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Express Iron-On Instructions

Follow the instructions below to cut and apply Express Iron-On. 

Note: Express Iron-On may be applied to a variety of materials, ranging from active wear fabrics to cottons. Refer to the Cricut Heat Guide for recommended settings for your base material. 

 

 

What you need

  • Cricut Maker or Explore cutting machine
  • Cricut Design Space software on computer or mobile device
  • Premium Fine Point blade and housing (comes installed in the machine)
  • StandardGrip machine cutting mat
  • Express Iron-On
  • Weeding Tool
  • Cricut EasyPress or household iron
  • Cricut EasyPress mat
  • Base material 

 

Preparation

  1. Pre-wash fabric base materials without fabric softener to pre-shrink and remove chemicals that may prohibit strong adhesion. 
  2. Recommended: To verify cut setting, perform a test cut using a small basic shape.
  3. Recommended: To verify application setting, apply test cut in an inconspicuous area on the base material. 

 

Step 1: Design, Cut, and Weed

  1. Select and size your design in Design Space. 
  2. Be sure to mirror your mats before cutting. 
  3. Select Browse All Materials, then search or browse for Express Iron-On. If using a Cricut Explore machine, turn Smart Set Dial to Custom. 
  4. Place material on StandardGrip mat with the adhesive facing you, and shiny (liner) side facing the mat. Load mat into the machine and press flashing Go button.
  5. When the cut is complete, weed your image. Use a weeding tool to remove excess iron-on from in and around your design, leaving the design on the clear liner. 

 

Step 2: Apply

Note: For precise time and temperature settings for your project, always refer to the Cricut Heat Guide. Depending on your base material and heat-transfer material choice, settings will be unique for every project. 

  1. Preheat base material as instructed in the Cricut Heat Guide.
  2. Place the cut design on the base material with the shiny liner side up. Apply heat as instructed (see Cricut Heat Guide). 
  3. Leaving the liner in place, flip the base material over and apply heat to the back of the design as instructed (see Cricut Heat Guide).  
  4. Use a cool peel to remove the liner. 
  5. Enjoy! 

 

Care

  • Before washing, wait 24 hours
  • Wash and dry garments inside out on normal cycle

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