In this cricut glitter vinyl tutorial i share my tips for using this stunning product.
Cricut which mat for glitter vinyl.
Cricut recommends you cut the lightest materials on it for example copy paper printer paper thin cardstock vellum construction paper and vinyl on the blue lightgrip mat.
Select and size the image s you want to cut.
Select images and size and load the mat into your machine.
Place vinyl liner side down onto lightgrip mat.
Adjust your machine settings according to the iron on kiss cut guide below a kiss cut goes through the iron on film and leaves the liner intact.
For storing your mats keep the clear film cover that comes with your mat in place after you are finished with your project to keep the mat free from dust and lint.
I personally find that these materials cut well on this mat only when the mat is pretty new however.
Use the cricut scraper tool to scrape off excess pieces of material left behind after your cut and use the cricut spatula tool to carefully remove cut images off your mat.
Cutting glitter vinyl with a cricut machine.
Refer to glitter vinyl kiss cut guide below to adjust machine settings a kiss cut goes through the vinyl film and leaves the liner intact.
Place iron on sheet shiny liner side down onto standardgrip mat.
Cutting glitter iron on with a cricut machine.
Be sure to mirror all images prior to.
Glitter vinyl makes it easy to decorate for the holidays to personalize your home with quotes to make window decals and removable labels or to customize personal belongings.
The cricut lightgrip mat is the go to mat for many people.