Applying Iron-On Vinyl to Wood with a Heat Press Once you have the desired placement I like to use my brayer to secure the iron-on vinyl. You should be able to see your design through the carrier sheet. With the sticky side down place your iron-on vinyl on to your wooden blank. Once you have weeded all of the iron-on vinyl you will be left with your design and the clear carrier sheet. It’s easier because iron-on vinyl is not sticky which can be difficult to weed intricate designs. One of the advantages of using iron-on vinyl instead of adhesive vinyl is that it is easier to weed. I like to weed while my iron-on vinyl is still on the mat. Now it’s time to remove the excess vinyl to reveal your design. When it’s finished cutting press the blink arrows to unload your mat. Press the blinking c or play button on your machine. Once your mat is loaded into your machine you are ready to cut your design. This is why it’s essential to mirror your design. The way that you cut iron on vinyl is from behind or the backside. Make sure to select your material in design space. Next on a light grip mat add your iron on vinyl shiny side down. You will want to make sure that your design is mirrored. In Cricut design space upload your SVG file. Want to know more about Cricut Materials check out this Cricut Materials guide. Use code WEEKENDCRAFT to get 10% off Cricut machines or heat presses. Looking for an EasyPress and not sure which one to get? Check out my Cricut EasyPress guide here.
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