Applying Vinyl using the Wet Application Method

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Have you wanted to apply a large sheet of vinyl to a glass surface but were nervous to do it? A little unsure of just where to begin and how to align everything?
Starla will walk you through a step by step process for applying Vinyl using paper transfer tape, a little dish soap and water. If that sounds a little crazy to you then tune in now.
All you need to do is cut your vinyl design using a Silhouette, Cricut Brother or any other cutting machine. Once you have it cut, follow the step by step instructions for applying your transfer tape to aligning it on your window.
If you do want to try the wet application method you need to have Paper Transfer tape which you can purchase here - expressionsvinyl.com/transfer...
You will also need your choice of vinyl which can be purchased through this link - expressionsvinyl.com/adhesive... Starla use the Etched Glass vinyl on this fun project - expressionsvinyl.com/permanen...
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@caleb5420 Жыл бұрын

she's genius.. better than all other videos i've watched

@trevahillyard2307 3 жыл бұрын

loved your video, you get right to the point without a lot of shenanigans. very informative. thank you

@jcarparful 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like it is so much more controllable, not the panic I feel trying to get it done now. Thanks so much!!

@woihoi4901 Ай бұрын

I've been searching this for so long and now i found it.. now i can wrapping my pickguard guitar

@sewdazzling 6 жыл бұрын

So beautiful. Love that on a glass table

@Roy750 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial. You make it look real easy. I gotta give this a go 👍

@Concordeagle 5 жыл бұрын

Founds this so I could learn how to put stickers on my motorcycle, very helpful, thanks.

@asmonde420 3 жыл бұрын

That's literally what I was trying to do as well!

@caidenangel7697 2 жыл бұрын

instablaster...

@Concordeagle 2 жыл бұрын

@@caidenangel7697 what's that?

@jackieturner3033 6 жыл бұрын

I am beyond impressed. The etched glass is amazing - and so are you!! Your tutorial was easy to watch, listen, and learn. Thank you.

@Expressionsvinyls 6 жыл бұрын

Thank You so much!!

@livinfuller Жыл бұрын

Did I miss something? This isn’t etching /etched glass. It’s 651 permanent vinyl on glass. You can etch glass using an etching cream.

@donnacampbell9187 5 жыл бұрын

Very nicely done! Thank you so much!!

@nagazinafireworks7594 6 жыл бұрын

It seems easy I will have to try that sometime...Thanks

@khalid14714 3 жыл бұрын

So beautiful. very informative. thank you

@randylearmonth4047 3 ай бұрын

Very helpful video, thanks for sharing 😊

@jamietaylor6869 5 жыл бұрын

I'm going to apply a 17" word to a 3' x 2' Plexiglas sign and I'm concerned about getting it on straight. I'm considering the wet method and appreciate the video. I've heard Plexiglas can be damaged easily by chemicals and hope the soap will not cloud it. Also I'm using removable vinyl, will this work using the wet method?

@jeanbethea4750 6 жыл бұрын

A beautiful design love it

@katewelsh1285 3 жыл бұрын

Omg I'm just new but this is incredible!!!

@msmelissagee 2 жыл бұрын

GAME CHANGER! Thank you!

@victorialynch6350 3 жыл бұрын

So glad I found this! I just tried to put 4" squares of vinyl (I'm new and hadn't used vinyl before) on glass and couldn't get it to not bubble. I have 3 more projects doing the same and I'm going to try this method. THANK YOU!

@Expressionsvinyls 3 жыл бұрын

Glad we could help! Hope it works for you!

@StevieV64 7 ай бұрын

Thank you from the Netherlands, i got just the info i needed to do some decals on my car. Great 👍🏻

@Expressionsvinyls 7 ай бұрын

Glad I could help!

@waysouth777 5 жыл бұрын

Great video...thanks!

@belindaw5849 6 жыл бұрын

great video. New subscriber. I love your videos. everyone does so well explaining everything

@Expressionsvinyls 6 жыл бұрын

Thank You!

@GaryFujiokaSr 5 жыл бұрын

Very helpful, thank you.

@Expressionsvinyls 5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thank You for tuning in.

@margaretcardenas4686 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad I saw this thank you so much

@Expressionsvinyls 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@terrencebrown4913 2 жыл бұрын

This was AWESOME!!!

@Expressionsvinyls 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@lacey2009renae 3 жыл бұрын

This was by far the best video on wet application! I didn't realize the clear transfer tape would be harder to use but now it makes sense 🤣 thank you for your video and awesome techniques!

@Expressionsvinyls 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@gprewett9036 6 жыл бұрын

This looks to be a perfect method for some larger applications, as you pointed out. Thanks for the demonstration! I need to get some of your paper transfer tape.☺

@Expressionsvinyls 6 жыл бұрын

It is a great method. You can get some right here - expressionsvinyl.com/transfer-tape/paper/

@goof9j1 2 жыл бұрын

Love this method.

