Cutting heat transfer vinyl with a Cricut Expression is a great way to make customized apparel, accessories and more. Heat transfer vinyl (HTV) is a special type of vinyl that has a heat-activated adhesive backing, making it ideal for use in heat press machines and iron-on projects.
It’s easy to cut HTV with the Cricut Expression, and it’s an affordable way to create custom designs for any project.
To begin, you will need to choose the design you want to cut out of your HTV. You can create your own design in the Cricut Design Space software or choose from one of the many designs and fonts available in the Cricut library.
After you have chosen your design, it’s time to prepare the HTV for cutting.
Lay your HTV onto a cutting mat with the glossy side facing down and secure it into place with painter’s tape or repositionable spray adhesive. Make sure there are no air bubbles between the HTV and the cutting mat as this can cause problems during cutting. When you are sure everything is secured in place, you can load your mat into the Cricut Expression.
Once your mat is loaded into the machine, select “HTV – Smooth” as your material setting on the touchscreen display. This setting adjusts blade speed and pressure according to what is needed for optimal results when cutting HTV with your Cricut Expression.
Using The Cut Settings:
Once you have selected “HTV – Smooth” as your material setting, you can adjust additional settings on the touchscreen display such as blade speed and pressure, cut pressure, and multiple cut settings depending on how intricate your design is. For most simple designs, a standard blade speed and pressure setting should work fine.
Cutting The Design:
When all of your settings are adjusted according to what is needed for optimal results when cutting HTV with the Cricut Expression, press “Go” on the touchscreen display. The Cricut will then begin cutting out your design from the HTV.
Removing The Design:
When cutting has finished, remove your mat from the machine carefully so as not to damage any of the pieces of vinyl that have been cut out. Peel away any excess vinyl that remains on the mat before removing each individual piece of vinyl from its backing sheet.
Conclusion:
Cutting heat transfer vinyl with a Cricut Expression is an easy way to create custom designs for any project! With just a few simple steps, you can prepare and cut out designs quickly and accurately using this machine.