Here we have the opaque transfer tape.
Clear contact paper vs painters tape to transfer vinyl.
Transfer tape vs contact paper for vinyl our tip this week is about using clear contact paper in place of transfer tape.
However if i m going to use contact paper as my vinyl i make temporary stickers for my storm door for seasonal decoration then using contact paper as my transfer is a winner every time.
Regular transfer tape is too sticky to move a contact paper decoration.
Dec 20 2016 today we are going to do a little experiment.
Yrym ht clear vinyl transfer paper tape roll 12 x 50 ft w alignment grid application tape for silhouette cameo cricut adhesive vinyl for decals signs windows stickers 4 7 out of 5 stars 10 078 16 99 16.
It comes in a six inch roll or a 12 inch roll.
It also comes in a 12 by 24 sheet or 12 by 12 sheet.
Next up is the clear transfer tape.
Because the transfer paper works with all sorts of outdoor indoor adhesive vinyl.
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Yet a lot of people use contact paper instead of transfer tape so we are going to put them both to the test in a true contact paper vs.
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And you can see that it s a little less clear than the ultra clear but still very clear and usable.
Compared with transfer tape the price per square inch of contact paper is only cheaper by 2 tenths of a penny yet is not nearly as reliable not to mention transfer tape is made especially to transfer vinyl.
Yes you heard me correct clear cheap ol contact paper from dollar tree or walmart or home depot its all the same well make sure you get the stuff with the grid on the back from the dollar tree not he stuff that just on.
Some consider craftopia s models one of the best transfer tapes for oracal 651.
As far as the brand of contact paper any will work as long as you ensure that it is not super sticky by using the shirt sweatshirt tip above.
The main thing to look for is a clear contact paper.
The opaque has kind of a gridded texture to it.
It is a kitchen supply and can be found at target wal mart and some grocery stores.
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The list includes holographic vinyl portrait vinyl pazzles provo craft cricutvinyl and so on.
Yet a lot of people use contact paper instead of transfer.
Overall i like transfer tape better.