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How to Make Labels with Cricut? [Ultimate Guide]

Making labels can be very exciting and fun if you do it with your Cricut cutting machines. You can make the labels using already available designs on Cricut Design Space or create one from scratch. Also, Cricut helps you make a label look so flawless and professional that your friends can't tell if you made it. 

Though the process of making labels with Cricut is very simple, you need some instructions if you are doing it for the first time. To help you with that, in the following write-up, you will learn extensive info on how to make labels with Cricut without any inconvenience.

What are the necessary supplies to make labels?

If you want to know how to make labels with Cricut, you first know what you need. Here is the list of supplies:

●     Cricut Explore 3

●     Product on which you want to make the labels

●     Scrapper

●     Transfer tape

●     Material trimmer

●     Smart vinyl (color of your choice)

●     And weeding too.

 

The process of making labels with Cricut

 

Here is the procedure of how to make labels with Cricut:

  1. First, launch the Cricut Design Space app on your device.
  2. Next, on the homepage of the app, click on the "New Project" new project option.


  1. Now, on the left-hand navigation bar of the canvas, click on the Images option.


  1. After that, in the search bar, you will be able to search for the type of labels you want.
  2. Furthermore, you can choose as many labels as you want on the canvas. (You can resize the labels by pulling the arrows inward or outward.)
  3. When you are satisfied with the size, click the "Make It" option.

After that, the Cricut Design Space will send the command to Cricut cutting machine. Follow the instructions to cut the design. (When the cut is complete, unload the material and remove the unnecessary part from the image. You need to use the weeding tool for this.)

  1. Now, you have to apply the transfer tape to your design and apply it to the product on which you want to stick the labels.

How to use transfer tape to apply on the labels?

Here is how you can use the transfer tape on the products:

  1. After weeding your designs (labels), you need to cut transfer tape as per the size of the design.
  2. Now, stick the unrolled tape on the workspace; then, fix the design under the transfer tape.
  3. Make sure to keep your finger under the roll. (Also, unroll enough tape that can cover the whole design.)
  4. Next, burnish the tape carefully and then cut it.
  5. Now, you need to flip the burnish to the other side.
  6. After that, you can remove the liner from the vinyl and apply the design to the surface. (Before sticking the tape on the product's surface, make sure it is clean and dry.)
  7. And then, you need to peel off the liner from the design.
  8. Now stick the small part of the design to the surface.
  9. Then peel off the Transfer Tape from the design. (You need to do this step very gently)
  10. Here you go; the label is perfectly fixed to your product.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

 

Can I print labels with my Cricut?

Yes, Cricut is capable of printing compelling labels in some easy steps. You can use Cricut cutting machine and design space to make a design and then stick it to your project. Also, you must have some essential supplies mentioned in this content.

What Cricut paper to use for labels?

The worthwhile paper to label is What Glossy Sticker Paper Cricut. This Cricut paper is compatible with most inkjet and laser printers. Additionally, this paper is made up of PVC self-adhesive waterproof material.

Can Cricut cut label paper?

Cricut cuttings machines are one of the most robust and fastest devices that can cut 100 of materials. As a result, Cricut can cut label paper easily and cut the design with impressive precision. To cut the label paper, you need to choose the Printable sticker paper or printable vinyl choosing the material.

Are Cricut labels waterproof?

Yes, Cricut can help you waterproof labels. Also, it provides protection to your design with UV-resistant film. The life span of the Cricut designs can be up to 3 years. Apart from that, you can wash your products without the fear of fading your design.

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