How Do You Make an Iron on Shirt With the Cricut Explore AIR 2?

Making an iron-on shirt with the Cricut Explore AIR 2 is easier than you think. With just a few basic supplies and a few simple steps, you can have a custom shirt in no time!

Step One: Gather your supplies. You will need a Cricut Explore AIR 2 machine, an iron, iron-on vinyl, transfer paper, and a plain t-shirt.

Step Two: Design your shirt. Use the Cricut Design Space software to create your design.

You can choose from thousands of images or upload your own design. Once you have your design ready, cut it out on the iron-on vinyl with the Cricut machine.

Step Three: Prepare your shirt for the transfer. Place the t-shirt on an ironing board and preheat the iron to its highest setting (without steam). Once heated, use a pressing cloth to press down on the t-shirt for about 20 seconds to remove any wrinkles or folds.

Step Four: Apply the transfer paper and vinyl to your shirt. Lay down the transfer paper onto the t-shirt with the smooth side facing up and place the cutout vinyl onto it with its glossy side facing up as well.

Cover it all with a pressing cloth and press down with an iron for 45 seconds. Make sure to press firmly over each area of the transfer paper.

Step Five: Remove excess material from your shirt. After pressing, let it cool for about five minutes before slowly peeling off both sheets of material from each other – starting at one corner of each sheet – until only one sheet remains on your shirt (the transfer paper backing).

Peel off this last sheet slowly as well until all excess material is removed from your shirt and voila! Your custom t-shirt is ready to wear!

Conclusion: Making a custom t-shirt with an iron-on transfer has never been easier thanks to the Cricut Explore AIR 2 machine. With just a few simple steps and supplies, anyone can create their own unique piece of clothing in no time!