HOW TO USE THE CRICUT EASYPRESS MINI

Complete Cricut EasyPress Tutorial Plus Iron-On with Wood

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Benefits of the EasyPress Products!

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The EasyPress Mini is much easier to use than a household iron, and has more even heat distribution.

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The even distribution of heat is important to increase the lifetime of your iron-on projects. Household irons have a heat source in the center not all the way throughout.

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The EasyPress Mini has a precision tip to reach smaller areas easier; however, unlike the larger sizes it has three heat settings and no timer.

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The project can be as small as desired, but Cricut suggests no larger than 2x the mini plate. The mini is meant to be moved around the project where the full-sized are not.

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The EasyPress Mini is great for adhering the seams of projects due to its small size. Adding Cricut Heat Resistant Tape will make the project more precise.

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Cut the design with the Cricut machine

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Determine heat settings and preheat the wood.

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Press the Iron-On to the wood with the EasyPress Mini; then burnish with a cloth and remove the plastic film.

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Finish Up!

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