How to Use Vinyl Decals for Beginners on Curved Surface with Cricut Machine

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In this video, we're showing you how to use Smart Vinyl with your Cricut Joy to make vinyl decals! We picked up some water bottles at Walmart for our warehouse team and used three different kinds of Smart Vinyl to customize them with each of their names. Let's see how to apply vinyl graphics and stickers to curved surfaces like ornaments, coffee cups, tumblers, helmet, car side mirror, computer mouse, model car, wine glass, beer stein, clock surfaces and avoid creases on your final personalized custom project.
Quick side note: You can make this project with any Cricut! It doesn't have to be the Joy. Just remember, Smart Materials {like the Smart Vinyl I have listed below} are to be used only with the Joy. You'll just need regular vinyl with any other Cricut machine!
🎉 MATERIALS:
- Cricut Joy {you can use the Maker or Air 2 as well, but your materials may vary a little from this list}: www.craft-e-corner.com/collec...
- Permanent Smart Vinyl, Black: www.craft-e-corner.com/produc...
- Permanent Smart Vinyl, Mint: www.craft-e-corner.com/produc...
- Permanent Smart Vinyl Shimmer, Gold: www.craft-e-corner.com/produc...
- Transfer Tape: www.craft-e-corner.com/produc...
- Strong Grip Transfer Tape (somewhat optional- view the video to see what I mean😜)
- Weeder Tool: www.craft-e-corner.com/produc...
- Joy Tools: www.craft-e-corner.com/produc...
- Water Bottles {I couldn't find the listing online, but we purchased these at Wal-Mart for $1 each in June 2020}
- Tape
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Topics covered in this video:
0:00 How to Make Decals Intro
0:11 Design Space
1:31 Making the Decals
2:33 Applying Decal to Water Bottle
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@tvs3497 9 ай бұрын

I've owned an Explore 3 for a month now; still learning the basics. After failing three times to transfer a smart vinyl label containing some text and lines, I ran across this channel. When you mentioned "strong grip" transfer tape, I ran out and got some. It really saved the day. Thank you.

@Craft-e-Corner 9 ай бұрын

Yay! So glad you were able to get it to work!

@cmoreno5629 3 жыл бұрын

Getting my Cricut Joy today! Just waiting on this mailman!! I cant wait to start labeling everything!

@Craft-e-Corner 3 жыл бұрын

Yeeeees! Best day ever - happy crafting! ✨

@reginaldanderson7218 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Like this piece.

@Craft-e-Corner 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Reginald! :)

@CraftingUnedited 4 жыл бұрын

The Smart Vinyl is awesome!

@Craft-e-Corner 4 жыл бұрын

It really is! Don't you love cutting without a mat?! It's awesome!

@CraftingUnedited 4 жыл бұрын

Craft-e-Corner.com yes! I hate the mats lol

@lauriee5200 3 жыл бұрын

Can this smart vinyl be used on the cricut explore air 2??

@truncate7 10 ай бұрын

WOW! you are soooo clever and creative!!! You've inspired this retiree! ha! ha!

@Craft-e-Corner 10 ай бұрын

Aww! How sweet of you!

@jykirachanelle2599 3 жыл бұрын

I just got mine, I am trying to make budget planners for 2021. 😍 where did you get the vinyl? did the circut scraper come with it?

@Craft-e-Corner 3 жыл бұрын

You can find everything we used in the video for the materials and tools on our website, www.craft-e-corner.com (all of the direct links for the items are in the description of the video)! Otherwise, you can find the smart vinyl here: www.craft-e-corner.com/collections/cricut-smart-vinyl And the scraper here: www.craft-e-corner.com/products/cricut-joy-starter-tool-set?_pos=13&_sid=4ea797502&_ss=r Happy crafting! ✨

@rd9games259 2 жыл бұрын

how do you go about doing this for an actual image instead of making a cut out of vinyl as i need to make some for custom shoes but need an actual image thanks :D

@tonilewis2696 8 ай бұрын

Can smart Vinyl work on Plastic Tumblers? ( can I type out other sayings for this also?

