EDIT TO MATERIAL SETTINGS: If you can choose Faux Leather (Paper Thin) as a base material option, select that. If it's greyed out like it was for me when I filmed this video, use the Kraft Board setting as I did.
I'm a brand new never-seen-a-Cricut-machine-before-in-my-life person. I bought double-sided faux leather to make earrings which is waaay thicker than the paper thin setting on the Cricut Maker. The blade that comes with the Maker won't cut through it. Can you tell me if there is an automatic setting I could use instead? Or is there some way to do it manually? Love your videos. Thanks for putting all this information out there for the rest of us!
@@linguisticlingo Hi, thanks for your comment! Welcome to the wonderful world of Cricut! Really thick double sided faux leather will have to be cut with the knife blade using the Maker. You could also try the deep point blade if you have an Explore Air 2. The deep point blade comes in a black housing and is an extra purchase - it works with both the Explore Air 2 and the Maker. The knife blade is also an extra purchase, but it only works with the Maker. You can see both blades on my Favorite Products page on my blog here: amyromeu.com/my-favorite-products/
Hi. I am having a problem with my foil not taking on the leather. I used to circuit leather. The black and silver work together but it is fuzzy. And I used the thin setting and fine tip. Any suggestions. Maybe my leather is too thick.
Amy, I'm just getting started in the cricut world and your video has been one of the best in making each step clear and not overwhelming. I really loved it and look forward to exploring more of your content ❤
OMG I had my foil thingy for almost a year because I didn’t know how to use them, and not just for earrings, but everything that needed foil, lol THANK YOU SOOO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO 🥰
I am fairly new to your channel. I've been using my cricket for a year and a half now. And I have listened to many cricket instructors. You are my favorite. You are easy to follow quick and just make things so easy.. thank you
Hi, Bonnie Jo. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I really appreciate it! I love teaching and sharing, so I'm thrilled you are enjoying my content. :)
Your instructions are so good! Thank you for that! I'm fairly new to Cricut, and just bought the foil kit. Looking forward to trying this out. Would love to see how a video of you designing them. I subscribed to your channel as it looks like you have a lot of fun stuff!
Thank you so much for your reply! I really appreciate it. I design all of my earring patterns in Adobe Illustrator. I should make a video of how I design my patterns someday! Thanks for the idea, and the comment. :)
Hi Amy, I just love your ideas and your videos. I am not getting the results that I want to with the foil transfer. I am using smooth faux leather and I have tried the more pressure but it doesn’t transfer. Your instructions are super easy to follow but it not transferring to the faux leather. If you have any suggestions I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks, Sheila
Hi, Sheila! I'm sorry it isn't working out for you. Does your faux leather have a shiny surface? Also, have you tried a different tip? Another reader was having a similar problem and it worked when she tried a different tip.
Hi Amy, thank you for this, they are gorgeous! I tried it but sadly my faux leather was a little rough and so the foil didn't take, so I used leather look paper which was also pebbled but its much thinner than the faux leather and it foiled beautifully. Then I cut the same out of the faux leather and heat n bonded the two together. You cant tell the difference between the paper and the leather and they seem to stiffen each other together and now I have pretty on both sides. Thank you for your tutorial, I think I will be making a lot more of these for gifts.
@@AmyRomeu hi my question is does a leather have to be very smooth to do this? I have cricket brand suede which is paper thin I believe it's smoother than the full leather. so question is does it have to be very smooth? is there any texture on yours? let me know please and thanks for sharing. they are very beautiful and I'd like to give it a go. keep on crafting?🤗
@@conniepfaff6497 Hi, Connie! In my experience, smooth is best. I’ve heard crafters say they’ve tried textured faux leather and it doesn’t work. I have the same faux suede you have and it is pretty flat - I just don’t know if the foil will adhere to the slightly textured surface. Try it and let me know how it goes!
Thank you so much, Holly! I'm relatively new at it, so I appreciate your comment. I'm always trying to do a better job of showing people what I'm doing. I'm glad it's helpful to you. :)
Your video was great and easy to follow, thank you! My problem is that the foil design seems to rub off. It was barely visible when I put the hooks on. I followed your instructions on faux leather. I tried both default and more pressure with the same thing. Any ideas? Thanks
Hi, Deb! Thanks for your comment! May I ask, did you use smooth faux leather, or did yours have some texture? Was there any finish on the surface, like a gloss or shine?
Hi Amy! Thank you for all the great tutorials! I do have a question though! How do you turn those hooks so they do not break? The second I turn the hoop it all breaks! 17:21
Hi, Cora! Thanks for your question! ! If you find your hooks are breaking a lot, I would suggest trying different hooks. Some of them just aren't good quality and break a lot.
Hello and Thank you. I love that your videos get right to the point and don't have extra chatting or trying to sell us something. I am a newbie and can't wait to try this after I get more familiar with my machine. Question...can you use any pattern/design to foil onto leather?
Hi, Pam! Thank you so much for your kind comment! I'm glad you are finding value in my videos - that's my goal. :) To answer your question, yes, you can use any pattern or design to foil onto leather. However the foiling tool doesn't fill in areas, it draws in a series of lines. So a floral line drawing or a sunburst of lines like the designs I show in this video are perfect, but something like a circle shape would only foil as a circle outline, not a filled in circle shape. I hope that makes sense! :)
@@jrbboop Hi, unfortunately, no. The foil is "transferred" to the material after it runs through the Cricut on the first pass. The foil is no longer on the foil sheet. You would need to apply a new sheet of foil to apply a second layer, but it would be difficult to get the second foiling to line up again with the original design. Have you tried using a bolder tip? That may help.
