Cricut Window Cling: How and When to Use It

Are you looking to add seasonal decor to windows? Maybe you need a little more privacy? Today I’m going to teach you how to use Cricut Window Cling to add details to windows in your home.

To show you how easy Window Cling is to use, I am going to cut out some snowflakes and add them to glass on a shadow box however you can use this material in a variety of ways!

If you’re new to using a Cricut machine, check out my free One-hour Crash Course to get started!

Cricut Window Cling Video Tutorial

You can watch me use Cricut Window Cling to create snowflakes and learn about how to use it by pressing play on the video below!

Can’t watch the video or missed some of the information? You can also follow along below!

Cricut Window Cling

Before I show you how to decorate a window, let’s go over what Cricut Window Cling actually is.

What Is Cricut Window Cling?

Cricut Window Cling is a fun material that is perfect for applying to windows and glass. Window Cling comes in a variety of different colors but also comes in a clear, frosted color.

The clear frosted window cling is my favorite option. It’s great to use as a privacy film in line bathroom windows or maybe front door windows. If you wanted to use it in a color, it’s great for seasonal decor on windows like hearts for Valentine’s Day in red or green shamrocks for St. Patrick’s Day. There are a lot of options.

How Is Window Cling Different Than Vinyl?

Cricut Window Cling is different than vinyl in one major way. Window Cling is not actually an adhesive. Window Cling and Vinyl both have similar backing. However, if you peel back the corner of the vinyl you’ll feel that it is sticky. It has an adhesive back.

If you peel back the corner of the window cling it doesn’t really feel like anything. Mostly it feels just like a flexible plastic. Even though the window cling isn’t adhesive, when you place it on glass it will stick to it.

Cricut Window Cling can be applied and removed very easily. You can easily press it down and lift it off the glass over and over until you get it right where you want it. As long as your surface is clean, it should continue to stick each time.

Vinyl, even removable vinyl, will act like a sticker. The more you stick it down and pick it up it will become less sticky.

When Would You Use Window Cling?

Window cling is great for window applications that are temporary or ones that you would want to change often. The frosted window cling is especially great for creating privacy. You can cut decals or designs and add them in a pattern or even frost an entire window in window cling.

Cricut Window Cling is also great for decor pieces you may want to use again year after year. You can remove them from the window and stick them on some backing paper and use it again the next year.

How To Use Cricut Window Cling

Window Cling can be cut with any Cricut machine. A fine point blade is used to cut the material which means you can even cut window cling with a Cricut Joy!

Supplies Needed To Make Cricut Window Cling

• Cricut Machine
• Cricut Window Cling
• LightGrip Mat
• Weeding Tool
• Scraper
• Brayer
• Glass Surface

How To Cut Cricut Window Cling

To cut Cricut Window Cling you will first place the material liner side down on a LightGrip mat. I like to go over it with a brayer to make sure it’s stuck down really well.

I am using a Cricut Explore Air 2. Remember you can cut Window Cling with any Cricut machine.

When using an Explore Air 2, turn the dial to custom. You can pick window cling from the Design Space list of materials with other machines. With the Explore dial set to custom, it will bring up that same list of materials.

Load the mat and material into the machine and press Go to cut. When the machine is done cutting, unload the mat.

How To Weed Window Cling

Weeding window cling material is just like weeding other vinyl materials. Use a weeding tool to lift at the corner and peel back the excess material. Once the outside excess is removed, you can go back through with the weeding tool and remove any inside cuts.

Another option is to just lift one of the snowflakes up. Because they’re not sticky the inside pieces typically stay right on the backer.

NOTE: If you want to save this backer piece to put the snowflakes back on later, you should go back and remove any window cling left on the backer.

How To Apply Window Cling To Glass

To apply Cricut window cling to glass, first make sure your glass surface is clean and dry. Now you can easily peel the window cling designs off the liner and stick them right onto the glass.

I am sticking them to the glass of this shadow box frame to make it easy for you to see how they look close up with a solid background. You can use a scraper to push out any bubbles and to help them cling to the glass.

NOTE: You would not want to use Transfer Tape with Cricut Window Cling material. The window cling won’t release from the Transfer Tape because it doesn’t have an adhesive to stick to the surface.

