Cricut EasyPress Mini, the latest compact and cut heat press released by Cricut, has taken the craft world by storm. The main reason behind its success in the market is its affordability and the features it can offer to its users. It has become the number one choice for crafters on the go. If you want to discover everything about Cricut EasyPress Mini, this blog is written just for you. Here you will get to know its basic features and how to use it for various projects. In the end, we have a section dedicated to the common FAQs that will make you a pro by the end of the article.
WHAT IS CRICUT EASYPRESS MINI?
Cricut EasyPress Mini is a compact but mighty heat press used for firm adhesion of iron-on vinyl designs or infusible ink on craft projects that are small or slightly smaller in size. You can get high-impact heat transfer results in no time on compact-size projects. Even though it is a small heat press, it has a unique shape for extra-shaped objects. It is an awesome fit for tricky and unusual projects. It is flawlessly designed with modern technology, which helps the crafters glide it easily around the curves, contours, in between buttons, and uneven surfaces. Making it a perfect match for pressing and transferring heat on stuffed animals, caps, shoes, and much more.
FEATURES OF CRICUT EASYPRESS MINI
It has a compact dimension of 3.4 inches x 2.1 inches, so that it fits perfectly into your bag, so you can use it on the go.
It comes with three heat settings that you can use for iron-on and infusible ink projects.
It has a very comfortable handle that provides an easy grip, and you can seamlessly glide it through any design.
It comes with a precision tip on the top end of the press body, which gives you added control and accuracy.
This pocket-sized easy press is portable, light-weighted, and easy to store in any corner of your workspace or home.
The Cricut EasyPress mini is equipped with an insulated safety base beneath, so you can place the heat press back in its base when you are not using it.
The safety feature of the Cricut EasyPress mini makes it the number one choice for crafters with kids and in general. It has an auto-shutoff feature that turns its power off automatically when not used for a long time.
This mini press’s heat plate is ceramic coated, ensuring even, dry, edge-to-edge heat transfer every time, resulting in fool-proof adhesion.
COMMON PRECAUTIONS TO TAKE WHILE USING CRICUT EASYPRESS MINI?
Use your Cricut EasyPress mini at room temperature always.
Completely dry out the fabrics and other base materials before using the Cricut EasyPress mini on it.
Keep the Cricut EasyPress mini back in its safety base when not in use.
To create firm pressing pressure on uniquely shaped objects like hats, shoes, etc, use a hat form, a shoe form, or folded towel while using Cricut EasyPress mini on it.
Make sure to press at least 13 millimeters beyond all edges of your design while pressing on it with Cricut EasyPress mini.
HOW TO USE CRICUT EASYPRESS MINI FOR IRON-ON PROJECTS?
IMPORTANT POINT: Make sure the iron-on design falls under the maximum recommended size for Cricut EasyPress Mini iron-on project, which is 4 inches in width X 3.5 inches in length or 1.7 inches in width X 5.25 inches in length.
Follow the steps provided below:
Plug in your Cricut EasyPress mini device into a wall socket. Always choose a heat-resistant, firm, flat surface with a height reaching your waist. Ensure that the surface is not flimsy or unstable.
Next, bring your Cricut EasyPress mat and keep it beneath your design and base materials or fabric.
Now set the temperature on your mini press device. To determine the temperature required for your project, you can refer to the Cricut Heat Guide.
NOTE:
When you turn on your EasyPress mini, the temperature sets to low initially. To bring it to medium temperature, press the power button again. To bring it to maximum, press the power button again once more.
The orange light flashing on your Cricut EasyPress mini means that it is heating up. As soon as the light turns green, it means that it has reached the set temperature.
Next up, set the timer to the recommended time period for your project.
Preheat the base material by moving the EasyPress machine all over the application area for the time that is recommended.
To position the design, always keep the shiny side with the clear liner facing up.
Start the timer on your mini heat press and move it continuously all around the design until the timer reaches zero.
Flip over the base material, and press the back side of the design to ensure firm adhesion for the recommended time period.
Lastly, peel off the clear liner from your design after it has cooled down. In case you are layering, then you might have to peel off when it is still warm. You can visit the temperature required on the Cricut Heat Guide for accurate information.
FAQS
WHAT ARE THE SMALLEST AND THE LARGEST DESIGN SIZES I CAN USE EASYPRESS MINI ON?
The Cricut EasyPress mini works perfectly on transferring designs onto unique objects and on projects with hard-to-reach places. You can reach the smallest area with its precision tip. You can work on large projects two times more size than the heat plate of the EasyPress mini.
IS CRICUT EASYPRESS MINI DIFFERENT FROM OTHER CRICUT HEAT PRESS MODELS?
The obvious difference between the EasyPress mini machine and other easy press models is their sizes. The mini heat press can be used for transferring heat from edge to edge on designs that are rather intricate. Not to forget that the mini press is compact and lightweight, easy to carry around places than the other heat presses.
WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TEMPERATURE LIMITS ON MY CRICUT EASYPRESS MINI?
The temperature settings in the Cricut EasyPress mini range from low to high. The temperature in each setting is precisely provided below:
Low- 255°F (125°C) – 295°F (145°C)
Medium-300°F (150°C) – 355°F (180°C)
High-360°F (185°C) – 400°F (205°C)
HOW TO PRESS MY SHOES WITH MY CRICUT EASYPRESS MINI?
You can start by collecting either a shoe form, rolled towel, or rolled-up sock to provide a firm base while pressing. Insert any of these in the tip of the shoe. Place the heat transfer (iron-on) design in the area where you want to press and secure it with the help of a resistant tape. Set the time and temperature on your Cricut EasyPress mini machine and press it for a recommended time frame.
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