How to use Cricut Infusible Ink on Tumblers

Daily Dose of DIY with Chris・2 minutes read

A tutorial by Chris from Daily Dose of DIY shows how to apply infusible ink on a tumbler, emphasizing the importance of mirroring designs and using sublimation blanks. The final steps involve using heat shrink wrap and a heat gun to secure the design, with the option of testing a hair dryer as well.

Insights

  • Infusible ink sheets are best used on sublimation blanks or 100% polyester materials, not limited to Cricut-specific blanks, as highlighted by Chris from Daily Dose of DIY.
  • The process of applying infusible ink to a tumbler involves mirroring designs, detailed setup on the Cricut machine, utilizing heat-resistant tape, and an optional heat shrink wrap for added protection, culminating in a final step of heat gun application for secure design placement, as demonstrated in the crafting tutorial.

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  • What is infusible ink?

    A dye-sublimation ink used for crafting.

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Summary

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Infusible Ink Tutorial: Tumbler Design Process

  • Chris from Daily Dose of DIY demonstrates how to use infusible ink sheets on a 20-ounce skinny tumbler.
  • Infusible ink is showcased as the material used in the Cricut Crafters Club for the month.
  • Sublimation blanks or 100% polyester materials are recommended for infusible ink, not specifically Cricut blanks.
  • Free SVG files are offered to viewers who comment "link" for access to designs and templates.
  • Instructions on how to use the SVG files in Design Space are provided, including font selection and alignment.
  • The importance of mirroring designs for infusible ink is emphasized to avoid mistakes during cutting.
  • Instructions for setting up the Cricut machine for cutting infusible ink are detailed, including material selection and mirror setting.
  • The process of applying the infusible ink to the tumbler, using heat-resistant tape to secure the design, is explained.
  • The option of using heat shrink wrap for added protection and to prevent ghosting of the ink is demonstrated.
  • The final step involves using a heat gun to shrink the wrap and secure the infusible ink design on the tumbler.

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Crafting with Heat: Tips and Results

  • The hair dryer was tested on a craft project, feeling similar to hair dryer heat, suggesting it could work well, especially on high heat settings.
  • The craft items were placed in the oven at 400 degrees for 15 minutes, with a recommendation to cool them off for 20 minutes before removing the materials.
  • Two methods were tested for sealing the craft items: using tape only and using shrink wrap with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  • Both methods, tape only and shrink wrap, yielded similar results, with shrink wrap potentially better for items with more writing.
  • The finished craft items were dishwasher safe but not microwave safe, and the regular oven was used without issues, with a suggestion to find a convection oven if preferred.
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