Thanks so much. I honestly only tried once with the first tip and then it was kind of light so I was curious if it was like when we cut that we can run it again, so thanks so much for clarifying that. Makes total sense.
This is exactly the type of video I have been searching for to confirm I need the cricut maker! Does the foil come off in time on the faux leather and can it be washed? Thank you! Subscribed 🥰
Hi, Mary! Thanks for your comment. First, I wanted to let you know Cricut has just released the foil transfer tool for the Cricut Joy - so you don't have to have the Maker to cut faux leather and foil. :) To answer your other questions - foiling lasts longest on smooth faux leather that doesn't have a shiny coating or other treatment on top. That being said, you don't want to wash it handle it a lot, or else the foil may start to rub off over time. I hope that helps! Thank you. Amy
Thanks for giving such detailed and clear instructions on all your videos. I have the Cricut foil kit and plenty of faux leather, so I will give these earrings a try ☺️
Hi, Sandra! I'm so glad you liked this video. I hope you enjoy trying the foil kit on faux leather! Thank you so much for your comment. If you have any questions as you go, please don't hesitate to reply to this message and I'll be happy to help!
Amy, I so loved your video. I'm a newbie and came across your videos by accident, best one I've made lol. I love the faux leather and am looking for the printed squares but I haven't found them in my area. I would appreciate your input as to where I can get them, or anyone that can tell me, I'm from Alabama.
I just joined your channel because of the Makerfest. your earrings and ornaments were so adorable! I am anxious to make them. Here is my question about this video... Another vlogger I watch gave the opinion that the Cricut foil scratches off more easily than other foiling methods. Since you seem to have been using this product a bit, can you please give your opinions/comments. I am thinking I want to get this system for my Cricut but I am holding back due to the concern of scratching off. Thanks.
Hi, thank you for your comment! I haven't experienced the Cricut foil scratching off of my faux leather earrings. I have experienced smudging if I've used the bold tip with a very fine line design, though. I hope that helps! Amy
I can't wait to make these. I've learned so much from your videos, thank you. Do you have a template in your library for earring cards (the small cards completed earrings are put on)?
Hi, Lisa! Thanks for your message. I'm so glad you like this project! No, I don't have an earring card template yet, but I need to add one! I'll put that on my list of projects for the near future. Thank you!
Hi, great question! I like to put the HTV on the back first. That helps the shapes cut out cleanly. I have a video on four ways to put a back on faux leather earrings that you may find helpful: ua-cam.com/video/Q1IK6EfA6c8/v-deo.html
Hi Amy. I read somewhere that the foil faded after Ironing-on backing. I wonder if after foiling you could press the design with waxed paper to seal the design so it won't disappear after ironing on a backing. I would love your thoughts on this.
Hi, Deena. Thanks for your comment. I prefer to heat press the backing onto the faux leather before cutting the earring shapes (or foiling). I recommend this technique instead of applying heat to an already foiled piece of faux leather. I have a video about 4 ways to put a back on faux leather earrings, if you want to check it out!
Is there a brand of faux leather you recommend? I tried foil transfer on faux leather for the first time last night, and it did not transfer at all. All I got was a few tiny sparkles on the leather.
Hi, thanks for your comment! So the faux leather should be 1. smooth and also 2. not have any kind of gloss or coating on it. I have a link to the exact materials I used in the description of this video, and in my blog post here. It comes in lots of colors: amyromeu.com/cricut-foil-transfer-kit-leather-teardrop-earrings/
Hi, thanks for your comment! I've heard of the foil rubbing off occasionally, especially if the faux leather has a glossy coating on it, or is textured. You could try sealing the foil with a polyacrylic sealer (a spray, not one you brush on). Another idea is from my friend Natalie at NeliDesign. She uses a waterproof spray for shoes to protect the foil on faux leather. She has a UA-cam video and a written tutorial here: nelidesign.com/faux-leather-and-foil-how-to-make-luggage-tags/ Let me know if you try either of these techniques, and what works for you!
@@AmyRomeu thank you so much for taking the time to reply. I will try it again. It was a textured faux leather so will see if I can find that kind of spray ASAP.
I think you could paint it or use stamping ink quite nicely! Will you be foiling the faux leather? Cricut faux leather is pebbled, and smooth faux leather is best for foiling.
I've heard mixed reviews from crafters who have tried foil on faux leather. You may want to seal the foil for best results using a clear crafting spray. I also have a crafting friend who used a leather boot protectant spray to seal the foil. You can see it in this UA-cam short video: ua-cam.com/users/shortsJozJlxc8rKk?feature=share
Hola encontré tu canal me gustó lo que haces pero no entiendo tu idioma soy chilena,cuales son los materiales que usas para los aretes,ojalá puedas responderme bendiciones 😘
Hola Ruth, gracias por tu mensaje. Yo uso piel sintética para mis pendientes. Todos los materiales que uso están enumerados y vinculados en la descripción del video. :) (No hablo español, pero usé Google Translate para este mensaje.) Espero que tenga sentido. :) Amy
Hi, you can cut Cricut brand genuine faux leather with the Deep Point Blade, the one in the black housing. However, Cricut doesn't recommend trying to foil on genuine leather, just faux leather. Something about the natural oils in faux leather. I hope that answers your question! :)
Hi Amy I see faux leather wasn't in your list for foiling. I spoke to Cricut and they said it should be. After a whie on the phone we figured out that because I had changed my faux leather setting in material settings, I have the Maker, it wasn't recognising it. If you set your faux leather back to original settings it comes up in the list for foiling.
