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Infusible Ink™

How to use Infusible Ink

Edited: September 30, 2024

Select options below to learn how to use Infusible Ink Transfer Sheets, Pens and Markers on a variety of Cricut blanks. 

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Infusible Ink Transfer Sheets

Select a Cricut blank for step-by-step instructions with Infusible Ink Transfer Sheets. 

What you need

  • Cricut smart cutting machine
  • Design Space on Windows/Mac computer or iOS/Android mobile device
  • Cricut Heat Guide or Cricut Heat app (for Cricut EasyPress 3)
  • Standard Grip Machine Mat
  • Cricut heat press (Cricut EasyPress, Cricut EasyPress 2, Cricut EasyPress 3, Cricut EasyPress Mini, Cricut Autopress)
  • Cricut EasyPress Mat or Cricut Pressing Mat
  • Cricut Infusible Ink Compatible blank (apparel, wine bag, cosmetic bag, tote, pillow cover)
  • Infusible Ink Transfer Sheet
  • Butcher paper
  • Cardstock (80 lb.), white (color cardstock not recommended)
  • Lint roller
  • Scissors
  • Heat Resistant Tape (if using Cricut EasyPress Mini)
  • Tweezers

Tips before you begin

  • Before handling Infusible Ink materials, be sure that your hands are dry and free of any oils or lotions.
  • When you begin to prep your blank for application, it's a good time to turn on your Cricut heat press and set the recommended time and temperatures for your project. For precise temperature, time, and pressure settings for your project, always refer to the Cricut Heat Guide or Cricut Heat app (for Cricut EasyPress 3 and Cricut Hat Press). 
  • Baby bodysuits: When applying designs to baby bodysuit blanks, place small Cricut EasyPress Mat covered with cardstock inside the bodysuit. This elevates the application area above the seams so the heat plate can evenly distribute heat to your design. If Cricut EasyPress Mat used inside your blank (i.e. totes, baby bodysuits) is smaller than the heat plate, we recommend using an additional mat under the blank to protect your work surface.
  • Pillow Covers, wine bags, and cosmetic bags: Given the seam allowance inside these blanks, we do not recommend pressing a design that comes right up to the seam or edge. Even if you place cardstock on top of the seam allowance inside the cover, it can still cause enough unevenness to affect the transfer. Make sure to size your design with this in mind.
  • Never reuse butcher paper for another project - it is there to protect your products by capturing stray transfer, which could transfer to another blank, heat plate, or pressing mat if you reuse it for another project.
  • After pressing your project, if part of the transfer sheet design separates from the liner and remains on the blank, remove with tweezers. Do not remove it using your fingers as this could cause unwanted effects like ghosting or marbling.
  • Projects using Cricut EasyPress Mini should be secured to your blank using Heat Resistant Tape. For projects with Cricut Hat Press, use Strong Heat Resistant Tape. 

 

Instructions

Step 1: Cut

  1. Place Infusible Ink Transfer Sheet onto Standard Grip Mat, liner side down.
  2. In Design Space, create and size your design to fit on your blank.
  3. Be sure to Mirror your design.
  4. Select Infusible Ink Transfer Sheet from the list of materials. To do this, first select Browse all materials, then search "Infusible Ink Transfer Sheet".  If using a Cricut Explore Air 2 (or older), turn the dial to "Custom" first.
  5. Load mat and blade into machine, then press Go. 

Step 2: Weed

  1. Remove cut design from mat and trim away unused area of sheet.
  2. Gently roll cut design so cut lines separate and are more visible. "Cracking" the cut like this makes it easier to grasp and remove excess material from in and around your design.
  3. Use your fingers or tweezers to carefully remove negative pieces from in and around your design, leaving design on liner.
  4. Trim clear liner, so it does not extend beyond the edge of your Cricut heat press heat plate.

Step 3: Prep the blank

  1. Place blank on top of Cricut EasyPress mat or Cricut Pressing Mat.
  2. Position sheet of cardstock inside of blank to protect your mat and project.
    • When using a tote bag, place cardstock on top of pressing mat, then place both INSIDE the tote bag. 
  3. Do not skip this step: Use a fresh adhesive to lint-roll the entire surface. Even minuscule debris or fibers may create imperfections in the final transfer.
  4. Cover blank with butcher paper. Butcher paper sheet must be larger than the heat plate.
  5. Do not skip this step: Preheat application area to remove moisture and wrinkles that result in unwanted effects. Follow instructions in Cricut Heat Guide for time, temperature, and pressure settings.
  6. Remove butcher paper and let blank cool completely. 

