EDIT TO MATERIAL SETTINGS: If you can choose Faux Leather (Paper Thin) as a base material option, select that. If it's greyed out like it was for me when I filmed this video, use the Kraft Board setting as I did.
I'm a brand new never-seen-a-Cricut-machine-before-in-my-life person. I bought double-sided faux leather to make earrings which is waaay thicker than the paper thin setting on the Cricut Maker. The blade that comes with the Maker won't cut through it. Can you tell me if there is an automatic setting I could use instead? Or is there some way to do it manually? Love your videos. Thanks for putting all this information out there for the rest of us!
@@linguisticlingo Hi, thanks for your comment! Welcome to the wonderful world of Cricut! Really thick double sided faux leather will have to be cut with the knife blade using the Maker. You could also try the deep point blade if you have an Explore Air 2. The deep point blade comes in a black housing and is an extra purchase - it works with both the Explore Air 2 and the Maker. The knife blade is also an extra purchase, but it only works with the Maker. You can see both blades on my Favorite Products page on my blog here: amyromeu.com/my-favorite-products/
Hi. I am having a problem with my foil not taking on the leather. I used to circuit leather. The black and silver work together but it is fuzzy. And I used the thin setting and fine tip. Any suggestions. Maybe my leather is too thick.
I am fairly new to your channel. I've been using my cricket for a year and a half now. And I have listened to many cricket instructors. You are my favorite. You are easy to follow quick and just make things so easy.. thank you
OMG I had my foil thingy for almost a year because I didn’t know how to use them, and not just for earrings, but everything that needed foil, lol THANK YOU SOOO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO 🥰
Hi, Bonnie Jo. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I really appreciate it! I love teaching and sharing, so I'm thrilled you are enjoying my content. :)
Your instructions are so good! Thank you for that! I'm fairly new to Cricut, and just bought the foil kit. Looking forward to trying this out. Would love to see how a video of you designing them. I subscribed to your channel as it looks like you have a lot of fun stuff!
Thank you so much for your reply! I really appreciate it. I design all of my earring patterns in Adobe Illustrator. I should make a video of how I design my patterns someday! Thanks for the idea, and the comment. :)
Thank you so much, Holly! I'm relatively new at it, so I appreciate your comment. I'm always trying to do a better job of showing people what I'm doing. I'm glad it's helpful to you. :)
@@jrbboop Hi, unfortunately, no. The foil is "transferred" to the material after it runs through the Cricut on the first pass. The foil is no longer on the foil sheet. You would need to apply a new sheet of foil to apply a second layer, but it would be difficult to get the second foiling to line up again with the original design. Have you tried using a bolder tip? That may help.
Thanks so much. I honestly only tried once with the first tip and then it was kind of light so I was curious if it was like when we cut that we can run it again, so thanks so much for clarifying that. Makes total sense.
Thanks for giving such detailed and clear instructions on all your videos. I have the Cricut foil kit and plenty of faux leather, so I will give these earrings a try ☺️
Hi, Sandra! I'm so glad you liked this video. I hope you enjoy trying the foil kit on faux leather! Thank you so much for your comment. If you have any questions as you go, please don't hesitate to reply to this message and I'll be happy to help!
Hi Amy, thank you for this, they are gorgeous! I tried it but sadly my faux leather was a little rough and so the foil didn't take, so I used leather look paper which was also pebbled but its much thinner than the faux leather and it foiled beautifully. Then I cut the same out of the faux leather and heat n bonded the two together. You cant tell the difference between the paper and the leather and they seem to stiffen each other together and now I have pretty on both sides. Thank you for your tutorial, I think I will be making a lot more of these for gifts.
@@AmyRomeu hi my question is does a leather have to be very smooth to do this? I have cricket brand suede which is paper thin I believe it's smoother than the full leather. so question is does it have to be very smooth? is there any texture on yours? let me know please and thanks for sharing. they are very beautiful and I'd like to give it a go. keep on crafting?🤗
@@conniepfaff6497 Hi, Connie! In my experience, smooth is best. I’ve heard crafters say they’ve tried textured faux leather and it doesn’t work. I have the same faux suede you have and it is pretty flat - I just don’t know if the foil will adhere to the slightly textured surface. Try it and let me know how it goes!
