I am super excited to teach you how to use the Cricut Mug Press. I watched my delivery notifications like a crazy person the other day waiting on its arrival.
Cricut always intrigues me with their new products. So I’m always super excited to get the newest thing that they drop.
By the way, if you would like to watch the full video, you can check it out here on by Pink YouTube.
So when I got it, I jumped right in. I used my iPad for the first time to make this custom mug. Also, I used the Cricut Joy and Infusible Ink transfer sheets along with Cricut mug blanks.
I initially wanted to make my own design using Cricut Design Space elements. But after confusing myself I opted for a pre-made design for my Infusible Ink Sheet.
You can check out what’s in the box in this Cricut Mug Press Unboxing And Set Up.
I made a couple of mistakes but the Cricut Mug Press didn’t disappoint even considering the mistakes I made.
How to use the Cricut Mug Press
- First, start with a compatible mug. Make sure to only use Cricut Mug Blanks and those that are made for Sublimation Heat Transfers.
- If you make your own design, you can use the Cricut premade Mug design setup. But whatever you do, don’t forget to attach your design before you go to cut.
- Cricut Infusible Ink Transfers for the Cricut Joy work amazingly whether you are using the Joy or the Cricut Maker. The Infusible Ink sheets for Joy are sized perfectly for the mug size.
- If you are using Infusible Ink markers, place 3 layers of butcher paper over the design so that you don’t end up with ink all over your heat plate.
- Before you place the mug into the press, make sure it is pulled tight over the mug.
- Allow your cup to cool completely to prevent burns and ghosting.
I made a few of these when I used my Cricut Mug Press the first time and I wanted to prevent you from mask the same mistakes. Although my mistakes were all user errors.
The great thing is that learning how to use the Cricut Mug Press properly means that you end up with dishwasher and microwave-safe professional-quality mugs in minutes.
If you are having trouble with your Cricut Heat Press for mugs, make sure that there is no firmware updates and then you should be all set to go.
Helpful products for this project
- Cricut Mug Press (grab yours here)
- Mug Blanks
- Cricut Infusible Ink Transfer Sheets the small ones made for mugs
- Cricut Joy or other Cricut Machine
How To Use The Cricut Mug Press
Want to learn how to use the Cricut Mug Press? Check out this easy-to-follow tutorial and learn to make professional-quality mugs with the mug press and infusible inks.
Materials
- Cricut Infusible Ink Transfers
- Cricut Mug Blanks
- Lint Roller
- Heat tape
Tools
- Cricut Joy or other Cricut Machine
Instructions
- Choose a design in Cricut Design Space making sure your design fits your size mug (small 12oz or large 15oz).
- It is pre-sized so click make it. Mirror your design, and click continue.
- On the next screen, select mat cutting, and then choose Cricut infusible Ink as your material.
- Insert the mat into the joy, and allow the joy to read it.
- Click go, and then power on your Cricut Mug Press.
- Once the cut finishes pull out the mat. Place the mat face down and remove the mat from the material. (see video)
- Crack and peel away the voided area. Place the matte/color side down onto your mug. Make sure that there are no bubbles or gaps between the mug and the design and tape down the edges.
- Place in the press, close the lever, and allow the heat press to work.
- Once the press beeps, remove the mug using the handle only.
- Set aside and allow to cool fully. Once cooled remove the transfer sheet.
- Step back and enjoy your amazing new mug!
Make sure that there are no bubbles or gaps between the mug and the design and tape down the edges.
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What is this SVG called? I can’t seem to find it in Design Space and yet I see it all over the place lol. like on the Cricut Mug Press box.
I’m not sure, I just searched mugs under images and it came up.