If you want to cut heat transfer vinyl (HTV) with a Cricut machine, there are a few things you need to know first. HTV is a type of material that can be used to create custom designs and logos on fabric. It's made from a polyurethane film that has been coated with a heat-activated adhesive. When this film is applied to fabric and then heated, the adhesive will bond with the fibers of the fabric, creating a permanent bond.
To cut HTV with a Cricut machine, you'll need to use the Deep Cut Blade. This blade is designed for cutting thicker materials like HTV. To install the blade, follow the instructions in your Cricut manual. Once the blade is installed, load your HTV onto your cutting mat and select the Vinyl setting in Design Space. Then, simply send your design to be cut!
One important thing to keep in mind when cutting HTV is that it needs to be mirror image before being cut. This means that if your design has any text or other elements that need to be right-side up when applied to fabric, you'll need to flip them horizontally before sending your design to be cut. Otherwise, your finished product will have those elements backwards!