Hi, Audrey! Thank you so much for your comment. I wondered why I couldn't chose faux leather with either my Maker or my Explore Air 2. After reading your message, I've checked my faux leather material setting, and I confirmed it is at the default material settings. I'll have to investigate further. Thank you again for the heads up! :)
@@AmyRomeu Oh that's a shame , I'd set mine to more pressure and that's why I couldn't see it but was fine when I reverted it back to default. The default is 183 cut twice if that is any help. Hope you can sort it. :)
I impulse bought the foil kit... and then I've seen some things I have concerns about. Have you experienced any rub off with the foil? Or found the need to seal it in anyway?
Hi, Lola! Thanks for your comment. I have not seen any significant rub off, but I think it depends on how much you handle the foiled item because oils from your skin will transfer onto the foiled surface repeatedly over time. Cricut says faux leather takes the foiling transfer better than genuine leather because of the natural oils in genuine leather, so I would think a lot of handling will have an impact over time. If you wanted to try sealing the foil, I would suggest using a light spray of a matte polyurethane spray (not a brushed on sealer).
Hi, Denise! I'm excited for you. You'll love the Joy. The designs I show in this video can be made on the Joy, but you need the foil transfer kit made specifically for the Joy. I share all about it (and three new foiled designs!) in this video: ua-cam.com/video/9TpRoa0NoHw/v-deo.html
Hi, Norma! Do you mean to put a back on the earrings? Yes, you can! I have a video about 4 different ways to put a back on faux leather earrings if you want to check it out: ua-cam.com/video/Q1IK6EfA6c8/v-deo.html
I've tried this all kinds of ways, and it's smearing. Every single time. Could it be because of pebbled faux leather? I've tried default pressure and more pressure. I've tried taping it with painters tape and with the tape that came with it. I pulled it super taut. Still a smeared mess. After the 25th try, I am done. Please tell me what else to try. I am really thinking this is only going to work on smooth faux leather.
Hi, thanks for your comment! Sorry you are frustrated! I've only tried this on smooth faux leather and I was happy with the results. I wouldn't recommend pebbled faux leather just because the foil adheres best to a smooth surface. Try some smooth faux leather and let me know how it goes!
@@colquittfarms Hi - links to the exact smooth faux leather are in the description of this video, and also in my written tutorial in the Materials section: amyromeu.com/cricut-foil-transfer-kit-leather-teardrop-earrings/ I hope that helps!
I don't see why not. How will you get the metallic finish in the design? Maybe you can rub some metallic paint in the score lines? If you try it, let me know how it turns out!
I just tried these earrings using the Air 2 and the foil barely shows up on the leather? Any ideas why? Can I safely retape the foil and refoil the already cut earrings?
Hi, Lea! What kind of faux leather did you use? Pebbled or smooth? Thick or thin? You may need to increase the pressure to “more” next time. If you want to try again, you’ll likely need to use a new piece of foil. The original piece should have most of the foil design removed during the foiling process, unless the foiling didn’t work at all.
@@leamaria63 Hi - thanks for your reply! Yes, I think that may be it. Good news is - that’s an easy fix! Let me know how it does with smooth faux leather, and if you have any other questions, don’t hesitate to ask! :)
Hi, Jan! Thanks for your question. You may be able to, but the optimal results of foiling come from uniform and direct pressure from the foil tip onto the material. Since cork isn't a smooth or uniform surface, the foil won't press evenly onto the cork. It could still make for a cool look, though! Let me know if you try it. I'd love to hear about your results.
Hi, Deanna! I haven't tried it so I can't say for sure, but you may be able to do with a less intricate pattern than this one. Let me know if you test it out and how it goes!
Hi, Kristy! Hmmmm. I haven't had that problem before. Is there a coating or other sort of glossy surface on the faux leather? Is the faux leather thinner than normal?
Hi, Meagan! Yes, it's amazing how small of a hole I can cut with my Cricut. But I also like to show people who get frustrated when the holes don't cut all the way through that there are other ways. Thanks so much for your comment!
Hi, Noula! Thanks for your comment. At the time I made this video, you couldn’t, but now you can! Cricut has released the foiling transfer tool just for the Joy. :) Keep in mind the Joy only has foiled line thickness option because it includes one tip.
In my video, I demonstrate the three different foil tip line thicknesses that you can use with the Maker and the Explore Air 2. But the Joy only has one tip and one line thickness so I wanted you to know that what I show in the video doesn’t completely apply to the Joy. Does that help? :)
Hi, Katharine! I've linked to the exact foil I used in the video description. :) You can also see it in the Materials section of my written tutorial on my blog here: amyromeu.com/cricut-foil-transfer-kit-leather-teardrop-earrings/
I love these earrings. I tried to get the Svg file for them, but was unable to download. I got my password and spent a lot of time attempting this. Please assist.
