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Using a simple press is one of the easiest ways to create heat transfer projects. However, knowing the settings to use for each type of material can be quite confusing! Use this Easy Press Settings guide to make sure you are using the correct settings for every craft project you undertake.
In this post, I’m going to share some of the EasyPress settings with the most common materials. I hope this will be helpful!
Still deciding which heat source is right for you? Check out this post – Cricut EasyPress vs Heat Press vs Iron: The Ultimate Showdown
What is an EasyPress machine?
A Cricut EasyPress is the home manufacturer’s answer to a heat press. While the Easy Press uses the same concept as a hot press, its compact design makes it perfect for craftsmen like us who simply don’t have room for a large hot press. The Easy Press combines the lightness of an iron with the even heating of a conventional heat press. And that means it’s perfect for crafting.
The Easy Press has a host of great features that make it better than an iron for all of your iron projects, such as:
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- Uniform heating over the entire surface
- Compact design for easy storage
- Precise temperature settings for each type of material
An Easy-Press has several control settings that allow you to adjust the heat on the surface of the iron and the time that you press the heat onto your material. These buttons are used to control the Easy Press when you use it for various craft projects:
- Temp. Use the Temp button to change the temperature of the Easy Press. Use the + and – buttons to increase or decrease the temperature setting.
- Timer. Press the timer to change the time the machine counts down for each project. After pressing the timer button, use the + and – buttons to increase or decrease the duration of the timer.
- Countdown. When you’re ready to heat your project, hit the countdown button to start counting down the time set on your timer. The timer will beep when the countdown reaches zero. The countdown button looks like a small C. If the countdown button is orange, Easy Press is still heating. And when the button is green, Easy Press is ready to use.
Cricut EasyPress settings
You will need to use different settings depending on the type of material you are working with and the type of thermal transfer vinyl you are using. If you’re not sure which settings to use, check out Cricut’s simple thermal guide. Or check out this helpful list of EasyPress settings to determine which settings to use for your next craft project.
We also offer thermal conduction in our printable Cricut set, which you can purchase below.
Daily iron-on, mesh and lite metallic vinyl
Use these settings in your EasyPress when creating projects with everyday iron-on vinyl and lite metallic vinyl:
- Burlap: 305 degrees for 30 seconds
- Carton: 280 degrees for 30 seconds
- Chipboard: 315 degrees for 30 seconds
- Pin board: 315 degrees for 15 seconds
- Cotton and cotton-poly blend: 315 degrees for 30 seconds
- Cotton cloth: 340 degrees for 30 seconds
- Synthetic leather: 280 degrees for 30 seconds
- Felt: 280 degrees for 30 seconds
- Mesh size: 280 degrees for 30 seconds
- Muslin: 340 degrees for 30 seconds
- Neoprene: 280 degrees for 30 seconds
- Nylon: 280 degrees for 30 seconds
- Polyester: 315 degrees for 30 seconds
- Silk: 280 degrees for 30 seconds
- Wood: 300 degrees for 40 seconds
- Wool: 280 degrees for 30 seconds
Foil vinyl
Use these settings in your EasyPress when creating projects with foil vinyl:
- Carton: 270 degrees for 30 seconds
- Cotton and cotton-poly blend: 315 degrees for 30 seconds
- Cotton cloth: 290 degrees for 30 seconds
- Synthetic leather: 255 degrees for 30 seconds
- Felt: 280 degrees for 30 seconds
- Mesh size: 280 degrees for 30 seconds
- Muslin: 290 degrees for 30 seconds
