Pressure is applied with a squeegee to activate the tape s adhesive.
My vinyl transfer tape is not sticky.
Paper tape and clear or transparent.
I think transfer tape is all about personal preference.
There are two different kinds of transfer tapes.
Where to buy transfer tape.
I personally use the cricut brand for my crafts.
They all have different levels of adhesive tack.
Paper or plastic transfer tape.
Then as the tape is pulled away it brings the vinyl along for the ride transferring your letters and graphics to a happy productive life in aluminum acres.
There are a wide variety of brands of transfer tape on the market.
So if you are having trouble picking up the vinyl from the backing sheet try a strong grip transfer tape instead.
For heavier vinyl types such as glitter and foils you want to use astronger adhesive to pick up the heavier.
Your transfer tape might not be sticky enough.