Hi, Deloris! Are you able to enter the library? The foiled earrings design is #151 in my library. Click on the blue title line under the #151 and the zipped folder containing the SVG will instantly download to your device.
Bought this but it’s useless to me because I can’t get it to work on *actual* leather. Not cricut leather or fake leather but real samples I have. Kinda frustrating.
Hi, thanks for your comment! I'm sorry you are frustrated. Unfortunately, Cricut recommends foiling only for faux leather, not for genuine leather. They said when the launched the foiling tip that the foil doesn't work well with the natural oils in genuine leather. :( I share that in the video, and also share my personal experience that smooth faux leather works much better than textured or pebbled faux leather. I would love it it they came up with a foiling solution for genuine leather!
@@AmyRomeu Yep, it’s frustrating. I don’t want to use or purchase pre-packaged supplies. I re-use and re-purpose. It’s not surprising they’d set it up to only work with their product though. I even tried putting actual metal leaf under the foil and using the pressure to emboss that into my leather, but it didn’t work. Then I smeared some foil glue on the leather, did the same, and made a mess. hahahah. Good thing is that it all washed off. lol. I’m going to just keep experimenting until I get it to work on the leather I want to use. Hope I don’t break the cricut.
Hi, did you enter the form to get the password to my free resource library? If so, please let me know exactly what the issue is so I can assist you further. :)
@@annaw6348 Do you mean when you try to upload the SVG to Cricut Design Space? Did you unzip the download folder? The folder must be unzipped before uploading the SVG inside. If you need further assistance, I’m happy to help via email. Please send a message to hello@amyromeu.com
EDIT TO MATERIAL SETTINGS: If you can choose Faux Leather (Paper Thin) as a base material option, select that. If it's greyed out like it was for me when I filmed this video, use the Kraft Board setting as I did.
I'm a brand new never-seen-a-Cricut-machine-before-in-my-life person. I bought double-sided faux leather to make earrings which is waaay thicker than the paper thin setting on the Cricut Maker. The blade that comes with the Maker won't cut through it. Can you tell me if there is an automatic setting I could use instead? Or is there some way to do it manually?
Love your videos. Thanks for putting all this information out there for the rest of us!
@@linguisticlingo Hi, thanks for your comment! Welcome to the wonderful world of Cricut! Really thick double sided faux leather will have to be cut with the knife blade using the Maker. You could also try the deep point blade if you have an Explore Air 2. The deep point blade comes in a black housing and is an extra purchase - it works with both the Explore Air 2 and the Maker. The knife blade is also an extra purchase, but it only works with the Maker. You can see both blades on my Favorite Products page on my blog here: amyromeu.com/my-favorite-products/
Hi. I am having a problem with my foil not taking on the leather. I used to circuit leather. The black and silver work together but it is fuzzy. And I used the thin setting and fine tip. Any suggestions. Maybe my leather is too thick.
Amy, I'm just getting started in the cricut world and your video has been one of the best in making each step clear and not overwhelming. I really loved it and look forward to exploring more of your content ❤
OMG I had my foil thingy for almost a year because I didn’t know how to use them, and not just for earrings, but everything that needed foil, lol
THANK YOU SOOO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO 🥰
Hi, I'm so glad you enjoyed this tutorial!
I just did my first foil with your instructions and it was amazing and successful
I'm so glad to hear that, Lynn! How exciting! Thanks for letting me know!
I am fairly new to your channel. I've been using my cricket for a year and a half now. And I have listened to many cricket instructors. You are my favorite. You are easy to follow quick and just make things so easy.. thank you
Hi, Katharine! Thank you so much for your kind words. They mean so much to me! I appreciate you.
Love your videos. They are very instructive and to the point Thank you so much.
Thank you so much for your comment, Jan!
You explain everything sooo good! Thank you!
It's my pleasure! I'm so glad you found this video helpful!
You are a great teacher, and I so appreciate you.
Hi, Bonnie Jo. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I really appreciate it! I love teaching and sharing, so I'm thrilled you are enjoying my content. :)
Amy, I cannot say it enough, your videos are so clear and easy to follow. Thank you so much.
Thank you so much for your comment, Marilyn! It makes me so happy to hear you’ve enjoyed my tutorials. :)
Your instructions are so good! Thank you for that! I'm fairly new to Cricut, and just bought the foil kit. Looking forward to trying this out. Would love to see how a video of you designing them. I subscribed to your channel as it looks like you have a lot of fun stuff!
Thank you so much for your reply! I really appreciate it. I design all of my earring patterns in Adobe Illustrator. I should make a video of how I design my patterns someday! Thanks for the idea, and the comment. :)
Love this going to try it. New to the Cricut world
Welcome to the wonderful world of Cricut crafting, Simone! Let me know how it goes for you.
thansk for showing how to keep them straigth
You’re welcome! I’m so glad you found this video helpful!
Hi Amy, I just love your ideas and your videos. I am not getting the results that I want to with the foil transfer. I am using smooth faux leather and I have tried the more pressure but it doesn’t transfer. Your instructions are super easy to follow but it not transferring to the faux leather. If you have any suggestions I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks, Sheila
Hi, Sheila! I'm sorry it isn't working out for you. Does your faux leather have a shiny surface? Also, have you tried a different tip? Another reader was having a similar problem and it worked when she tried a different tip.
