What You Need | Preparation | Design & Cut | Apply | Care

Chameleon Iron-On is a vibrant, color-shifting vinyl that adds dynamic, multi-dimensional effects to custom apparel and décor. Easy to apply with Cricut machines, it provides a durable, professional finish that holds up through multiple washes. Select options above to learn how to use Cricut Chameleon Iron-On. 

What You Need

*The blade/cutting tool that comes pre-installed in your machine. No specialty blade required.

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.
4. Find your pressing surface. If it’s firm, flat, and around waist high, you’re golden. Be sure to avoid flimsy ironing boards.

Design & Cut

Step 1

Customize your design in Design Space.

Step 2

Be sure to Mirror your mats in Design Space before cutting.

Step 3

Select your material: Select Browse all materials, then search for your specific material.

• If using a Cricut Explore Air 2 or older machine, turn dial to Custom first.

Step 4

Place material, liner side down, onto Cricut  Standard Grip machine mat.

• If using Smart Iron-On with a compatible machine, it may be loaded into the machine without a mat.

Step 5

Follow prompts in Design Space to load mat/material and blade into the machine.

Step 6

Press Go .

Step 7

When the cut is complete, press unload .

Step 8

Use a weeder to remove excess iron-on from your design, leaving design on the liner.

Apply

Because every project combines different base materials, heat-transfer materials, and heat presses, recommended settings will vary. Always refer to the Cricut Heat Guide or Cricut Heat app (for Cricut EasyPress 3 and Cricut Hat Press) for precise settings for your project.  

1. Preheat base material as instructed in our Heat Guide or Cricut Heat app (for Cricut EasyPress 3 and Cricut Hat Press).
2. Place the cut design on the base material with the liner side up. Apply heat as instructed (see our Heat Guide or Cricut Heat app).
3. Slowly peel liner away when cool to touch. 

Care

• Allow 24 hours after application before washing
• Wash and tumble dry inside-out
• Do not bleach