Vinyl is a versatile material that can be used in many crafting projects with the Cricut Explore Air 2. You can use vinyl to create decals, stickers, signs, iron-on designs, and more. With the help of your Cricut Explore Air 2 machine and some adhesive vinyl, you can easily create amazing projects. Here’s how:
Step 1: Gather materials. For this project you will need your Cricut Explore Air 2 machine, scissors or a craft knife, transfer tape (or contact paper), and adhesive vinyl.
Step 2: Design your project. Open up the Cricut Design Space software on your computer or tablet and choose from one of the thousands of pre-made designs or start from scratch and make your own. If you’re using an image from the Design Space library, click “Make It” to create a cut file for your project.
Step 3: Load your vinyl into the machine. Place a sheet of adhesive vinyl onto the cutting mat with the shiny side down and load it into the machine.
Make sure it is secure before pressing “Go” on the touchscreen.
Step 4: Cut out your design. Your Cricut Explore Air 2 will now start cutting out your design onto the vinyl sheet. When it is finished, unload the mat from the machine.
Step 5: Weed away extra vinyl. Take away all of the extra pieces of vinyl that were not cut out by using a pair of scissors or a craft knife. This will leave only your design on the sheet.
Step 6: Apply transfer tape (or contact paper). Cut a piece of transfer tape or contact paper large enough to cover your entire design and place it over top, making sure it is completely stuck down.
Step 7: Transfer design onto desired surface. Carefully peel away the backing of your transfer tape or contact paper and stick it onto whatever surface you are applying it to – walls, windows, furniture, etc… Once it is in place press firmly to make sure it sticks.
Conclusion :
Using adhesive vinyl with an Explore Air 2 machine is an easy way to create amazing projects for home decorating or any other crafting project you have in mind! Follow these steps for best results when using adhesive vinyl with an Explore Air 2 machine for all kinds of creative projects!