Cricut EasyPress 2 Beginners Guide
What is a Cricut EasyPress
The Cricut EasyPress 2 is designed specifically for adding iron on materials to your projects, it creates a professional finish in under a minute. Unlike standard sticky vinyl the vinyl used is heat activated so it will stay put wash after wash!
What can you use the Cricut EasyPress for?
Ideal for basic T-shirts, tote bags, pillows, aprons, and more! It's really just down to your own imagination!
Here is a video from Cricut Expert Emma Jewell to show you how to use the Cricut EasyPress 2
What are the Key benefits compared to using a regular iron?
A standard home iron is actually on hot in the middle and so it doesn't provide an even temperature as you press. The steam holes in an iron also create issues when pressing and can add to an uneven finish. Even if it looks like it has adhered well you may find after a few washes the material lifts due to those weak points caused by the uneven pressure.
With an iron you are also guessing at the temperature, where your EasyPress has precise heat settings for the exact materials you are using. Cricut has a really useful Heat Guide for all the different fabrics and materials to use with their EasyPress range.
What Comes in the Box?
Warranty
What vinyls and materials can I use with the Cricut EasyPress
There are a number of different types of vinyl or 'iron ons' you can use, you're not just limited to Cricut products too as the easyPress will work with other brands too.
Everyday
Holographic
SportFlex
Glitter
Foil
Shop now for Smart iron On Vinyl from Cricut
How do I tell the difference between Iron On Vinyl and standard adhesive vinyl once I have opened the packet!
It's actually really easy, Iron on vinyl is heat activated so when you peel off the clear protective layer it's not sticky! Only when you apply the heat does the adhesive become activated. Standard vinyl has adhesive on the back so will feel sticky, make sure you don't use this kind with your EasyPress.
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