Snap weeding vinyl discussion in tips tricks started by biker scout dec 24 2013.
Snap method of weeding vinyl.
Or just do it by hand with a craft knife.
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While we have an entire post dedicated to reverse weeding on a christmas mug project we ll share the gist of it here.
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If you re going to attempt this fast weeding method i suggest you prepare yourself that includes.
Reverse weeding is for adhesive vinyl only.
In theory this is easier to weed for smaller.
This technique where you quickly rip off the excess vinyl around the cut design rather than slowly pulling away the negative has also been called snap weeding.
See my example.
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Use a weeding box.
Easily weed adhesive vinyl in a snap duration.
Start by peeling away the excess vinyl the largest parts of the design that you won t be applying to the finished piece.
It works for most projects whether it be vinyl or cardstock.
It s where you apply transfer tape across the whole unweeded decal and then weed the excess vinyl away from the transfer tape instead of the carrier sheet.
Cut a box around each word or letter so that you can work on pulling up one section of vinyl at a time.
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I ll let you decide.
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In this case having a temper when small letters didn t weed well for the win.
Like weeding lines you can add a weeding box in the design stage by simply placing a square border close around the outside of each part of your design.
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So most people use the regular method.
This makes it so you can weed away the excess without losing the proper alignment of the vinyl.
Another method you can try is to cut only a weeding border and no weeding lines except those needed to separate the letter groupings.
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I discovered this method 17 years ago.
Lay it on the weeding area with the sticky side up and use spring clamps to hold the vinyl down.
The steps to clean weed transfer and apply cut vinyl to most standard surfaces.
