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What is cricut stencil vinyl used for.
A way to cut your vinyl for the stencil i used the amazing cricut cutting machine.
Cricut stencil vinyl lets you cut and apply your designs to just about any project whether working with wood canvas plastics paper or more.
So i tested it.
This month s cricut tutorial is one i ve been wanting to write for a while.
Removable adhesive vinyl has a sticky backing and should peel back easily from your project.
Select and size images and load the mat into the machine.
I used my cricut explore air2 for this project.
With this thicker sturdier tougher vinyl like material i was able to cut custom adhesive backed stencils that could be used over and over again with great results every.
After years of hating stencil projects because of the mess and sloppy results i was amazed at what a game changer cricut s stencil vinyl was.
This can be a matter of preference and you may just have to try to see what you like.
But if you re in a rush or don t want the hassle of doing the mod podge stencil vinyl is the way to go.
There are three different options when it comes to making a stencil with your cricut.
I prefer using oramask 813 stencil vinyl and others like 631 removable vinyl.
I think regular vinyl plus a layer of mod podge seals better than the stencil vinyl.
Whether you have a cricut or a silhouette machine you can use the cricut stencil vinyl in either machine.
Press the flashing go button.
But instead of being limited to stencils that are available for sale.
For this tutorial i am using cricut brand vinyl and it did ok.
Refer to stencil vinyl kiss cut guide below to adjust machine settings a kiss cut goes through the stencil vinyl and leaves the liner intact.
Cutting cricut stencil vinyl with a cricut machine.
Stencil vinyl is made specifically to make stencils with your cricut machine and it s self adhesive.
I used stencil vinyl and i did not use mod podge.
In this tutorial i m going to show you how and why to use cricut stencil vinyl and how easy it is to make a custom pillow cover.
If you want to know how to make vinyl stencils with your cricut be sure to see my post here.
Place stencil material onto cricut machine mat.
1 roll of 12 x 48 stencil vinyl use with all cricut electronic cutting machines.
Which vinyl to use for stencils.
While shopping online for an stencil vinyl for cricut is easier and more convenient than shopping in person it is also harder to know if you are buying a high quality product.
Reusable stencils are great for stenciling furniture floors walls and anywhere you want to paint the same design multiple times.
I order from expressions vinyl linked they have great prices and good quality.
It definitely sealed better than just regular vinyl.
Permanent adhesive vinyl is also sticky but will create a stronger bond with any surface you.