Step 4: Apply

  1. Place cut design face down on blank, clear liner on top.
  2. Cover design with butcher paper larger than the heat plate of your press.
  3. Follow the prompts in the Cricut Heat Guide or Cricut Heat app to apply heat to your project. 

Important: Avoid seams when positioning heat plate on your design+blank. Additionally, do not slide the press or move your hands (if using a Cricut EasyPress model) while pressing. However, if using Cricut EasyPress Mini, secure the design in place with Heat Resistant tape and press while continually moving Cricut EasyPress Mini over the design, applying light pressure. 

  1. When time is up, lift press slowly. Try not to move the stack, including butcher paper. 
  2. Let your project cool. Once cool, slowly remove butcher paper, then slowly remove the liner with design. If pieces of the transfer sheet remain on the blank, use tweezers – not your fingers – to remove them.

Step 5: Care

  • Machine wash inside out with cold water and mild detergent
  • Tumble dry low or line dry
  • Do not use fabric softener, dryer sheets, or bleach

What you need

  • Cricut smart cutting machine
  • Design Space on Windows/Mac computer or iOS/Android mobile device
  • Cricut Heat app on compatible iOS or Android mobile device
  • Standard Grip Machine Mat
  • Cricut Hat Press
  • Cricut Hat Pressing Form
  • Strong Heat Resistant Tape
  • Cricut hat blank (compatible with Infusible Ink)
  • Infusible Ink Transfer Sheet
  • Butcher paper (3)
  • Lint roller
  • Scissors
  • Tweezers

Tips before you begin

  • Before handling Infusible Ink materials, be sure that your hands are dry and free of any oils or lotions.
  • When you begin to prep your blank for application, it's a good time to turn on your Cricut Hat Press and set the recommended time and temperatures for your project. For precise temperature, time, and pressure settings for your project, always refer to the Cricut Heat app. 
  • Never reuse butcher paper for another project - it is there to protect your products by capturing stray transfer, which could transfer to another blank, heat plate, or pressing mat if you reuse it for another project.
  • After pressing your project, if part of the transfer sheet design separates from the liner and remains on the blank, remove with tweezers. Do not remove it using your fingers as this could cause unwanted effects like ghosting or marbling.

Instructions

Step 1: Cut

  1. Place Infusible Ink Transfer Sheet onto Standard Grip cutting mat, liner side down.
  2. In the software, select and size your design to fit on hat blank. Be sure to Mirror your design in Design Space before cutting.
  3. Select Infusible Ink Transfer Sheet from the list of materials. If using a Cricut Explore cutting machine, turn Smart Set Dial to Custom.
  4. Load mat and blade into machine, then press Go.

Step 2: Weed

  1. Remove cut design from mat, and trim away unused area of sheet.
  2. Gently roll cut design so cut lines separate and are more visible. “Cracking” the cut this way makes it easier to remove excess paper from in and around your design.
  3. Use your fingers or tweezers to carefully remove negative pieces from in and around your design, leaving design on liner.
  4. Trim clear liner so it does not extend beyond Cricut Hat Press heat plate.

Step 3: Prep the hat blank

  1. Make sure your hat blank has this compatibility badge.

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  2. Do not skip this step: Preheat Cricut Hat Press to the temperature instructed in the Cricut Heat app.
  3. Open clasp at back of hat. 
  4. Remove cardboard insert.
  5. Fold out sweat band.
  6. Place hat form inside of hat.
  7. Secure hat so it is snug on hat form. Close hat clasp to help hold hat on the pressing form.
  8. Ensure there are no air gaps between hat and pressing form.
  9. Do not skip this step: Lint roll the front panel of the hat.
  10. Cover front panel with butcher paper.
  11. Preheat hat as instructed in the Cricut Heat app.

Step 4: Apply

  1. Remove butcher paper from top of hat.
  2. Place design face down, liner side up.
  3. Secure with Strong Heat Resistant Tape.
  4. Cover design and pressing area with butcher paper and secure with Strong Heat Resistant Tape.
  5. Hold hat form securely with one hand.
  6. Press with light pressure and constant side-to-side movement for 90 seconds as instructed in the Cricut Heat app. 
  7. Slowly lift press.
  8. Remove butcher paper, tape, and design while warm. 

