this guy "made" me watch this entire video from beginning to end without skipping at all. @Mr. Crafty Pants - What kind of voodoo is this??? Great job!
@@mrcraftypants I will check it out. I haven't seen it yet. Will there be a cost for the course? Not that you aren't worth it, but I don't have the funds for such. Merry Christmas! 🌲
My husband just bought me a Cricut and I love your video! You explain things so clearly and I am very thankful for the visual indications explaining how to make changes to the images with the computer program. As a beginner to the program, and a visual learner, the arrows showing the location of each button were a huge help. I have always loved woodburning and you just introduced me to a new way to try it! Thanks!
I wish I would have known about this hack when I was using an actual wood burning tool to make cutting boards to sell. It would have saved SOOOO much time!
This is my first time seeing this type of project, and I am absolutely amazed by it! You made it look so easy. Going to give it a shot, hopefully it turns out as good as yours did. Love it!
When you're done with the heat gun piece, do you have to wipe down the wood or anything to get any remaining thick-it/ammonium chloride solution off???
@@jessibpower im in New Zealand and trying to find the Ammonium do you know if there is different stuff? only place i can find it is at a horse place? also is it food safe or a good wash afterwards gets all reside off? Cant wait to try this
Amazing videos! I have a question: How long does it usually take this mixture to dry on your piece? My wife is in the middle of this project and we don't know how to tell if it's 'dry'.
It takes 30 minutes to dry. I realize this is a delayed response, however if you haven’t started your project yet…. I thought it would be helpful to know!
This was great. Looks like fun. I am new to Cricut. Trying to learn whatever I can. I thank you for this tutorial. You’ve done a great job clearly explaining everything. I am looking forward to watching many more of your tutorials. Now I have a question. Since this video was made quite some time ago (I am watching it 12/27/2021) have you tried the corn starch as a thickener? Thanks again.
@@mrcraftypants Thank you. I'm so glad I found your videos. Your instructions are so detailed and your voice and personality are so calming, I'm ready to take on new crafting challenges. You're absolutely fantastic! 🥰
I love your channel! I love arts and crafts and even though I am not doing this or anything today, it was a pleasure just learning this from you! This is therapy! I really enjoy how you explain everything and I am pretty sure that this coming weekend I will be buying everything to do this kind of projects! Thank you and keep up your great job! Thumbs up!
I really enjoy youe video's. It has inspired me to be more crafty. I am having issues with the tiniest pieces like the the middle parts of the o's and the r's not coming off the transfer paper also When i pull on the transfer paper backing its pulls up the edges of the the vinyl. What can i do to prevent this from happening?
Thanks so much Mario! Weeding and applying your designs can be kind of like an art form that you have to develop a "feel" for... I'd *make sure that you aren't overdoing it when you burnish the transfer tape* to your vinyl though, and you might also *try reverse weeding for the small intricate cuts* . Also, the brand of vinyl and tape make all the difference in the world. Your best bet if you aren't already, is to use something like the StarCraft HD permanent vinyl and clear medium tack transfer tape. I'll link those for you here, plus feel free to use code "CRAFTY" to save 5% on your order if you'd like. Ultimately, this will be something you have to kind of test out for yourself with some trial and error to figure out exactly what's going on. I hope this helps!! 🤩 Good luck!! mrcraftypants.co/tape mrcraftypants.co/SC
@@adorableaccessories I got Aptamil Feed Thickener from Chemist Warehouse - It was I think about $11. I found that if you mix the thickener in warm - hot water, it allows the thickener to dissolve better and then I added the ammonium chloride - I think I did 6-8 scoops (in the container) to 1 tablespoon ammonium chloride and 1/4 cup water. ☺️
I just opened my Maker 3 today, my first cricut since the very first model! Woohoo! Trying to figure this all out, and am so excited! One thing I wanted to do was wood burning, so was fun to see how you did it! Thank you for the video!