- Neoprene: 280 degrees for 30 seconds
- Nylon: 255 degrees for 30 seconds
- Polyester: 295 degrees for 30 seconds
- Silk: 30 seconds at 255 degrees
- Wool: 280 degrees for 30 seconds
Meltable substance
Use these settings in your EasyPress when creating projects with meltable fabric:
- Cotton and cotton-poly blend: 315 degrees for 30 seconds
- Cotton cloth: 330 degrees for 30 seconds
- Felt: 305 degrees for 30 seconds
- Mesh size: 315 degrees for 30 seconds
- Muslin: 330 degrees for 30 seconds
- Neoprene: 280 degrees for 30 seconds
- Polyester: 315 degrees for 30 seconds
- Silk: 305 degrees for 30 seconds
- Wool: 305 degrees for 30 seconds
Glitter and glitter mesh vinyl
Use these settings in your EasyPress when creating projects with glitter and glitter net vinyl:
- Burlap: 305 degrees for 30 seconds
- Carton: 290 degrees for 30 seconds
- Chipboard: 315 degrees for 30 seconds
- Pin board: 315 degrees for 15 seconds
- Cotton and cotton-poly blend: 330 degrees for 30 seconds
- Cotton cloth: 270 degrees for 30 seconds
- Synthetic leather: 270 degrees for 20 seconds
- Felt: 280 degrees for 30 seconds
- Muslin: 20 degrees for 20 seconds
- Neoprene: 280 degrees for 20 seconds
- Polyester: 330 degrees for 30 seconds
- Wood: 300 degrees for 40 seconds
- Wool: 270 degrees for 30 seconds
Holographic and sparkling vinyl
Use these settings in your EasyPress when creating projects with holographic vinyl and sparkling vinyl:
- Burlap: 305 degrees for 30 seconds
- Cardboard box: 30 seconds at 209 degrees
- Chipboard: 315 degrees for 30 seconds
- Pin board: 315 degrees for 15 seconds
- Cotton and cotton-poly blend: 330 degrees for 30 seconds
- Cotton cloth: 285 degrees for 30 seconds
- Synthetic leather: 285 degrees for 30 seconds
- Felt: 285 degrees for 30 seconds
- Muslin: 285 degrees for 30 seconds
- Neoprene: 280 degrees for 30 seconds
- Polyester: 330 degrees for 30 seconds
- Wood: 300 degrees for 40 seconds
- Wool: 285 degrees for 30 seconds
Mosaic vinyl
Use these settings in your EasyPress when creating projects with mosaic vinyl:
- Carton: 290 degrees for 30 seconds
- Chipboard: 315 degrees for 30 seconds
- Cotton and cotton-poly blend: 310 degrees for 30 seconds
- Cotton cloth: 285 degrees for 30 seconds
- Synthetic leather: 285 degrees for 30 seconds
- Felt: 280 degrees for 30 seconds
- Muslin: 285 degrees for 30 seconds
- Neoprene: 280 degrees for 20 seconds
- Polyester: 330 degrees for 30 seconds
- Silk: 280 degrees for 30 seconds
- Wool: 280 degrees for 30 seconds
Cricut Iron On Designs
Use these settings in your EasyPress when creating projects with Cricut Iron On Designs:
- Carton: 315 degrees for 30 seconds
- Chipboard: 315 degrees for 30 seconds
- Pin board: 315 degrees for 15 seconds
- Cotton and cotton-poly blend: 340 degrees for 50 seconds
- Cotton cloth: 340 degrees for 30 seconds
- Synthetic leather: 265 degrees for 20 seconds
- Felt: 265 degrees for 20 seconds
- Muslin: 340 degrees for 30 seconds
- Neoprene: 280 degrees for 20 seconds
- Wood: 305 degrees for 30 seconds
- Wool: 265 degrees for 20 seconds
Patterned iron-on vinyl
Use these settings in your EasyPress when creating projects with patterned iron-on vinyl:
- Carton: 290 degrees for 30 seconds
- Chipboard: 315 degrees for 30 seconds
- Pin board: 315 degrees for 15 seconds
- Cotton and cotton-poly blend: 340 degrees for 30 seconds
- Cotton cloth: 340 degrees for 30 seconds
- Synthetic leather: 265 degrees for 20 seconds
- Felt: 265 degrees for 20 seconds
- Muslin: 340 degrees for 30 seconds
- Neoprene: 280 degrees for 20 seconds
- Wood: 305 degrees for 30 seconds
- Wool: 265 degrees for 20 seconds
Sportflex iron-on vinyl
Use these settings in your EasyPress when creating projects with Sportflex iron-on vinyl:
- Pin board: 315 degrees for 15 seconds
- Polyester: 305 degrees for 30 seconds
- Silk: 305 degrees for 30 seconds
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