The Cricut EasyPress mat is ideal for flawless iron-on transfers for with your Cricut EasyPress!
Cricut EasyPress Mat
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Protect your surfaces while you use the Cricut Easy Press with this New Cricut EasyPress Mat. It's a unique mat that is perfect when using the EasyPress or while pressing sewing projects.
Protect your surface area and achieve flawless iron-on applications with this essential Cricut EasyPress™ companion.
• Designed to work with Cricut EasyPress™ for flawless iron-on transfers
• Innovative construction eliminates moisture and directs heat to your iron-on design
• Shields your work surface from damaging heat and moisture
• Also perfect for pressing sewing projects
• Designed to work with Cricut EasyPress™ for flawless iron-on transfers
• Innovative construction eliminates moisture and directs heat to your iron-on design
• Shields your work surface from damaging heat and moisture
• Also perfect for pressing sewing projects
Tips
- Mat is one-sided. Ensure the correct side is facing up while pressing. This allows the mat layers to function as designed for flawless transfers:
- Durable, heat-resistant cover.
- Felt layer wicks moisture
- Foil layer reflects heat back to iron-on design, helping to protect work surface
- Silicone sponge layer insulates work surface and functions as a pressing pillow which can absorb seams such as those on onesies, zippers, etc.
- Bottom layer acts as a protective barrier .
- EasyPress temperature settings for use with the EasyPress Mat are different than settings for use with other pressing surfaces.
- Mat is very flexible; not stiff.
- Keep the EasyPress mat dry. If necessary, wipe clean with a damp cloth.
- Surface of mat will get very hot during use.
- Store flat (not rolled or folded) for best results.
- Mat is not microwave safe.
- Mat is intended for momentary application of heat as per instructions. Heat left unattended may cause damage or discoloration.
Do I have to use an EasyPress Mat with my EasyPress?
Using an EasyPress Mat is ideal, but it’s easy enough to create the right iron-on environment for your transfers using items you probably already have at home.
What to look for
- A firm, flat surface for your foundation. A waist-high table is perfect.
- Great examples you have at home: craft table, kitchen table, wood table, butcher block, marble or wood cutting board.
- A suitable protective mat/layer. The layer on top of your foundation must be heat-resistant, have good insulation properties, and wick moisture.
- The ideal example you likely have at home: a fluffy cotton bath towel with even texture (no embedded patterns), folded so it’s about 3 inches thick.
What to avoid:
- Ironing board. It has an uneven surface and it’s not solid or sturdy enough to allow for gentle pressure.
- Corrugated cardboard. When pressed, it creates an uneven surface.
- Silicone baking mats/aluminum foil. Neither provide insulation and both get dangerously hot.
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