Now since the design is larger than the iron we want to press it in sections. Since the shoe is hollow we want to insert a rolled up sock to give you something to push against and also is a heat protectant for your fingers. Now it’s time to apply the iron-on vinyl. Pre-heat your canvas shoe for 5 seconds with your EasyPress Mini. The lights will turn from orange to green. Wait for your mini to come to temperature. Still unsure about what heat setting to use? I always double check using Cricut’s heat guide, here. Since I am using foil iron-on for the shoes turn the mini on to the low setting, one wave lit up. High for Infusible Ink projects and blanks Medium for most fabrics and heat-transfer vinyl Low for lightweight, delicate, synthetic, or heat-sensitive fabrics also great for more delicate heat-transfer vinyl, such as Foil Iron-On This will give you more control when adhering it to the shoe. Trim the carrier sheet closer to your vinyl design. Using the weeding tool, the one shaped like a hook, remove excess vinyl. If you are cutting anything with lettering make sure you have mirroring turned on. Place the iron-on foil shiny side down on your mat. I wanted the iron-on vinyl to visually pop off the shoes so I decided to to use iron-on foil. The Cricut EasyPress Mini is 1.92″ wide and 3.25″ tall, it is shaped like and iron and provides tip and edge control so you can place heat exactly where you want it. Now over the years I had ideas for customizing or personalizing shoes but I never had a small enough press that could give me the control I needed. I have always wanted to try to use iron-on vinyl on shoes. When I got the opportunity to try out the EasyPress Mini I though I will make Mickey Mouse shoes. I was immediately inspired to go home and start designing some attire for my next trip. I was absolutely blown away by the amount of families in DIY Disney apparel. I recently went to Disneyland for the first time since owning a Cricut. What about infusible ink? I had fun making shirts and coasters here. Speaking of new have you tried the new tools for the Cricut Maker? Check out how I used them here. It’s even perfect for hard-to-reach spots between seams and buttons. It’s compact size and ergonomic grip helps it take on curved surfaces. What I love about the mini is that it’s so petite. You could even use it on a stuffed animals! Cricut EasyPress Mini is perfect for small or unique projects like hats, shoes, headbands and so much more. I was very excited when Cricut announced the EasyPress mini. I love to use my EasyPress on almost every Cricut project. This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The newest little heat press that can tackle iron-on vinyl on small and curved objects.
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