Hello and Thank you. I love that your videos get right to the point and don't have extra chatting or trying to sell us something. I am a newbie and can't wait to try this after I get more familiar with my machine. Question...can you use any pattern/design to foil onto leather?
Hi, Pam! Thank you so much for your kind comment! I'm glad you are finding value in my videos - that's my goal. :) To answer your question, yes, you can use any pattern or design to foil onto leather. However the foiling tool doesn't fill in areas, it draws in a series of lines. So a floral line drawing or a sunburst of lines like the designs I show in this video are perfect, but something like a circle shape would only foil as a circle outline, not a filled in circle shape. I hope that makes sense! :)
Hi Amy, I just love your ideas and your videos. I am not getting the results that I want to with the foil transfer. I am using smooth faux leather and I have tried the more pressure but it doesn’t transfer. Your instructions are super easy to follow but it not transferring to the faux leather. If you have any suggestions I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks, Sheila
Hi, Sheila! I'm sorry it isn't working out for you. Does your faux leather have a shiny surface? Also, have you tried a different tip? Another reader was having a similar problem and it worked when she tried a different tip.
This is exactly the type of video I have been searching for to confirm I need the cricut maker! Does the foil come off in time on the faux leather and can it be washed? Thank you! Subscribed 🥰
Hi, Mary! Thanks for your comment. First, I wanted to let you know Cricut has just released the foil transfer tool for the Cricut Joy - so you don't have to have the Maker to cut faux leather and foil. :) To answer your other questions - foiling lasts longest on smooth faux leather that doesn't have a shiny coating or other treatment on top. That being said, you don't want to wash it handle it a lot, or else the foil may start to rub off over time. I hope that helps! Thank you. Amy
Hi Amy! Thank you for all the great tutorials! I do have a question though! How do you turn those hooks so they do not break? The second I turn the hoop it all breaks! 17:21
Hi, Cora! Thanks for your question! ! If you find your hooks are breaking a lot, I would suggest trying different hooks. Some of them just aren't good quality and break a lot.
Your video was great and easy to follow, thank you! My problem is that the foil design seems to rub off. It was barely visible when I put the hooks on. I followed your instructions on faux leather. I tried both default and more pressure with the same thing. Any ideas? Thanks
Hi, Deb! Thanks for your comment! May I ask, did you use smooth faux leather, or did yours have some texture? Was there any finish on the surface, like a gloss or shine?
I can't wait to make these. I've learned so much from your videos, thank you. Do you have a template in your library for earring cards (the small cards completed earrings are put on)?
Hi, Lisa! Thanks for your message. I'm so glad you like this project! No, I don't have an earring card template yet, but I need to add one! I'll put that on my list of projects for the near future. Thank you!
Hi, great question! I like to put the HTV on the back first. That helps the shapes cut out cleanly. I have a video on four ways to put a back on faux leather earrings that you may find helpful: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Q1IK6EfA6c8.html
Amy, I so loved your video. I'm a newbie and came across your videos by accident, best one I've made lol. I love the faux leather and am looking for the printed squares but I haven't found them in my area. I would appreciate your input as to where I can get them, or anyone that can tell me, I'm from Alabama.
Hi Amy. I read somewhere that the foil faded after Ironing-on backing. I wonder if after foiling you could press the design with waxed paper to seal the design so it won't disappear after ironing on a backing. I would love your thoughts on this.
Hi, Deena. Thanks for your comment. I prefer to heat press the backing onto the faux leather before cutting the earring shapes (or foiling). I recommend this technique instead of applying heat to an already foiled piece of faux leather. I have a video about 4 ways to put a back on faux leather earrings, if you want to check it out!
Is there a brand of faux leather you recommend? I tried foil transfer on faux leather for the first time last night, and it did not transfer at all. All I got was a few tiny sparkles on the leather.
Hi, thanks for your comment! So the faux leather should be 1. smooth and also 2. not have any kind of gloss or coating on it. I have a link to the exact materials I used in the description of this video, and in my blog post here. It comes in lots of colors: amyromeu.com/cricut-foil-transfer-kit-leather-teardrop-earrings/
I just joined your channel because of the Makerfest. your earrings and ornaments were so adorable! I am anxious to make them. Here is my question about this video... Another vlogger I watch gave the opinion that the Cricut foil scratches off more easily than other foiling methods. Since you seem to have been using this product a bit, can you please give your opinions/comments. I am thinking I want to get this system for my Cricut but I am holding back due to the concern of scratching off. Thanks.
