How to Make Decals with Cricut / Cricut Maker, Explore Air 2

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In this video I show you how you can get started with Cricut cuting machines, including Cricut Maker, and Cricut Explore Air 2.
This video will get you started making decals you can use as a source of side income, or even to start a new business! You will learn about the Cricut machines, where they are available, things you need to know about upkeep and blades, cutting mats you will need, and different kinds of adhesive vinyl you can use to make any kind of decal.
I also show some different tools you will need to get started, and some of my favorite decals I make and sell to give you some ideas to get started!
Below are some links to these machines and items used in this video!
Cricut Maker: amzn.to/2wdKGK8
Cricut Explore Air 2: amzn.to/2TkwXc9
Oracal 631 Removable Vinyl White (other colors available): amzn.to/396LS0a
Oracal 651 Permanent Vinyl White (with free weeding tool!): amzn.to/3abNHcw
Cricut Premium Vinyl Beginner Pack with Cutting Mats: amzn.to/394lS5z
Weeding Tool Kit: amzn.to/3abtaVw
Replacement blades for Cricut: amzn.to/2yZk0hF
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@MzLadyDee1 3 года назад

Did I miss the actual decal tutorial?!?

@DaniTea281 3 года назад

My thoughts exactly. 😂

@sandramiranda1118 2 года назад

i did too, 🤦🏻‍♀️

@joycetallant819 2 года назад

Yeah I wanted to know which way you put the vinyl in to cut it

@desereeoneal6602 2 года назад

Haha me too I just need to know what side to put the dang vinyl on the mat

@Jabezgirl57 Год назад

That information is on the vinyl label

@brendacaraballo-dilworth8875 3 года назад

you didn't show how to make a Decal like you title says

@PøØki3_HermØni 4 года назад

just bought one thank you for this video im definitely following you cause im gonna need the help

@AppalachianHomeCo 4 года назад

That’s great! I’m getting ready to film some Cricut tutorials hope they help!!

@JenniferAnidu 3 года назад

Thanks for the viedo! Do u use transfer tape both front and back b4 you ship?

@AppalachianHomeCo 3 года назад

Hi! I only place transfer tape on the front of the decal.👍🏻

@JenniferAnidu 3 года назад

@@AppalachianHomeCo thank you if i wanted it for my kids room do i need a transfer paper

@BMack-p9s 6 месяцев назад

Does anyone have a tip for ensuring the decal lettering sits nice and straight on books and pages? We're making headings for a workbook, thank you.

@rayleanlissness8837 Год назад

People you do know that you can also do all this stuff with the same kind of paper and a nice laser printer.? I mean I have a HP laser printer and I do this all the time I don't need a cricket or whatever the hell they call it

@briannajenkins914 3 года назад

Loved this video! I just got a Cricut for Christmas and I’m trying to learn all there is to learn! I’m a bit confused from other videos, could you explain what the difference in Iron On and Vinyl is? I thought they were the same but the cricut has a setting for both! Lol

@AppalachianHomeCo 3 года назад

Hi thank you! Iron-on material is used for placing decals on surfaces, such as T-shirts, using an iron or heat press. You would cut most iron on material backward, or mirrored. Vinyl, or adhesive vinyl, would be used for car decals or wall decals, mug decals, etc. You can get it in removable or permanent but it is placed directly on the surface either by just sticking it on or by using transfer tape to transfer the whole decal to a surface. Hope that helps!

@briannajenkins914 3 года назад

@@AppalachianHomeCo yes ma’am, that helps so much, thank you!!

@suzy1676 2 года назад

Thanks for the BASIC information that some tutorials skip! 🙂

@AppalachianHomeCo 2 года назад

You're welcome so glad this helped!

@jaytopham8514 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing. I bought my Cricut Maker last year as an upgrade to my Cricut Explore Air. I am now retired so planning some projects for the cricut maker. Do you think that the vinyl would stick onto wax fabric or waterproof fabric. A friend has asked if I could make some pouches with his business name on them.

@AppalachianHomeCo 4 месяца назад

Hi I would use iron on for that...the vinyl may stick for a while butnwill definitely come off. Iron on or htv will last a long time.

