Cricut Expression 2 Vinyl Settings
Below you ll find the machine settings we use right here at expressions vinyl.
Cricut expression 2 vinyl settings. Preparation with cricut transfer tape. We cut a lot of vinyl. If the vinyl does not separate from the liner simply burnish the transfer tape onto the vinyl and peel away again. Peel refers to removing the clear iron on liner after applying iron on material to your project surface.
The cricut expression 2 available to buy on amazon is an old machine but we get so many questions about it that we decided it was worth a review anyway while cricut may not be selling it directly any more preferring to focus on their jazzy cricut maker review here it s still a popular purchase on amazon and remains a go to cutter for many crafters. Place vinyl liner side down onto cricut standardgrip mat. A few favorites are the auto fill and quantity features. To prevent bubbles start in the center and move out toward the edges.
Press flashing go button. Remove the negative pieces from each of the images leaving the clear. Oct 10 2013 cricut cheat sheet blade settings pressure settings etc. To enable fast mode with cricut explore air 2 use the dial settings highlighted in green in the image above vinyl to cardstock.
These are a good place for you to start. They allow you to cut multiples of the same image so you can quickly create a batch of invitations place settings party favors or other projects. Use a craft stick or scraper found in the cricut tool kit to burnish rub or polish the tape onto the vinyl. The recommended settings for cricut easypress will continue to be updated as additional base materials are tested and other heat transfer products are released.
The half step settings between fabric and custom circled in the image above perform a 2x multi cut which means the machine will cut twice in the same spot. Refer to kiss cut guide below to adjust machine settings. Cutting vinyl with a cricut machine. The cricut expression machine has several fantastic features available.