Step 5: Care

  • Hand wash in cold water
  • Do not bleach
  • Line dry
  • Iron if needed (high heat, no steam)
  • Do not dry clean

What you need

  • Cricut smart cutting machine
  • Design Space on Windows/Mac computer or iOS/Android mobile device
  • Cricut Heat Guide or Cricut Heat app (for Cricut EasyPress 3)
  • Standard Grip Machine Mat
  • Cricut heat press (Cricut EasyPress, Cricut EasyPress 2, Cricut EasyPress 3, Cricut Autopress)
  • Cricut EasyPress Mat or Cricut Pressing Mat
  • Cricut Ceramic Coaster blank (compatible with Infusible Ink)
  • Infusible Ink Transfer Sheet
  • Butcher paper
  • Cardstock (80 lb.), white (color cardstock not recommended)
  • Lint free cloth
  • Scissors
  • Tweezers

Tips before you begin

  • Before handling Infusible Ink materials, be sure that your hands are dry and free of any oils or lotions.
  • When you begin to prep your blank for application, it's a good time to turn on your Cricut Hat Press and set the recommended time and temperatures for your project. For precise temperature, time, and pressure settings for your project, always refer to the Cricut Heat app. 
  • Never reuse butcher paper for another project - it is there to protect your products by capturing stray transfer, which could transfer to another blank, heat plate, or pressing mat if you reuse it for another project.
  • After pressing your project, if part of the transfer sheet design separates from the liner and remains on the blank, remove with tweezers. Do not remove it using your fingers as this could cause unwanted effects like ghosting or marbling.

Instructions

Step 1: Cut

  1. Place Infusible Ink Transfer Sheet onto Standard Grip Mat, liner side down.
  2. In Design Space, create and size your design to fit on your blank.
  3. Be sure to Mirror your design.
  4. Select Infusible Ink Transfer Sheet from the list of materials. To do this, first select Browse all materials, then search "Infusible Ink Transfer Sheet".  If using a Cricut Explore Air 2 (or older), turn the dial to "Custom" first.
  5. Load mat and blade into machine, then press Go. 

Step 2: Weed

  1. Remove cut design from mat and trim away unused area of sheet.
  2. Gently roll cut design so cut lines separate and are more visible. "Cracking" the cut like this makes it easier to grasp and remove excess material from in and around your design.
  3. Use your fingers or tweezers to carefully remove negative pieces from in and around your design, leaving design on liner.
  4. Trim clear liner, so it does not extend beyond the edge of your Cricut heat press heat plate.

Step 3: Prep the blank

  1. Use a lint-free cloth to remove any debris from coaster.

 Step 4: Apply

  1. Cover Cricut pressing mat with cardstock to protect it from unwanted transfer.
  2. Place design face-down on coaster, clear liner on top.
  3. Flip coaster so bottom is facing up (top of coaster with attached design will rest against cardstock and mat).
  4. Cover coaster with butcher paper.
  5. Follow the time and temperature prompts in the Cricut Heat Guide or Cricut Heat app to apply heat to your project.
  6. When time is up, lift press slowly. Try not to move the stack, including butcher paper. 
  7. CAUTION: Coaster will be very hot. Let cool completely before handling. Then slowly remove the butcher paper and liner. If pieces of the transfer sheet remain on the blank, use tweezers – not your fingers – to remove them.

Step 5: Care

  • Wash with warm water and glass cleaner
  • Do not use steel wool, colored cleansing agents, or scrubbing pads

What you need

  • Cricut smart cutting machine
  • Design Space on Windows/Mac computer or iOS/Android mobile device
  • Cricut Heat Guide or Cricut Heat app (for Cricut EasyPress 3)
  • Standard Grip Machine Mat
  • Cricut heat press (Cricut EasyPress, Cricut EasyPress 2, Cricut EasyPress 3, Cricut Autopress)
  • Cricut EasyPress Mat or Cricut Pressing Mat
  • Cricut Square Coaster blank (compatible with Infusible Ink)
  • Infusible Ink Transfer Sheet
  • Butcher paper
  • Cardstock (80 lb.), white (color cardstock not recommended)
  • Lint free cloth
  • Scissors
  • Tweezers

Tips before you begin

  • Before handling Infusible Ink materials, be sure that your hands are dry and free of any oils or lotions.
  • When you begin to prep your blank for application, it's a good time to turn on your Cricut Hat Press and set the recommended time and temperatures for your project. For precise temperature, time, and pressure settings for your project, always refer to the Cricut Heat app. 
  • Never reuse butcher paper for another project - it is there to protect your products by capturing stray transfer, which could transfer to another blank, heat plate, or pressing mat if you reuse it for another project.
  • After pressing your project, if part of the transfer sheet design separates from the liner and remains on the blank, remove with tweezers. Do not remove it using your fingers as this could cause unwanted effects like ghosting or marbling.

