Cricut Infusible Ink is an ideal DIY product that helps you create personalized professional transfer into t-shirts, coasters, tote bags, and many more things. It is very different from vinyl heat transfer, iron-on, or HTV, although it sounds like them. Vinyl or iron-on made artwork sits on the top of products, but infusible ink made the artwork that becomes the pat of the products by mixing with it. This is the big difference between other artworks and infusible artwork.

You will get vibrant colours that will not be peeled, wrinkled, or cracked. This colour will not wash out after washing. You can pull a shirt with infusible ink artwork, and you will see that along with the fabric; it also stretches. The reason is that it has become a part of the fabric by infusing into it. You can get professional results by making your products.

Cricut Infusible Ink Science

The materials used in Cricut infusible ink undergo the process of Sublimation. In this process, the substantial changes to gas directly, which gets infused into holes of base materials. It is the main thing behind this.

Cricut Infusible Ink Creation Process

For creation with Cricut infusible ink, you need a few supplies.

Transfer Sheets

These infusible ink transfer sheets are similar to iron-on or Cricut vinyl in looking. You will get these pre-inked sheets in a roll. They are available in different types of designs or solid colors. When you look at them, you might think that they are similar. You will feel that infusible ink sheets look more like thick paper. The transfer sheet has light patterns and colors which is a normal thing.

Cricut Infusible Ink Markers and Pens

Cricut Infusible Ink markers and pens can be used for drawings. You can use them with the help of Cricut Machine and Hands. An image can be drawn from the design space by putting the marker in the machine. By uploading the image to the machine you have, you can draw it with the help of your hands or machine your design. Design is drawn on laser transfer with the help of Cricut Easypress 2 or heat-press; the design is transferred on an infusible ink-compatible blank.

Compatible Blanks

You will need a blank to put your design on. A brand new line of blanks is present in Cricut that work perfectly and easily with a range of products. On the logo of Infusible Ink, you will get a range of compatible products. These includes

• Men’s T-shirt Blank
• Women’s T-shirt Blank
• Baby bodysuit Blank
• Tote Bag Blank
• Coaster Blank

In the future, you will get a wide range of base material choices to choose from.

Cricut Maker

You will need a Cricut machine to cut the infusible ink transfer sheets. You also need it for drawings by using infusible ink markers and pens. Cricut Maker is an incredibly versatile gadget. It can be used for the cutting and scoring of many different materials. You can even use the Cricut Explore machine. Fabric, leather, crepe paper, and balsa wood can be beautifully cut through this machine.

Cricut Easy Press 2

Commonly, a heat press can be used, but you can even use Easy Press 2 with infusible circuit ink instead of a heat press. Heat Press is also placed in easy press two and can heat up to 400 degrees, and it is portable. The Cricut Easy Press possesses these features to make it perfect. Their use is very simple and straightforward.

How to Use Cricut Infusible Ink

Here we will discuss the two projects created using infusible ink transfer sheets and two different blanks. These are a T-shirt and square coaster project.

Infusible Ink T-Shirt

Here we will know how to manufacture a t-shirt using Infusible Ink.

Materials Required:

1. Transfer Sheets of Infusible Ink
2. Cricut Maker or Cricut Explore
3. Standard Grip Mat
4. Cricut Easy Press 2 or Cricut Easy Press
5. Cricut Easy Press Mat
6. Cricut T-shirt Blank
7. Two Sheets of Butcher Paper
8. White Cardstock
9. Lint Roller
10. Scissors

Procedure:

• Infusible Ink transfer sheet will be placed onto a green standard grip mat. It is placed so that its color side or upper and the liner side are down.
• You will get a free cut file from Cricut design space. You will get any design for your T-shirt from the Cricut design space. As we are creating T-shirts for summer and lazy beach days, you can pick up a Cricut design of a letter containing “Sea You Again.” The design can be resized if needed. After resizing, I can cut it. The design should be mirrored.
• For browsing, select “browse all materials” and select “infusible ink transfer sheet.” If you use the Cricut Explore machine, then turn the dial to the “Custom” first.

• For the process of cutting, press the flashing “Go” button after loading the mat and bleeding into the machine.
• From the mat, the cut infusible ink transfer sheet is removed. The scissors are used to cut around the design, and the remaining transfer sheet is saved for another project.
• During the whole process, ensure that your hands are moisture-free because this can cause problems with the infusible ink transfer sheets. By doing so, you can easily cut the pieces and also separate them with comfort.
• The rolling of the cut design should be done gently. Removal of the negative pieces from the design should be done with your fingers so that there will be only designs left on your liner.
• The process of weeding infusible ink transfer sheets is much easier. Its peeling up is very easy because the transfer sheets are much thicker.
• For the adjustment to the easy press heat plate, you can also trim the liner.
• For the removal of tiny debris and fibers from the shirt, a lint roller is used. It is the most important step. You may think that it is not necessary but do not skip this step. Even if a small amount of debris is present, it can also create problems in the transfer, and you will not want that.
• The shirt should be covered with butcher paper. Each package of infusible ink transfer sheets contains butcher paper.
• For the removal of moisture, the transfer will be preheated. For this project, you have to press 385 degrees for 15 seconds.
• After this, remove the butcher paper and let the shirt cool completely.
• Cut ink transfer design sheets are placed on the short so that the design faces down and the clear line is on the top.

