Your vinyl will come marked as to what type it is when you buy it, but once you have accumulated some scraps, you may have a hard time remembering which is which. We suggest that you write on the back of the scraps with a permanent marker so you always know which type of vinyl it is. For more detailed information on vinyl, check out this video.
How do I make car decals with my die-cutting machine?
Here are our best tips and tricks! https://makersgonnalearn.com/videos/the-best-tips-and-tricks-for-mastering-car-decals-with-cricut/
How do I iron on a hat?
Check out this tutorial: https://makersgonnalearn.com/how-to-iron-on-a-hat/
Do you have any tips and tricks for using holographic vinyl?
My HTV is bubbling: Is that okay?
When you see little bubbles forming as you heat your HTV, that is a good sign! It means it is adhering to your surface just as you want it to do.
How do I know what temperature to set my Easypress at?
This will vary from material to material. Your EasyPress comes with a chart that tells you the exact time and temperature for your surface material and the type of iron-on vinyl you’re using. For your convenience, we also have some handy EasyPress charts in our Cricut Reference Guide, free with your Makers Gonna Learn membership. Here is a comprehensive guide to Cricut EasyPress that you may find helpful: https://makersgonnalearn.com/comprehensive-guide-to-cricut-easypress/
EasyPress or Heat Press?
You can find our comparison of the two here: https://makersgonnalearn.com/videos/heat-press-vs-easypress-which-one-do-i-need/
How do I know how long to leave my EasyPress on the HTV?
This will vary from material to material. Your EasyPress comes with a chart that tells you the exact time and temperature for your surface material and the type of iron-on vinyl you’re using. For your convenience, we also have some handy EasyPress charts in our Cricut Reference Guide, free with your Makers Gonna Learn membership. With a Cricut EasyPress Mini, you should see bubbles forming on your heated vinyl. This is a good sign! It means the vinyl is adhering to your surface and indicate when you can stop pressing it.
How do I know what side to lay my HTV on the mat?
Always place your HTV shiny side down on your cutting mat.
How do I use Heat Transfer Vinyl?
To apply HTV, you must use heat to activate the adhesive. Here is a step-by-step tutorial: https://makersgonnalearn.com/how-to-use-iron-on-with-your-cricut-maker-and-easypress/