Hi Amy, thank you for this, they are gorgeous! I tried it but sadly my faux leather was a little rough and so the foil didn't take, so I used leather look paper which was also pebbled but its much thinner than the faux leather and it foiled beautifully. Then I cut the same out of the faux leather and heat n bonded the two together. You cant tell the difference between the paper and the leather and they seem to stiffen each other together and now I have pretty on both sides. Thank you for your tutorial, I think I will be making a lot more of these for gifts.
Hi, Nancy! Thanks for your comment. I love your workaround technique! Thank you for sharing it with me. :)
@@AmyRomeu hi my question is does a leather have to be very smooth to do this? I have cricket brand suede which is paper thin I believe it's smoother than the full leather. so question is does it have to be very smooth? is there any texture on yours? let me know please and thanks for sharing. they are very beautiful and I'd like to give it a go. keep on crafting?🤗
@@conniepfaff6497 Hi, Connie! In my experience, smooth is best. I’ve heard crafters say they’ve tried textured faux leather and it doesn’t work. I have the same faux suede you have and it is pretty flat - I just don’t know if the foil will adhere to the slightly textured surface. Try it and let me know how it goes!
@@AmyRomeu thanks for getting back to me I'm not sure I'm going to try it if I do I'll let you know thanks again
You have excellent camera skills, thank you---it's nice to be abe able SEE!!!
Thank you so much, Holly! I'm relatively new at it, so I appreciate your comment. I'm always trying to do a better job of showing people what I'm doing. I'm glad it's helpful to you. :)
Thank you! Lovely earrings.
I'm glad you like these, Patrice!
Your video was great and easy to follow, thank you! My problem is that the foil design seems to rub off. It was barely visible when I put the hooks on. I followed your instructions on faux leather. I tried both default and more pressure with the same thing. Any ideas? Thanks
Hi, Deb! Thanks for your comment! May I ask, did you use smooth faux leather, or did yours have some texture? Was there any finish on the surface, like a gloss or shine?
@@AmyRomeu Faux leather, smooth and flat finish.
Hi Amy! Thank you for all the great tutorials! I do have a question though! How do you turn those hooks so they do not break? The second I turn the hoop it all breaks! 17:21
Hi, Cora! Thanks for your question! ! If you find your hooks are breaking a lot, I would suggest trying different hooks. Some of them just aren't good quality and break a lot.
Excellent video! Your camera focusses really well and your instructions are so clear. Wonderful job!
Thank you so much. I really appreciate it!
Hello and Thank you. I love that your videos get right to the point and don't have extra chatting or trying to sell us something. I am a newbie and can't wait to try this after I get more familiar with my machine. Question...can you use any pattern/design to foil onto leather?
Hi, Pam! Thank you so much for your kind comment! I'm glad you are finding value in my videos - that's my goal. :)
To answer your question, yes, you can use any pattern or design to foil onto leather. However the foiling tool doesn't fill in areas, it draws in a series of lines. So a floral line drawing or a sunburst of lines like the designs I show in this video are perfect, but something like a circle shape would only foil as a circle outline, not a filled in circle shape. I hope that makes sense! :)
Very well done tutorial! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and skills.
Thank you so much for your comment, Sharon! I'm glad you found this video informative!
Absolutely loved this!!!! I love your earring videos and they are really helping me!! Thanks so much!!!
I'm so glad to hear it, Joyce! Thank you so much for your comment. You made my day.
Is there a way to run the foil again if we want it a little darker or no?
@@jrbboop Hi, unfortunately, no. The foil is "transferred" to the material after it runs through the Cricut on the first pass. The foil is no longer on the foil sheet. You would need to apply a new sheet of foil to apply a second layer, but it would be difficult to get the second foiling to line up again with the original design. Have you tried using a bolder tip? That may help.
Thanks so much. I honestly only tried once with the first tip and then it was kind of light so I was curious if it was like when we cut that we can run it again, so thanks so much for clarifying that. Makes total sense.
This is exactly the type of video I have been searching for to confirm I need the cricut maker! Does the foil come off in time on the faux leather and can it be washed? Thank you! Subscribed 🥰
Hi, Mary! Thanks for your comment. First, I wanted to let you know Cricut has just released the foil transfer tool for the Cricut Joy - so you don't have to have the Maker to cut faux leather and foil. :) To answer your other questions - foiling lasts longest on smooth faux leather that doesn't have a shiny coating or other treatment on top. That being said, you don't want to wash it handle it a lot, or else the foil may start to rub off over time. I hope that helps! Thank you. Amy
Loved it! I can't wait to make my own
Thanks for sharing
Thank you for your comment, Deloris! I really appreciate it. I can't wait to see what you make! :)
Thanks my love you have brigthen my ideas!!!!
Thank you, Marly!
I am so happy you made this video. Could you please tell me where you got your faux leather as it looked very nice? Thank you
Hi, Mona! Thank you so much for your comment. The faux leather I used is from Amazon. I've added a link in the description box for you. :)
Can’t wait to try this! I’ve subscribed to your videos. You did a wonderful job. So easy to follow along.
Hi, Michelle! Thanks for your comment. I'm so glad you find my videos helpful! That makes my day. :)
they are beautiful
Thank you, Maribel!