• The butcher paper that is larger than easy press heat paper is covered. The easy press is placed over the design for 40 seconds at 385 degrees by setting the easy press 2 for 40 seconds.
• If you want everything according to your expectations, then do not move at all. Without moving the stack on the butcher paper, the easy press two is left upon the beep.
• After cooling firstly remove the butcher paper and then the liner with the design.
• The removal of design is done with the help of tweezers, not with your fingers as if it does not come up according to your expectation because you do not want to destroy your shirt.
• The most satisfying part of this whole process is lifting the liner. You will be shocked after seeing that you made it by yourself at your home.
• After the whole process, the shirt will look like a pro print it, or you bought it. No one believes that you made it by yourself.
• Check the whole T-shirt and make sure that the ink is mingled into the T-shirt and does not only print on the top as it does with iron-on.
• For the creation of a completely smooth surface, the ink is mingled into the T-shirt. You will be so impressed with it.

Precaution

The washing of the T-shirt should be done with cold water and mild detergent. Fabric Softener, dryer sheets, or bleach should not be used.

Making of Infusible Ink Coaster

During this summer, you can protect your furniture while shipping with the help of these square coasters that are made with infusible ink.

Materials Required

1. A cutting machine that can be a Cricut maker or Cricut explore
2. Standard grip mat
3. Cricut easy press two or Cricut easy press
4. Cricut easy press mat
5. Cricut square coaster blanks
6. Infusible Ink Transfer Sheet
7. Butcher paper
8. White Cardstock
9. Lint-free cloth
10. Heat resistant tape
11. Scissors

Procedure

• Infusible ink transfer sheet is placed onto a green standard grip mat. It is placed so that their color sides are up and the liner side is down.
• You will get the free cut file of your need from the design space. Different designs of different shapes are available. You are also free to make the design of your choice.
• You can resize the design according to your needs. After resizing, the cutting should be done. The design should be mirrored.
• The browsing of materials is done by selecting “Browse all materials” and then selecting “Infusible ink transfer sheets.” The dial should be turned to custom first in the case of using Cricut explore machines.
• The flashing go button is pressed after the loading of the mat and blade into the machine. The scissor is used for cutting around the design.
• Then, the transfer sheets should be removed from the mat. Do not forget to save the rest of the transfer sheets for the next infusible ink projects.
• For making sure that the liner is not wider than the easy press heat plate, you can also trim it.
• Setting off easy press 2 to 400 degrees for 60 seconds should be done. For the removal of debris from the coaster, lint-free cloth is used.
• For the protection of the easy press mat, it should be covered with white cardstock. The design placement on the coaster is done so that your design faces down and the liner side up.
• Heat resistant tape is used to place the design down. The coaster is placed on the cardstock and mat.
• The covering of the poster should be done with the help of butcher paper.

• The lifting of the coaster is done slowly at the beep of the machine.
• The easy press two is pressed at 400 degrees for 60 seconds with no pressure. Do not try to move the butcher paper at anything else that is underneath it.
• Avoid making any contact with it before the cooling because it is very hot. The butcher paper, tape, and design from the coaster are removed slowly after cooling.
• You will be amazed by seeing that the ink is mingled into the coaster, and it also looks like someone professionally prints it.

Precaution

The washing of the coaster should be done with warm water and cleaner when it is highly necessary. The use of scrubbing pads, coloured cleaner is highly prohibited.

Project Ideas for Infusible Ink

1. There is almost no limit to the types of infusible ink projects you can do. You can use Cricut’s infusible ink on shirts, coasters, onesies, bags, and more for creative, unique, and personal infusible ink projects. You can also do the same projects which you have enjoyed in the past.
2. The difference is that it is simple, and professional and you will not have to worry about blurring, cracking, or peeling for too long. If you are happy with the line of posts that Cricut provides, then you are not alone. They are specially tested for many uses, including T-shirts, coasters, and bags.
3. You can use Cricut infusible ink and all Cricut machines, including Easy press. The ink was created for Easy press 2. This is because some of the spaces require a higher temperature than what the original Easy press offers.
4. The difference is that it is simple, and professional and you will not have to worry about blurring, cracking, or peeling for too long. If you are happy with the line of posts that Cricut provides, then you are not alone. They are specially tested for many uses, including T-shirts, coasters, and bags.
5. You can use Cricut infusible ink and all Cricut machines, including Easy press. The ink was created for Easy press 2. This is because some of the spaces require a higher temperature than what the original Easy press offers.