@maddiet7784 3 жыл бұрын

This was super helpful! My brother and I were going nuclear trying to figure out why it wasn’t lifting thank you so much for sharing 🥰💙

@Craft-e-Corner 3 жыл бұрын

We're so glad! Happy crafting! 🥰

@rickyramey1464 3 жыл бұрын

I never could get anything to iron on or stick to anything. It was all crap

@danisajaydensworld6127 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have to add a top coat like mod poge or something to prevent the vinyl from coming off when washing

@Craft-e-Corner 3 жыл бұрын

We do not! When you use permanent vinyl, it's meant to last 2-3 years. It's pretty tough stuff. It's also recommended to hand wash only. We have seen a lot of people use products like modpodge or water-based polyurethane for sealing, so you could do a search for that. However, we can't say from experience...you should be just fine with permanent vinyl. Best of luck! :)

@lovely31bluprint 3 жыл бұрын

I like this a lot. Is it easy to peel off the water bottle ?

@Craft-e-Corner 3 жыл бұрын

As long as you handwash and let the vinyl cure for 48 hours before washing, you will be good! 🙃

@gardirigby8716 3 жыл бұрын

Loved your video and cute water bottle decals. I'm looking into buying a cricut joy and wanted to know if I can add my own fonts or do we need to use the fonts on the programme? Thank you

@Craft-e-Corner 3 жыл бұрын

You can add fonts to the program! I love finding all sort of fonts to be able to cut out. It's great for that!

@elsieblakley2381 4 жыл бұрын

Great

@Craft-e-Corner 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Elsie! 😍

@sujeyresendez328 4 жыл бұрын

I love it 😍 . Only one question, will it get removed when adding it to the dish washer????

@Craft-e-Corner 4 жыл бұрын

This water bottle (even without the vinyl on it) had instructions to hand wash only so this will have to be hand wash only. It's recommended to hand wash your vinyl projects to be safe. However, I've run plenty of mugs with vinyl through my dishwasher and they've turned out just fine. Just know it MIGHT peel up- so if you want to make sure your design stays, then hand wash! Or if you're feeling a little risky, you may be okay with the dishwasher (but just knows there's a chance of it peeling up/moving). I would definitely wait 24-48 hours after making it before putting it into the dishwasher if you do go that route. :) hope that helps!

@lizgreimann4289 3 жыл бұрын

There is also mod pog for dishwasher safe stuff

@olivia12591 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, quick question... if you were doing a series of names in vinyl to be applied somewhere, how would you maintain uniformity? for example the name shannon is a lot longer than the name lily and when using the width it distorts the font for the name lily, however if i use the font size at say 20, Lily is too small to be visible. Im stuck! Would appreciate any help :)

@Craft-e-Corner 2 жыл бұрын

One idea is to try and keep uniformity through the placement of the design instead of the size of the letters.

@lauriee5200 3 жыл бұрын

Can this smart vinyl be used on the cricut explore air 2??

@Craft-e-Corner 3 жыл бұрын

You cannot cut it without a mat like the Joy can, but you could place it on a cutting mat and cut it that way!

@Maggie._.. 3 жыл бұрын

Can I use any other brand vinyl with the joy cricut? Like the 651 vinyl

@Craft-e-Corner 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, of course! You'll just need to use a cutting mat with non-Smart vinyl 🥰

@yaggieminka5657 10 ай бұрын

Great video please confirm the length and width you used for your text,i struggle with getting the perfect size for water bottles and the size you used looks like a perfect size x

@Craft-e-Corner 10 ай бұрын

I am not sure the exact size of the decal for these specific bottles but I always use a measuring tape to measure the space on the bottle before cutting it out.

@winonamicahafidchao6239 3 жыл бұрын

I want the air but I don't have much money. Is the joy good for business in making stickers for glass/ plastic water bottles?

@Craft-e-Corner 3 жыл бұрын

I would probably wait and save up for the Air 2. Right now it's about $55 more on our website- it's just going to allow you to do a lot more than the Joy! The Joy can make vinyl decals like you see in the video here, but the Air 2 will allow you to cut a lot more materials and open up for possibilities for products to sell in your business.

@floridadragon Жыл бұрын

Maybe I missed this but when you did the shimmer, why not layer on the strong transfer tape? Is it too strong for the regular vinyl?

@Craft-e-Corner Жыл бұрын

I actually didn't use shimmer vinyl. This was just regular smart vinyl.

@iamhersheisme2833 3 жыл бұрын

Can this be used on a cricut explore 2

@Craft-e-Corner 3 жыл бұрын

You can make this project with an Air 2! But you can't use the Smart Vinyl without a cutting mat on your Air 2. You would just need regular vinyl or place the Smart Vinyl on a cutting mat. I hope that helps! 🙃

@DRTH411 3 жыл бұрын

Did you have to purchase the Cricut Access subscription?

@Craft-e-Corner 3 жыл бұрын

You do have to purchase it! You can kind more information on it here: cricut.com/en_us/cricut-access.html?