@Expressionsvinyls 2 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@melindagibson8606 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love this technique! I messed up and used clear because I really had to have my sign Perfectly straight! it was for an order. But yes, this is the easiest method for glass and acrylic! If you use acrylic... DO NOT ONLY USE A PLASTIC EDGE! Make sure it is felt edged! I scratched my acrylic while i was getting out my bubbles! Thank goodness you couldn't see the marks the way I hung it! I LOVE EXPRESSIONS VINYL! They are wonderful, have an amazing points program and the customer service is the best!

@Expressionsvinyls 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips!! Thank you for commenting!

@Lopezfam210 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for making this video I needed to put a 40×18 car club sticker on my rear window and didn't want to mess it up hopefully this helps

@Expressionsvinyls 2 жыл бұрын

I hope it works for you! Thank you!

@Missyhmakr 5 жыл бұрын

Is there anything special needed when doing this method on a 6 pane window? I am afraid of breaking the glass when removing the water.

@benard3815 Жыл бұрын

Nice tutorials

@Expressionsvinyls Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@TU-TOF 2 жыл бұрын

thank you very much

@FredPaiz Ай бұрын

Excelente - * Gracias *

@krissystrack 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! I am so excited, I just received my order from E.V. today! I would like to put my etched vinyl on plexiglass. Is that doable? Or should it be real glass? What setting do you recommend for the Etched Glass Vinyl?? I use the premium blade, with a Cameo 3. Thank you again! 🤗🇺🇸🥰

@Expressionsvinyls 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Kris, yes, you can put the etched vinyl on plexiglass. It will work great. Here is a link to all of our cut settings. expressionsvinyl.com/machine-setting.html

@BlankofMaterial 3 жыл бұрын

i like the coffee filter trick.

@michaelspencer4426 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the straight forward instructions. It all makes sense once watching but I must admit I'm still scared to try as my decals cost 200 dollars so I don't want to fail!

@TEverettReynolds 2 жыл бұрын

Buy some cheaper decals to test with, as practice makes perfect.

@susankniola5958 6 жыл бұрын

Can you use this method with multiple layers? or will the moisture effect what you've already laid down? GREAT tip about the coffee filters, thanks!

@Expressionsvinyls 6 жыл бұрын

The wet application method works on non-porous surfaces,. There needs to be no pores that can trap air or water. It's best on stainless steel, glass etc. You may be able to do one other layer on top of that but you'd want to be careful not to ruin the base layer or risk it moving with the layer on top.

@MLI0369 3 жыл бұрын

Nicely done. I had to come here to see how to do a door overlay since the company provides no help. Thank you.

@lisamorgan3532 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant video, may I ask if you have any advice as I'm mirroring on glass for a customer on the under side of a chopping board, and when I flip the glass back over I'm seeing the adhesive for the vinyl 😔

@Expressionsvinyls Жыл бұрын

Use a vinyl that has the color on the adhesive side as well. Our Oracal would work great! expressionsvinyl.com/adhesive-vinyl/permanent-adhesive-vinyl/oracal-651-vinyl/

@ThreeGsHomeschool 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! What if I am mailing my design, can I do the wet application method for layering vinyl that I need to mail to my customers. The vinyl layers will need to remain on the paper and tape till they are at the customer's home.

@Expressionsvinyls 3 ай бұрын

Wet application is only going to work for application to the blank. Wet between layers to build a decal that can be shipped is likely to be very difficult if not impossible.

@IYQ2-22 6 жыл бұрын

Does this method only work on just Glass or does it work on Car doors as well? Or is there another method that I should use for applying Vinyl to a vehicle door? Do you have a video showing this technique on vehicle doors?

@Expressionsvinyls 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Dessa, the wet application method works on non-porous surfaces,. There needs to be no pores that can trap air or water. It's best on stainless steel, glass etc. Hopefully this helps! Please let us know if you have any additional questions.

@daniellebailey7422 10 ай бұрын

Can I use this method to apply perm vinyl to a cricut tumbler?

@theladybaltimore 4 жыл бұрын

Does that end up sticking as well as if you used a dry method to apply the vinyl?

@Expressionsvinyls 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, it adheres equally to the dry method.

@viviancovington7813 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant

@Expressionsvinyls 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@viviancovington7813 2 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome! 🤗

@JadeDragon7 4 жыл бұрын

Love it!! :)

@PRINCESSKELEA777 2 жыл бұрын

Wish I'd seen your video FIRST. Any clue how long it will have to dry before the "clear" transfer tape will release my 19" x28" image with multiple words???

@Expressionsvinyls 2 жыл бұрын

Oh! It depends on the conditions of the environment. but, once it dries, just take it slow. It may be a challenge, but it can still work!

