How To Load Cricut Mat With Vinyl

Transfer tape works for most vinyl types.

How to load cricut mat with vinyl.

Remove the negative pieces from each of the images leaving the clear. For information on using card mat visit card mat 101. Cutting vinyl with a cricut machine. Rachel will break down how simple it is to cut and apply vinyl to y.

Preparation with cricut transfer tape. Customize your design in the cricut joy app or design space then select make it. Refer to kiss cut guide table below to adjust machine settings. Load the cutting mat into the machine by pressing the load unload button then press the go button when it starts flashing.

Select your mat type in design space then select continue. Select your material load style without mat. Select images and size and load the mat into the machine. Use stronggrip transfer tape for vinyl with a textured finish like shimmer and glitter.

Remove the negative pieces from each of the images using the weeder found in the cricut tool kit leaving. Ensure there is enough space for the mat to run all the way through the machine. Stronggrip transfer tape is too strong for other vinyl types. Select your cricut joy machine from the connect machine drop down.

Select the right setting for your material. Place vinyl liner side down onto cricut standardgrip mat. If you have a second or third color to cut gently peel the vinyl off the cutting mat then place the next color of vinyl onto the mat. The cricut may think that the mat is already loaded in the machine.

How to remove vinyl from the cut mat. If this does not help proceed to 5. Section 3 loading unloading section 3 page 2 loading unloading the mat step 5. Press the reset all button to clear all commands and then press the load mat button again.

Press the button to release the mat. To get the vinyl off the mat it s best to flip the mat upside down and remove the mat from the vinyl like so. Preparation with cricut transfer tape. Press flashing go button.

Press the unload mat button and then press the load mat button. Place your material on the adhesive area of the mat aligning it with the upper left corner. Repeat until all mats have been cut. When cricut is done cutting the load unload button will begin flashing.

Position the mat underneath the mat guides on your cricut machine. If this does not help proceed to 4. Place vinyl liner side down onto cricut standardgrip cutting mat. Design cut and weed.

If you ve ever wondered how exactly to cut and apply cricut vinyl this video is for you.