Hi, thank you for your comment! I haven't experienced the Cricut foil scratching off of my faux leather earrings. I have experienced smudging if I've used the bold tip with a very fine line design, though. I hope that helps! Amy
I think you could paint it or use stamping ink quite nicely! Will you be foiling the faux leather? Cricut faux leather is pebbled, and smooth faux leather is best for foiling.
Hola encontré tu canal me gustó lo que haces pero no entiendo tu idioma soy chilena,cuales son los materiales que usas para los aretes,ojalá puedas responderme bendiciones 😘
Hola Ruth, gracias por tu mensaje. Yo uso piel sintética para mis pendientes. Todos los materiales que uso están enumerados y vinculados en la descripción del video. :) (No hablo español, pero usé Google Translate para este mensaje.) Espero que tenga sentido. :) Amy
Hi, you can cut Cricut brand genuine faux leather with the Deep Point Blade, the one in the black housing. However, Cricut doesn't recommend trying to foil on genuine leather, just faux leather. Something about the natural oils in faux leather. I hope that answers your question! :)
I've heard mixed reviews from crafters who have tried foil on faux leather. You may want to seal the foil for best results using a clear crafting spray. I also have a crafting friend who used a leather boot protectant spray to seal the foil. You can see it in this RU-vid short video: ru-vid.comJozJlxc8rKk?feature=share
Hi Amy I see faux leather wasn't in your list for foiling. I spoke to Cricut and they said it should be. After a whie on the phone we figured out that because I had changed my faux leather setting in material settings, I have the Maker, it wasn't recognising it. If you set your faux leather back to original settings it comes up in the list for foiling.
Hi, Audrey! Thank you so much for your comment. I wondered why I couldn't chose faux leather with either my Maker or my Explore Air 2. After reading your message, I've checked my faux leather material setting, and I confirmed it is at the default material settings. I'll have to investigate further. Thank you again for the heads up! :)
@@AmyRomeu Oh that's a shame , I'd set mine to more pressure and that's why I couldn't see it but was fine when I reverted it back to default. The default is 183 cut twice if that is any help. Hope you can sort it. :)
Hi, thanks for your comment! I've heard of the foil rubbing off occasionally, especially if the faux leather has a glossy coating on it, or is textured. You could try sealing the foil with a polyacrylic sealer (a spray, not one you brush on). Another idea is from my friend Natalie at NeliDesign. She uses a waterproof spray for shoes to protect the foil on faux leather. She has a RU-vid video and a written tutorial here: nelidesign.com/faux-leather-and-foil-how-to-make-luggage-tags/ Let me know if you try either of these techniques, and what works for you!
@@AmyRomeu thank you so much for taking the time to reply. I will try it again. It was a textured faux leather so will see if I can find that kind of spray ASAP.
Hi, Norma! Do you mean to put a back on the earrings? Yes, you can! I have a video about 4 different ways to put a back on faux leather earrings if you want to check it out: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Q1IK6EfA6c8.html
I've tried this all kinds of ways, and it's smearing. Every single time. Could it be because of pebbled faux leather? I've tried default pressure and more pressure. I've tried taping it with painters tape and with the tape that came with it. I pulled it super taut. Still a smeared mess. After the 25th try, I am done. Please tell me what else to try. I am really thinking this is only going to work on smooth faux leather.
Hi, thanks for your comment! Sorry you are frustrated! I've only tried this on smooth faux leather and I was happy with the results. I wouldn't recommend pebbled faux leather just because the foil adheres best to a smooth surface. Try some smooth faux leather and let me know how it goes!
@@colquittfarms Hi - links to the exact smooth faux leather are in the description of this video, and also in my written tutorial in the Materials section: amyromeu.com/cricut-foil-transfer-kit-leather-teardrop-earrings/ I hope that helps!
I don't see why not. How will you get the metallic finish in the design? Maybe you can rub some metallic paint in the score lines? If you try it, let me know how it turns out!
I just tried these earrings using the Air 2 and the foil barely shows up on the leather? Any ideas why? Can I safely retape the foil and refoil the already cut earrings?
Hi, Lea! What kind of faux leather did you use? Pebbled or smooth? Thick or thin? You may need to increase the pressure to “more” next time. If you want to try again, you’ll likely need to use a new piece of foil. The original piece should have most of the foil design removed during the foiling process, unless the foiling didn’t work at all.
