Iron-on vinyl is one of the most versatile materials you can use with your Cricut machine. It is a heat transfer material that can be used to decorate and personalize almost any fabric.
With iron-on vinyl, you can easily create custom t-shirts, bags, and other fabric items with your own designs and text.
When it comes to choosing a material for your Cricut Iron on project, there are several options available. The most common type of iron-on vinyl is polyurethane (PU). This material is durable, flexible and easy to use.
It is also available in a variety of colors, making it ideal for creating colorful projects. Other types of iron-on vinyl include flock, glitter, holographic and metallic. Each type has its own unique properties and benefits so it is important to choose the right material for your project.
Cricut Iron on works best when used with certain fabrics such as cotton or polyester blends. Natural fabrics like wool, linen or bamboo may not work as well because they are not as heat resistant as synthetic fabrics are. When using Cricut Iron on with natural fabrics you should use a lower temperature setting on your machine.
Preparing Your Fabric
Before applying your Cricut Iron on project to any fabric surface you should always prepare the fabric first by washing it in warm water and then tumble drying it on low heat or air dry it flat. This will help ensure that no dust or dirt particles get transferred onto your project when you are pressing the design onto the fabric.
Applying Your Design
Once your fabric has been prepped and dried, place it into the Cricut machine and cut out your design using an appropriate cutting mat for the type of iron-on vinyl you have chosen. After cutting out the design, remove any excess pieces of vinyl from around the edges of the design using scissors or tweezers.
Once all of the excess pieces are removed from your design, place the cut out design onto the area of fabric where you want it applied. Preheat an iron set to low-medium heat then firmly press down onto each section of the design until all parts have been sealed down tightly.
Removing The Transfer Sheet
Once you have finished pressing all parts of the design onto the fabric, allow it to cool off before attempting to remove any remaining transfer sheet from around the edges of your design.
Conclusion:
Cricut Iron On works best with synthetic fabrics such as cotton or polyester blends but can also be used with natural fabrics if a lower temperature setting is used during application. Before applying any designs to any fabric surface make sure that it has been prepped properly by washing in warm water and drying either by tumble drying or air drying flat.