Instructions

Step 1: Cut

  1. Place Infusible Ink Transfer Sheet onto Standard Grip Mat, liner side down.
  2. In Design Space, create and size your design to fit on your blank.
  3. Be sure to Mirror your design.
  4. Select Infusible Ink Transfer Sheet from the list of materials. To do this, first select Browse all materials, then search "Infusible Ink Transfer Sheet".  If using a Cricut Explore Air 2 (or older), turn the dial to "Custom" first.
  5. Load mat and blade into machine, then press Go. 

Step 2: Weed

  1. Remove cut design from mat and trim away unused area of sheet.
  2. Gently roll cut design so cut lines separate and are more visible. "Cracking" the cut like this makes it easier to grasp and remove excess material from in and around your design.
  3. Use your fingers or tweezers to carefully remove negative pieces from in and around your design, leaving design on liner.
  4. Trim clear liner, so it does not extend beyond the edge of your Cricut heat press heat plate.

Step 3: Prep the blank

  1. Use a lint-free cloth to remove any debris from coaster.

 Step 4: Apply

  1. Cover Cricut pressing mat with cardstock to protect it from unwanted transfer.
  2. Place design face-down on coaster, clear liner on top.
  3. Place coaster onto cardstock and mat so the side with the design faces up (do not flip it as you would with Ceramic Coasters).
  4. Cover coaster with butcher paper.
  5. Follow the time and temperature prompts in the Cricut Heat Guide or Cricut Heat app to apply heat to your project.
  6. When time is up, lift press slowly. Try not to move the stack, including butcher paper. 
  7. CAUTION: Coaster will be very hot. Let cool completely before handling. Then slowly remove the butcher paper and liner. If pieces of the transfer sheet remain on the blank, use tweezers – not your fingers – to remove them.

Step 5: Care

  • Wash with warm water and glass cleaner
  • Do not use steel wool, colored cleansing agents, or scrubbing pads

 

Infusible Ink Pens and Markers

Select a Cricut blank for instructions with Infusible Ink Pens and Markers. 

What you need

  • Cricut smart cutting machine
  • Design Space on Windows/Mac computer or iOS/Android mobile device
  • Cricut Heat Guide or Cricut Heat app (for Cricut EasyPress 3)
  • Light Grip Machine Mat
  • Cricut heat press (Cricut EasyPress, Cricut EasyPress 2, Cricut EasyPress 3, Cricut EasyPress Mini, Cricut Autopress)
  • Cricut EasyPress Mat or Cricut Pressing Mat
  • Cricut Infusible Ink Compatible blank (apparel, wine bag, cosmetic bag, tote, pillow cover)
  • Infusible Ink Pens or Markers
  • Heat Resistant Tape
  • Laser Copy Paper (2)
  • Butcher paper (1)
  • Cardstock (80 lb.), white (color cardstock not recommended)
  • Lint roller
  • Scissors (optional)
  • Tweezers (optional)

Tips before you begin

  • Before handling Infusible Ink materials, be sure that your hands are dry and free of any oils or lotions.
  • If coloring by hand with Infusible Ink Pens and Markers, place a second sheet of laser paper beneath your design so ink does not bleed through onto your surface. 
  • When you begin to prep your blank for application, it's a good time to turn on your Cricut heat press and set the recommended time and temperatures for your project. For precise temperature, time, and pressure settings for your project, always refer to the Cricut Heat Guide or Cricut Heat app (for Cricut EasyPress 3). 
  • Baby bodysuits: When applying designs to baby bodysuit blanks, place small Cricut EasyPress Mat covered with cardstock inside the bodysuit. This elevates the application area above the seams so the heat plate can evenly distribute heat to your design. If Cricut EasyPress Mat used inside your blank (i.e. totes, baby bodysuits) is smaller than the heat plate, we recommend using an additional mat under the blank to protect your work surface.
  • Pillow Covers, wine bags, and cosmetic bags: Given the seam allowance inside these blanks, we do not recommend pressing a design that comes right up to the seam or edge. Even if you place cardstock on top of the seam allowance inside the cover, it can still cause enough unevenness to affect the transfer. Make sure to size your design with this in mind.
  • Never reuse butcher paper for another project - it is there to protect your products by capturing stray transfer, which could transfer to another blank, heat plate, or pressing mat if you reuse it for another project.
  • Projects using Cricut EasyPress Mini should be secured to your blank using Heat Resistant Tape. For projects with Cricut Hat Press, use Strong Heat Resistant Tape.

