blacklabelgraphix 3 Posted March 29, 2016 I'm getting ready to start printing on heat transfer paper and will be contour cutting them. What carrier sheet is everybody using? I found a pack of (2) 13"x19" for $55. That seems kind of steep in price depending on if they don't last long. What's everybody's thoughts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lizzylou 11 Posted March 30, 2016 Walmart has them for their Cricut vinyl cutter. Called Carrier sheets. Or Cricut Cutting Mat. Different sizes, You can check online. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
busterbay 326 Posted March 30, 2016 You can use almost anything for a carrier sheet, I use report covers, I just spray them with a low tack repositionable spray glue. You could even use poster board from the dollar store. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blacklabelgraphix 3 Posted March 30, 2016 Walmart has them for their Cricut vinyl cutter. Called Carrier sheets. Or Cricut Cutting Mat. Different sizes, You can check online. Looks like Walmart don't have bigger sizes. Unless I overlooked it. I'll mostly be using 11x17 transfer papers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blacklabelgraphix 3 Posted March 30, 2016 You can use almost anything for a carrier sheet, I use report covers, I just spray them with a low tack repositionable spray glue. You could even use poster board from the dollar store. I thought about poster board but didn't know how good that would work. I'll have to look around to see where I can get some cheap low tack repositionable spray glue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
security802 686 Posted March 30, 2016 Looks like Walmart don't have bigger sizes. Unless I overlooked it. I'll mostly be using 11x17 transfer papers. http://www.joann.com/cricut-cutting-mat-12inx24in-2/pkg-standardgrip/9287830.html try here for the 12x24 mat 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildgoose 4,200 Posted March 30, 2016 I have used clear app tape and also used left over carrier from Siser Easyweed which probably worked the best you just have to cover the edges where your pinch rollers go so you don't gum them up. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dcbevins 340 Posted March 30, 2016 Also: http://amzn.to/1V2QFUP. Costs a tad more, but sometimes if you have a big enough order in your cart you get free shipping. I can't tell now as I am running the free Prime trial. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shankun 14 Posted March 30, 2016 I use acetate sheets that I cut to 15 x 25, spray them with some repositionable spray. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
knucklehead 530 Posted March 30, 2016 repositionable spray glue = Walmart, craft section Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PixelPusher 46 Posted March 31, 2016 You can use old dinner table placemats too. Even some thin plastic roll up cutting boards (camping style) will work. It should be fairly rigid but not too rigid. The spray glue is the most important part. Low tack is best. Here are a whole bunch from Aliexpress http://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?catId=0&initiative_id=AS_20160330185520&SearchText=cutting+mat+plotter Shipping cost and wait times are the killer part (14-25 days wait). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OWJones 1,981 Posted April 2, 2016 I'm a cheapskate - I bought a roll of 24" wide white butchers paper and an Elmer's temporary glue stick... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PixelPusher 46 Posted April 2, 2016 I'm a cheapskate - I bought a roll of 24" wide white butchers paper and an Elmer's temporary glue stick... You know, you're probably on to something there. Like why can't one use parchment paper or wax paper (are they the same thing? ) wrapped around something stiffer like thin cardboard? Then spray the parchment paper with repositioning glue? Hmmmm, I might just try this... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
busterbay 326 Posted April 2, 2016 You know, you're probably on to something there. Like why can't one use parchment paper or wax paper (are they the same thing? ) wrapped around something stiffer like thin cardboard? Then spray the parchment paper with repositioning glue? Hmmmm, I might just try this... Parchment paper is silicon based, you will have better luck with the butcher paper or freezer paper. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadHatterGraphix 1,258 Posted April 3, 2016 I have used poster board, clear carrier sheets and even vinyl backing it all works. Glue is the key, and if your afraid of the glue gumming up your rollers just spray the heat transfer paper lightly instead of the poster board or what not that your using. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcart 11 Posted April 4, 2016 I got a 2 pack at Hobby Lobby a while back and used the 40% coupon you can print from online. They work great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites