Cricut Machines enables you to create various stunning projects using different materials. One of the coolest features of Cricut machines is that they transform a normal plain-looking object into a piece of art. But aren’t you missing something, the material you will put your design on?
“Blank” is a term used for an item that can be customized using a Cricut machine. There are different types of Cricut Blanks that you can use for iron-on vinyl projects. Continue reading our posts to learn about the blanks you can purchase from Cricut’s official website. We will also show you the correct way to customize them.
Blank One: T-Shirts
Most Cricut owners use their machines to create custom T-shirts. These T-shirts are a great gift, and you can sell these T-shirts online or offline. On Cricut’s official website, you will find various Blank T-shirts of different styles and sizes for Men, Women, and toddlers. A single piece of clothing will cost between $5.24- $10.49. However, if you place a bulk order, you can get a discount. Other than blank T-Shirts, you will need a Cricut machine, heat press, material trimmer, iron-on vinyl, and weeding tool. If you use EasyPress for the project, you will also need EasyPress Mat. To customize a T-shirt:
- Start by launching Cricut Design Space and tap the New Project button.
- Next, from the sidebar, select Templates.
- In the search bar, search for a T-shirt.
- Select the T-shirt you are using; it could be a classic T-shirt, V-Neck T-shirt, or Crew Neck.
- Next, upload your design to Cricut Design Space. Design space works with PNG, JPG, GIF, SVG, DXF, and BMP file types.
- Once your image is uploaded successfully, click Insert Images.
- The image should be on the Canvas along with the shirt template.
- Click and drag the image to position it.
- Once you’re satisfied with the positioning and scaling, you can select Make It.
- You can see a preview of what your cut shape will look like on the screen.
- Next, place the vinyl onto the board and select the Mirror option. Then tap Continue.
- Select the material and place the vinyl material onto your Grip Mat.
- Press the button on the left that looks like two arrows.
- Once the machine is done cutting, unload the material and remove the excess iron-on using the weeding tool.
- Apply the iron-on to the t-shirt with a heat press.
- Once you’re done, flip the T-shirt and repeat the process from the back.
- Carefully peel off the plastic layer when the vinyl is cool enough to touch.
Blank Two: Baby Bodysuit Or Onesies
So, now that we have covered the apparel for adults, we can move on to the little ones. Babies look cute regardless of their appearance, but with the right outfit, they can look cuter. Regarding apparel for kids, it is better to stick to high-quality blanks. The baby bodysuit or onesies are super sensitive and look great on every child.
With the help of a Cricut machine, you can create customized onesies for any special occasion, such as baby showers, birthdays, and Halloween. A single piece of baby bodysuit or onesie will cost you between $4.49 and $5.24. Creating customized baby bodysuits and onesies is the same as creating customized T-shirts.
First, download the SVG files to upload to your Cricut machine.
- Before cutting your design, mirror your cut and put the material face down on the mat.
- Press the button on the left to instruct the machine to cut your design from the iron-on vinyl.
- Once the machine cuts, unload the material and weed away the excess material.
- Place the design on the onesies and press the design with a heat press for the recommended time and temperature.
- Lastly, remove the transfer sheet and enjoy your new onesie when the vinyl cools off.
Blank Three: Tote Bags
Tote bags are perfect for carrying your belongings. Typically Tote bags are made of cotton, jute, and canvas. However, polyester works best for infusible ink transfers. A Tote Bag available at Cricut’s official website will cost about $8.24 to $9.7. These Tote Bags are compatible with Infusible Ink and helps you to get vibrant, permanent, pro-quality heat press transfers without any edges or seams. You can customize these tote bags by adding a fun design or a name. In Design Space, there are thousands of designs to choose from.
- Start by opening the personalized tote bag project in Design Space and add text.
- Apply the Infusible Ink on a mat and select the necessary settings on Design Space.
- To flip the design, toggle the “mirror” option.
- Next, load the material with the mat into the machine and press the “Go” button.
- Unload the design once the design is cut.
- Using the Cricut Heat App adjust the heat settings to your EasyPress.
- Over the tote bag lay the tote bag.
- Insert a blank sheet of cardstock inside the tote bag and place the sheet of butcher paper over the design.
- Then press the design with EasyPress.
- Lastly, peel away the butcher paper and infusible ink backing to reveal the design.
FAQs
What other Cricut Blanks can you buy from the Cricut official site?
You can purchase coasters, mug blanks, and caps other than T-shirts, tote bags, and onesies. All these items are optimized for exceptional heat transfer results. Using genuine Cricut Infusible blanks is advisable to get vibrant, pro-quality heat transfer.
What supplies do you need to create customized mugs?
For projects other than Cricut mugs, you will need an infusible ink mug, transfer tape, measuring tape, a scrapping tool, an adhesive mat, vinyl, scissors, and MugPress. Although you can use non-Cricut brand muse, you may not get the desired results.
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Source: Top 3 Cricut Blanks for Iron-on Vinyl Projects