@haleighwright9177 Год назад

I'm trying to find your etsy shop because I love a lot of your designs, but also thank you for the videos as I'm looking into getting a cricut and trying to watch all kinds of videos on cricut macines, projects and things like that!

@pattylacross3396 2 года назад

Can you add these decals to golf balls?

@AppalachianHomeCo 2 года назад

Hi! I honestly haven't tried that but I'm sure it would work...Definitely clean the golf balls with alcohol first and that will help get a good adhesion.

@BrandyMaxwell 3 года назад

Would you suggest permanent or removable vinyl for decals? Or do you let your customer decide?

@AppalachianHomeCo 3 года назад

Hi! I do allow customers to request temp vinyl for car decals but I mainly use permanent vinyl. For wall decals though and for decals you would place on furniture or mirrors in the home I use temporary vinyl. Hope that helps!

@BrandyMaxwell 3 года назад

@@AppalachianHomeCo Awesome! Thanks so much!

@stevelaminack1516 2 года назад

I didn't see much on making a decal, most on what you need TO make a decal. Also, I can't believe you showed pushing the blade in by the point with your finger.

@AppalachianHomeCo 2 года назад

The blade actually retracts by itself when you let go qith your other hand so you don't have to push it in!😉

@andreaball1840 4 года назад

.This was a great informative video .I have the Cricut Explore Air ,I think it is the explore 1.I am looking to get the most of this machine decals seem perfect I have been thinking of selling on a Etsy. Can I ask if you would do a video on how you design your decals and convert them into SVG files .Thank you for this informative video really enjoyed but I enjoy all your videos .Love and blessings from the United Kingdom x

@AppalachianHomeCo 4 года назад

Thank you so much! Sure I can do a video on that for you I use Inkscape to design. So glad you enjoy these videos!

@VickyLatorreArt 2 года назад

Do you know why after clicking on "Weld" some letters will despaired from a word that the font already has been converted to curves? Thank you.

@AppalachianHomeCo 2 года назад

Hi! Letters will dissappear if not all are selected when welding, and they move to the back of your image..check the layers behind for missing letters. If not I'm not sure why else...🤔Hope that helps!

@chelseygarrett4221 2 года назад

I'm having problems with my phone being too thin and ripping. I'm trying to make my grandpa a decal first car for my mom. He wants in loving memory of in cursive but it keeps tearing or being so thin you can't see it.

@AppalachianHomeCo 2 года назад

Hi...there are two ways to fix this. It depends on which program you use. In Design Space I use the offset feature to thicken up fonts. I type out the word first. Then select offset, then I change the thickness to anywhere from 0.005 to 0.01. You may have to test different thicknesses to see what looks good, but this is a game changer for thin fonts. The other option is in Inkscape. Let me know if you need more info on that. Hope that helps!

@tinalane9866 3 года назад

Just got a air 2. I found My Craft Source online and you can get 12” x 5’ permanent vinyl for $2.50.

@AppalachianHomeCo 3 года назад

So glad you got a machine, great deal!!

@marierider6740 Год назад

I have been trying to figure out how to make decals . Some decals can’t do unless I’m doing it wrong ..

@AppalachianHomeCo Год назад

Hi what decals do you want to make?

@kionasmith1164 3 года назад

What settings do you use on the cricut machine for material? Just the premium vinyl? What setting is your cricut on?

@AppalachianHomeCo 3 года назад

Hi I use premium vinyl for most adhesive vinyl. I knock up the pressure to more when the blade gets duller. I also use the premium vinyl- pearl setting a lot. It works on the cricut glossy outdoor vinyl better.

@flynnnnnn 2 года назад

Also, sound levels are terrible but I suppose you know that already… thank you again!

@AppalachianHomeCo 2 года назад

Yeah this was an earlier video lol.

@mily83 4 года назад

How you do it when you have more than one color???? How do you put them in the correct place when we have to transfer it over? How do you guide yourself?

@AppalachianHomeCo 4 года назад

Hi! You can definitely layer vinyl of different colors. I start with the largest or top color layer (it depends on the decal), cut it out, weed, apply transfer tape, remove the vinyl backing. Cut out the next color, weed, and position the transfer tape with the first layer over the second cut, pick up the second layer vinyl and remove that vinyl backing. Then next color layer and so on. Then you can place it all at one time, or if making decals, leave the last layer backing on. Hope that makes sense I will post a video on that process.👍🏻

@lucylancaster5493 3 года назад

Thank you for a clear cut to the point tutorial! Its SO hard to find that on any subject. I combed YT and found alot of videos on making the sticker/decals but none as straight to the point and easy to understand as this one. Again Thank you!

