I made this easy Cricut Infusible Ink Layered Tshirt Idea for a couple of reasons.
First, I needed to make another shirt in celebration of Black History Month, but second, because it's just a great empowering statement that I love love love.
And, initially when I made my original Black History Month t-shirt, I really just fell in love with the vibrant colors of Cricut infusible ink products--and how wonderful the end product actually feels.
Cricut Infusible Ink Tutorial Video
I know it sounds crazy, because heat transfer vinyl and sublimation have been my big things, but I've recently just really enjoyed working with Cricut Infusible Inks.
Mostly because you can create a wide variety of colors and patterns, almost as seamlessly smooth as using heat transfer vinyl--but in the wildly cool finish similar to sublimation.
Like, a meeting of the two worlds, it's pretty awesome.
The biggest difference is that for the Cricut infusible ink transfer sheets (what we are using for this project) and infusible ink pens markers you need to use infusible ink compatible blanks.
But there is a variety of those available and I have yet to be like "oh, I wanted to make X but I can't find an infusible ink Cricut blank for that".
You can really tell the difference in the final project, though. The infusible ink is designed to work by bonding with the fibers of the fabric, while the HTV sits on top of the base material. So, it just ends up looking a bit different.
And, frankly, I'm thinking that this awesomely "strong woman" shirt is one of my favorite infusible ink project ideas that I've done, but also one of my favorite projects I've ever made.
But, I may have to make a second one. Something is telling me that I have a girl that's planning on stealing this shirt from our laundry as soon as I turn my back. LOL!
Still not sure if it's for you? That's ok. I wasn't either at first (new things are scary).
But if you check out my video, you'll see just how simple it is. Pretty quick, you'll be in need of some shirts or a tote to make you a pretty Cricut infusible ink project today! LOL!
What do I need to make a multi-color Cricut Infusible Ink Layered T-Shirt?
For this project here is what you need:
- Infusible ink T-shirt blank
- Infusible ink Cherry Red
- Bright Green
- True Yellow
- Black
- Cricut EasyPress 2 Heat Press
- Cricut Explore 2 or other Cricut Machine
If you are looking for a great way to show how you view the world as a strong woman, this empowerment shirt is an awesome way to do just that.
And while you are in Design Space, click on images and search for the other amazing black history images there. You will not be sorry!
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How To Layer Cricut Infusible Ink with Video Tutorial
Make this bright and vibrant Cricut Infusible Ink tshirt. Learn how to use multiple Cricut Infusible Ink Colors on a single shirt in layers.
Tools
Instructions
- Heat the EasyPress 2 to 385 and set the timer for 45 seconds
- Grab the project above, or create your own.
- Set up and resize the design in Cricut Design Space.
- Place Infusible Ink color side up on your standard grip mat.
- Cut using the infusible ink settings on your machine.
- Remove from the machine.
- Fold at a cut line.
- Peel away the voided areas.
- Do this with all colors.
- Place the smaller pieces into the blank areas in the design (see video here)
- Once you have your design all layered, use a lint roller and remove any ling.
- Place the design color side down on your blank.
- Cover with a sheet of butcher paper.
- Using your EasyPress 2 press for 45 seconds.
- Use your tweezers to carefully remove the infusible ink transfer and backing.
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