Cricut.com/make-mugs

Personalized mugs make thoughtful gifts or add a touch of personality to your daily coffee routine. Cricut's cutting-edge technology makes it easy to create custom mugs. With access to a variety of designs and personalization options at cricut.com/make-mugs, you can create high-quality, dishwasher-safe mugs with just a few simple tools.

Get started with Cricut Mug Press

Before you begin, gather the following materials:

How to set up a mug project in Design Space?

• Launch cricut.com/make-mugs on your computer or mobile device.

• Click on the “New Project” button to open a blank canvas.

• Go to the “Projects” tab.

• Search for “Mug Design Setup” and select it.

• Choose the appropriate mug size and edge effect (straight or wavy).

• Click on “Customize” to open the design on your canvas.

• Use the red mug guides to align your images or text within the safe area.

• Add your desired images, text, or patterns. Remember, any design elements outside the blue box won’t transfer to your mug.

• Once your design is complete, click the eyeball icon to hide the red mug guide layer.

• Select all elements of your design and click “Attach” to keep them in place.

• Click “Make It” and toggle the “Mirror” switch on (this is crucial for heat-transfer projects).

• Follow the on-screen prompts to cut your design using Infusible Ink transfer sheets.

• Place the transfer sheet ink-side up on a LightGrip or StandardGrip machine mat before cutting.

• Clean the mug surface with an alcohol wipe and a lint roller to ensure it’s free of dust and oils.

• Weed your design and peel off the transfer sheet with adhesive tabs.

• Align and adhere the design to your mug.

• Use the Cricut Mug Press to transfer your design onto the mug. Follow the pressing instructions provided in the Cricut Heat Guide.

• Let the mug cool completely before handling. Once cooled, remove the transfer sheet to reveal your custom mug!

Common Cricut Mug Press Issues

• Blurry or Faded Designs: This could happen if the surface of the mug wasn’t clean. Use a lint roller to ensure the mug is free of dust and particles.

• Uneven Transfers: Make sure that your design is firmly attached to the mug without any gaps or wrinkles. Secure it well with heat-resistant tape.

• Design Peeling: If your design is peeling, it may be because the press was not set properly. Ensure that the Cricut Mug Press is heating the mug at the correct temperature and pressure.