Cricut blog team now that we have unveiled our new cricut premium vinyl permanent and removable products you may be wondering which kind you should use for your projects.
What s the difference between permanent and removable vinyl.
Most companies do not know the difference between removable labels and permanent vinyl.
Oracal 651 is also suitable for mugs which will be washed many times.
Removable indoor vinyl is great for wall decals indoor signs stencils and any time you want a temporary application.
It is easy to confuse between the two materials because they depict some similarities.
Or you can get vinyl as a permanent adhesive such as oracal 651 which is ideal for everything especially outdoor use on things such as signs and cars.
It is the classic material choice for a multitude of uses like.
Both removable and permanent vinyl are vinyl you cut with the cricut machine to adhere on glass or walls or just about anything that vinyl will adhere to.
Temporary adhesive the majority of permanent adhesive vinyl you ll find in crafting is going to be glossy.
Due to the fabulous quality you can get 3 years use out of their removable vinyl and they come in a massive 69 colors.
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Two big differences between 631 and 651 vinyl that you should pay attention to are the finish and the adhesive.
Our removable vinyl material can be easily removed without leaving behind a sticky residue.
They get confused as to which of the two materials will work best for their application.
You can choose one with a temporary or removable adhesive such as oracal 631 which is great for things such as wall decals.
Oracal 631 is a.
Writable with a permanent marker.
Oracal 751 is an extra long lasting permanent adhesive vinyl.
This means that if you put it on the wall like a saying it will be easy to get off the wall when you are ready.
It s one of those things that happens from time to time and can cause quite the headache.
This does not always apply but for the most part you can follow this general rule of thumb for vinyl used for crafting and probably be ok.
Both 631 and 651 are both calendered vinyls as opposed to cast vinyl.
Removable vinyl often has a matte finish.
For example oracal 651 vinyl will say oracal 651 on the paper backing.
Sometimes when you re crafting you mix up one material with another.
The main difference between the two materials is in the permanence and strength of the material s adhesive.
This may be your best bet for products that will be washed or that you want to really last a long time.