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Fixing Wrinkles and Bubbles in Vinyl
How do you get air bubbles out of vinyl? There are a few different ways to ensure a flawless finish to your vinyl when dealing with air bubbles and wrinkles. Let's dive into it! 1. Application Tool: An application tool is your ally in the battle against bubbles. Using the application tool, push the air bubbles toward the edges. Work methodically, applying consistent pressure. Pair this method with any of the others to have even more success in getting that smooth finish. 2. Sunlight:
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Mar 26th 2024
All about Opal Adhesive Vinyl
Hey it's JoAnn with ExpressionsVinyl.com, have you seen our fun new Adhesive Opal Line. If you have not tried it, you absolutely need to check them out, you will love them. They are great for everyday projects like, mugs, water bottles, gift bags, whatever you like.The opal has a color-play to it meaning that it can change colors with light and direction, so we recommend picking up the Opal Sample Kit as well, then you can see all 8 fun colors.I am going to give us a quick run dow
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Feb 25th 2019
Vinyl Count Down...With GUESTS!
Hey everyone, its Starla with ExpressionsVinyl.com. So we had a very fun Vinyl Friday with featured some of our favorite crafters. Jessica and JoAnn were the hostesses this time and they had some pretty fun/clever twists up their sleeves, so if you did not get a chance to watch it live you can watch it on YouTube. It was a pretty awesome challenge and it definately had its fill of heartache.We had to create something fun for this different design on this Ikea Pillow.The colors and type
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Feb 6th 2019
Wet Application Method
Hey Everyone, this is Starla with ExpressionsVinyl.com and have I got a fun method for you to try today. If you have not heard of the Wet Application method, this is where you will want to be. The Wet Applciation method helps with applying large decals and lineing them up straight by using a water/dish soap application mix.If you have heard of this method by have been hesitant to try it, dont worry, I will let you in on a little secret, this was my first time doing this and I was pleasently surp
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Feb 14th 2018
Using Stripflock for Faux Embroidery
Hey everyone, its that time of year where everyone want to start something new, well you will want to put this on your list. Using Siser Stripflock to make faux embroidery on projects.If you are like me and just don't dont have the time or patience to embroidery your applique pieces, you will love this quick trick.Stripflock is a fuzzy/Velvety Iron on Vinyl that is a fun soft alternative to some of the "plastic" feeling iron on vinyls out there. It adds a suddle soft texture to any project.What
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Jan 5th 2018