 

Instructions

Step 1: Draw

  1. In Design Space, create and size your design to fit on your blank. Set your Operation to Draw and assign a pen or marker color to each element of your design. Use Attach as needed to lock the arrangement of your design elements. 
  2. Be sure to Mirror your design.
  3. Select Laser Copy Paper from the list of materials. To do this, first select Browse all materials, then search "Laser Copy Paper".  If using a Cricut Explore Air 2 (or older), turn the dial to "Custom" first.
  4. Follow prompts in Design Space to insert the first color of Infusible Ink Pen or Marker into the machine. If your design has multiple colors, Design Space will prompt you when it's time to change colors.
  5. Place sheet of laser copy paper onto Light Grip machine mat.
  6. Load mat and blade into machine, then press Go. 
  7. Once your design is complete, unload mat. 
  8. Remove your design from mat and, if desired, color it in using Infusible Ink Markers or Pens.

Step 2: Prep the blank

  1. Place blank on top of Cricut EasyPress mat or Cricut Pressing Mat.
  2. Position sheet of cardstock inside of blank to protect your mat and project.
    • When using a tote bag, place cardstock on top of pressing mat, then place both INSIDE the tote bag. 
  3. Do not skip this step: Use a fresh adhesive to lint-roll the entire surface. Even minuscule debris or fibers may create imperfections in the final transfer.
  4. Cover blank with butcher paper. Butcher paper sheet must be larger than the heat plate.
  5. Do not skip this step: Preheat application area to remove moisture and wrinkles that result in unwanted effects. Follow instructions in Cricut Heat Guide or Cricut Heat app for time, temperature, and pressure settings.
  6. Remove butcher paper and let blank cool completely. 

Step 3: Apply

  1. Place cut design face down on blank. The side with the drawing should be against the blank.
  2. Tape down each corner of the design using Heat Resistant Tape. This keeps your design from shifting during transfer.
  3. Cover design with butcher paper larger than the heat plate of your press.
  4. Follow the time and temperature prompts in the Cricut Heat Guide or Cricut Heat app to apply heat to your project. 

Important: Avoid seams when positioning heat plate on your design+blank. Additionally, do not slide the press or move your hands (if using a Cricut EasyPress model) while pressing. However, if using Cricut EasyPress Mini, secure the design in place with Heat Resistant tape and press while continually moving Cricut EasyPress Mini over the design, applying light pressure. 

  1. When time is up, lift press slowly. Try not to move the stack, including butcher paper. 
  2. Slowly remove butcher paper, tape, and design while warm. 

Step 4: Care

  • Machine wash inside out with cold water and mild detergent
  • Tumble dry low or line dry
  • Do not use fabric softener, dryer sheets, or bleach

What you need

  • Cricut smart cutting machine
  • Design Space on Windows/Mac computer or iOS/Android mobile device
  • Cricut Heat app on compatible iOS or Android mobile device
  • Light Grip Machine Mat
  • Cricut Hat Press
  • Cricut Hat Pressing Form
  • Cricut hat blank (compatible with Infusible Ink)
  • Infusible Ink Pens or Markers
  • Strong Heat Resistant Tape
  • Laser Copy Paper (2)
  • Butcher paper (3)
  • Cardstock (80 lb.), white (color cardstock not recommended)
  • Lint roller
  • Scissors
  • Tweezers (optional)

Tips before you begin

  • Before handling Infusible Ink materials, be sure that your hands are dry and free of any oils or lotions.
  • If coloring by hand with Infusible Ink Pens and Markers, place a second sheet of laser paper beneath your design so ink does not bleed through onto your surface. 
  • When you begin to prep your blank for application, it's a good time to turn on your Cricut Hat Press and set the recommended time and temperatures for your project. For precise temperature, time, and pressure settings for your project, always refer to the Cricut Heat app. 
  • Never reuse butcher paper for another project - it is there to protect your products by capturing stray transfer, which could transfer to another blank, heat plate, or pressing mat if you reuse it for another project.

