Print and Cut Heat Transfer Vinyl Using Cricut
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Print and Cut Heat Transfer Vinyl Using Cricut
In this tutorial, you will learn how to print and cut Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV) for making custom bags.
Download Cricut Design Space Software
You can find the instructions for downloading the software here:
https://help.cricut.com/hc/en-us/articles/360009428814-Downloading-and-Installing-Design-Space
Upload Image to Canvas
Select "Print and Cut" at the Top Dropdown Menu
Resize Image to Fit in 9" X 9.75" Print Bounds
Select Maker 3 and Click "make It" to Start Print Process
Navigate Print and Cut Design Space
Remember to verify the material size is 8.5" x 11"
Heat Transfer Vinyl does not need to be mirrored
Go to Sublimation Printer and Load Heat Transfer Vinyl (glossy Side Up)
Click "send to Printer" and Select "SAWGRASS SG1000" Then Print!
Grab Paper From Printer at the Corner
Do not touch the ink as it will smudge!
Stick Printer HTV on to Corner of Sticky Mat
Tip: Be as close to the grid marks on the mat
Use a squeegee to stick HTV onto mat, making sure not to touch the ink as it will smudge.
Turn Cricut On
Load Mat Into the Cricut
Make sure to line the mat underneath two guide-rails on the bottom of the Cricut.
Press Arrow Button to Load Material
Select "heat Transfer Non Cricut" in Cut Settings
Follow Steps As Instructed on Cricut Design Space
Carefully Peel Away Waste Paper
Cut Out a Sheet of Transfer Paper
Apply Over the Cut Heat Transfer Vinyl
Use a squeegee to evenly stick it on
Set the Heat Press to 310 Degrees Fahrenheit and 15 Second Duration
Place Bag on Heat Press and Stick HTV With Transfer Paper on Bag
Press the HTV Onto the Bag
Remove Transfer Paper and Bag Is Finished!
