DIY Alex

DIY Alex

Hi I'm Alex, and welcome to my craft room! Subscribe to DIY Alex for tutorials on using a Cricut to create amazing Cricut crafts from beginner to advanced, sublimation projects, and so much more!

I post new Cricut tutorials, sublimation tutorials, and so many other DIYs on Tuesdays at 4pm ET. Come back every week to see what's new!

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  • @kathryngrey2143
    @kathryngrey2143Күн бұрын

    Thank you, that helped

  • @pacalvotan3380
    @pacalvotan33802 күн бұрын

    I'm using 100% polyester (light grey t-shirt), with a black design (it's my first attempt). I printed my design using almost the exact same printer you used in this demo, the same paper setting and mirrored the image. The print came out really well. I then set the press up to 400°F, and set the timer for 45 seconds. I kept the press pillow under the shirt, and placed paper inside the shirt to prevent the dye from printing to the back of the shirt, and then placed paper on top of the sublimation paper before pressing. After 45 seconds nothing printed. I tried 3 times (printing a fresh design 3 times) and each time all I ended up with was a warm and blank t-shirt.

  • @AmandaMejias-gn1cf
    @AmandaMejias-gn1cf3 күн бұрын

    is this regular print then cut or sublimation? also what paper did you use

  • @gladysacevedo2690
    @gladysacevedo26904 күн бұрын

    Love it👍

  • @tpassis
    @tpassis4 күн бұрын

    This is the best tutorial ever. Thank You. 😍

  • @houseprojectmama8009
    @houseprojectmama80095 күн бұрын

    This was very informative. Thanks

  • @angelavazquez3155
    @angelavazquez31556 күн бұрын

    Thank you, this is a fantastic tutorial!!

  • @itsjustg1787
    @itsjustg17877 күн бұрын

    OMG! I wish I could like this video 1000 times over!! Thank you so much!

  • @AmandaRivers-ev1rr
    @AmandaRivers-ev1rr8 күн бұрын

    I have Aileen’s clear tack it glue can I use that instead of over and over?

  • @DIYAlex
    @DIYAlex6 күн бұрын

    I haven’t tried that glue so I’m not sure! Sorry! Give it a try!

  • @AmandaRivers-ev1rr
    @AmandaRivers-ev1rrКүн бұрын

    @@DIYAlex it’s ok I brought over and over 😁

  • @cassiejo0012
    @cassiejo00128 күн бұрын

    I went on to Amazon through the link and got the blade 4 engraving on the Cricut Explore Air 2 and it is engraving but ripping through the acrylic from letter to letter, a drag line. And yes I'm using acrylic blanks that are 2 mm

  • @DIYAlex
    @DIYAlex6 күн бұрын

    It’s likely an issue with the file or font that you’re using. There may be a stray node somewhere making the design funky. The tool only goes where Design Space sends it, so it’s an issue with your file or Design Space, not the engraving tool.

  • @peanutnelly01
    @peanutnelly0110 күн бұрын

    It can take a bit longer than 1 to 2 minutes so if it's sticky, just put it under the light longer.

  • @peanutnelly01
    @peanutnelly0110 күн бұрын

    Remember that measuring is ither by volume or weight, so read your epoxy directions before mixing.

  • @akiscas
    @akiscas11 күн бұрын

    I'm planning a onesies creation station at a baby shower. I'll definitely tag you in the pics.

  • @DIYAlex
    @DIYAlex6 күн бұрын

    I would love to see them!

  • @beejstube
    @beejstube12 күн бұрын

    your video is great! I have watched numerous videos on ink transfer sheets but the never answered mu questions. But yours did!!! Thank-you!!! I now know what I was doing wrong

  • @DIYAlex
    @DIYAlex6 күн бұрын

    I’m so glad it answered your questions!

  • @rachb11
    @rachb1112 күн бұрын

    Very helpful, I’ve never done print and cut! Why inkjet instead of laser jet?

  • @rachb11
    @rachb1112 күн бұрын

    How did you get the one spot off without it ruining the other part of your shirt? Also, where did you get your transfer tape? Thanks for the helpful video!!

  • @JudyandRico
    @JudyandRico12 күн бұрын

    Can you be my friend?

  • @JudyandRico
    @JudyandRico12 күн бұрын

    U are my biggest fan ❤❤

  • @JudyandRico
    @JudyandRico12 күн бұрын

    U are my biggest fan ❤❤

  • @crosley62
    @crosley6212 күн бұрын

    That background music or noise, makes this video unwatchable.

  • @danasandouka1687
    @danasandouka168713 күн бұрын

    When ironing the box texture do come off. Why?

  • @DIYAlex
    @DIYAlex6 күн бұрын

    It gets overheated and it melts the texture off of some boxes.

  • @JelscreationsNmore
    @JelscreationsNmore13 күн бұрын

    Thanks for the tutorial would you have any tutorial's on branding and how to decide your colors and fonts

  • @bethgeorge7528
    @bethgeorge752813 күн бұрын

    Can hats that have the plastic support in the front be used for vinyl?

  • @pacassa
    @pacassa13 күн бұрын

    Quick question: Why is it necessary to print on ink jet printers only. Is that because you don't have a laser printer? I realize some products may not work with a laser, but that comes down to the importance of reading the product specifications, like might melt in a laser printer.

  • @DIYAlex
    @DIYAlex6 күн бұрын

    It’s just based on the product compatibility. Most are compatible with inkjet, but there are plenty of laser compatible options too. I was mostly speaking for myself when I said it has to be inkjet, but I’ve gotten lots of corrections about laser printers in the comments ☺️.

