Do you want to know how to use Cricut Infusible ink transfer sheet? Here is all you need. In this content, you are going to acquire all the essential knowledge about using the Cricut Infusible Ink Transfer and the things you need to use it.
What are the Essentials to Use With the Cricut Infusible Ink Transfer Sheet?
Before we move forward on how to use Cricut infusible ink transfer sheets, we first learn what supplies we need to do that. Here is the list of vital suppliers:
- A Cricut cutting machine
- Tweezers
- Lint roller
- Scissors
- Cricut Design Space or Cricut Joy app
- (On your desktop or on a smartphone)
- StandardGrip Machine Mat
- Any Cricut apparel that is compatible with Cricut infusible ink
- Cricut Heat App or Cricut Heat guide
- Any Cricut heat press machine
- (e.g., Cricut EasyPress Mini, Cricut EasyPress, Cricut EasyPress 2, or Cricut EasyPress 3)
- Infusible Ink Transfer Sheet
- Cardstock (80 lb.), White
- (do not use colored cardstock)
- Cricut EasyPress Mat
Steps to use the Cricut infusible ink transfer sheet.
Here is the extensive guide on how to use Cricut infusible ink transfer sheets.
Cut the Design
- Firstly, you have to place the Infusible Ink Transfer Sheet on the Cricut mat (LighGrip). Also, make sure to keep the liner side down.
- Now, go to the Cricut Design Space app and choose the size of your design that can fit the apparel blank. You also have to mirror your image. (You do not need to mirror the image if you are using any other app, such as Cricut Joy App.)
- After that, you have to make the selection of the Infusible Ink Transfer Sheet while choosing the material. (If you are using the Cricut Explore machine, then make sure to turn Smart Set Dial to Custom)
- And then, attach the blade and the mat to the machine and press the Go button.
Weeding the cut design
- When the cut is complete, take out the design from the mat and remove all the unnecessary parts from the design.
- You can roll the cut so that cuts become more visible and can be separated easily.
- In the next step, you use the tweezers or your finger to remove all the excessive parts from in and around the design.
- After that, you are required to trim the clear liner. (By doing that, it will not expand beyond the heat plate of the Cricut EasyPress.)
Prepare the blank
- Now, take the blank apparel and place it on the top of the Cricut EasyPress Mat.
- You can insert a sheet of cardstock inside the product to protect your mat and project.
- After that, lint-roll the whole surface with the help of a fresh adhesive. If there is any minor debris or dust can ruin your project.
- Take the butcher paper and place it on your apparel. (Make sure that the butcher paper is bigger than the Cricut EasyPress heat plate.
- Next, you must preheat the area where you want to stick the design. It will remove the wrinkle and moisture from the surface.
- To learn about the right temperatures, use the Cricut Heat App for Cricut EasyPress 3 or refer to Cricut Heat Guide.
- In the last step, you need to remove the butcher paper and let the product cool completely.
Finish the design
- Take the cut design and place it on the apparel face down. Make sure to keep the clear liner on top.
- Now, you have to use the butch paper once again to cover the design.
- After that, take the help of the Cricut Heat App if you are using the Cricut EasyPress 3 or Cricut Heat Guide for other heat presses.
- Then set the required temperature and timer according to your machine.
- After setting the temperature, keep your heat press on the design.
- When you hear the beep sound, then the temperature has reached, and you have to slowly lift the press. (You should not remove any other things, including butcher paper.)
- After that, wait for a while to let the design and apparel cool down, and then slowly remove the butch paper.
- Next, you can remove the liner with butcher lines.
- And here you go, your product has been ready.
Tips and Tricks to Work With the Cricut Infusible Ink Transfer Sheet?
Here are some points you should keep in mind if you are working on a project and using Cricut infusible ink transfer sheet.
- You should cold wash the apparel inside out using mild detergent.
- Also, you can line try or tumble dry low to get awesome results for your project.
- Plus, you need to avoid using dryer sheets, fabric softeners, or bleach.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Does Cricut Infusible Ink work on any fabric?
No, you cannot use infusible ink with any fabric. If you use 100% cotton, then the infusible ink will not work. To use Cricut infusible ink, you need special types of fabric, such as polymer or polyester-based substrates and other materials that can permanently bond with infusible ink designs.
Is Infusible Ink the same as sublimation?
Infusible ink is a type of sublimation. Simply, the infusible ink is actually sublimation, but Cricut manufactures it with a different name. The infusible ink work perfectly with the Cricut machines. Also, there are various types of infusible ink materials available for crafters.
Can you use Cricut Infusible Ink without a heat press?
Cricut infusible ink is manufactured to infuse your products permanently. You can create the designs on your products and get flawless results. Also, you can use the product for years without any issues.
