If you are thinking about getting a Cricut Mug Press and want to know How To Use Infusible Ink with it. Then you have made it to the right place.
For this project, we are going to focus on then infusible ink transfer sheets. You can get Infusible ink pens, markers, and sheets. But we will talk about the others at another time.
What Is Infusible Ink?
Cricut Infusible Ink comes in sheets, pens, or markers. The ink from these supplies infuses into the material a lot like sublimation. Sublimation however uses a printer to print a high-quality image that you then press onto your materials.
With infusible ink, you cut out a design a lot like if you were cutting vinyl. And then heat-press it onto the material. Just like with sublimation, these inks only work on light-colored materials. They must either be a polyester blend or have a special coating.
Cricut Infusible Ink works with the Cricut Maker, Cricut Explore, and even the joy. And infusible ink transfers come in all sorts of colors and patterns for you to choose from.
Infusible Ink products were designed to work with the Cricut Easypress. If you have an EasyPress, then I suggest you also get the EasyPress mat, they pair great together.
How To Use Infusible Ink With The Cricut Mug Press
Today, I am going to show you how to use the Infusible Ink sheets to create beautiful, professional-quality mugs that will last.
You only need a few tools and supplies for this project.
- Cricut Mug Press
- Mug Blank (Cricut Mug or Sublimation Mug)
- Lint Roller
- Standard grip mat
- Cricut Mug Design
- Pink Lemonade Infusible Ink
- Cricut Joy
Cricut Design Space has a ton of designs for mugs. I had a little trouble finding them, so I just typed mug in the search bar.
When you are looking for mug designs, always make sure you have chosen the design that fits the mug size you have. Because mugs come in different sizes, so will your designs.
Tips For Using Cricut Infusible Ink
- Make sure to have a lint roller or lint-free cloth on hand. This is to free the material of any débris.
- Mirror your image. With Infusible ink and sublimation too, you will always mirror the image. You do this so it looks how you want it to on your material.
- Use butcher paper on top of your material. Put the paper just below the heat plate. This will help prevent scorching.
- Heat-resistant tape is great for holding down your heat transfers. Whether you are using infusible ink markers or sheets.
There are a lot of awesome infusible ink projects out there. My friend over at The Denver Housewife has some cool ones. Like this Layered tote bag, it’s so cute and fun!
I also have a whole section dedicated to Cricut Infusible Ink. If you are looking for more projects to try, here are a few.
- Cricut Mug Press Unboxing And Set Up
- Cricut Mug Press And Everything You Need To Know
- How To Use The Cricut Mug Press
- How To Use Infusible Ink By Cricut
- Infusible Ink Transfers Layering Tutorial
How To Use Infusible Ink With The Cricut Mug Press
If you are thinking about getting a Cricut Mug Press and want to know How To Use Infusible Ink with it. Then you have made it to the right place.
Materials
- Mug Blank You Can Use A Cricut Mug or Sublimation Mug)
- Lint Roller
- Cricut Mug Design
- Pink Lemonade Infusible Ink
- Standard Grip Mat
Tools
- Cricut Joy
- Cricut Mug Press
Instructions
- Choose and cut out your design.
- Remove the design when it is done and turn it over face down to peel the mat from the Infusible Ink Sheet.
- Crack and peel (see video) to remove the negative pieces from the design and discard.
- Once you have revealed the design, firmly place the design onto a lint-free mug.
- Press the transfer down firmly, smoothing as you go. You can use heat tape around the rim, but I don’t. If you have the transfer sheet applied firmly you don't need it.
- Place into the mug press and wait for the beep. Remove the mug from the Cricut Mug Press.
- Allow it to cool completely.
- Take off the transfer after it has completely cooled.
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So I assume you do face side down? Am I supposed to peel anything off the back of the paper? I have a clear transfer tape on mine.
Yes face down and you don’t peel anything till it has been cut, then you just peel off the areas you don’t want. Check out the video.