Transfer tape also known as application tape or pre mask is a staple of digital graphics.
Transfer tape for vinyl lettering.
How to use vinyl transfer tape.
First peel the backing off of the transfer tape.
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First you need to get ahold of some transfer tape.
Vinyl lettering includes lettering numbering or shapes that are individually cut out from a sheet of solid colored 2 mil vinyl and then pre spaced and placed onto pre masked transfer tape the number of transfer tape sheets used will depend on the size of your vinyl lettering and amount of colors used.
As you peel the vinyl should come off the backing with the transfer tape.
Next cut a piece of transfer tape that is big enough to cover your entire vinyl design.
Then apply it carefully so you have lined up the vinyl design with the grid lines on the transfer tape this makes it much easier to apply the final design straight.
This can either be the center or one end of your design.
Attach a small area of transfer tape to your design.
Peel liner from transfer tape.
I have found that cricut vinyl transfer tape works well.
Vinyl transfer tape can be your key to success during the application process of your next custom craft vinyl by simplifying the issue of maintaining space and design.
Now rub all of the pieces of vinyl under the tape so it sticks well.
Then slowly start to peel up your transfer tape at any corner.
Using a scraper tool rub back and forth to adhere the vinyl.
Use a scraper to burnish transfer tape onto.
After the decal has been cut and weeded it has to be transferred to a substrate.
Peel off the transfer tape backing and apply the transfer tape to the vinyl design.
Once you have the transfer tape on use a scraper tool or an old gift card to scrape over the design to make sure the transfer tape is adhering to the vinyl nice and tight.
Application tape is so called because it transfers your vinyl graphics and decals after you ve cut them on your vinyl cutter.