How Do I Set My Cricut to Cut Iron On?

Iron-on materials are becoming increasingly popular for home crafters of all kinds. With a Cricut, you can easily create customized projects with iron-on vinyl and heat transfer material.

Cricut machines are easy to use and with a few simple steps you can be creating custom designs for shirts, bags, and more. In order to properly use your Cricut with iron-on materials, it is important to set the machine up correctly.

The first step is to prepare your material for cutting. Iron-on material comes in sheets, so you will want to make sure that the sheet is flat on the mat before you begin cutting.

Once the sheet is secure, select an image or design that you would like to cut out and load it into Design Space.

Next, select “Make It” in Design Space and set up your machine according to the instructions on the screen. When setting up your machine, choose “Iron On” as the material type.

This will ensure that your Cricut cuts at the correct speed and pressure for iron-on materials. You should also make sure that you have selected “mirror” if you plan on using iron-on vinyl.

Once your machine is set up correctly, press “Go” in Design Space and watch as your Cricut begins cutting out your design! After it has finished cutting, carefully remove your material from the mat and place it onto a t-shirt or other fabric item that you are looking to customize.

To finish off your project, apply heat from an iron or heat press onto the back side of the cut out design for about 20 seconds.

Conclusion:
Setting up your Cricut machine correctly when using iron-on materials is essential for achieving a successful project. Follow these steps to ensure that everything runs smoothly – prepare your material by flattening it onto the mat; select “Iron On” in Design Space; press “Go”; remove from mat; apply heat; enjoy!