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- WHEN CUTTING ORACAL 651 COLOR UP OR DOWN ON MAT HOW TO
- WHEN CUTTING ORACAL 651 COLOR UP OR DOWN ON MAT FREE
HTV works by using a heat activated adhesive so too little time and it won’t heat enough to stick. Pressing or ironing for too long can have the same effect. If your vinyl came on a roll, you can cut off a piece to fit on your mat. Place Vinyl on Cutting Mat Whatever mat and machine you are using, put your adhesive vinyl paper backing side down onto your mat so the colored vinyl side is facing up (see image below). You need to mirror an adhesive vinyl design before cutting when it will be applied to the back of a clear item, like clear acrylic or glass. This is most often done with heat transfer vinyl and usually not done when using adhesive vinyl (like Oracal 651). Oracal 651 is permanent but takes anywhere from 24-48 hours to fully bond, so allow some time before washing and use. That means both 651 and 751 should be fine temperature wise – but 751 has the advantage because it’s thinner, more durable, and can’t be lifted as easily. Most dishwashers wash dishes with water in the 120-150 degree range. Is oracal 651 permanent vinyl dishwasher safe? Oracal 631 has a matte finish on it – meaning it does not have the glossy sheen to it, it also has a lighter adhesive so it is best used indoors and can be removed faily easily. The main difference between 651 and 631 is going to fall in the adhesive on the vinyl and the finish on the vinyl. What is the difference between 631 and 651 vinyl? It’s best for purposes where you won’t need to easily remove the vinyl decal. This doesn’t mean it is actually permanent, but to remove it you’ll have to either scrape it off or use an adhesive remover like Goo Gone. Oracal 651 vinyl uses a clear, solvent-based, permanent adhesive. 651 is great for mugs because of it’s permanent adhesive strength – however keep in mind it’s not considered dishwasher or microwave safe so you’ll want to hand wash. Oracal 651 is permanent adhesive vinyl that can easily be cut and weeded with Silhouette.
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Oracal 651 is not designed to be used with a heat press, so it would ruin the shirt.
WHEN CUTTING ORACAL 651 COLOR UP OR DOWN ON MAT FREE
Place the permanent vinyl on the cutting mat and cut the free SVG cut file(s).
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That attaches all the lettering so it doesn’t get jumbled when you go to cut it. I highlighted all of the lettering and under the ‘actions’ tab I pressed attach. I adjusted my height to be 2.8 and it resized the width by itself. Measure your pot and adjust the lettering to fit the pot. Upload the cut file(s) onto Cricut design space.
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WHEN CUTTING ORACAL 651 COLOR UP OR DOWN ON MAT HOW TO
The week on the blog, Alison from Simply Alison is showing you how to make 2 sweet planters that are perfect for spring! She's using our Oracal 651 and TWO free hand-lettered SVG cut files that she created exclusively YOU! For more project ideas and inspiration, be sure to check out the Craftey Community!