[dhearn]

I have some transfers that I have done with some glitter vinyl and it is a pain to weed because you can't see the cut lines. Any way to make the cut lines show up better. I had to stare at my graphic on screen and basically guess at where the machine cut the vinyl.

 

[Twanabee]

For me, the lighting is the key. You have to have the lighting at just the right angle. I've never done glitter but Polyflex black gives me eyestrain.

 

[veedub3]

I use glitter vinyl all the time. (The thicker one not the thin glitter flex) and I have never had an issue seeing the cut lines. What brand is this glitter vinyl you are using? But as stated I do have a light clamped to the table if I need it but never really had an issue with seeing the lines.

 

[Nick Horvath]

I agree with the earlier posts. You need to tilt your vinyl at different angles towards the light to see the cutlines on certain materials.

What type of Glitter is it?

 

[dhearn]

Hey guys! Thanks for the replies. The vinyl I am using is the Enduratex Galaxy Glitter from SignWarehouse

 

[Nick Horvath]

Hey guys! Thanks for the replies. The vinyl I am using is the Enduratex Galaxy Glitter from SignWarehouse

Yes, that's a tough one to see the cutlines on....

Another good tip is to make a weed border around what you cut. This way you can just look for a corner and pull!

 

[Twanabee]

You can't beat them "weed borders".

 

[ayukish]

I've had good results by curling or rolling the cut design, vinyl side out. This will help you see the cut lines because the vinyl will separate a little where the cut lines are.

 

[EMBDenton]

Have used the roll method and have also used graphic dust, as its fine enough to find the cut lines. Can get it a wally world real cheap.

 

[customistic]

Graphic Dust? Does that really work? Is it colored? Does it stick to the shirt? What is the name of it or what section of walmart?

 

[scuba_steve2699]

Try using a light box or holding it up to a light source to see where the lines are. The weed box helps a lot also.

 

[baddjun1]

Hey Steven, I get the same problem with Bling from Imprintables.

 

[scuba_steve2699]

Hey Steven, I get the same problem with Bling from Imprintables.

The silver is hard to see but I have had good results with all the other colors. Have you tried holding it to a light source to see the lines? I did a sample yesterday with silver bling and had to go that way to see them.

 

[wwpro]

have you tried baby powder inside a sock ? I use blue chalk powder when I weed my white sign vinyl, never used on heat transfer vinyl, but wanted to throw it out there, it might work

 

[Nunu1969]

I am having terrible trouble weeding my cricut glitter vinyl. I can see the cut but it seems like the glitter did not cut. Any suggestions?

 

[mfatty500]

Did you try to cut with 2 passes? Not familiar with cricut vinyl, but maybe that would help. Hopefully your question does not get lost, as this thread is seven years old.

 

[Blue92]

I've had good results by curling or rolling the cut design, vinyl side out. This will help you see the cut lines because the vinyl will separate a little where the cut lines are.

This.

Works well.