A Cricut Iron-on is a special type of heat transfer vinyl that you can use to create personalized apparel and accessories. It’s the perfect way to make custom t-shirts, bags, hats, and more.
Using Cricut Iron-on is easy, but it does require a few extra steps than regular iron-on vinyl. Here’s how to use a Cricut Iron-on with your regular iron.
Step 1:
Gather the materials you need for your project. You’ll need your Cricut Iron-on vinyl, an ironing board, parchment paper (or a pressing cloth), an iron (make sure it’s set to the cotton setting), and of course your garment or fabric item that you plan to add the design too.
Step 2:
Cut out your design on your Cricut machine using the Cricut Iron-on Vinyl setting. Make sure that you mirror the image before cutting it out.
Step 3:
Weed out any excess material from the design using tweezers or weeding tool. You want to make sure that only the design remains on the transfer sheet.
Step 4:
Place your design onto your garment or fabric item where you want it. Make sure that it’s firmly pressed down before proceeding.
Step 5:
Cover your design with parchment paper or a pressing cloth and then place an iron on top of it with steady pressure for 25 seconds. Let it cool down for 5 seconds and then repeat this process if needed.
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Step 6:
Once you’ve finished applying heat with an iron, remove the transfer sheet from the back of the design carefully. If some pieces don’t come off easily, place an iron on top of them again for 10 seconds and then try peeling off again.
And there you have it! You can now enjoy wearing one of a kind custom garments with personalized designs created using a Cricut Iron-on!
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Using a Cricut iron on regular iron is not difficult once you know how to do it correctly – all that is needed is some patience and care while following each step correctly. With these tips in hand, getting creative with custom clothing has never been easier!
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