APPLYING AND REMOVING SELF ADHESIVE VINYL Many customers first questions are how do I apply self adhesive Vinyl, how do I remove it, and is it permanent? Our range of self adhesive vinyls come in a variety of finishes and ranges suited for different purposes, and we will cover below how to use them, […]
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MY HTV VINYL IS NOT STICKING OR FALLING OFF Our most common enquiry is; ‘Why is my Iron on HTV vinyl not sticking?’ Hopefully this article will answer that question for you, as there are a few reasons why HTV may not stick successfully to your garment. Please be aware waterproof or water resistant clothing […]
SCAN AND CUT SETTINGS The settings below are for the BROTHER SCAN AND CUT based on the CM900 model, all the various models do vary in strength and each model will vary slightly from the guidance below, please ensure you use a test cut when using these, or any new material before using it […]
Here at GM Crafts we pride ourselves on doing as much as we can for the community and support a variety of Charitable efforts throughout the year where we can. Last year we did the NHS rainbows which you can find the result of here, This time we brought to you 2 mystery boxes for […]
INTRODUCING RI-DEFEND: THE CLEAR SELF ADHESIVE VINYL BARRIER AGAINST GERMS AND BACTERIA The new self-adhesive lamination film (CLEAR VINYL) with antibacterial properties, intended for the antimicrobial protection of any type of graphics and for the coating of all those surfaces subject to high use by the public, for both indoor and outdoor medium-long lasting applications. […]
SILHOUETTE CAMEO 4 CUT SETTINGS Please Test cut as described in the following information when using a new product. We would love to see what you make! Have you found our You Tube channel yet? There is lots of videos showing tutorials available on there, as well as exclusive demos, inspiration and more! Join us for […]
SILHOUETTE PORTRAIT 3 CUT SETTINGS Please Test cut as described in the following information when using a new product. We would love to see what you make! Have you found our You Tube channel yet? There is lots of videos showing tutorials available on there, as well as exclusive demos, inspiration and more! Join us for […]
CRICUT MAKER AND MAKER 3 CUT SETTINGS Please Test cut as described in the following information when using a new product. We would love to see what you make! Have you found our You Tube channel yet? There is lots of videos showing tutorials available on there, as well as exclusive demos, inspiration and more! […]
CRICUT EXPLORE AND AIR 2 CUT SETTINGS Please Test cut as described in the following information when using a new product. We would love to see what you make! Have you found our You Tube channel yet? There is lots of videos showing tutorials available on there, as well as exclusive demos, inspiration and more! […]
Hello, We get asked about the different types of HTV, and what we advise you to use them on. Whilst HTV is traditionally used for Clothing, and fabrics, however with a little patience you can apply HTV to untreated wood, glass ceramics, canvas and other hard surfaces that will take the heat and pressure required, […]
Hi! We get so Many questions on the basics and beginners information on Vinyl, and papercrafts, across our Blogs there is a whole Host of tutorials and information, please look at these in combination with our You Tube channel, and Application guides, and the brief information below, don’t be afraid to get in touch with […]
It’s a common misconception that the Silhouette and Cricut digital cutting machines only cut vinyl. In fact, all of the Silhouette and Cricut machines that we sell, cut a wide range of materials including speciality papers, cardstock, iron-on heat transfer material, fabric, sticker paper, some woods and some metals (depending on density), as well as […]