Instructions

Step 1: Draw

  1. In Design Space, create and size your design to fit on your blank. Set your Operation to Draw and assign a pen or marker color to each element of your design. Use Attach as needed to lock the arrangement of your design elements. 
  2. Be sure to Mirror your design.
  3. Select Laser Copy Paper from the list of materials. To do this, first select Browse all materials, then search "Laser Copy Paper".  If using a Cricut Explore Air 2 (or older), turn the dial to "Custom" first.
  4. Follow prompts in Design Space to insert the first color of Infusible Ink Pen or Marker into the machine. If your design has multiple colors, Design Space will prompt you when it's time to change colors.
  5. Place sheet of laser copy paper onto Light Grip machine mat.
  6. Load mat and blade into machine, then press Go. 
  7. Once your design is complete, unload mat. 
  8. Remove your design from mat and, if desired, color it in using Infusible Ink Markers or Pens.

Step 2: Prep the hat blank

  1. Make sure your hat blank has this compatibility badge.

    1. blobid0.png

  2. Do not skip this step: Preheat Cricut Hat Press to the temperature instructed in the Cricut Heat app.
  3. Open clasp at back of hat. 
  4. Remove cardboard insert.
  5. Fold out sweat band.
  6. Place hat form inside of hat.
  7. Secure hat so it is snug on hat form. Close hat clasp to help hold hat on the pressing form.
  8. Ensure there are no air gaps between hat and pressing form.
  9. Do not skip this step: Lint roll the front panel of the hat.
  10. Cover front panel with butcher paper.
  11. Preheat hat as instructed in the Cricut Heat app.

Step 3: Apply

  1. Remove butcher paper from top of hat.
  2. Place design face down, liner side up.
  3. Secure with Strong Heat Resistant Tape.
  4. Cover design and pressing area with butcher paper and secure with Strong Heat Resistant Tape.
  5. Hold hat form securely with one hand.
  6. Press with light pressure and constant side-to-side movement for 90 seconds as instructed in the Cricut Heat app. 
  7. Slowly lift press.
  8. Remove butcher paper, tape, and design while warm. 

Step 4: Care

  • Hand wash in cold water
  • Do not bleach
  • Line dry
  • Iron if needed (high heat, no steam)
  • Do not dry clean

What you need

  • Cricut smart cutting machine
  • Design Space on Windows/Mac computer or iOS/Android mobile device
  • Cricut Heat Guide or Cricut Heat app (for Cricut EasyPress 3)
  • Light Grip Machine Mat
  • Cricut heat press (Cricut EasyPress, Cricut EasyPress 2, Cricut EasyPress 3, Cricut Autopress)
  • Cricut EasyPress Mat or Cricut Pressing Mat
  • Cricut Ceramic Coaster blank (compatible with Infusible Ink)
  • Infusible Ink Pens or Markers
  • Heat Resistant Tape
  • Laser copy paper (2)
  • Butcher paper (1)
  • Cardstock (80 lb.), white (color cardstock not recommended)
  • Lint free cloth
  • Scissors
  • Tweezers (optional)

Tips before you begin

  • Before handling Infusible Ink materials, be sure that your hands are dry and free of any oils or lotions.
  • When you begin to prep your blank for application, it's a good time to turn on your Cricut Hat Press and set the recommended time and temperatures for your project. For precise temperature, time, and pressure settings for your project, always refer to the Cricut Heat app. 
  • Never reuse butcher paper for another project - it is there to protect your products by capturing stray transfer, which could transfer to another blank, heat plate, or pressing mat if you reuse it for another project.

Instructions

Step 1: Draw

  1. In Design Space, create and size your design to fit on your blank. Set your Operation to Draw and assign a pen or marker color to each element of your design. Use Attach as needed to lock the arrangement of your design elements. 
  2. Be sure to Mirror your design.
  3. Select Laser Copy Paper from the list of materials. To do this, first select Browse all materials, then search "Laser Copy Paper".  If using a Cricut Explore Air 2 (or older), turn the dial to "Custom" first.
  4. Follow prompts in Design Space to insert the first color of Infusible Ink Pen or Marker into the machine. If your design has multiple colors, Design Space will prompt you when it's time to change colors.
  5. Place sheet of laser copy paper onto Light Grip machine mat.
  6. Load mat and blade into machine, then press Go. 
  7. Once your design is complete, unload mat. 
  8. Remove your design from mat and, if desired, color it in using Infusible Ink Markers or Pens.

