Here are my best tips for how to use iron on vinyl specifically with cricut machines but these tips can be used for any and all iron on materials.
Instructions cricut iron on vinyl.
These instructions are for using an iron with patterned iron on.
Using the weeding tool found in the cricut tool kit can make this process faster and easier.
Iron on vinyl is a great tool for making custom t shirts bags pillows and more but it can be tricky to work with.
What you need preparation design cut and weed apply care what you need cricut joy smart cutting machine cricut joy a.
For this post we re going to be using cricut everyday iron on in black on fabric bodysuits.
If the vinyl does not separate from the liner simply burnish the transfer tape onto the vinyl and peel away again.
If using a cricut explore machine turn smart set dial to custom.
Follow the instructions below to cut and apply cricut joy smart iron on.
Select everyday iron on from the list of materials.
Printable iron on is primarily used on fabric while printable vinyl sticker paper is best for smooth surfaces like glass plastic metal notebook.
Place iron on sheet liner side down onto cricut standardgrip cutting mat.
Cricut iron on vinyl project supplies.
B cricut iron on lite.
Cricut iron on lite is the standard heat transfer vinyl that you can use.
It is ideal for t shirts team or club wear bags aprons home decor and more.
This step by step guide with photos and screenshots shows you exactly how to cut heat transfer vinyl with a cricut machine and iron it onto a t shirt.
The easiest type of iron on to work with is the cricut iron on lite.
It is also the one that you will probably find that you use most often.
If using smart iron on with cricut joy it may be loaded into the machine without a mat.
Peel away the vinyl liner at a 45 degree angle.
Remove negative cricut iron on film leaving only the desired cut image on the liner this process is known as weeding.
Load it into the machine and cut your design.
Heat transfer vinyl or iron on vinyl allows you to make custom t shirts tote bags onesies and more.
Use a craft stick or a cricut scraper to burnish rub or polish the tape onto the vinyl.