@AppalachianHomeCo 3 года назад

Aw I'm so glad! Thank you!

@bleezy8480 2 года назад

You're voice is so soothing. It almost put me to sleep. I swear watching this video was like ASMR to me. I really wanted to learn about this machine as well :)

@AppalachianHomeCo 2 года назад

😊I am glad you enjoyed!!

@normazaharioudakis4224 3 года назад

What size would you make decals say it’s for a truck and than you , very nice

@AppalachianHomeCo 3 года назад

Thank you! People usually asks for car decals to be 4 to 6" for windows and such.

@eamoncrosby2368 3 года назад

Is the circuit maker the latest model do you know? Thanks in advance

@AppalachianHomeCo 3 года назад

Hi there is the Maker 3 and the Explore Air 3 which allow you to use smart materials that do not require a mat. You can also cut longer designs, up to 12 feet long

@samuele4265 3 года назад

Is the Oracal vinyl better to work with than the cricut brand in your experience?

@AppalachianHomeCo 3 года назад

Hi! I really do like both. There are pros and cons to both ... I like how Cricut brand has a plastic backing and doesn’t tear and stick on the mats, but I like that Oracal has Permanent Vinyl that you can get in Matte finish. So I use them based on that mostly.

@jodiemsick905 3 года назад

Would a photo of someones face be able to be used with a Cricut for like a t-shirt?

@AppalachianHomeCo 3 года назад

Hi yes you could use print then cut to print the image first, then cut around it with the machine. However print then cut only allows an area of 6.75x9.25" so you would have to stay within that size.

@bigheadrc 2 года назад

Get Video . Just got an air 2 for Christmas.

@AppalachianHomeCo 2 года назад

Yay so glad for you!☺

@teddyvazquez672 2 года назад

hello i like the video but just one question what type software you use, 4:43 i see you using something else

@AppalachianHomeCo 2 года назад

Hi! I almost always use Inkscape to actually design svgs and pngs. It is free to you and easy to import designs from there to Cricut.

@sammytak1 3 года назад

Hello I have the Cricut joy and it’s great. But I just ordered the Cricut air 2 and I had a question when you make car decals do people have trouble peeling back the transfer tape from the paper? Because I made a decal for a friend and he had trouble peeling back the paper

@AppalachianHomeCo 3 года назад

Hi! Yes that happens it really depends on the combination of transfer tape and vinyl, and also how intricate your design is. I use medium tack transfer tape and sometimes I have problems with the backing but if I opt for strong grip it does better with the backing, but wants to pull off the vinyl when trying to apply a decal on paint. I would try strong grip if you are applying decals to glass or smooth metal, and stick with medium tack if you are making decals for signs and things. Hope that helps!

@sammytak1 3 года назад

@@AppalachianHomeCo thank you 🙏

@time2glowglamourbar427 4 года назад

is that the design space software at marker 4:34? if so how'd you get the stencil layout? I also see that you physically have already separated stencil paper? or did you cut you vinyl like that? sorry for all the questions, just getting started with my daughter in this venture.

@AppalachianHomeCo 4 года назад

Hi. The program I used at that time stamp is called Inkscape. I love to design with it because you can do so much more than in Design space. I have a few Inkscape tutorials on my channel. And I did cut all the vinyl and stencils. That’s ok hope I answered your questions!

@britbrat8159 4 года назад

For the cutting tips, for the different angles, what do they do? Stupid question 🥴

@AppalachianHomeCo 4 года назад

Not at all! The 30deg is for thinner materials like paper and vinyl, and the 60 degree is more for bass wood and poster board type materials that require a deeper cut. Hope that helps!

@britbrat8159 4 года назад

@@AppalachianHomeCo thank you so much! I appreciate the response

@FranksDIY 4 года назад

That was amazing product demo and you made me a fan. Just starting out on the business side of it. RU-vid doesnt pay as well as it used too. Need to make some money to keep my woodworking hobie going. Well that's what the wife said lol. she claims I spend too much :)

@AppalachianHomeCo 4 года назад

😂 Thanks so much! Hobbies can be expensive I know😏 That’s a shame about RU-vid tho, guess I will have to make more decals!