Thanks you very much for your help 😊
Happy to help! It's my pleasure.
Thanks for giving such detailed and clear instructions on all your videos. I have the Cricut foil kit and plenty of faux leather, so I will give these earrings a try ☺️
Hi, Sandra! I'm so glad you liked this video. I hope you enjoy trying the foil kit on faux leather! Thank you so much for your comment. If you have any questions as you go, please don't hesitate to reply to this message and I'll be happy to help!
Amy, I so loved your video. I'm a newbie and came across your videos by accident, best one I've made lol. I love the faux leather and am looking for the printed squares but I haven't found them in my area. I would appreciate your input as to where I can get them, or anyone that can tell me, I'm from Alabama.
Hi, Gloria! Thanks for your comment! Do you mean the foil sheets? Those are available on Amazon, at Cricut.com, and many craft stores.
Beautiful!
Thank you for your comment! I'm so glad you like this project!
I just joined your channel because of the Makerfest. your earrings and ornaments were so adorable! I am anxious to make them.
Here is my question about this video...
Another vlogger I watch gave the opinion that the Cricut foil scratches off more easily than other foiling methods. Since you seem to have been using this product a bit, can you please give your opinions/comments. I am thinking I want to get this system for my Cricut but I am holding back due to the concern of scratching off. Thanks.
Hi, thank you for your comment! I haven't experienced the Cricut foil scratching off of my faux leather earrings. I have experienced smudging if I've used the bold tip with a very fine line design, though. I hope that helps! Amy
@@AmyRomeu Thanks for your shared experience Amy!
Love this so much! Thanks for sharing!!
Thanks for your comment, Kinsey! I'm so glad you liked this project!
These earrings are very pretty. Great job! Thanks.
Thank you so much, Tina! I'm glad you like them!
Thank you. I can't wait to try these
I’m so glad you found this video helpful, Darcy! Thanks for your comment. :)
I can't wait to make these. I've learned so much from your videos, thank you. Do you have a template in your library for earring cards (the small cards completed earrings are put on)?
Hi, Lisa! Thanks for your message. I'm so glad you like this project! No, I don't have an earring card template yet, but I need to add one! I'll put that on my list of projects for the near future. Thank you!
Do you add the backing HTV before or after the foiling!?
Hi, great question! I like to put the HTV on the back first. That helps the shapes cut out cleanly. I have a video on four ways to put a back on faux leather earrings that you may find helpful: ua-cam.com/video/Q1IK6EfA6c8/v-deo.html
Thanks Amy! I’ll be trying these today
That's great, Lyn! I hope you'll let me know how it goes! Thanks for your comment! :)
These are beautiful! Thanks for the video.
Thanks, Linda! I'm so glad you liked this project. :)
Brilliant tutorial thankyou
Thank you so much, Annette! I’m so glad you found it helpful.
Hi Amy. I read somewhere that the foil faded after Ironing-on backing. I wonder if after foiling you could press the design with waxed paper to seal the design so it won't disappear after ironing on a backing. I would love your thoughts on this.
Hi, Deena. Thanks for your comment. I prefer to heat press the backing onto the faux leather before cutting the earring shapes (or foiling). I recommend this technique instead of applying heat to an already foiled piece of faux leather. I have a video about 4 ways to put a back on faux leather earrings, if you want to check it out!
Brilliant video!
Thanks for your comment, Kris! I'm so glad you liked it!
Is there a brand of faux leather you recommend? I tried foil transfer on faux leather for the first time last night, and it did not transfer at all. All I got was a few tiny sparkles on the leather.
Hi, thanks for your comment! So the faux leather should be 1. smooth and also 2. not have any kind of gloss or coating on it. I have a link to the exact materials I used in the description of this video, and in my blog post here. It comes in lots of colors: amyromeu.com/cricut-foil-transfer-kit-leather-teardrop-earrings/
Beautiful
Thank you so much, Wendy!
Hi Amy, thank you so much for this video. I have tried it on faux leather, however it rubs off, do I need to seal it somehow?
Hi, thanks for your comment! I've heard of the foil rubbing off occasionally, especially if the faux leather has a glossy coating on it, or is textured. You could try sealing the foil with a polyacrylic sealer (a spray, not one you brush on).
Another idea is from my friend Natalie at NeliDesign. She uses a waterproof spray for shoes to protect the foil on faux leather. She has a UA-cam video and a written tutorial here: nelidesign.com/faux-leather-and-foil-how-to-make-luggage-tags/
Let me know if you try either of these techniques, and what works for you!
@@AmyRomeu thank you so much for taking the time to reply. I will try it again. It was a textured faux leather so will see if I can find that kind of spray ASAP.
Do you seal the earrings to protect the design? Thank you
Hi, I don't. But you can try a few light coats of a matte or satin polyurethane spray.
Just wondering - can the cricut faux leather be colored with any thing? I was thinking of shading the tips of leaves, etc. Thanks!
I think you could paint it or use stamping ink quite nicely! Will you be foiling the faux leather? Cricut faux leather is pebbled, and smooth faux leather is best for foiling.
How permanent is the foil on the faux leather? Will it hold up awhile with repeated wear?
