In this project, we are going to show you how to make easy DIY potholders and get your design on it, using Cricut Explore. This is a step-by-step demonstration of the process. You could also watch the YouTube video of the same project.
Items needed:
2. Iron
5. Pot holders
You can use any of your previously saved images or begin a new project.
Some of these are purchased. Others I made myself. If you would like any custom design(SVG) made,send me a message and I can create it for you.
Next go to the bottom of the screen and press insert.
Click on the unlock button.
Change the dimensions of the design as per your wish.I selected 5 by 5, which is just right for my potholders.
Once you have got the right size for your design, make sure that you select all the words and images of that one design. Then go to the bottom right and press attach. If you don’t press attach, the letters W-H-I-P are going to come out individually and you will have a hard time getting your design down on the potholder. When you attach it, it is going to cut the way you see it unless there are different colors.
Make sure you do it for each of the designs.
Step 11: Turn the Mirror Button On.
Whenever you are doing any ironing on projects, make sure that you click the Mirror button on. It will turn green once you turn it on.It will automatically reverse everything.
Once the images are reversed, move them around and get some space between them. That way it will be easier to get a clean cut with the scissors.
The HTV (Heat Transfer Vinyl) is much easier to weed than regular vinyl. So it will be a quicker process.
Place the design exactly where you want it on the potholder.
Make sure your iron is hot enough and preheated.
Hold it down on each spot for 15 seconds and press. Press really hard!
Some people prefer to put a towel on it, but I prefer to go directly on it. Turns out perfectly fine.
Then go over each part of the design and make sure that it stuck well.
Slowly peel it off and make sure it all sticks.
Your potholder is ready.