DIY: How to use Heat Transfer with a Vinyl Using the Cricut
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This project is quick and easy with simple steps to get you enjoying all your projects by using heat transfer vinyl! If you want to design your T-shirt, then this will help you! You can use what we call heat transfer vinyl using heat to place it on the shirt.
Materials
Cricut Machine
Heat Transfer Vinyl
Cricut Iron
Weeding Tool
Cricut App
Scissors
Step By Step
INSTRUCTIONS!
Step 1: Make Your Design On the Cricut App
Find the design or text that you want to put on your item and measure the item first before you print it out!
Step 2: Set up the HTV vinyl on the mat
REMEMBER! Whatever mat and machine you are using, put your HTV glossy side down onto your mat so you will be cutting on the matte side
Step 3: Load the mat into the Cricut and let it cut.
When you load the mat into the Cricut machine you have to put the mat as close to the machine as possible. You then press the load-in button, then the start button. To remove the mat you press the same button that you pressed to load in the mat.
Step 4: Weeding
Weeding is taking out everything that you "DO NOT want" on your item. Imagine weeding your garden... would you want the dirt or the flowers?
Step 4: Place the design where you want it on your item
This step is very important because this is the step before you iron it onto your item.
Step 5: Ironing
Make sure you press really hard down on the shirt or item to get it to stay. You should have the iron on 320 degress. This part should only take 10-20 seconds. If you are afraid of getting burned, you can wear heat protective gloves.
Frequently Asked Questions!🤔
“How do I turn it on?” “How do I start it?”
By clicking the blinking button
“How to connect the Cricut to the computer?”
You turn on the Bluetooth and choose the correct machine
"What if it's not connecting to Bluetooth?"
You have to remove the circuit machine from your computer or device and then reconnect it.