I've heard mixed reviews from crafters who have tried foil on faux leather. You may want to seal the foil for best results using a clear crafting spray. I also have a crafting friend who used a leather boot protectant spray to seal the foil. You can see it in this UA-cam short video: ua-cam.com/users/shortsJozJlxc8rKk?feature=share
Hola encontré tu canal me gustó lo que haces pero no entiendo tu idioma soy chilena,cuales son los materiales que usas para los aretes,ojalá puedas responderme bendiciones 😘
Hola Ruth, gracias por tu mensaje. Yo uso piel sintética para mis pendientes. Todos los materiales que uso están enumerados y vinculados en la descripción del video. :) (No hablo español, pero usé Google Translate para este mensaje.) Espero que tenga sentido. :) Amy
Will this technique work on Cricut leather (not faux) if you use a heavy duty blade? (Just recently purchased some leather so curious)
Hi, you can cut Cricut brand genuine faux leather with the Deep Point Blade, the one in the black housing. However, Cricut doesn't recommend trying to foil on genuine leather, just faux leather. Something about the natural oils in faux leather. I hope that answers your question! :)
Do You put the foil backing on before the foil process, or after?
Hi, Sandie! I recommend putting it on before. Putting it on after may damage the foil with heat from the heat press.
Hi Amy I see faux leather wasn't in your list for foiling. I spoke to Cricut and they said it should be. After a whie on the phone we figured out that because I had changed my faux leather setting in material settings, I have the Maker, it wasn't recognising it. If you set your faux leather back to original settings it comes up in the list for foiling.
Hi, Audrey! Thank you so much for your comment. I wondered why I couldn't chose faux leather with either my Maker or my Explore Air 2. After reading your message, I've checked my faux leather material setting, and I confirmed it is at the default material settings. I'll have to investigate further. Thank you again for the heads up! :)
@@AmyRomeu Oh that's a shame , I'd set mine to more pressure and that's why I couldn't see it but was fine when I reverted it back to default. The default is 183 cut twice if that is any help. Hope you can sort it. :)
Lovely!!👏🏼👏🏼🙋🏻♀️💜 tfs
Thank you! 😊
I love it!
Thank you so much, Dorothy! I really appreciate you taking the time to comment.
I impulse bought the foil kit... and then I've seen some things I have concerns about. Have you experienced any rub off with the foil? Or found the need to seal it in anyway?
Hi, Lola! Thanks for your comment. I have not seen any significant rub off, but I think it depends on how much you handle the foiled item because oils from your skin will transfer onto the foiled surface repeatedly over time. Cricut says faux leather takes the foiling transfer better than genuine leather because of the natural oils in genuine leather, so I would think a lot of handling will have an impact over time. If you wanted to try sealing the foil, I would suggest using a light spray of a matte polyurethane spray (not a brushed on sealer).
@@AmyRomeu thanks so much!
@@lhodgens It's my pleasure! Let me know if you try sealing something you foil!
Just ordered the Cricut Joy, can this be done on the Joy?
Hi, Denise! I'm excited for you. You'll love the Joy.
The designs I show in this video can be made on the Joy, but you need the foil transfer kit made specifically for the Joy. I share all about it (and three new foiled designs!) in this video: ua-cam.com/video/9TpRoa0NoHw/v-deo.html
@@AmyRomeu Excellent! Thank you so much! I'm enjoying watching your easy and through videos while I await sweet joy!
Amy, have you tried to foil transfer on cork?
I have not! I wonder how that would work with the texture of the cork being uneven? Have you tried it? I would love to know how that comes out!
What tool did you use when you cut earrings?
Hi, Mia! I use the regular fine point blade to cut faux leather. :)
Or make 4 and glue together....wod.that work?
Hi, Norma! Do you mean to put a back on the earrings? Yes, you can! I have a video about 4 different ways to put a back on faux leather earrings if you want to check it out: ua-cam.com/video/Q1IK6EfA6c8/v-deo.html
I've tried this all kinds of ways, and it's smearing. Every single time. Could it be because of pebbled faux leather? I've tried default pressure and more pressure. I've tried taping it with painters tape and with the tape that came with it. I pulled it super taut. Still a smeared mess. After the 25th try, I am done. Please tell me what else to try. I am really thinking this is only going to work on smooth faux leather.
Hi, thanks for your comment! Sorry you are frustrated! I've only tried this on smooth faux leather and I was happy with the results. I wouldn't recommend pebbled faux leather just because the foil adheres best to a smooth surface. Try some smooth faux leather and let me know how it goes!
@@AmyRomeu where did you find the smooth faux leather from? Thank you so much for commenting!
@@colquittfarms Hi - links to the exact smooth faux leather are in the description of this video, and also in my written tutorial in the Materials section: amyromeu.com/cricut-foil-transfer-kit-leather-teardrop-earrings/ I hope that helps!
Any reason I can't use my scoring tool instead of the foil transfer tool kit?
I don't see why not. How will you get the metallic finish in the design? Maybe you can rub some metallic paint in the score lines? If you try it, let me know how it turns out!
I just tried these earrings using the Air 2 and the foil barely shows up on the leather? Any ideas why? Can I safely retape the foil and refoil the already cut earrings?
Hi, Lea! What kind of faux leather did you use? Pebbled or smooth? Thick or thin? You may need to increase the pressure to “more” next time. If you want to try again, you’ll likely need to use a new piece of foil. The original piece should have most of the foil design removed during the foiling process, unless the foiling didn’t work at all.