How To Apply Large Window Cling Designs

If you’re struggling with a lot of bubbles in your design, you can use the wet application method with window cling. I think this is a great option especially if you’re trying to cover an entire window or other larger surfaces.

You can learn all about the wet application method here, it will probably help with larger designs and it’s also a way to decrease the bubbles inside the window cling itself.

Window Cling does have a front and backside. The side against the liner is the side you want to place against the window. If you feel both sides, you’ll notice the bottom side is smooth and the top side is slightly textured. You want to put the smooth side against the window.

Cricut does recommend that you not get too intricate with your designs. I think that the recommendation is to keep transferring simple. As you can see, my snowflake designs are fairly intricate and I had no problems transferring them.

These will peel literally right off of the surface, no problem. Then you can reposition, stick it in another area, and just press it down. This is a fun product and perfect for making decorative window clings for the holidays, seasons, or making privacy film on a window.

Final Thoughts On Cricut Window Cling

I really like window cling, it’s a fun material that a lot of people don’t really know about. I have used window cling on a variety of surfaces for many years including taking it off the surfaces after an extended period of time on the surface.

If you need to, you can even clean the window cling. If your cling gets dirty on the window, take it off and clean it on both sides, and then stick it back on the surface.

The great thing about window cling is that when you’re done with the design, whether it is a month or a year from now you can peel it off because it’s just clinging to the surface. There is no adhesive at all on the Window Cling.

Window cling is perfect for making decorative window clings for the holidays or seasons. Window cling can be put on glass-like windows or the front of frames/shadow boxes. It could also be placed on mirrors. It could actually be used on any hard surfaces but windows are where I use them.

I would recommend that you not place them where people might be tempted to peel them off. While they don’t fall off they do peel off literally. Keep them away from where small fingers may reach them.

Now you know how to use window cling and have seen how you can use it around your home. I can’t wait to see what you create with it!

FAQs About Cricut Window Cling

If you have questions about Cricut Window Cling, I have answers for you! Please leave your question for me in the comments if you don’t see it already answered below.

Basic Questions

Below are basic questions about Cricut Window Cling.

Where Else Can I Find The Window Cling In Colors?

I know Cricut has some colors but I haven’t ordered other brands.

How Would You Suggest To Store The Window Clings In Between Uses?

I would keep the backing paper they come on and reapply them to it then roll them up and store them in a tube.

I Have Some White Cricut Window Cling And It Turned Gray After A While. Any Idea On How To Fix This?

Unfortunately, no. The product will deteriorate over time, and it most likely turn gray due to the UV rays.

Design Questions

Below are questions regarding creating a design from the Cricut Window Cling.

Can It Be Sublimated?

Not that I know of.

Can It Be Printed On?

I don’t think so.

Can You Layer The Material? Would It Stick To Itself?

With the rough texture on the top, it really doesn’t stick well to itself.

Can You Draw On The Material With Cricut Pens?

I don’t think drawing on it would work.

Do Any Cut Fonts Work Well Enough To Create A Message To Display On A Window That Can Be Easily Read?

I would probably choose a chunkier font if you want people to be able to read it from the street!

Can You Reverse Cut It And Have It On Your Window So The Frosted Part Shows Better On The Outside?

The smooth side definitely sticks better to the glass than the textured or frosted side.

Surface Questions

Below are questions regarding what surfaces you can use Cricut Window Clings on.

I Bought The Frosted Window Cling To Help Stop Birds From Crashing Into My Windows. Should I Attach The Frosted Window Cling To The Inside Or Outside Of The Window?

It needs to be on the inside.

Have You Ever Used Window Clings On A Mirror?

I have before a long time ago. It did work.

Can This Be Used On Exterior Windows, Like A Car Windshield Or Window?

I would NOT use this on a car or outside. It has no adhesive so it would fall off.

Do You Think It Would Cling To A Smooth Shower Door?

I feel like vinyl may be better just because of the moisture. Not sure?

Could You Use This As A Temporary Etched Effect Under A Transparent Plate Or On A Mirror?

Definitely! As long as you know it is temporary on the plate. – It could be fun for a party platter!

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