How To Apply Heat Transfer Vinyl With Cricut Heat Press

If possible one that doesn t have a bunch of big steam holes on the bottom will work best but you can work with whatever you have at home.

How to apply heat transfer vinyl with cricut heat press. Now you have your material on your mat and your design mirrored it is time to cut. Before removing liner refer to the cricut heat guide to determine the peel temperature warm or cool. Set your heat press temperature to 305 f. You will use the fine point blade that comes with all machines.

You can use any of the cricut machines with heat transfer vinyl. I find that warming up the fabric gets rid of any moisture and makes the heat transfer vinyl stick better. Flip base material and heat back side of design for recommended time. Place cricut easypress on then press cricut button to start timer.

Apply the vinyl to the craft base or blank. Because we are using heat transfer vinyl you will need to apply heat to stick the design on your desired surface. Lay your base layer on your shirt sticky side down. Peel up plastic backing from vinyl.

I like to pre heat my shirts and other blanks before applying the heat transfer vinyl. Lay a teflon sheet teatowel or pillowcase over the design. You can use a regular household iron an easy press by cricut or a vinyl heat press machine. How to cut heat transfer vinyl on a cricut.

Use the heat press with firm pressure for 10 15 seconds. Apply heat to both sides. Flip shirt over and press backside for 10 15 seconds.