@sandramiranda1118 2 года назад

you skipped a very important step and played music instead, i was expectig for you to show how to install and not how you ship it, can u provide more detail on that particular part after you are done weeding?

@AppalachianHomeCo 2 года назад

Sure! After weeding you will need to apply the clear transfer tape over the decal. I then roll over it to burnish everything down. The I trim around to make them look neater, place them in a clear bag to ship. Larger ones I roll up with the vinyl facing out. . No less than a 2" diameter roll. Then I ship the rolls in boxes or the flat ones I put in bubble poly mailers.

@sandramiranda1118 2 года назад

@@AppalachianHomeCo thank you so much for the response, i am learning and this really helps!!

@kathymorris4587 3 года назад

Where do you suggest we buy the high quality vinyl?

@AppalachianHomeCo 3 года назад

Hi! I have been getting mine from Brilliant Vinyl, Expressions Vinyl, or 143 Vinyl. H&H Sign Supply sells larger rolls also. I usually get Oracal brand but there is a new Starcraft brand that a lot of people are going to. Hope that helps!

@Xlaudia_Lux 2 года назад

Can I make print my own ? Like if I have a logo already ?

@AppalachianHomeCo 2 года назад

Absolutely! I have a print then cut video on that.

@kyleesin 3 года назад

Do you need a computer for the design program or can you use your phone?

@AppalachianHomeCo 3 года назад

Hi you can use an android phone or an iPad. I just went into my app store and found it, it's free too.

@melevonne 3 года назад

When making car decals, should they be made of permanent vinyl or removable vinyl?

@AppalachianHomeCo 3 года назад

Hi! It depends on what you are doing with it, I would use permanent for racing stripes, business logos, and things like that. And definitely use temp for temporary decals like seasonal stickers, “baby on board” and things you will want to remove in the future.👍🏻

@sophielafleche3803 2 года назад

To clarify - when you are selling the decal - you are sending the vinyl decal along with a piece of transfer tape for them to do that part themselves onto their desired surface?

@AppalachianHomeCo 2 года назад

Hi yes the transfer goes along with the decal for the customer to use and place on the surface...and yes I do sell the decals on Etsy.

@tammy7794 2 года назад

@@AppalachianHomeCo They will need the transfer tape even if the decal is going on a window?

@Kelli_D. 3 года назад

I want to make decals to put on to the awning of a Tent (like people set up at venues to sell products) do I need to use the transfer tape for that or can I just remove the backing of the vinyl and stick it straight to my tent where I want it to me?

@AppalachianHomeCo 3 года назад

Hi! I haven't tried vinyl on that kind of material so I'm not sure how well it sticks,, but you can totally try skipping the transfer tape if the design is really simple. If you have a lot of letters and parts to the decal, it may take you a while to remove and stick each part seperately, so then I would definitely use transfer tape.

@Kelli_D. 3 года назад

@@AppalachianHomeCo Thank You for the reply

@candlequeen98 3 года назад

That was a really informative video, thank you. Where can I find the instructions to send to people on how to remove the stickers?

@AppalachianHomeCo 3 года назад

Hi! I haven't done a separate video on removal, but heating with a hair dryer to loosen the adhesive works great!

@janicesmith4815 3 года назад

How can you use a “saying “ around your design? Such as a ball and the team name around it?

@AppalachianHomeCo 3 года назад

Hi the design programs I use, which is usually Inkscape, have features that let you curve text around objects. Cricut’s design program(Design Space) also allow you to curve text.

@elainesummers6875 4 года назад

Enjoyed your video and will definitely be watching more!! Where do you find the font used in your CCC monogram ? Having a hard time finding a good script font for monograms. Thanks 😊

@AppalachianHomeCo 4 года назад

Hi thank you so much!! 😊That font is called “Monogram KK” and you can download it for free at Dafont.com.

@nadiaha2707 4 года назад

Can you make decals to put on clothes with it? And they will also last for years?

