Updated By TeckWrap Craft On April 04, 2024
EasyPress Mini Heat Press Guide
Are you new to crafting with heat transfer vinyl and still navigating your way around a heat press machine? We bring you the complete guide on how to use Cricut EasyPress Mini—a compact, user-friendly heat press that enables stunning design transfers. Plus, as a bonus, discover 9 amazing project ideas that you can create using this handy tool.
The EasyPress Mini Temperature Guide
Below we have presented a table showing the heat and time settings for different heat transfer vinyl films and base materials to which they are applied.
| HTV | Cotton | Cotton Blend | Nylon | Polyester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PU HTV | Med 25 sec | Med 25 sec | Low 30 sec | Med 25 sec |
| Metallic | Med 25 sec | Med 25 sec | Low 30 sec | Med 25 sec |
| Glow-in-the-Dark | Med 30 sec | Med 30 sec | Med 30 sec | Med 30 sec |
| Glitter | Med 25 sec | Med 25 sec | — | Med 25 sec |
| Patterned | Med 25 sec | Med 25 sec | — | — |
| Reflective | Med 30 sec | Med 30 sec | Med 30 sec | Med 30 sec |
| Color Changing | Med 30 sec | Med 30 sec | Med 30 sec | Med 30 sec |
Remember to do the following:
- Apply firm pressure when pressing.
- Flip and repress for 10 to 15 seconds except when you are applying Glow-in-the-Dark, Reflective, and Color-Changing HTV.
- Set the temperature to high if you are sublimating a design onto a compatible base material. Apply heat for 35 to 45 seconds with firm pressure.