Cricut mat sizes.
Heat transfer vinyl on cricut mat.
Cutting vinyl with a cricut machine.
Here are some of my favorites.
The 12 x 12 mat will be sufficient for most projects but every now and again you might want to go large.
Applying heat transfer vinyl to the mat.
12 x 12 inches or 12 x 24 inches.
This leaves the adhesive side exposed to the blade and is the reason why cut files need to be mirrored or flipped horizontally when cut from htv.
How to cut heat transfer vinyl on a cricut.
If you are new to cricut i recommend reading my getting started with your cricut post.
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There are a few basic steps to working with heat transfer vinyl and i will walk you through each one.
Preparation with cricut transfer tape.
Select images and size and load the mat into the machine.
How to use heat transfer vinyl with your silhouette or cricut.
My favorite heat transfer projects have to be t shirts and onesies.
They are preparing your cut file cutting weeding and applying.
Now you have your material on your mat and your design mirrored it is time to cut.
If you are using the larger mat then you need to change the setting in cricut design space.
When i selected the material the machine prompted me to insert the mat.
You can use any of the cricut machines with heat transfer vinyl.
Place vinyl liner side down onto cricut standardgrip mat.
If you select the cricut maker to cut your iron on heat transfer vinyl you ll be prompted to set your material.
How to use heat transfer vinyl with a cricut machine.
Cricut cutting mats come in two sizes.
Remove the negative pieces from each of the images leaving the clear.
Heat transfer vinyl is always cut with the shiny carrier side down on the mat.
You will use the fine point blade that comes with all machines.
Cricut easypress mat towel.
How to cut heat transfer vinyl on a cricut.
In case of skin irritation immediately.
You can also read all about heat transfer vinyl here.
Refer to kiss cut guide below to adjust machine settings.
Flip and press for s f c.
I selected iron on but there are options for glitter iron on foil iron on patterned iron on etc.
This tutorial will show you how to cut heat transfer vinyl using a cricut maker and cricut design space the free online design software that comes with all current cricut machines cricut explore air explore one explore air 2 and cricut maker.
Next place the heat transfer vinyl cut side facing up onto the mat so that the top left corner of the vinyl sheet fits into the top left corner of the grid on the mat.
Use in a well ventilated area vapors from heating process may be irritating to sensitive individuals.