How To Do Iron On Cricut [Complete Tutorial For Beginners]

Are you searching for the process of using the Cricut Iron-On Vinyl but do not have any knowledge about how to start? You will learn everything in this blog on how to do iron on Cricut. All you have to do is carefully read and follow the points mentioned in this blog's sections.

Cricut is one of the most famous and demanded machines that every crafter desires to make their projects. Cricut Iron-On vinyl is the most popular smart material that utilizes maximum by the crafter to make their project. They use the iron-on vinyl for making multiple types of projects that look amazing, such as custom vinyl shirts, canvas tote bags, hats, and so many things.

In this blog, we will be giving you information on how to use the Cricut Iron-on vinyl. So, without wasting time, let's navigate to the section of this blog one by one to get all the information.

What is Cricut Iron-On Vinyl?

Let's begin at the very first thing, what is Cricut Iron-On Vinyl? It is a type of material that has heat adhesive. Many crafters also call it heat transfer iron-on vinyl and, in short, HTV. You can utilize it on multiple types of materials, such as paper, fabric, wood, and even metal. If you want to know how to do iron on Cricut, you need to press the material and iron-on vinyl with the heat source.

Various Types of Iron-On Vinyl

Cricut Iron-ON Vinyl arrives on the market in multiple varieties of colors & finishes. Given the various types of Iron-On Vinyl below, all you need to do is check and select the most impressive one for your project. Here are some of the multiple types of iron-on vinyl:

Foil Iron-On

It has a reflective, shiny finish in various types of metallic colors.

Sportflex Iron-On

It is lightweight, thin, and created to flex and stretch on activewear fabrics such as nylon and polyester.

Glitter Iron-On

It is a type of shimmery and glittery effect in various types of multiple colors.

Holographic Iron-On

This type of iron-on vinyl has a multi-color finish, which looks amazing and is an eye-catching thing that changes its color in the light.

Patterned Iron-On

It has come with various types of classic and trendy patterns.

Smart Iron-on

This iron-on can be easily cut without any mat on the Cricut Explore 3, Cricut Maker 3, and Cricut Joy models.

Materials You’ll Need

You require various types of materials when using the Cricut vinyl-on. In this section of the blog, you know the tools and materials that are required while making the project with Cricut Iron-On Vinyl. Here is the list of materials and tools:

Cricut Iron-On Vinyl
Fine Point Blade
Task-based materials such as cotton canvas tote bags or t-shirts
Cricut Design Space
Weeding tools
StandardGrip or LightGrip Cutting Mat
Cricut machine (Cricut Joy and Cricut Maker)
Heat Press, regular household iron, or Cricut EasyPress
To protect the work task surface, you need to use a folded towel or Cricut EasyPress mat

How to Cut Iron-On Vinyl?

There are some of the basic things that you have to follow to cut the Iron-On Vinyl. Given below the step-by-step process that you need to go through one by one. Here are the steps:

First of all, you have to create the task in the Cricut Design Space.
And then, click on the Mirror the Design.
Now, select the materials that you require while making the project.
Next, adjust the Vinyl on the Cricut cutting mat.
Finally, try to make the cut on the project.

How to Weed Iron-On Vinyl?

Weeding is the operation that you have to use to delete the extra vinyl that is not part of your design. It is a simple process to weed the Iron-On Vinyl. Given below is the step-by-step process. All you need to do is go through the process one by one. Here are the steps:

First of all, you have to weed the outside of your design.
Now, delete all the extra pieces from the interior side of your design.
Keep weeding your design until the extra vinyl from your project is removed and all the left plastic sheet is your task.
Finally, check by flipping your design whether it is good or not.