Iron on vinyl is an amazing crafting material that can be used to create a variety of interesting and creative projects. It is also very easy to use, especially when you have a Cricut machine. But, it can be confusing to know which side of the iron-on vinyl should go down on the mat when you are using your Cricut.
The answer to this question depends on the type of iron-on vinyl that you are using. If you are using regular iron-on vinyl, then the smooth side should always go down on your Cricut mat. This is because the adhesive that is used for regular iron-on vinyl only sticks to one side, so you want the adhesive side to stay in contact with your mat while you cut your design out.
If you are using heat transfer vinyl (HTV), then it’s important to pay attention to which side of the HTV has a glossy finish. The glossy side should always be placed facing down on your mat, as this is the carrier sheet that will help keep your design intact while it’s being cut. The carrier sheet also helps protect your mat from damage due to heat and pressure while cutting.
It’s also important to remember that if you are using glitter or foil iron-on vinyl, then it needs to be placed shiny-side down onto the cutting mat for it to work properly. This ensures that all of the glitter or foil will stay intact during cutting and won’t get lost in between cuts or get damaged from too much pressure from the blade.
Conclusion: When working with iron-on vinyl and a Cricut machine, it’s important to pay attention to which side of the vinyl should go down on your mat. For regular iron-on vinyl, make sure that the smooth side is facing down; for heat transfer vinyl (HTV), make sure that the glossy side is facing down; and for glitter or foil iron-on vinyl make sure that its shiny side faces downwards onto your mat.
Doing this will ensure that all of your projects turn out perfectly!