The vinyl is old poor quality vinyl oracal vinyl is recommended poor quality or low tack transfer tape here s the transfer tape i recommend.
Why wont my vinyl stick to the transfer paper.
Starting and stopping can cause the transfer paper to stick or peel the letters with it if you re too slow.
If it is dusty the tap will not stick to it.
I ve tried both cricut vinyl and oracal 651with both cricut transfer tape and contact paper.
There can be a few reasons for why your vinyl isn t sticking to the transfer tape.
An good peel is key to a good transfer also remember to peel off the transfer paper carefully with an even pressure and try to do it in one pull.
Sometimes the vinyl s adhesive needs time to adhere to the surface a little better and bond.
If you have cleaned your surface well with rubbing alcohol but your vinyl is still not sticking try leaving the transfer tapeon the vinyl for a bit after applying it onto the surface.
What if my iron on transfer still doesn t stick.
If you are doing vines it may be a darker color and thus harder to see the dust.
I ve burnished until my arm is sore and it still won t stick.
Check for instructions for the vinyl you are using and make sure all of your settings are spot on.
I have wasted many sheets of vinyl transfer tape and contact paper.
Second make sure your vinyl is clean.
Time temperature and pressure are all extremely important factors when you are using htv heat transfer vinyl.