@PRINCESSKELEA777 2 жыл бұрын

@@Expressionsvinyls It was a nightmare. After 10 hours the adhesive from the clear (plastic) transfer tape dissolved onto the vinyl and piece by piece, letter by letter I really had to work it but finally succeeded AND it was STILL wet in numerous places. Never again. Paper transfer tape only for my future. Thanks!

@cynthia6608 3 жыл бұрын

So hold you not recommend using a clear transfer tape for the wet method? I have a project I need to put in a glass door but I already have the image on a clear transfer tape. Please advice

@Expressionsvinyls 3 жыл бұрын

You will want to use the paper transfer tape. The clear will not work with the wet method.

@pavelmyrmyr6505 Жыл бұрын

It's just wonderful, l loved it but U did not dimanstrated how U printed, what printer and cutter did U used. Do U have some video? Thank U.

@Expressionsvinyls Жыл бұрын

We have so many! Choose your favorite! kzfaq.info/love/Y3Ha3hViE3He7x1DyPhKEg

@noelnoel1029 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome but do you repeat this if you have more than 5 layers? I have a project thats 7 layers and bubbles up everytime. Keep wasting my vinyl? Is there a video or can you do one please? Thanks

@Expressionsvinyls 3 жыл бұрын

You would be able to layer the vinyl on top of each other. Then use the wet method to apply it to the project. You can also try using the knockout/slice method so that it looks layered but it is not.

@allendaleolaer3295 4 жыл бұрын

i'm just a little confused about the etched vinyl.. what specifically kind of vinyl can be used?

@Expressionsvinyls 4 жыл бұрын

Any permanent adhesive vinyl can be used with the Wet Application.

@kathybutcher7794 5 жыл бұрын

When putting the vinyl on a car window, does the out side temperature matter?

@Expressionsvinyls 5 жыл бұрын

Hi, when first applying it you'll want a pretty mild day, not too hot or cold. Once it adheres completely then it will be great in those temperatures. Hopefully that helps.

@durraniahmad8523 4 жыл бұрын

good

@angiebereuter1063 6 жыл бұрын

Does it help with bubbles to? What transfer tape d you use?

@Expressionsvinyls 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Angie, yes it does. If you are using the Wet Application method then you want to make sure you use the Paper Transfer Tape. That's the only kind that will work with it. Here is a link to our paper transfer tape - expressionsvinyl.com/transfer-tape/paper/

@JayyMoneyy420 3 жыл бұрын

Sheeesh what kind of transfer tape is that ? Came off so smooth

@Expressionsvinyls 3 жыл бұрын

It is the paper transfer tape. expressionsvinyl.com/transfer-tape/paper/

@kyledean6659 Жыл бұрын

Wish I watched your video before I tried it dry good job

@Expressionsvinyls Жыл бұрын

Next time!

@Ricebunnyxvp 4 жыл бұрын

Where did u get that lovely mandala?!

@Expressionsvinyls 4 жыл бұрын

She got it from a google search.

@cindykowalski5493 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have a recommendation on the paper transfer tape?

@Expressionsvinyls 2 жыл бұрын

Here is the link for the paper transfer tape that we carry expressionsvinyl.com/transfer-tape/paper/rolls/

@ToddAtSmartEvals 4 жыл бұрын

Will this technique work well enough with reusable/resealable vinyl?

@Expressionsvinyls 4 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, we have not tried it on reusable and resealable vinyl.

@ToddAtSmartEvals 4 жыл бұрын

@@@Expressionsvinyls I went ahead and tried it. Works beautifully! No bubbles!!! I was applying reusable vinyl to a 0.08" thick sheet of aluminum (for those of you watching this video looking to apply overlay art to an arcade stick control panel). I cleaned the aluminum with citrus degreaser and a microfiber cloth, got both the adhesive and the aluminum surface nice and wet, and it worked wonderfully.

@Expressionsvinyls 4 жыл бұрын

@@ToddAtSmartEvals thank you for sharing!

@arlynmaclan2533 3 жыл бұрын

May I know where to get the svg design that you use in this video

@Expressionsvinyls 3 жыл бұрын

She googled the image for this project.

@abuubaydullah1 5 жыл бұрын

Great vid but how long did you wait ?

@Expressionsvinyls 5 жыл бұрын

Once you have applied everything and removed a bit of the water let it sit at least over night if not 48 hours for it to finish drying and completely adhere to the surface. Hopefully that helps.

@chaddanylak8706 5 жыл бұрын

depend on how much soap you use, more soap longer drying time, less soap shorter drying time, if you get your mixture right about 5-15min and then the adhesive will take about 12-24 hour to bond to the surface in the past I use the wet method on a surface which was 10 feet by 6 feet

@capturedbydaisy5446 2 жыл бұрын

Doesn't the water take away the stickiness of the vinyl? and how long it takes to dry? thanks

@Expressionsvinyls 2 жыл бұрын

The wet application works well for the adhesive vinyl! Dry time will depend on environmental factors.