Two questions: 1) How can I do to get the results quickly? (thinking in not staying a lot in my wood- does the mix works better if I mix more ammonium in the solution? 2) I have the problem that with my wood slices the piece being dried too much and crack at the end. What can I do for this? Thank you so mucho for the help!!!
I absolutely love this project! Thank you so much for showing us how to do this! I can't wait to try it! I do have one question. How long did it take for the solution to dry for you to be able to remove the vinyl from the board and begin to use your heart gun to finish it?
This is amazing! Can’t wait to start making Christmas gifts! Question: how do you seal the boards for use after you’ve finished burning the wood and washing the board?
I can't wait to get started on this. Thank you. Just a question, do you have to finish off the board with a varnish of some sort or wipe it? Thanks again
i so loved this tutorial please keep the wood craft lessons coming. however i do have one question as to why make so much solution when you only need a thin layer? im waiting on my cloride to come in the mail. I can't wait to try this technique
@@mrcraftypants how long does it last in the container? Will it have the same consistancy or do i need to add something once im ready to re use it? Thank you
Hello Mr Crafty, Im residing in Denmark. I just subsripted to your channel. I was thinking about getting a cricut to make carstickers, but though your channel, There is alot more you can do with it 😁
Thank you for all you do and share with the world :). Questions: -can this emulsion/heat gun technique be used on cork trivets? -can this technique be used with reusable stencils? Or will it ruin the stencil?
Thanks so much for this video! Just a quick question about 143 Vinyl... Do you love the Starcraft HTV as well? I'm planning to buy some permanent vinyl but I use HTV nonstop and figured I'd give it a try if you recommend it. Thanks!!
Love your videos. Very informative. I just have a quick question for fellow cricut lovers...im in Scotland and wondering if we have similar business to 143 vinyls. I've obvious checked out their website (amazing prices) but they don't ship to the UK. Any suggestions? Thanks xx
Hello Michael, do you think Etch (Glass Design) Etching Cream would work on wood like the Ammonium Chloride? I've had my Cricut Explore Air 2 now for a month and am confused as to which product I should be using. All I have done thus far is Cardstock. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks
LOVE this tutorial! Thank you so much!! I have everything but the cutting board, thick it and ammonium chloride 😂 just placed an order on Amazon and most of it will be here today 🙌🏻 I can’t wait to try this!
My maker is on its way and so I have been watching countless videos on tips tricks and ways to use my cricut maker. You videos are by FAR the easiest for me to follow and have me so excited to try these things with my cricut maker. THANK YOU!!
Hey! I have 2 questions.. 1. What kind of heat gun do I need? Link isn’t pulling up anymore and all the ones I’m seeing are low temps or really high- like 700•-1200•. 2. Can you use any kind of wood? I get my wood rounds from Lowe’s.
Just wondering if using Permanent vinyl if it will remove from the object once “ mixture” has dried? Thought because it was “permanent “ it would stay adhered? Thank you
I am not yet happy with the result and trying to figure out what helps the NH4Cl-Solution not to seep (?) Under the vinyl stencil... tried different and between removable and permanent vinyl... Since I can't get cornstarch I use simple food starch here. Very good usable... one tblspoon of starch on 100ml warm water... short time of microwave and it is way thicker then wallpaper paste... then I add one tblspoon of NH4Cl and it burns just fine. The only problem to solve is the seeping... tried different ways of sanding.... sanded it to 160 then to 240 Still no good :/ some hints would be great if someone has some
When I remove my transfer tape, it’s a disaster. Edges of everything stick to tape. Small inside pieces of letters ALL stick to tape. Yes, I’m using scrap tool to press it on good ! Is my vinyl old? I’m using cricket transfer tape. Oh my Lord….
Hi! I've used my Cricut to engrave glass--so I know how to do the Cricut part of the tutorial. I'm just wondering if you've ever tried this on a musical instrument? I'd like to personalize a Kalimba for my friend's birthday. Any opinions or experience with that? Thanks!
