Iron on vinyl has a more matte finish and allows the texture of the wood to show through especially with a thinner iron on vinyl like iron on lite.
Can you put vinyl on wood cricut.
Before i get to the reasons why i like using it more here is a little comparison on the wood so you can see the differences that i mention.
Use stencil vinyl create a stencil and then paint the design on wood.
This is where the iron on really shines.
With htv iron on heat apply a design onto wood.
However it is very thin wood up to 3 32 thick.
This looks like a painted wood sign.
Then use your silhouette or cricut to cut the design from glossy adhesive vinyl.
You will need to use the knife blade to cut wood and be prepared for it to take many passes.
The cricut maker can cut wood.
Next it s time to make the decal for the sign.
Especially when you learn to do new things like how to put cricut vinyl on wood with your easypress 2 to make cool signs for christmas or any other occasion for that matter which i m going to show you how to do in just a minute.
Of course there are certain things you can t put iron on vinyl on so always make sure you actually can but if you can use iron on it s awesome.
The wood is really more like a veneer.
Permanent adhesive vinyl today s project.
To do this first download the free cut file from the supply list above.
But that is a beautiful way to create a wood on wood toned sign using your cricut.
Plus it super easy using your wisteria cricut explore air 2 exclusively from joann and your cricut easypress.
The backing paper is attached so you can easily move your design to the wood with no other product required.
Regular ol vinyl on wood can have trouble sticking unless you use outdoor vinyl which is super glossy and it looks like a sticker is on there.
There are a few different ways you can decorate wood signs using vinyl.
If you were interested in that first option check out our cricut stencil vinyl project adhesive vinyl and htv are similar but you.
Using iron on vinyl on wood is an easy way to add style to any project.
Just about everything cricut produces is amazeballs their products are really something you didn t know you needed in your life so badly until you have them.
Iron on is way easier to weed for me then sticky vinyl but you can try both and see which you find to be easier.
Labels on planters made with cricut for the nursery planters that have mums in them i took printed vinyl and cut out the words that i wanted then weeded out the letters so the major part of the printed vinyl was left.
Get tips and tricks for making your wood and iron on project a success.
Can cricut cut wood.
I m using this 12 x 6 wood board that came pre hung with a rope but you can use any board that has a flat surface.
So for this vinyl stencil technique you re going to need some permanent adhesive vinyl in any color matte mod podge don t use glossy acrylic paint and a wood board.