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.

Supplies

Step 1: 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

Step 2: Upload Image to Canvas

Step 3: Select "Print and Cut" at the Top Dropdown Menu

Step 4: Resize Image to Fit in 9" X 9.75" Print Bounds

Step 5: Select Maker 3 and Click "make It" to Start Print Process

Step 6: 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

Step 7: Go to Sublimation Printer and Load Heat Transfer Vinyl (glossy Side Up)

Step 8: Click "send to Printer" and Select "SAWGRASS SG1000" Then Print!

Step 9: Grab Paper From Printer at the Corner

Do not touch the ink as it will smudge!

Step 10: 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.

Step 11: Turn Cricut On

Step 12: Load Mat Into the Cricut

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

Step 13: Press Arrow Button to Load Material

Step 14: Select "heat Transfer Non Cricut" in Cut Settings

Step 15: Follow Steps As Instructed on Cricut Design Space

Step 16: Carefully Peel Away Waste Paper

Step 17: Cut Out a Sheet of Transfer Paper

Step 18: Apply Over the Cut Heat Transfer Vinyl

Use a squeegee to evenly stick it on

Step 19: Set the Heat Press to 310 Degrees Fahrenheit and 15 Second Duration

Step 20: Place Bag on Heat Press and Stick HTV With Transfer Paper on Bag

Step 21: Press the HTV Onto the Bag

Step 22: Remove Transfer Paper and Bag Is Finished!