@@leamaria63 Hi - thanks for your reply! Yes, I think that may be it. Good news is - that’s an easy fix! Let me know how it does with smooth faux leather, and if you have any other questions, don’t hesitate to ask! :)
Hi, Kristy! Hmmmm. I haven't had that problem before. Is there a coating or other sort of glossy surface on the faux leather? Is the faux leather thinner than normal?
Hi, Jan! Thanks for your question. You may be able to, but the optimal results of foiling come from uniform and direct pressure from the foil tip onto the material. Since cork isn't a smooth or uniform surface, the foil won't press evenly onto the cork. It could still make for a cool look, though! Let me know if you try it. I'd love to hear about your results.
I impulse bought the foil kit... and then I've seen some things I have concerns about. Have you experienced any rub off with the foil? Or found the need to seal it in anyway?
Hi, Lola! Thanks for your comment. I have not seen any significant rub off, but I think it depends on how much you handle the foiled item because oils from your skin will transfer onto the foiled surface repeatedly over time. Cricut says faux leather takes the foiling transfer better than genuine leather because of the natural oils in genuine leather, so I would think a lot of handling will have an impact over time. If you wanted to try sealing the foil, I would suggest using a light spray of a matte polyurethane spray (not a brushed on sealer).
Hi, Meagan! Yes, it's amazing how small of a hole I can cut with my Cricut. But I also like to show people who get frustrated when the holes don't cut all the way through that there are other ways. Thanks so much for your comment!
Hi, Denise! I'm excited for you. You'll love the Joy. The designs I show in this video can be made on the Joy, but you need the foil transfer kit made specifically for the Joy. I share all about it (and three new foiled designs!) in this video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-9TpRoa0NoHw.html
Hi, Katharine! I've linked to the exact foil I used in the video description. :) You can also see it in the Materials section of my written tutorial on my blog here: amyromeu.com/cricut-foil-transfer-kit-leather-teardrop-earrings/
Hi, Deanna! I haven't tried it so I can't say for sure, but you may be able to do with a less intricate pattern than this one. Let me know if you test it out and how it goes!
I love these earrings. I tried to get the Svg file for them, but was unable to download. I got my password and spent a lot of time attempting this. Please assist.
Hi, Deloris! Are you able to enter the library? The foiled earrings design is #151 in my library. Click on the blue title line under the #151 and the zipped folder containing the SVG will instantly download to your device.
Hi, Noula! Thanks for your comment. At the time I made this video, you couldn’t, but now you can! Cricut has released the foiling transfer tool just for the Joy. :) Keep in mind the Joy only has foiled line thickness option because it includes one tip.
In my video, I demonstrate the three different foil tip line thicknesses that you can use with the Maker and the Explore Air 2. But the Joy only has one tip and one line thickness so I wanted you to know that what I show in the video doesn’t completely apply to the Joy. Does that help? :)
Bought this but it’s useless to me because I can’t get it to work on *actual* leather. Not cricut leather or fake leather but real samples I have. Kinda frustrating.
Hi, thanks for your comment! I'm sorry you are frustrated. Unfortunately, Cricut recommends foiling only for faux leather, not for genuine leather. They said when the launched the foiling tip that the foil doesn't work well with the natural oils in genuine leather. :( I share that in the video, and also share my personal experience that smooth faux leather works much better than textured or pebbled faux leather. I would love it it they came up with a foiling solution for genuine leather!
@@AmyRomeu Yep, it’s frustrating. I don’t want to use or purchase pre-packaged supplies. I re-use and re-purpose. It’s not surprising they’d set it up to only work with their product though. I even tried putting actual metal leaf under the foil and using the pressure to emboss that into my leather, but it didn’t work. Then I smeared some foil glue on the leather, did the same, and made a mess. hahahah. Good thing is that it all washed off. lol. I’m going to just keep experimenting until I get it to work on the leather I want to use. Hope I don’t break the cricut.
Hi, did you enter the form to get the password to my free resource library? If so, please let me know exactly what the issue is so I can assist you further. :)
@@annaw6348 Do you mean when you try to upload the SVG to Cricut Design Space? Did you unzip the download folder? The folder must be unzipped before uploading the SVG inside. If you need further assistance, I’m happy to help via email. Please send a message to hello@amyromeu.com