![]() ![]() ![]() More: The sky is the limit, and I am sure there’re more types of adhesive vinyl. Glow in the dark: Needless to say, who doesn’t like to glow in the dark? I haven’t tried this vinyl yet, but it seems quite fun!Įtch Glass Vinyl: Instead of etching with specialty creams, you can use this vinyl that has an “etch” look. Window Cling, Stencil, and Chalkboard Rolls When buying permanent vinyl, check out the life span of it because it can last anywhere from 3 to 10 years. It’s a trial and error, I’ve held on making mugs because I don’t like hand-washing and I am testing more technique, so stay tuned! If your dishwasher is not that powerful, you may be ok, but if you have a super edgy (good for you) dishwasher, the vinyl may come off. Note: Mugs made with permanent vinyl are NOT dishwasher safe. Permanent vinyl is perfect for decals you intend to use in outdoor areas and that are exposed to the elements such as water, heat, cold, etc.ĭesigns for outdoor flower pots, car windows, and mugs (that you wash regularly) are the perfect surfaces you can use permanent vinyl on. In that case, removable vinyl is the best answer. What if you got married, and want to decorate your car with a “Just Married” vinyl decal?Įven though it is better to use permanent vinyl on cars, a “Just Married” sign on a vehicle is only for a couple of days. You don’t want to have a permanent design on something that was supposed to be for just one day. If you ever plan on removing a decal from a surface anytime soon, always use removable vinyl.įor instance, if you are decorating mugs for a particular day (permanent vinyl is better for cups), use removable vinyl so you can remove it with ease from your surface. And even if you own the place, removable vinyl is the best way to keep the integrity of your paint, in case you change your mind. Walls are a perfect example of using removable vinyl if you are renting, you don’t want to damage the paint of your wall when you are removing your design. You can design and cut gorgeous monogram designs and decorate your bedroom, bathrooms, nursery, etc. If you are planning on making something for indoor use (and not exposed to a dishwasher or harsh indoor conditions), this type of material will be your best friend. All about Adhesive VinylĪdhesive vinyl is an excellent material to personalize a lot of things, from simple items such as plastic cups to car and house windows.Īdhesive vinyl is classified into two different groups permanent and removable vinyl, and in those categories, you’ll find unlimited colors variety. Now that you are aware of the two major types of vinyl let’s see a full guide on each one of them. Most people use HTV on fabric, but you can also use it on wood, porcelain, and even metal! Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV) or also known as Iron-On, requires heat for you to be able to transfer it. There are two significant types of vinyl, “Adhesive” and “Heat Transfer Vinyl” (HTV) however, each type has all kinds of options.Īdhesive vinyl has a sticky surface to it, and, because of that, you can transfer it on different surfaces such as mugs, paper, metal, plastic, windows, etc. The cool thing about individual sheets is that you can get a single package with all kinds of colors.ĭepending on the finish, durability, and surface you want to use it on, you will need a different type of vinyl. ![]() Individual Sheets: They are sold in different sizes the most common ones are 12x12in and 12x10in.There’s less variety on large rolls, but tons of it when you buy anywhere from 12x48in. Rolls: The overall width of a vinyl roll is 12in, and the length can go from 12in to 20 and even 40ft.Vinyl, in general, comes two different presentations: Vinyl is a type of material that sticks to a wide variety of surfaces like glass, metal, wood, ceramic, etc. ![]() Share it! What is Vinyl in the Cricut/Die Cutting World? ![]()
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