@therasabrierley9818 3 жыл бұрын

I’m new to Cricut joy got it today but when i try to do my designs from a sag file it says not supported , its on a iPad should i go on a desk top?

@Craft-e-Corner 3 жыл бұрын

I would try the desktop! I have never uploaded SVG files on an iPad so I can't say for sure. I am sure if you do a quick search on KZfaq or Google, someone has information there!

@tntm7897 3 жыл бұрын

Omg I. So glad I found your video . Is strong grip circut tranfer tape to strong?

@Craft-e-Corner 3 жыл бұрын

If you use StrongGrip with any vinyl except for Cricut shimmer/glitter vinyl, then yes, it'll be too strong!

@sonyastarnes6190 3 жыл бұрын

Ok I have the joy and never done text names yet so what do I need do first

@Craft-e-Corner 3 жыл бұрын

You just have to add text! Here's a great resource: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hbx3ocRnuqmwp5c.html 😊

@JessicaMartinez-kt7yp 4 жыл бұрын

What app did you use to make the names ?

@Craft-e-Corner 3 жыл бұрын

We used Adobe Illustrator to make this design, saved it as an SVG and then uploaded it to Design Space!

@benbrown9053 4 жыл бұрын

spray some home made vinyl application fluid to slide it around, then get a hair dryer or heat gun to form the vinyl. You can make some fluid with a travel size johnson and johnson baby shampoo and a spray bottle.

@Craft-e-Corner 4 жыл бұрын

Fun! Great idea!

@donnaletheby2852 3 жыл бұрын

I'm struggling to get the right size to personal water bottles. Would I see more on my lap top. Than on my phone. Wish mine turn out like yours I've gone through so much vynal trying get right size font..HELP

@Craft-e-Corner 3 жыл бұрын

It might be easier to see on your lap top. I usually pick my font and then size it to the correct size after measuring my bottles. Hope this helps!

@Asilerevans1 3 жыл бұрын

Is the smart vinyl dishwasher safe?

@Craft-e-Corner 3 жыл бұрын

It's not recommended from Cricut to put Smart Vinyl in the dishwasher. However, I will say from my own personal experience that if you let the vinyl adhere for 48 hours, I've had really good luck with still running projects through the dishwasher. Just know that you may run the risk of it peeling up, so it's suggested to hand wash only!

@yanelyrodriguez65 3 жыл бұрын

Can you seal with mud blue

@Craft-e-Corner 3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, we can't say! We have never tried that product before. We would recommend trying on a sample project first!

@beautybysilviatzinzun7811 3 жыл бұрын

Do you need a computer to use the circuit joy?

@Craft-e-Corner 3 жыл бұрын

You can use a computer, phone or tablet! Just needs to have Bluetooth 😍

@liv12.432 3 жыл бұрын

Where did you get those water bottles?

@Craft-e-Corner 3 жыл бұрын

They were purchased at Walmart in June 2020. We can't find a link online, I'm so sorry!

@jeh5c 2 жыл бұрын

so cool. i wanna pick one up its on sale for 100 :)

@Craft-e-Corner Жыл бұрын

Do it! You will enjoy it.

@srwithey Жыл бұрын

What’s the white on the back of the vinyl before you put it in the machine called? Been trying to find some for mine but can’t find it anywhere?

@Craft-e-Corner Жыл бұрын

Vinyl comes on a white carrier shirt. You don't buy that separately. Hope that helps!

@srwithey Жыл бұрын

@@Craft-e-Corner hi yes it does. I was confused as I was given some vinyl but the white backing isn't on there. I presume I just need to bin that now 🙈 I have ordered more with the backing on so x

@Craft-e-Corner Жыл бұрын

@@srwithey I understand why you would be confused then! Yes, order some new stuff and then you will be able to see what it should look like. I wonder if what you have is HTV? Does one side seem shiny and the other dull?

@srwithey Жыл бұрын

@@Craft-e-Corner yeah one sides shiny and ones dull. Is that for like iron ons for clothes? I'm not sure how you work that x

@Craft-e-Corner Жыл бұрын

@@srwithey Correct, that would be for heating onto fabric. You would put the shiny side down on your mat and you want to mirror your image. Good luck!

@DRTH411 3 жыл бұрын

You don’t have to put a reflective tape over the letters?

@Craft-e-Corner 3 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure I understand your question! Do you mean something to protect the vinyl once it's applied to the water bottles?

@DRTH411 3 жыл бұрын

@@Craft-e-Corner yes. I did mine and it peeled off a little. But I thought there was a product that I saw to put over the vinyl.

