How Do I Print Then Cut HTV on My Cricut?

Printing and cutting HTV (Heat Transfer Vinyl) with a Cricut machine has become increasingly popular among crafters. Not only is it easy to do, but it also allows you to create unique designs that can be used on almost any fabric. If you’re not sure how to get started, here’s a step-by-step guide to printing then cutting HTV with your Cricut.

Step 1: Choose Your Design

The first step is to choose a design that you want to print and cut. You can use an image from the Cricut library or create your own unique design in Cricut Design Space. If you’re creating your own design, make sure it’s sized properly for the size of HTV that you have.

Step 2: Load Your Vinyl

Next, load your vinyl into the Cricut machine. Make sure that the shiny side of the vinyl is facing up and that it is firmly attached to the cutting mat. Once it’s loaded, open up your design in Design Space and select “Print then Cut” from the menu bar at the top of the screen.

Step 3: Print Your Design

Once you’ve selected “Print then Cut,” connect your printer to your computer and print out your design on regular paper or cardstock. Make sure that all of the elements of your design are printed clearly before moving onto Step 4.

Step 4: Cut Out Your Design

Once your design is printed, remove the printed paper from your printer and place it onto a cutting mat inside of the Cricut machine with the printed side facing up. Then select “Cut” from the menu bar in Design Space and follow all instructions given by Cricut on how to properly cut out your design with heat transfer vinyl.

Step 5: Weed Out Any Unwanted Pieces

Once you have finished cutting out your design, remove any unwanted pieces of vinyl by using a weeding tool or tweezers and discard them into a trash bin or recycling bin.

Step 6: Heat Transfer Your Design

Finally, use an iron or heat press to transfer your design onto fabric. Follow all instructions provided by Cricut when using either tool for best results.

Conclusion:

Following these steps will help ensure that you get professional-looking results when printing then cutting HTV on any fabric with a Cricut machine. With just a few simple steps, you can create custom designs for clothing, accessories, gifts and more!