Using Cricut Design Space to Trim Iron-On Transfers

Materials:

• Standard Iron-On Transfers for either Dark or Light fabrics
• Siser TTD High Tack Mask, or any sort of heat-stable transfer/carrier to keep your image parts aligned.
• Cricut Light Grip Mat

Settings:

• Set your Cricut to its standard "Paper" setting.
• Set your iron to "Cotton", or your Easy Press 2 to 400F.

Technique:

1. Before uploading your image, decide which of the blank parts around and inside the image need to be removed, and which can stay.
2. When you upload your image to Design Space, upload it BOTH as a Cut image AND a Print then Cut image.
3. Select both the Cut and Print then Cut images and load them into Design Space.
4. Use Cricut's shapes and the Slice and Weld tools to remove any tiny holes, and to even out the edges of the Cut image. 
5. Send the Cut image to the back.
6. Align the Cut and Print then Cut images both horizontally and vertically.
7. Use the Flatten tool to attach your simplified cut lines to your Print then Cut image.
8. Do a paper test before using the much more expensive iron-on transfers. Remember to turn "Bleed" to OFF, and to mirror ONLY if you are using clear iron-on (i.e., iron-on transfers for Light Fabrics)
9. Let the transfer dry and cure as per the package instructions (anywhere from 1/2 hour to 24 hours).
10. After cutting your iron-on transfer, weed it normally. 

Additional Preparation for Dark-Fabric Iron-On

1. Apply the High Tack Mask or transfer/carrier to your weeded iron-on transfer.
2. Remove the original backing from your transfer.

For All Iron-On Transfers

1. Position the iron-on transfer on your garment.
2. Use your iron, EasyPress 2, or Heat Press to transfer your design to your blank.
3. Follow package instructions regarding hot, warm, cool, or cold peels.