Not all transfer tapes are created equally.
My vinyl transfer tape is not sticky.
I personally use the cricut brand for my crafts.
Pressure is applied with a squeegee to activate the tape s adhesive.
Paper or plastic transfer tape.
For heavier vinyl types such as glitter and foils you want to use astronger adhesive to pick up the heavier.
I think transfer tape is all about personal preference.
So if you are having trouble picking up the vinyl from the backing sheet try a strong grip transfer tape instead.
Where to buy 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.
If your tape is not picking up your design your tape is probably not sticky enough.
There are two different kinds of transfer tapes.
There are a wide variety of brands of transfer tape on the market.
Paper tape and clear or transparent.