@AppalachianHomeCo 4 года назад

Hi. Yes you can make iron on decals for clothing using heat transfer vinyl. I have a video on making a T-shirt using heat transfer material and Cricut. The heat transfer is suppose to last just as any shirt you would buy in a store, like a Nike or Adidas brand decal. The shirts I have made have lasted a lot of rough wear and washes!

@randallabracadabra Год назад

Btw, if you want more precision out of your Cricut cutting machine I offer a mod package for the Explore Air 2 for the CNC head and an upgraded blade housing for the explore and maker series that reduces slop on the machine from .040" down to .004" for really accurate cuts.

@anastasialujan8157 3 года назад

What design program are you using?

@AppalachianHomeCo 3 года назад

Hi! I use Inkscape a lot to create SVGs I have some videos on Inkscape.

@henokh 3 года назад

Hi. Thank you for great video. Is this car sticker stick from inside?

@AppalachianHomeCo 3 года назад

Hi thank you! You can cut the sticker mirrored if you want them to stick on the inside of a.car window.

@henokh 3 года назад

Thank you so much for your reply!

@travharada7896 2 года назад

fix your exposure and audio thanks

@AppalachianHomeCo 2 года назад

Yes this was an old video...not my best quality lol.

@southforkcreative1538 5 месяцев назад

I’ve had my circuit for a couple years and have not yet used it 🤦🏻‍♀️ I’m just nervous to get started 😬😆 Can you help me get over the hump ? I need a couple decals to place in the inside of my business windows. I know the image would have to be sticky on the face so it goes onto the window so people can see it from the outside and the elements are not touching the image. Can you help me? I need to do 2 QR codes which seems tedious. Can you help give me step by step instructions, I wanna make sure I’m placing the image down the correct way so I don’t accidentally have it flipped wrong & waste material. which blade? 45*? Thoughts ?

@stacyn8075 3 года назад

didn't explain how to make your own design and how to load it. I can't find any videos on it.

@AppalachianHomeCo 3 года назад

Hi. I have a few videos on using Inkscape which is the program I design in. You can draw or create text and save it as an svg or png, Then upload to Cricut. 👍🏻

@stacyn8075 3 года назад

@@AppalachianHomeCo I have a drawing that my daughter did, but it's quit detail, yet color shaded. I finally was able to scan it , but had to take out a lot of detail for it's black and white , but shaded and as I weeded it was falling apart because of thin lines. Just beginning but wanted to make something special and unique. I kept getting blobs with trying to turn it into an svg

@MtnDan-d4g 4 года назад

Did I miss the part where you import the image and set it for cut?

@AppalachianHomeCo 4 года назад

Hi. I have a step by step on how to import files and save as cut here: How to use Cricut Cutting Machines (For Beginners!). It will walk you thru!

@SteviePaints 3 года назад

Thank you, Christy! I love to listen to your delightful Appalachian accent!

@AppalachianHomeCo 3 года назад

☺️Thanks so much!!

@Casa_Di_Rubi 2 года назад

Yes, thank you for the explanation just what I was looking for. :)

@4.19fishinandpowdercoating 2 года назад

Thank you so much for this info. Very, very helpful.

@debbradelp3094 Год назад

I just got a Cricut maker and the vinyl was horrible to remove compared to your video. It was Cricut brand premium vinyl. Seems as though the blade wasn’t cutting through. Any recommendations?

@blancaguzman7396 4 года назад

Hi. I am new to all of this and I want to make a car decal with permanent white vinyl, and I was wondering if you can help me?!. The decal I need to make has letters and I was wondering if i have to mirror it and what kind of transfer tape i need. Thank you for your time.

@AppalachianHomeCo 4 года назад

Hi! For car decals you won’t need to mirror your image. And you will need transfer tape to apply, I like medium tack transfer tape it works well for me on lots of kinds of decals ( I use Greenstar Layflat Clear. Hope that helps!

@pattylacross3396 2 года назад

Can you add these decals to golf balls?

@AppalachianHomeCo 2 года назад

Hi! I haven't tried that but yes they will stick to that sort of material.

