When To Mirror On Cricut When Cutting? [Detailed Explanation]
In this blog, we have explained to you when to mirror on Cricut when cutting. Learn when you should mirror for heat transfer vinyl, infusible ink, and adhesive vinyl.
It is confusing to decide when to mirror and when not to mirror on your Cricut machine. It is sometimes tricky to decide which projects require a mirror image that can be cut as designed. In this blog, we will answer all your questions about whether you’re using regular adhesive or heat transfer vinyl. There are cognitions based on which mirror is necessary.
When To Mirror On Cricut Heat Transfer Vinyl
Heat Transfer materials need to be mirrored every time you cut the material. It is necessary for you to position the material face down on your mat and then start cutting the back of the material with your design. Then after that, you will have to press the transfer sheet up on your shirt. This will later make your adhesive face down on the shirt or the other substrate.
When To Mirror On Cricut Heat Infusible ink?
Heat Transfer Vinyl should be mirrored every time you cut it. You will have to place the material dancing downwards on your mat and then cut back on the materials with the design. Then you will have to push and hold it with the transfer sheet up to your shirt. This will then make your adhesive being faced down on the shirt or on another substrate.
There are only a few odds that exist. The first one is the printable heat transfer vinyl, which will not be mirrored when cut and will also need a transfer tape for moving your design. Make sure you follow all the instructions that come with this type of vinyl. And the second one is if you’re adding the heat transfer material on something clear, and you can read from the font. This will mirror the design even before cutting.
When To Mirror On Cricut Heat adhesive vinyl?
Adhesive vinyl only needs to be rarely mirrored. Almost every time, you will need to cut your design without mirroring and placing the material face upwards on your mat. You need to use the transfer tape to put it over on the top and over the design to your substrate. The odd thing about this is when you insert vinyl on the backside of something. So, if you’re inserting a design on the back of the clear plate or on the window. If you want to design sharply in a correct way in these scenarios, it is necessary for you to mirror.
How Do I Mirror my Cricut Design?
As we have discussed, when to use a mirror in your design. Now the next question in your mind will be, how do I do so? Well, it is simple, when you start cutting your design, first of all, click the mirror on each of the mats you’re cutting. You will have to do this process for every mat. The preview on the right-hand side will show the mirror before you start cutting. After you’re done designing your mirror, it is now time to cut and make amazing crafts in your Cricut machine.
Conclusion
In this blog, we have explained when to mirror on Cricut while cutting. We hope we have cleared all your doubts with respect to the mirror while cutting. If you have any doubts left, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions section.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should we mirror the image on Cricut?
It is required for positioning the material liner side down for your Cricut machine to cut the design and leave the liner intact. Because of this reason, you will need to mirror your design in the Design Space app before starting with the cutting process.
Do I have to mirror while cutting the vinyl on a Cricut machine?
Yes, you will need to mirror your Cricut design while you’re using the heat transfer vinyl. It does not matter what the pattern is, heat transfer vinyl, or type you have; it is always necessary for you to mirror your design. In your Cricut Design Space software, click on the design and modify the settings for the mirror or flip.
For cutting vinyl, do I need a mirror?
For adhesive vinyl, you don't need a mirror, but if you’re using HTV (Heat Transfer Vinyl), you will have to mirror the image before cutting and be sure to place your vinyl glossy side down or the dull side upwards on the mat.
What is the need for a mirror in the Cricut Design Space?
Before starting the cutting process, you will have to mirror your Cricut Design Space. After that, align the material with the shiny liner side down against the left material guide and after that, slide the material beneath the mat guides standing against the machine roller machine. Ensure that your material has a straight edge to achieve the best results.
Do we need to mirror print and cut?
You will have to mirror your image if you’re trying to cut material on a light-colored heat transfer medium. To mirror your image, you will follow the following steps:
Click on the Edit Link, which is next to your design.
After that, go to the Mirror option and then click on Done.
You do not need to mirror your design if you’re cutting dark color transfer medium.