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Have you ever had the inside of letters come up while you're weeding the letter (and you need it to stay down on the paper)? That's a pet peeve of mine. I spend a LOT of time weeding, so I don't have time to mess around with vinyl that won't weed effortlessly.

It would also roll up after I took it off the mat, which was pretty annoying and made weeding difficult. I'm happy to report that that is no longer an issue (cue happy dance). In the past, my Cricut vinyl used to roll up in a ball as I was applying it and I really wasn't a fan of that. I also would like to add that getting the vinyl ON the mat was a breeze for both Oracal and Cricut. As far as cutting goes, I would say there is no difference between the vinyl here. I cut them on the same settings and they both cut perfectly on each machine. I figured there wouldn't be any difference between cutting them on the machines and I was right. I cut both kinds of vinyl on both my Maker and my Explore Air. To start, let's talk about how these two brands of vinyl cut with the Cricut. I have been using Oracal for the past few years until I recently learned that Cricut has completely changed their vinyl! As of the beginning of this year/end of last year, Cricut released a new "formula" of vinyl, so I thought I would share everything I've learned with you guys about both vinyl! That's when I started searching for another brand of vinyl and came across Oracal. It seemed too expensive and not that high of quality. However, I was pretty underwhelmed by it then, to be honest. When I first got my Cricut almost three years ago, Cricut vinyl was the first thing I tried. Always do a test cut to verify settings.What are your thoughts on Cricut vinyl and Oracal vinyl? To be honest, I've been a big fan of Oracal vinyl for years. Select "Browse all materials", then select "Premium Vinyl - Permanent". Premium Vinyl - Permanent Kiss Cut Guide Machine

Not easily repositioned due to the stronger adhesive.

Applying with the " wet method" is helpful for positioning layers.

Then continue to peel the transfer tape away from the vinyl. If the vinyl sticks to the transfer tape, simply burnish the vinyl onto the surface again.

Peel the transfer tape away from the vinyl at a 45-degree angle.

Now burnish transfer tape onto the surface, starting in the center and moving out toward the edges.

Carefully place the transfer tape with vinyl images onto your surface how you would like them to appear.

Make sure your project surface is clean and dry.

Note: Standard transfer tape is recommended. If the vinyl does not separate from the liner, simply burnish the transfer tape onto the vinyl and peel away again.

Peel away the vinyl liner at a 45-degree angle.

Use a craft stick or Scraper found in the Cricut Tool Kit to burnish (rub or polish) the tape onto the vinyl. To prevent bubbles, start in the center and move out toward the edges.

Gently place the transfer tape (adhesive side down) over the images.

Remove the negative pieces from each of the images using the Weeder found in the Cricut Tool Kit, leaving the liner intact.

Refer to Kiss Cut guide table below to adjust machine settings.

Select images and size and load the mat into the machine.

Place vinyl (liner side down) onto Cricut StandardGrip cutting mat.

Find cutting and application instructions below.Ĭutting Premium Vinyl - Permanent with a Cricut Machine It's a water-resistant and UV-resistant film with an adhesive that can last for up to 3 years. Cricut Premium Vinyl - Permanent is ideal for projects that need to weather the storm, from mailboxes to mugs, to outdoor signage and more.