@joknutson4340 Год назад

My husband wants me to make labels for his tool boxes(metal) and some wooden boxes. Whats the smallest lettering can I make? Also can I make more than 1 word at a time ,like wrenches, screwdrivers and such or is it 1 label at a time? Thank you

@amyl.ebbers1340 4 года назад

Your video is very helpful. I am trying to decide if I should buy a Cricut machine. I don't plan to sell anything because I am just a beginner and a casual crafter. I love what it can do and I think I would enjoy using it. I does seem a bit expensive to use with all the materials and tools needed. If you are just doing seasonal crafts and home decor for friends and family, do you think it would be worth it?

@AppalachianHomeCo 4 года назад

Hi! The thing I love most about having the Cricut is being able to make whatever pops into my head. If you like to make purely for the joy then you will enjoy a cutter. I love to make things even if they might be easier to buy lol. I have gotten comments from those who sold theirs because they got frustrated with it and I will say it is a learning experience, but I have had mine for three years and couldn’t imagine not having one. It is a lot especially for the Maker, I think Explore Air 2 is less. But if you love your hobby and keep learning with it, it will be worth it. Hope that helps a bit!

@analedano9737 Год назад

I have a custom sticker in my design space I did the offset big around it I’m using joyeza vinyl sticker paper clear to print out on. The only issue that I’m running into is that my cricut is cutting into my sticker instead around the white offset. I need help please

@mamaofb.a.d.3836 4 года назад

New sub🙋‍♀️ thank you so much I'll be binge watching your videos😊

@AppalachianHomeCo 4 года назад

That’s so great thank you so much!!😊😊

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@daryllmroberts7958 9 месяцев назад

thanks so much,,i have so much to learn,,i am a week in to learning my cricut 2,,,love it,,but am a nooby,,,thanks for sharing

@AppalachianHomeCo 9 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful!

@MORTONRICK 4 года назад

Very nice content. But you should invest in a better camera! Soft focus, strange color.... a new cam would make you look a lot more professional! Just a thought.

@AppalachianHomeCo 4 года назад

Hi thanks for the input! I just purchased a Canon so hopefully I’ll continue to keep getting better videos👍

@ivorpeachey4366 Год назад

The main think I want to learn is how to get your own design in to the machine I.E ( Giant ) bike decals. So I have negative and positive. Imagine for painting on a bike then remove . Regards Ivor Peachey

@Garageon 3 года назад

What transfer paper are you using

@AppalachianHomeCo 3 года назад

Hi! I use Greenstar Layflat clear medium tack. I get it from US Cutter.

@intercommradio7372 10 дней назад

My roommate wants letters for his work van - he is a painter. If i can do it myself, that would be awesome and save money really. Glad i found this. thanks again

@ginamiddleton420 Год назад

Thank you for an easy tutorial with great explanations! It is really difficult to find "how-to" videos for beginners with clear and concise instructions. I definitely will subscribe to your channel!!

@dkcarter3595 3 года назад

Lol, We people from the Appalachians don't think we have an accent...I think everyone else does ;-). Thank you for taking the to explain this procedure. You have made it very easy for a newbie like me to follow along

@AppalachianHomeCo 3 года назад

Lol I agree!! So glad this helped!!

@jamescotter6708 Год назад

Wow, great tutorial. Thank you for sharing your experience with us.

@madisonmonroe6415 3 года назад

do you have to use different blades for different projects?

@AppalachianHomeCo 3 года назад

Hi! You would use different blades for thicker materials such as leather or chip board, and also for fabric. For adhesive vinyl I always use the fine point blade.👍🏻

@madisonmonroe6415 3 года назад

Christy Cain - The Appalachian Home great! thank you so much for the information!

@laurenmeier20 4 года назад

For decals that are meant for a car would you recommend the removable or the permanent vinyl?

@AppalachianHomeCo 4 года назад

Hi! For things like window decals and decorative decals I use temporary personally. I wouldn’t use permanent for decorative decals I would want to remove later on my own personal car. But for more permanent decals, like trailer numbers, racing stripes, or things that will probably stay for a long time I’d use permanent. If selling online I go with permanent (I think that’s what most decals are) and just put a note in the description that the vinyl is permanent so the customers know. Hope that helps!! 👍🏼

@muhsifbaby 2 года назад

Thank you

@SkyandGroundArt 2 года назад

so for decals we don't need to mirror it

@AppalachianHomeCo 2 года назад

No...don't mirror for decals,👍

@3lw.a 4 года назад

Can I bake it to make it washable?