@itzmarissa Жыл бұрын

Is it dishwasher safe

@Craft-e-Corner Жыл бұрын

You would want to wash these by hand and not in the dishwasher

@brittz_876 3 ай бұрын

Is your vinyl sticky after applying it to the bottle?

@Craft-e-Corner 3 ай бұрын

The top of the vinyl is not sticky, just the bottom that sticks to the bottle.

@brittz_876 3 ай бұрын

@@Craft-e-Corner I used the Cricut smart vinyl then the Cricut transfer tape. So I’m wondering if it’s the transfer tape that caused the stickiness.

@Craft-e-Corner 2 ай бұрын

@@brittz_876 I have never had that issue but I could see how that would happen. Was it strong grip? Maybe the roll you got had a bit of extra stickiness.

@spiritwings4592 3 жыл бұрын

Will this work on a Android phone

@Craft-e-Corner 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! As long as you can Download Design Space you will be able to do it!

@unknownname7731 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t see how you created a graded fill on your text?

@Craft-e-Corner 3 жыл бұрын

That comes from the vinyl that was used.

@ritab9318 8 ай бұрын

I have a problem peeling it off the transfer paper...ruin it everytime! Very frustrating!

@Craft-e-Corner 8 ай бұрын

The Vinyl does not want to come off the transfer tape? Check and make sure you are not using Strong Grip Transfer Tape

@user-hd9gt9ro2v 3 жыл бұрын

What is the name of the vinyl you use?

@Craft-e-Corner 3 жыл бұрын

This is Cricut Smart Vinyl! We used permanent in black and also a shimmer vinyl. Check out our selection of Smart Vinyl here: www.craft-e-corner.com/collections/cricut-vinyl

@user-hd9gt9ro2v 3 жыл бұрын

@@Craft-e-Corner thank you so much I needed this cause i don’t want waste money on something that’s not needed

@jevanson754 2 жыл бұрын

do you mirror the name?

@Craft-e-Corner 2 жыл бұрын

With this design, there was no need to mirror.

@derricktaylor863 3 жыл бұрын

Can this be put on clothes ?

@Craft-e-Corner 3 жыл бұрын

You'll want to use iron-on (sometimes known as heat transfer vinyl) for clothes! It's vinyl that is applied with heat, so you'll need an iron, EasyPress or heat press.

@tntm7897 3 жыл бұрын

My vinyl just won't come off on to my glass cup help someone 😪😪

@Craft-e-Corner 3 жыл бұрын

What kind of vinyl & transfer tape are you using? :)

@elsieblakley2381 4 жыл бұрын

We’re did you acquire these bottles?

@rabiahs220 4 жыл бұрын

You can get them for Walmart for 1 dollar!

@Craft-e-Corner 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, Rabiah is right! Walmart for only $1 😍

@paolaolivera3255 4 жыл бұрын

Make sure to check your local Walmart, I just purchased some the other day and they were marked down for 25 cents!

@rabiahs220 4 жыл бұрын

@@paolaolivera3255 Wow! What a steal!

@ritab9318 8 ай бұрын

And i still dont understand the difference between the mat vinyl and the smart vinyl.

@Craft-e-Corner 8 ай бұрын

Smart Vinyl has a thicker backing so that it does not need to be cut on a cutting mat. The regular vinyl needs to be placed on a cutting mat to be cut by the Cricut.

@rickyramey1464 3 жыл бұрын

I bought a joy. I have spent almost a thousand dollars ton materials. For the last two days I have ruined 200 worth of materials. I can't make anything with this mess... I cant return it either. I give up. I wouldn't recommend any of it

@Craft-e-Corner 3 жыл бұрын

We're so sorry to hear this! If there is anything we can do to help, feel free to reach out!

@Jana-TheCraftyGambler Жыл бұрын

I just bought mine. I am not in love with Cricut vinyl. I have not used the smart vinyl yet but I do know you can use regular vinyl. See if you can try and sell you Cricut vinyl to someone who likes using it. The one thing I can tell you is if you use regular vinyl without a mat, it will not work well with intricate designs but something like this, it work great.

@observantservant2135 Жыл бұрын

I like to use the ryobi 18v heat gun after applying the vynil. It seems to activate the adhesive better.

@quartelli 2 жыл бұрын

Smart Vinyl from Cricut is a total ripoff as when you design anything and select Smart Vinyl it automatically uses up the first 2.5cm of the vinyl on design space........As you can see at 2:27 in the video where the offcuts are.