@steveh3690 Жыл бұрын

what might happen if you use too much soap? I used more than a few drops and my stickers arent sticking. Been on the window for over 24 hours. I used clear transfer film.

@Expressionsvinyls Жыл бұрын

If you to much soap it will affect the way that it will adhere.

@pkk6428 5 жыл бұрын

If you use this method, will you get little to no bubbles? Thanks

@Expressionsvinyls 5 жыл бұрын

With this method you should see less bubbles, you will need to make sure that your glass is clean before applying the vinyl.

@pkk6428 5 жыл бұрын

Ok thanks

@beachlifesoy2253 2 жыл бұрын

Does the wet method not dilute the adhesive on the decal?

@Expressionsvinyls 2 жыл бұрын

The wet method does not affect the adhesive on the vinyl.

@mannyglz777mg 3 жыл бұрын

Does this work on any surface?? Like tumblers etc

@Expressionsvinyls 3 жыл бұрын

It will work on any solid surface like glass.

@HLJRMAI1 6 жыл бұрын

I can't seem to find paper transfer tape, is it under another name maybe?

@Expressionsvinyls 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Laura, here is a link to the Paper Transfer Tape that we carry - expressionsvinyl.com/transfer-tape/paper/

@melodyedrake8019 5 жыл бұрын

What can you use the wet application on? Is it only glass?

@Expressionsvinyls 5 жыл бұрын

You will want to use this technique on a non porous surface. Examples: glass, stainless steel, certain types of plastics, sealed tiles, finished wood...etc.

@melodyedrake8019 5 жыл бұрын

@@Expressionsvinyls Thank you I have trouble on a big design if it accidentally lays on what you are working on and it's not in the right place I can't get it up it is completely wrecked.

@Expressionsvinyls 5 жыл бұрын

@@melodyedrake8019 You are welcome!

@beckystamps5017 2 жыл бұрын

Where do you get the paper transfer tape

@Expressionsvinyls 2 жыл бұрын

Here! expressionsvinyl.com/paper-transfer-tape-roll/

@discord1317 2 жыл бұрын

Will this work on tumblers?

@Expressionsvinyls 2 жыл бұрын

We have not tested it on tumblers. We would suggest doing a test area to see if it will work for you.

@carriereyes7390 2 жыл бұрын

Where do you purchase the transfer tape?

@Expressionsvinyls 2 жыл бұрын

Here is the link for the transfer tape that we carry expressionsvinyl.com/transfer-tape/

@Selinahansonify 3 жыл бұрын

can i use regular masking tape?

@Expressionsvinyls 3 жыл бұрын

We have not tested with masking tape. Unfortunately, we do not have further details on that product.

@williamjoycehall99 2 жыл бұрын

Are you spraying the sticky part of the vinyl?

@Expressionsvinyls 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, the adhesive part has the water solution on it so that it does not adhere to fast.

@williamjoycehall99 2 жыл бұрын

@@Expressionsvinyls Thanks, so much for confirming. I had figured it out from watching the video several times. This method turned out to be much easier than using the regular transfer tape. It reminded me of the same method we used when putting a film on our windows. Ended up using the same solution that we bought to do the windows. I have to give credit to all of you who don’t mind doing KZfaq videos. It sure has helped me to figure out many different things. Thanks again.

@theafam9836 4 жыл бұрын

Does this work on plastic ? Or just glass?

@Expressionsvinyls 4 жыл бұрын

As long as it is a non-porous surface it will work.

@lindadoherty9391 8 ай бұрын

Does this work with removable vinyl?

@Expressionsvinyls 8 ай бұрын

Removable vinyl has a water soluble adhesive so it wouldn't work as well.

@jannette217 3 жыл бұрын

Do you apply heat after it drys?

@Expressionsvinyls 3 жыл бұрын

You will not need to apply heat to the vinyl.

@jokerimmortal 4 жыл бұрын

5:30 they might need a little more THC. Just like me XD

@zubairally7625 3 жыл бұрын

Will this work on Perspex?

@Expressionsvinyls 3 жыл бұрын

We have not tested this. Let us know what you think if you decide to give it a try!

@southchelle 5 жыл бұрын

I've watched so many videos. Everyone makes it look so easy. I cannot get all the air bubbles out. Ive tried so many times. I guess vinyl is just not going to work for me 😭

@Expressionsvinyls 5 жыл бұрын

You can try using a straight pen to let the air out, then burnish it again this might help getting the bubbles out. This video might help you with ideas also kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iaeCicqB1pbMpJs.html