@AppalachianHomeCo 4 года назад

🤔 Haven’t tried that. . But it sounds good maybe at a low temp so not to melt the vinyl 👍🏻

@beautifulbeautiful5804 11 месяцев назад

Thank you

@dianavera7934 3 года назад

what transfer tape do you use?

@AppalachianHomeCo 3 года назад

Hi! I have been using Greenstar Layflat clear medium tack from US Cutter. I want to try the TransferRite brands tho.🤔

@rachellereyes7495 3 года назад

What's the difference between permanent vinyl and removable? What would use for both types?

@AppalachianHomeCo 3 года назад

Hi! Permanent is suppose to last much longer than removable vinyl, and harder to peel off after a couple days. Permanent al so leaves a residue when removed. Removable adheres really well but can be removed easily with no residue left on the surface. I use temp when I am making window decals for my car or seasonal sticker decor for windows and doors. You would use permanent for say, signs, mailbox numbers, business signs, and things you would not be removing.

@TallMichelleWithTheLongHair 4 года назад

Hands down The Best video on RU-vid about this subject. Ap thankful I found this in my feed. God bless. Love your Etsy btw. 👍 Where can I get the stick figure families to print? I can't find them.

@AppalachianHomeCo 4 года назад

Thank you so much Michelle for the comment! I will list that for you today!!

@TallMichelleWithTheLongHair 4 года назад

@@AppalachianHomeCo Please forgive me. I am very, very new. Where/how do I find them? Thank you so much.

@AppalachianHomeCo 4 года назад

Michelle W So sorry just saw your reply! I will list them on Etsy for you check on my shop tomorrow eve👍🏻

@TallMichelleWithTheLongHair 4 года назад

@@AppalachianHomeCo it's ok, I sold my cricut already

@45lala Месяц назад

How can I make decals using Avery labels

@kaceyyelton7940 3 года назад

Lordy mercy. I started watching this video and I thought boy she looks familiar. Haha! Got me a famous neighbor! Loved the video. Got a cricut for Christmas and can’t wait to get started.

@AppalachianHomeCo 3 года назад

Haha! Hi neighbor!

@christinarodriguez3664 3 года назад

Yes this video gave me a great start but the one question I have is where do you get your images? I seem to have a issue to find imagines that I can actually download to use for decals. Thank you

@AppalachianHomeCo 3 года назад

Hi! I sometimes draw my own on iPad or Inkscape. Otherwise I find most designs on Etsy or Creative Market (fonts).

@ShariNicole16 2 года назад

Should the font color in design space match the vinyl color or it doesn’t matter because it’ll be the vinyl color anyway? Thx

@AppalachianHomeCo 2 года назад

Hi! It doesn't matter at all...I like to use the same colors when I am doing several different colors, just to help keep track of which color to place on the mat. But mostly I disregard the color of the text in Design Space if I am doing one color.

@hendryduplessis8167 2 года назад

I think your title for this video is misleading. It should be named "Decals I have made"

@intercommradio7372 10 дней назад

$24 on amazon, I can afford this bit. Thank you and is what i wanted this for

@theyzanettbbbarrientos3415 4 года назад

Hi! and thanks for your knowledge! I would like to ask you and if you can guide me, how to get the prices of the cuts? Thank you so much !

@AppalachianHomeCo 4 года назад

Hi! It all depends on the material cost for me. I add up the cost of materials including transfer tape, vinyl, and packaging and triple that. So if i make a 6x6 decal and vinyl costs $1.00 per foot, transfer cost the same, and packaging costs say 50 cents then I have about $1.00 in a decal material cost. I would make the price no less than $3, and probably more like $4-$5 depending on how complex the image is. But that’s just me and where I start when pricing stuff! Hope that helps!!

@theyzanettbbbarrientos3415 4 года назад

ohhhh Thanks for answering me! many thanks!

@craftingandcookingwithcraf6067 4 года назад

So do you suggest 631 vinyl for the decals or do you use 651? Thanks for all you informative tutorials, they are so helpful!

