Cricut for Beginners Guide: Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV) with Cricut

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If you are a Cricut beginner, you might be a bit confused how to use Heat Transfer Vinyl with your Cricut. In this Cricut tutorial, DIY Alex is talking all about how to use Heat Transfer Vinyl, also known as HTV. In this Cricut for Beginners tutorial, we are breaking down what HTV is, how to use Heat Transfer Vinyl with your Cricut machine, a quick glance at how to cut HTV in Cricut Design Space, how to make test cuts with your heat transfer vinyl on your Cricut machine before the final project, and things like the best type of fabric to use with Heat Transfer Vinyl. If you are interested in making some easy DIY t-shirts with your Cricut Maker or Cricut Explore Air 2 and heat transfer vinyl, make sure to stay until the end to see the entire Cricut tutorial!
Thank you to ‪@HeatTransferWarehouse‬ for sponsoring this video!
Here's what you'll learn in this Cricut for Beginners Tutorial:
00:00 - Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV) with Cricut Introduction
00:47 - What is Heat Transfer Vinyl?
01:45 - The different types of HTV you can use with your Cricut
02:25 - Working with HTV designs in Cricut Design Space
05:41 - How to cut HTV on a Cricut
09:06 - How to weed Heat Transfer Vinyl
10:04 - Tips on how to apply HTV correctly
11:15 - Using the heat press to press HTV
15:04 - What materials can you press HTV on?
17:09 - Connect with DIY Alex
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Gildan Softstyle T-shirt (with Howdy ya'll design on it): www.heattransferwarehouse.com...
Glitter HTV: www.heattransferwarehouse.com...
WALAKut Fashion Patterns HTV: www.heattransferwarehouse.com...
Siser Twinkle HTV: www.heattransferwarehouse.com...
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[@DIYAlex]

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[@houseprojectmama8009]

This was very informative. Thanks

[@haleysearcy8329]

Extremely helpful! Thank you so much. I have never loved such a straight forward step-by-step for my Cricut without someone going on rants about things I have never heard of or tried, experienced Cricut stuff. This is a true beginner 101! Yay!!

[@DIYAlex]

It makes my heart so happy to hear that! I'm so glad to be able to speak to your skill level exactly where you're at! :)

[@KALUOHS]

I have a Cricut that my dad gave me, but I had never used HTV before and following your video was SO EASY AND HELPFUL. I was able to get a project done in record time because of how easy it was to follow. Thank you SO MUCH!!!

[@DIYAlex]

I’m so glad to hear that!!! ☺️🎉 I hope you had fun!

[@sherylrivera4035]

I LOVE your tutorials Alex. You explain everything so well! Thanks girl!

[@DIYAlex]

Thank you so much Sheryl!

[@sarahseid5674]

Alexxxxxxxxxx!!!! This tutorial is amazing. I really loved the “anatomy and physiology”, for lack of better words, of HTV. I also had a “duhhhhh” moment in that I didn’t realize that the settings in the cricut are for their products. I took it for granted that materials were interchangeable regardless of specific cricut products and settings. Not that I have had issues but its good to know. I also learned a lot from the application process though my issue is figuring out what “firm” actually means…lol. Thank you again for a informative tutorial. Oh, I also loved your opening - the display stuff…the apron gave me an idea for holiday gifts. You are a gem.

[@DIYAlex]

I tried to break it down to all the basics, so I’m glad some of those were helpful! I truly packed this video with all the things I wish someone had explained to me, and I think many people are in the same boat. I’m glad the projects gave you ideas! The options with HTV are endless 😍!

[@lindafifer6253]

Thanks Alex. Very informative.

[@DIYAlex]

You’re welcome!

[@CraftingwithDelonda]

Oooh, this is going to be good! I’m going to catch the replay ❤

[@DIYAlex]

Thanks Delonda! I'm so excited to share all the HTV tea ☕☕

[@anamontero5030]

Great video for a beginner!!!! Thanks!

[@DIYAlex]

You’re welcome!! ☺️

[@aaronhatmaker]

Alex is such a wonderful teacher! I always look forward to your videos!

[@aaronhatmaker]

the clear carrier sheet trick was cool, as was the sponsor - i had no idea they even existed!

[@DIYAlex]

Thanks Aaron! I’m so glad they’re helpful! ☺️ I appreciate you!

[@taniaheapy4938]

Thank you for your video

[@Indpendnt27]

Thank you, Alex 😊

[@DIYAlex]

You’re welcome!

[@1stladycamphor]

This video is super helpful!

[@DIYAlex]

I’m so glad you think so! ☺️

[@user-xr5su4hg6b]

Great video, I was able to get my cricket set up thanks to your video. The heat press was always kind of scary to me, but you made it seem pretty simple. Maybe I won’t burn the house down now. 🤣🤣🤣Thank you.

[@DIYAlex]

lol! They intimidated me too at first! It’s very easy once you get used to it!

[@cherylgoguen2343]

Good afternoon everyone

[@our5kidsrock]

We have an older cricut machine. Where do we set the cutting blade for vinyl?

[@HuberRealEstateGroupofFlorida]

love your tutorials! Where do you buy your shirts? I like the tri-blend by Gildan. Not sure where to get it though?

[@DIYAlex]

Thanks! I like jiffy shirts for my t-shirts!

[@natashafreeman6286]

Omg thank you I just found you I have been having a hard time with all these vinyls getting to know what is what it's like I learn one another is coming out I just got the htv vinly ?can you use a iron or do you need a heat press I will be a new follower thank you so so much

[@DIYAlex]

I’m so glad it helped! A heat press is definitely going to give you more consistent results, but you can definitely start with an iron if that’s what you have! Here’s a tutorial using an iron with HTV: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2SloYpprN-DeJI

[@arnessad16]

Do you ever print it again without the teflon sheet to make sure it's adhered to the garment?

[@DIYAlex]

No I don't find that necessary for HTV.

[@krs.10]

Trying out my very first shirt today. While at Michael's I kept telling my husband "I dont think its iron-on, it's called HTV" when we were looking for...iron-on, lol. Didn't realize then that they're the same. 🤦‍♀️

[@DIYAlex]

Lol I know, it can be so confusing! I’m glad I could clear that up for you!

[@thinkology7174]

Would love to watch more, but can you go a bit slower, and tone your voice down a bit, it hurts even on low volume