Print and Cut Heat Transfer Vinyl Using Cricut

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Print and Cut Heat Transfer Vinyl Using Cricut

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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

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Select "Print and Cut" at the Top Dropdown Menu

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Resize Image to Fit in 9" X 9.75" Print Bounds

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Select Maker 3 and Click "make It" to Start Print Process

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Navigate Print and Cut Design Space

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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)

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Click "send to Printer" and Select "SAWGRASS SG1000" Then Print!

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Grab Paper From Printer at the Corner

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Do not touch the ink as it will smudge!

Stick Printer HTV on to Corner of Sticky Mat

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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

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Load Mat Into the Cricut

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Make sure to line the mat underneath two guide-rails on the bottom of the Cricut.

Press Arrow Button to Load Material

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Select "heat Transfer Non Cricut" in Cut Settings

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Follow Steps As Instructed on Cricut Design Space

Carefully Peel Away Waste Paper

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Cut Out a Sheet of Transfer Paper

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Apply Over the Cut Heat Transfer Vinyl

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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

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Press the HTV Onto the Bag

Remove Transfer Paper and Bag Is Finished!

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