How to use Infusible Ink Transfer Sheets with the sample swatch blank – Help Center 3/16/20, 7:45 AM

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How to use Infusible Ink

Transfer Sheets with the sample
swatch blank

What you need:

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Cricut Maker or Cricut Explore cutting machine

StandardGrip Machine mat
Cricut EasyPress 2 or Cricut EasyPress
Cricut EasyPress Mat
Infusible Ink Transfer Sheet
Sample blank swatch
Butcher paper
Cardstock (80 lb.), White (colored cardstock not recommended)
Lint roller
Scissors
Tweezers
Design Space software on mobile device or computer

Step 1: Cut

Note: Before handling Infusible Ink materials, be sure that your hands
are dry and free of any oils or lotions.

1. Place Infusible Ink Transfer Sheet onto a StandardGrip mat, liner side down.

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2. In Design Space, select and size your design to fit on sample swatch. Be sure to
Mirror (https://help.cricut.com/hc/en-us/articles/360009432354-How-do-I-mirror-the-mats-in-
Design-Space-) your design.

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3. Select Browse all materials, then Infusible Ink Transfer Sheet. If using a Cricut
Explore model, turn Smart Set Dial to Custom first.

4. Load mat and blade into machine, then press flashing Go button.

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Step 2: Weed
1. Remove cut design from mat and trim away unused area of sheet.

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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 paper from in and
around your design.

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3. Use your fingers or tweezers to carefully remove negative pieces from in and
around your design, leaving design on liner.

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4. Trim clear liner so that it does not extend beyond Cricut EasyPress heat plate.

Step 3: Apply

Tip: Now is a good time to prep your Cricut EasyPress. For precise temp,
time, and pressure setting for your project, always refer to the Cricut
EasyPress Heat Transfer Guide (https://home.cricut.com/easypress-heat-settings-
guide) . For this project, set Cricut EasyPress 2 to 385°F (195°C). For original
Cricut EasyPress, set to 360°F (185°C).

1. Place a sheet of cardstock on top of your mat to protect the surface from
unwanted transfer.

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2. Place swatch blank on top of cardstock.

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3. Do not skip this step: Use a fresh adhesive to lint-roll the entire surface of
swatch blank. Even minuscule debris or fibers may create imperfections in the
final transfer.

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4. Cover swatch blank with butcher paper.

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Important: Butcher paper must be larger than Cricut EasyPress heat

plate.

Note: Butcher paper comes in each package of Infusible Ink Transfer

Sheets.

5. Do not skip this step: Preheat application area to remove moisture and
wrinkles that result in unwanted effects.

For this sample project, set Cricut EasyPress 2 to 385°F (195°C) and preheat for
15 seconds. Set original Cricut EasyPress to 360°F (185°C) and preheat for 15
seconds.
Use even, light pressure.

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6. Remove butcher paper and let swatch cool.

7. Place cut design face down on swatch with clear liner on top.

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8. Cover design with butcher paper larger than Cricut EasyPress heat plate.

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9. To complete this sample project using Cricut EasyPress 2, press at 385°F

(195°C) for 40 seconds. For original Cricut EasyPress, press at 360°F (185°C) for 120
seconds.

Use even, light pressure.

Important: Do not slide press or move your hands during transfer. Keep
the stack as still as possible while pressing.

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10. When beep sounds, slowly lift press. Try not to move the stack, including
butcher paper.

11. Let your project cool. Once cool, slowly remove butcher paper, then slowly
remove the liner with design.

Important: If design separates from liner and remains on blank, remove

with tweezers. Do not remove it using your fingers. This could cause
unwanted effects, like ghosting (https://help.cricut.com/hc/en-
us/articles/360024040033#ghosting) or marbling (https://help.cricut.com/hc/en-
us/articles/360024040033#marbling) .

Tip: Never reuse butcher paper for another project.

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