@@AmyRomeu Hi Amy, I just saw your post about using smooth leather. Mine is pebbled and that might be the culprit. Sigh, lol!
@@leamaria63 Hi - thanks for your reply! Yes, I think that may be it. Good news is - that’s an easy fix! Let me know how it does with smooth faux leather, and if you have any other questions, don’t hesitate to ask! :)
Can you foil cork earrings?
Hi, Jan! Thanks for your question. You may be able to, but the optimal results of foiling come from uniform and direct pressure from the foil tip onto the material. Since cork isn't a smooth or uniform surface, the foil won't press evenly onto the cork. It could still make for a cool look, though! Let me know if you try it. I'd love to hear about your results.
Could the foil be done on fau suede ?
Hi, Deanna! I haven't tried it so I can't say for sure, but you may be able to do with a less intricate pattern than this one. Let me know if you test it out and how it goes!
@@AmyRomeu i did try it on suede same settings and both of your earrings, work great
Hi Amy. I'm using faux smooth leather and the foil is not transfering at ALL. I've used more pressure and still nothing ... any suggestions?
Hi, Kristy! Hmmmm. I haven't had that problem before. Is there a coating or other sort of glossy surface on the faux leather? Is the faux leather thinner than normal?
Great video however the Cricut can cut the holes for you if you use a template etc.
Hi, Meagan! Yes, it's amazing how small of a hole I can cut with my Cricut. But I also like to show people who get frustrated when the holes don't cut all the way through that there are other ways. Thanks so much for your comment!
Can I use my joy for this?
Hi, Noula! Thanks for your comment. At the time I made this video, you couldn’t, but now you can! Cricut has released the foiling transfer tool just for the Joy. :) Keep in mind the Joy only has foiled line thickness option because it includes one tip.
@@AmyRomeu that is great. I don't understand what you mean by your comment "keep in mind...."
In my video, I demonstrate the three different foil tip line thicknesses that you can use with the Maker and the Explore Air 2. But the Joy only has one tip and one line thickness so I wanted you to know that what I show in the video doesn’t completely apply to the Joy. Does that help? :)
@@AmyRomeu I will have a look at the video again. Thank you.
Where do you get your faux leather
Hi, Shirley! Thanks for your comment. In my video description you’ll find links to the faux leather I used. I hope that helps!
What type of foil do I get on Amazon
Hi, Katharine! I've linked to the exact foil I used in the video description. :) You can also see it in the Materials section of my written tutorial on my blog here: amyromeu.com/cricut-foil-transfer-kit-leather-teardrop-earrings/
I love these earrings. I tried to get the Svg file for them, but was unable to download. I got my password and spent a lot of time attempting this. Please assist.
Hi, Deloris! Are you able to enter the library? The foiled earrings design is #151 in my library. Click on the blue title line under the #151 and the zipped folder containing the SVG will instantly download to your device.
Thank you for your help! I was able to download. I am anxious to make these.
Love your tutorials.
I was able to do the design, but my foil is rubbing off. Is that normal?
Hi, Denice! Is your faux leather very smooth? Does it have a glossy or very shiny surface on it?
@@AmyRomeu it's the pebble faux leather.
@@denicevines5008 Ok. I did mine with smooth faux leather. I don’t think the pebbled works as well. Do you have any smooth you can try?
@@AmyRomeu yes.. I did on suede. I tried it again on the pebble but used fine tip and it actually worked!
@@denicevines5008 Great! I haven’t tried suede yet - I thought it would be too textured to work. I’ll have to try it.
How can I get the sag used?
Svg. Meant to say
Hi, the SVG is Design #151 in my Free Resource Library. You can get the password here: amyromeu.com/get-a-password/
Bought this but it’s useless to me because I can’t get it to work on *actual* leather. Not cricut leather or fake leather but real samples I have. Kinda frustrating.
Hi, thanks for your comment! I'm sorry you are frustrated. Unfortunately, Cricut recommends foiling only for faux leather, not for genuine leather. They said when the launched the foiling tip that the foil doesn't work well with the natural oils in genuine leather. :( I share that in the video, and also share my personal experience that smooth faux leather works much better than textured or pebbled faux leather. I would love it it they came up with a foiling solution for genuine leather!
@@AmyRomeu Yep, it’s frustrating. I don’t want to use or purchase pre-packaged supplies. I re-use and re-purpose. It’s not surprising they’d set it up to only work with their product though. I even tried putting actual metal leaf under the foil and using the pressure to emboss that into my leather, but it didn’t work. Then I smeared some foil glue on the leather, did the same, and made a mess. hahahah. Good thing is that it all washed off. lol. I’m going to just keep experimenting until I get it to work on the leather I want to use. Hope I don’t break the cricut.
I would love to know if you found anything that worked on your real leather!!
Hi I can not download the free design
Hi, did you enter the form to get the password to my free resource library? If so, please let me know exactly what the issue is so I can assist you further. :)
@@AmyRomeu I try it and will not open
@@annaw6348 Do you mean when you try to upload the SVG to Cricut Design Space? Did you unzip the download folder? The folder must be unzipped before uploading the SVG inside.
If you need further assistance, I’m happy to help via email. Please send a message to hello@amyromeu.com