Step 2: Prep the blank

  1. Use a lint-free cloth to remove any debris from coaster.

 Step 3: Apply

  1. Cover Cricut pressing mat with cardstock to protect it from unwanted transfer.
  2. Place design face-down on coaster and secure with Heat Resistant Tape. 
  3. Flip coaster so bottom is facing up (top of coaster with attached design will rest against cardstock and mat).
  4. Cover coaster with butcher paper.
  5. Follow the time and temperature prompts in the Cricut Heat Guide or Cricut Heat app to apply heat to your project.
  6. When time is up, lift press slowly. Try not to move the stack, including butcher paper. 
  7. CAUTION: Coaster will be very hot. Let cool completely before handling. Then slowly remove the butcher paper, tape, and design.

Step 4: Care

  • Wash with warm water and glass cleaner
  • Do not use steel wool, colored cleansing agents, or scrubbing pads

What you need

  • Cricut smart cutting machine
  • Design Space on Windows/Mac computer or iOS/Android mobile device
  • Cricut Heat Guide or Cricut Heat app (for Cricut EasyPress 3)
  • Light Grip Machine Mat
  • Cricut heat press (Cricut EasyPress, Cricut EasyPress 2, Cricut EasyPress 3, Cricut Autopress)
  • Cricut EasyPress Mat or Cricut Pressing Mat
  • Cricut Square Coaster blank (compatible with Infusible Ink)
  • Infusible Ink Pens or Markers
  • Heat Resistant Tape
  • Laser copy paper (2)
  • Butcher paper (1)
  • Cardstock (80 lb.), White (color cardstock not recommended)
  • Lint free cloth
  • Scissors
  • Tweezers (optional)

Tips before you begin

  • Before handling Infusible Ink materials, be sure that your hands are dry and free of any oils or lotions.
  • When you begin to prep your blank for application, it's a good time to turn on your Cricut Hat Press and set the recommended time and temperatures for your project. For precise temperature, time, and pressure settings for your project, always refer to the Cricut Heat app. 
  • Never reuse butcher paper for another project - it is there to protect your products by capturing stray transfer, which could transfer to another blank, heat plate, or pressing mat if you reuse it for another project.

Instructions

Step 1: Draw

  1. In Design Space, create and size your design to fit on your blank. Set your Operation to Draw and assign a pen or marker color to each element of your design. Use Attach as needed to lock the arrangement of your design elements. 
  2. Be sure to Mirror your design.
  3. Select Laser Copy Paper from the list of materials. To do this, first select Browse all materials, then search "Laser Copy Paper".  If using a Cricut Explore Air 2 (or older), turn the dial to "Custom" first.
  4. Follow prompts in Design Space to insert the first color of Infusible Ink Pen or Marker into the machine. If your design has multiple colors, Design Space will prompt you when it's time to change colors.
  5. Place sheet of laser copy paper onto Light Grip machine mat.
  6. Load mat and blade into machine, then press Go. 
  7. Once your design is complete, unload mat. 
  8. Remove your design from mat and, if desired, color it in using Infusible Ink Markers or Pens.

Step 2: Prep the blank

  1. Use a lint-free cloth to remove any debris from coaster.

 Step 3: Apply

  1. Cover Cricut pressing mat with butcher paper to protect it from unwanted transfer.
  2. Place design face-down on coaster and secure with Heat Resistant Tape. 
  3. Place coaster onto butcher paper and mat so the side with the design faces up (do not flip it as you would with Ceramic Coasters).
  4. Cover coaster with cardstock.
  5. Follow the time and temperature prompts in the Cricut Heat Guide or Cricut Heat app to apply heat to your project.
  6. When time is up, lift press slowly. Try not to move the stack, including butcher paper. 
  7. CAUTION: Coaster will be very hot. Let cool completely before handling. Then slowly remove the butcher paper, tape, and design. 

Step 4: Care

  • Wash with warm water and glass cleaner
  • Do not use steel wool, colored cleansing agents, or scrubbing pads

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