The Layering of Cricut Infusible Ink

Cricut Infusible Ink is often superimposed in many ways with totally different results. You have to collect a few things and processes. One of the advantages of this product is the ability to mix multiple style layers seamlessly. Many things to notice about layering Cricut infusible ink:

• Every layer should be applied on an individual basis.
• Continuously use a replacement piece of wrapping paper for every layer to stop re-transferring ink.
• Every layer needs to cool before heat-setting another layer.
• You have to combine infusible ink transfer sheets and pen/marker drawn designs.
• You have to layer different patterns and colors of transfer sheets too.
• Dark colors can continuously show through. You should not layer a light color on prime of a dark color and expect the sunshine color to show.
• Prepare the surfaces you are heat-setting.
• Follow Cricut’s instructions and tips to heat-set the primary layout layer.
• Allow the surface to cool, and then the transferring of design is done.
• By covering the design with butcher paper next layer is placed and heated. Then it is allowed to cool.
• Repeat the steps two or three times for as many layers of infusible ink you want to switch.

Cricut Infusible Ink with a Regular Iron

For better results, consistent heating is needed for infusible ink. Around 380 degrees to 400 degrees of temperature is needed. Due to high temperatures, infusible ink will not work well with a standard iron.

Use of Infusible Ink with other Cutting Machines

Cricut Infusible Ink is designed in such a way that it works well with Cricut tools. The cutting of transfer sheets is done similarly to vinyl, cardstock, or other materials. Cricut infusible ink can be tested with other cutting machines for best results. The design of the Cricut infusible pen is made so that it perfectly fits the penholder on Air, Air 2, Cricut explore, and Cricut maker machines. Hands can also use the pens.

Cricut Infusible Ink Markers And Pens

Cricut machine is used to draw designs with the help of infusible ink pens and markers. You can use it to draw designs with any other Cricut pen. The design is transferred according to your specific needs for the blank that is used. The designs should be mirrored before we draw them because there is a chance of developing a reverse design during transferring.

Merits of using Cricut Infusible ink

These are the following advantages:

• Infusible ink will not crack or wear out for long.
• The ink blends into your fabric to make it one.
• Cricut also provides infusible ink pens and markers.
• You can use infusible ink for a variety of projects.
• Once activated, the colors are strikingly bright.
• Infusible ink provides professional results.

Demerits of using Cricut Infusible Ink

• The disadvantage is that if the iron didn’t reach 400 degrees Fahrenheit, you have to use something else like a heat press.
• It is not available everywhere like Cricut maker the only shop you can buy this is Michaels Stores.
• You need to purchase several different products before using infusible ink.
• While ironed or HTV materials can be used almost everywhere, infusible ink requires Sublimation. Cricut makes many matching posts. You can also use any non-abrasive sublimation or any fabric with at least 80 percent polyester.
• HTV works well in any color or texture, but you need to work with brightly colored objects with infusible ink to maintain bright colors. Infusible ink-black shirts or black colors are not an option. Stay with whites, bright colors, and light grey for best results.

• Creating requires SVG cottage and a DIY shirt with Cricut Maker.

Conclusion

• Infusible ink from Cricut is an amazing product. It has got a rating of 4.1 on the official website. You can make gifts that look professional, there is a wide range of colors, and your project will not fade, crack or polish anywhere as close as a traditional iron opening. This is a great way to get into your creativity. You can also recommend Infusible ink to all your crafter friends.
• If you feel irritation during the process just wash your hands with water. If irritation increases consult a doctor. You can’t draw on the transfer sheets directly because by doing you can remove the pigment on the sheets. If you have any trouble just read the instruction manual carefully. It will be helpful for you.
• Slice and Set is a technique in which you can create designs by applying multiple layers. The transfer sheets stay up to at least one year from the manufacturing date. It is also very easy for you to store infusible ink pens and markers on one tip. Different sizes of transfer sheets are available for you according to your needs. You can easily create Grosgrain Ribbon, Sequin fabric, and so many things.

• If you want, unexpected results just follow the instructions written above. In the end, please make sure that you have all the necessary materials and be compatible with all the instruments. Once you see these materials, you will not be patient to purchase them as I told you about their demerits. You will get very few demerits in this. We can even say that Infusible Ink is a wonderful product which keeps improving it’s quality day by day according to the needs of the users but at the same time it has some issues like you cannot mix colors.

Last Updated on August 18, 2022 by Rojalin Mahapatro