Transfer Tape Personalities
Mastering Transfer Tape for Vinyl Graphics
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Transfer tape is an essential tool in the world of vinyl graphics, but its effectiveness can vary based on factors like the season and the user's experience. Understanding how to properly use transfer tape can make a significant difference in the outcome of your projects.
Application Tips
To achieve the best results, we recommend that crafters and sign shops follow these steps:
- Weed your graphics carefully.
- Roll out the transfer tape sticky side up.
- Place or roll the graphics face down onto the tape.
- Use a squeegee to firmly press the graphics onto the tape from the backside of the liner paper.
- After squeegeeing, roll off the liner paper at a sharp angle, leaving the graphics and tape face up until you're ready to apply them.
Common Issues and Solutions
In winter, the lower humidity due to heaters and dryer air indoors can cause the tape's adhesive level to drop. This often results in the tape not picking up the vinyl because the vinyl is too strongly adhered to the silicone liner. In some cases, the silicone saturation on the liner paper is too low, causing lifting challenges.
Most often, these issues are due to the vinyl company's production process and are not related to the tape's tack level. When we receive complaints about defective tape, our tests usually reveal that the problem stems from inexperience or inflexible taping techniques rather than the tape itself.
Quality Assurance
While it's rare, there are instances where the manufacturer may send tape produced near the end of a production run or with lower tack levels. However, this is not common, and we stand by the high quality of our tapes.
"We're happy to say that our tapes are very high quality and will get the job done right the first time!" - Crafter Vinyl Supply
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