Select a link below for information on how to use Cricut Glow-in-the-Dark Iron-On.
What you need
- Cricut smart cutting machine
- Cricut StandardGrip Machine Mat
- Design Space app on computer or mobile device
- Fine Point Blade and Housing
- Glow-in-the-Dark Iron-On
- Weeder
- Cricut Heat Guide or Cricut Heat app (for Cricut EasyPress 3 and Hat Press)
- Cricut Autopress, Cricut EasyPress, or Cricut Hat Press
- Cricut EasyPress Mat, Cricut Pressing Mat, or Cricut Hat Pressing Form (a towel may be used when pressing with Cricut EasyPress)
- Heat Resistant Tape or Strong Heat Resistant Tape (optional; use as instructed in the Heat Guide or Cricut Heat app)
- Base material
Preparation
- Prewash fabric base materials without fabric softener to pre-shrink and remove chemicals that may prohibit strong adhesion.
- Recommended: Make a test cut using a small basic shape to verify cut setting.
- Recommended: Apply test cut in an inconspicuous area on base material to verify application settings.
Design, cut, and weed
Note: For multi-layer designs, Glow-in-the-Dark Iron-On should be the top layer only. Keep this in mind as you create your design.
- Customize your design in Design Space.
- Select your load style (On Mat) and the Glow-in-the-Dark Iron-On setting.
- Make sure to mirror your design in Design Space before cutting.
- Place material (shiny liner side down) onto Cricut StandardGrip Machine Mat.
- Slide mat under the mat guides and up against the machine rollers.
- Press the load button.
- Press Go and watch the magic happen!
- When the cut is complete, press unload.
- Use a weeder to remove excess iron-on from in and around your design, leaving design on the liner.
Apply
Note: For precise time and temp settings for your project, always refer to our online Heat Guide or Cricut Heat app (for Cricut EasyPress 3 and Cricut Hat Press). Depending on your base material and heat-transfer material choice, settings will be unique for every project.
- Place design on your base material, shiny liner side up. Press as instructed (see Heat Guide or Cricut Heat app).
- Leaving the liner in place, flip the base material over and apply heat to the back of the design as instructed (see Heat Guide or Cricut Heat app).
- Peel the liner away from the design at the temperature instructed (see Heat Guide or Cricut Heat app).
- Enjoy!
Tip: In most cases, the liner adhesive will hold your design in place during transfer. However, if needed or instructed, use Heat Resistant Tape (when using Cricut EasyPress Mini) or Strong Heat Resistant Tape (when using Cricut Hat Press) to secure your design in place.
Care
Follow care instructions found in the Cricut Heat Guide or Cricut Heat app (for Cricut EasyPress 3 and Cricut Hat Press).
FAQ
How long does it take to charge Glow-in-the-Dark Iron-On?
Glow-in-the-Dark Iron-On will begin to glow soon after exposure to light, but for brightest and longest glowing, allow it to charge under direct light for 30 minutes.
How long will Glow-in-the-Dark Iron-On glow before it needs to be recharged?
Glow-in-the-Dark Iron-On will glow for approximately 20-30 minutes before it needs to recharge.
How do I charge Glow-in-the-Dark Iron-On?
Glow-in-the-Dark Iron-On will charge under any type of light. For best results allow embellished item(s) to rest under direct lighting.
Note: While any type of light will work, it will charge faster under a UV light.
How many washes will it last? Are there any special care instructions to follow?
It has been tested to outlast multiple washes.
Care Instructions:
- Wait 24 hours before washing embellished item.
- For longest life, wash and dry the embellished item inside-out.
- If areas of Iron-On material lift after washing, simply follow the complete application instructions to reapply.
Can I layer with Glow-in-the-Dark Iron-On?
Yes, you can layer Glow-in-the-Dark Iron-On over Everyday Iron-On. For multi-layer designs Glow-in-the-Dark Iron-On should be the top layer only.