Avery Dennison™ UC900 Translucent Vinyl Ultra Cast | Gloss Finish

Avery Dennison UC 900 Translucent Series Films

Avery Graphics™ UC 900 Ultra Cast Translucent films are high performance, flexible, translucent cast vinyl films which are especially suited for architectural graphic applications involving flexible and rigid backlit signage and awnings, as well as window graphics. Turn your windows into DIY stained glass, add distinction and class to your interior glass dividers or make great signage for your vehicle's windows. Very similar to TRANSLUCIDE T5000 by Hexis, these Avery Graphics™ UC 900 Premium Cast Translucent films deliver unparalleled cutting and weeding on computer cutting equipment like Silhouette, Cricut and Graphtec plotters.

UC 900 Translucent Series Film Specifications

• 51 Color Palette
• Outstanding durability and outdoor performance
• Polyester Liner
• Gloss finish
• Excellent conversion on vinyl cutters
• Easy cutting and welding
• Excellent UV, temperature, humidity and salt-spray resistance

Recommended Applications

This Ultra Translucent Cast vinyl may be applied to flexible, backlit scrim, glass, polycarbonates, and acrylics (should be tested prior to use). Some common applications for UC900 are:

• Architectural Signage
• Directional Signage
• Outdoor advertising

How to Create Ice Cube Decals With Your Cricut

• Step 1: Create Your Design
• Step 2: Cut to Fit Your Cricut
• Step 3: Attach to the Mat
• Step 4: Import Design
• Step 5: Apply Transfer Tape
• Step 6: Apply to Cup

Step 1: Create Your Design

Utilize the program Cricut Design Space to create a design of your choice for your Ice Cube Decal. After you've created your custom project in the program, set down a Green Cricut Standard Grip mat out in front of you on a wide flat area. Do not forget to remove the clear liner and place it away for now. Unravel your Avery Dennison UC900 Light Blue Pantone 3005 C Translucent Vinyl into a position where the paper liner side is facing downwards. Next, take your vinyl and align its corners with your grid, and across the top of your Standard Grip mat. Begin smoothing out your placed vinyl across the entirety of the mat to ensure it has properly adhered to your mat.

Step 2: Cut to Fit Your Cricut

Return to Design Space and choose the specific type of vinyl that you will be utilizing. There are a good amount of vinyl variants and cutting settings in this program, so you'll need to select the right type to make sure things are cut correctly. Once you do this, place your mat inside the Cricut machine. Remember, all Vinyl needs to be cut with a fine-point blade, so make sure your blade is fresh.

Step 3: Attach to the Mat

When your machine's vinyl cutting process ends, set the mat and place the vinyl onto the mat. Leave your vinyl set on the mat and start weeding the Ice Cube Decal. If you're a novice, the best way you can weed your vinyl is to utilize a weeding tool. These tools feature a sharp, pointed end that assists you in removing pieces of vinyl from your design. However, if you're experienced and confident in your skill, using your fingernail will suffice. For an easier weeding experience, we recommend you do this while your vinyl is still on the mat as this helps prevent the vinyl from sliding around.

Step 4: Import Design

Take your transfer tape and cut off a piece around the same length as your design. Take the paper liner off from the back of your transfer tape and place it on top of the design. Check to confirm that the grid lines are lined up to everything. Use it as a guide. Turn your Cricut Mat upside down and gently drag the mat away from the vinyl. This protects the vinyl from potentially getting damaged and also prevents bubbling. Now utilize a squeegee to burnish your image onto the transfer tape. Slowly pull the transfer tape from the paper backing at a 45-degree angle. If the vinyl does not transfer correctly to the tape lay it back down and repeat the squeegee process.

Step 5: Apply Transfer Tape  

Be sure to clean your cup before you begin this step. The less residue or dust, the better results you'll have with adhesion. Once you do that, you can apply the transfer tape to the cup. Take extra care to make sure that the transfer is straight and aligned in the precise spot you want it to be. Utilize a squeegee with a friction sleeve to burnish the design to the base if you're new to this. Doing this will allow the sticky backing to properly adhere to cup's surface.

Step 6: Apply to Your Cup

Gently pull the transfer tape away from your applied image at a 45-degree angle to unveil your completed design. You will need to wait 24 hours before cleaning it or exposing it to water so you don't interfere with the adhesion process. This helps your vinyl to properly adhere to the cup and remain in place for a long time.