@AppalachianHomeCo 4 года назад

If you are doing signs I would go with 651. The 631 is great and I use it a lot and it’s super easy to remove from paint, walls, glass etc. The permanent is harder to remove than 631 so only use it if planning on keeping it a while. If you sell decals I would give both options to the customer. Hope that helps!

@craftingandcookingwithcraf6067 4 года назад

Christy Cain - The Appalachian Home what about for Car decals, which would you suggest using?

@Flatlander-BTB-r 24 дня назад

thankyou i have bought a few decals and non w instructions well done and keep up the great work

@julietcase7906 2 года назад

Hi Cristy do you offer training for cricut maker. Do you have an email address

@karenruffing1339 3 года назад

Can I ask where you got your brown cardstock envelopes? Thank you! LOVED your video!

@AppalachianHomeCo 3 года назад

Hi thank you so much! I did make my own envelopes for a while out of brown cardstock material. I haven't in a while but I have seen some at Hobby Lobby that I have thought about buying...

@flynnnnnn 2 года назад

Thank you for the video, very informative ☺️

@rickburrington408 Год назад

Those are not decals they are stickers! I'm looking for how to make waterslide decals

@joyceromero9878 4 года назад

How do you make stick people family to use on the Cricut?

@AppalachianHomeCo 4 года назад

Hi. I drew them on my iPad in a program called Procreate, then uploaded them to Cricut Design Space.

@joyceromero9878 4 года назад

@@AppalachianHomeCo thank you so much. I appreciate your response! I'm a new subscriber and I'm really enjoying you're videos!

@AppalachianHomeCo 4 года назад

@@joyceromero9878 I’m so glad you enjoy them thank you! 😊

@ells4890 4 года назад

hi! my sister and i have just ordered the explore air 2 to make some decals and stickers with! could you explain what the purpose of the transfer tape is please? we aren't sure what it does :) thanks!

@AppalachianHomeCo 4 года назад

Of course! Transfer tape is applied over the decal after removing all the parts you don’t want to keep. The tape keeps all the parts in tact when you remove the backing when you get ready to apply a decal. Once the decal is placed on the surface you can remove the transfer by rolling and pulling it off the decal. It really just is a means of transferring the entire decal while keeping everything in place if that makes sense?☺️ Hope that helps!

@vanishaholloway73 4 года назад

Do you have to mirror your image?

@AppalachianHomeCo 4 года назад

Hi you only mirror your image when you are using heat transfer vinyl. For regular adhesive vinyl you won’t have to mirror it.

@pretttyeyes 2 года назад

Thank you for making this video. It truly helps. Which software do you use to do your cricut designs?

@AppalachianHomeCo 2 года назад

Hi you're welcome! I use Design Space to cut, but also Inkscape to do most of my designs.

@buttercupmancuso4753 4 года назад

How do you figure out how much to sell your products for and how do you know how much to add for shipping?

@AppalachianHomeCo 4 года назад

Hi! I usually take the cost of materials and triple it to start, then adjust a bit if I need to. I have an idea of what I want out of each sign and try to keep it reasonable and comparable to other prices. That seems to work for me! I only ship thru Etsy and Etsy does the work in figuring shipping. They figure shipping for the buyers and I purchase shipping labels thru Etsy ...it’s cheaper than at the counter. If paying at the post office you can get an idea of how much it will cost thru their online shipping rates. Hope that helps!

@Adoresavannah 2 года назад

what design studio is this?

@AppalachianHomeCo 2 года назад

Hi I am using Design Space by Cricut.

@tit8795 6 дней назад

holy narcissist, where’s the damn tutorial!!

@donnalamb2143 3 года назад

t5hank you so much! i just got my cricut and this was my first project

@AppalachianHomeCo 3 года назад

Yay! Congrats on your Cricut and first project!!

@MK-sq5uk 4 года назад

Can you please give more information about the blades? Like when would you use each degree blade?

@AppalachianHomeCo 4 года назад

Sure! I use the 30 deg (fine cut)for most thin materials like paper, HTV and adhesive vinyl. The 45 degree you can use for the same but it will cut thicker vinyls and 2-4mil stencil materials. For 6mil stencils and thicker materials like cork boards and such you can use the deep cut (60 degree) blade. If you go into your material list where you select your material (just before cutting) you will find what each material specifies, fine cut or deep cut. Hope that helps!