  • @kristmadsen
    @kristmadsen13 күн бұрын

    I bet it would turn out better if you put the screen against a wall and printed push rather than pull . You would be able to use two hands on the squeegee. And more pressure if needed. This level of diy kind of gives me a head ache.. haha

  • @DIYAlex
    @DIYAlex6 күн бұрын

    If I put it against the wall I would still have to hold it so I’m not sure how that would help. I get that it’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but no one is making you watch or comment on videos you don’t like.

  • @Kracov_the_Madman
    @Kracov_the_Madman14 күн бұрын

    I've been trying to get help because apparently I'm doing it wrong. My jdiction device has 3 settings- 60, 90, 150 seconds. Even at the lowest setting, the dye I add shrinks up and deforms the resin slightly. And when I demold, there is a sticky mess. Using high viscosity.

  • @traceybradshaw6558
    @traceybradshaw655814 күн бұрын

    Thank you, your help and advice saved my et-4760 !!

  • @margieellis904
    @margieellis90414 күн бұрын

    I SO SO LOVE LEARNING FROM YOU!!!!! I NEED SOMETHING I ALWAYS LOOK YOU UP. FOR US THAT ARE NEWBIES YOU EXPLAIN IN SIMPLY WORDS AND LANGUAGE.

  • @DIYAlex
    @DIYAlex6 күн бұрын

    I’m so glad I can help. There are lots of teachers out there, so I’m grateful you choose my videos! ❤️

  • @rmdurany
    @rmdurany15 күн бұрын

    I am brand new to using any kind of cricut and got the maker 3. I’m a bit overwhelmed by everything to learn. This is a great intro to the tips! Love how quick and simple it is- some other videos are so long because there’s so much chatting going on. Thank you!! Definitely subscribed! ❤

  • @DIYAlex
    @DIYAlex6 күн бұрын

    I’m so happy this was helpful for you! Welcome to my Crafty Fam ☺️

  • @TanyaJohnson-gz1xn
    @TanyaJohnson-gz1xn15 күн бұрын

    Link please

  • @cynthiaallen4926
    @cynthiaallen492617 күн бұрын

    You go a little fast, but love your info.

  • @sarahharrop4466
    @sarahharrop44663 күн бұрын

    Go into KZread settings you can adjust playback speed up or down xx

  • @joannreed3168
    @joannreed316817 күн бұрын

    I have a Epson et2400

  • @DIYAlex
    @DIYAlex18 күн бұрын

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  • @lisataylor8525
    @lisataylor852519 күн бұрын

    my glass can did not take any of the color at all I have used htv ront sublimation paper ans a sub sublimation paper cosmo ink sublimation i'm using the new go 2 craft mug press that's all automatic it does all the work for you the prints of the desigh looks fabulous when they are printed out but when i press no color transfers to the glass is there something i'm missing please help

  • @DIYAlex
    @DIYAlex16 күн бұрын

    It sounds like your auto mug press isn’t using settings that are allowing an ink transfer, or you’re not using a sublimation glass can blank. I would start with troubleshooting both of those!

  • @donnacowell7415
    @donnacowell741519 күн бұрын

    I wish you had weeded the sticker sheet so we could see them.

  • @richardrivera5855
    @richardrivera585520 күн бұрын

    Thank you you gave me much better understanding the way things work for me. I highly appreciate it. Thank you.

  • @mmr5864
    @mmr586420 күн бұрын

    💯 thank you. very helpful video with good detailed explanations.

  • @campionhairiu262
    @campionhairiu26220 күн бұрын

    Hi... Where can I get offline software version of Cricut Design Space

  • @prptink
    @prptink22 күн бұрын

    Beautiful 😍 stay blessed love 🥰

  • @AlvinetteWindham
    @AlvinetteWindham22 күн бұрын

    Hello what is the Facebook group link?

  • @DIYAlex
    @DIYAlex15 күн бұрын

    Hey! You can find it at facebook.com/cricutandcrafty

  • @rustedbucketprints
    @rustedbucketprints23 күн бұрын

    Great learning experience! Thank you so much Alex!

  • @uyaracalinsky1976
    @uyaracalinsky197623 күн бұрын

    Shish such expensive machine and to get it to do what is supposed to do we have to hack our way through it !!!

  • @darleenmiller8427
    @darleenmiller842724 күн бұрын

    Alex is there a way to make a mockup that the picture/text look like it was engraved into a picture? Ty

  • @dianneclay4145
    @dianneclay414524 күн бұрын

    Love this video! You explain every single step in depth. I know this is an older video but love it! Going to make my first card 🎉

  • @vanessaupton-independenttu5354
    @vanessaupton-independenttu535424 күн бұрын

    I Loved watching this all the way thru, Step by step..... Thank you

  • @michellefloyd-lee8447
    @michellefloyd-lee844724 күн бұрын

    Were did you get the store cabinets behind you?

  • @blanche3978
    @blanche397825 күн бұрын

    Love this!

  • @easterngirl1969
    @easterngirl196926 күн бұрын

    You can save the outsides of those and use them also

  • @easterngirl1969
    @easterngirl196926 күн бұрын

    You can save the outsides of those and use them also

  • @DIYAlex
    @DIYAlex26 күн бұрын

    Yes that's a great point too! The outside of the Infusible Ink could be used on another design!

  • @easterngirl1969
    @easterngirl196926 күн бұрын

    I'm trying to use it on mugs but I only have a veveo 5 in 1 heat press and I don't know how to use the mug press and what temperatures to use and how long. And I can't find it anywhere 😢