Have you ever wondered how to make something out of the box? Cricut gives you this opportunity with its impressive accessories and machines. If you are someone who wants to learn how to use iron on vinyl with Cricut, you are in the right place.
I know it’s your new journey with Cricut, and you are seeking the right guide to learn things. Don’t worry, I got you. Well, iron on projects are my expertise and can be yours as well after reading this blog. And the fun part is that you can actually create things for yourself with Cricut.
Now, there is no more window shopping for your favorite stuff; rather, make them at home. This blog will show you the simplest way of using iron on vinyl to create a beautiful apron. I will use Cricut Explore Air 2 — What’s your favorite machine? You can also use other Cricut machines. By the end of this blog, you will be ready to make personalized projects like me. So, let’s get ready and create a fun iron on project.
Step 1: Select a Design in the Cricut Software
If you are confused about the design, worry not; you have Cricut Design Space. If you don’t have a good hand in designing, the Cricut software offers you beautiful, ready-to-make projects that you can modify according to your choice.
I took my design from the Fashion category under the Cricut app. If you don’t like the text stuff, just change it; it’s no big deal when you are working in Design Space. Continue with my steps to learn how to use iron on vinyl with Cricut.
Step 2: Modify Your Design
Now, you will see the apron design on your canvas. It’s time to modify it. The first thing I am gonna do is to change the text color. Then, you can select the size and type of your apron to make it fit for your vinyl cutting at the end. If you want, you can change the color of your apron, too. But I like it in black, so I am keeping it.
Once you are done, click on the Layers option. Next, check the white box to see which layer you need to work on. As the project has only a single layer, click on the box just below the welded image.
If you are satisfied with the final design, you can save it. After saving the design, you can name your project. After that, you are ready to click the Go button on the top bar. Once you click it, it will show you a preview screen of the design.
Step 3: Load the Material on Your Mat
When you are learning how to use iron on vinyl with Cricut, you must know that you have to load the material into your Cricut machine to cut your final design. In the preview, check if everything is according to you. On the left side of the canvas, you will see the cutting settings. Ensure that you have selected the correct mat size and click on the small box that says mirror image. Otherwise, you won’t get the final design in the correct format.
As you already know, you will have to load the material on your mat before hitting the Go button. Make sure that you place the iron on vinyl correctly, and then the machine will cut the iron on vinyl as it has a backing on it that can be removed to transfer the design onto apparel. Then, finally, hit the Go button.
Step 4: Let the Vinyl Cut
On the next screen, you must check if the Cricut machine setup has the correct settings. Make sure you change the dial setting on your machine. Also, your machine should have a cutting mat to process the cutting. Well, you have already loaded the mat and your iron on vinyl; you need to move ahead. Allow the mat to cut your design.
During the cutting process, you will see your screen saying that the cut is in progress. When the cut is finished, you need to stop the arrow button and unload your mat. Now, take off the vinyl.
Step 5: Weed Out Excess Vinyl
After cutting the vinyl successfully, you need to remove all the extra pieces of vinyl from the final piece of the project. To do this, you can use a weeding tool that will help you remove the fine particles that may be stuck inside the vinyl. Once you remove all the extra stuff, you will be ready to apply heat and finish the project.
Step 6: Set Your Home Iron
As I prefer a regular iron, I am using my home iron. You can use a heat press, too. But, for starting, I would recommend you to use a regular iron. When you are using the iron, adjust its setting for cotton or linen to produce more heat. Your search for how to use iron on vinyl with Cricut has been completed with my blog. Here is the last option left.
Step 7: Apply Heat to Your Apron
On your apparel, apply the pre-heat with your iron for about 15 seconds. Then, fix your weeded vinyl piece on the apron with its liner part up. Next, cover that image with a clean towel and then apply iron on it for not more than 30 seconds with minimum pressure.
After that, flip your material and apply the iron for 30 seconds with minimum pressure. Here, you don’t need the towel. Avoid heating the material for too long. After applying heat, let your material cool and then take off the film. When you remove the film, you can see the design printed on your beautiful apron.
Conclusion
I’m glad you stuck to my blog and learned how to use iron on vinyl with Cricut. I am really happy to showcase my creativity in front of all of you today. One piece of advice that I want to give you is that you shouldn’t spend so much money while you are doing your first project, as most of the time, people spend too much time in excitement. I used my home apron in this project, and I used everything that I already had. So, arrange things out and go ahead and make your beautiful iron on project.
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