Answers to your Questions about The Cricut Mug Press
Q: When can I buy a Cricut Mug Press?
The Cricut Mug Press is NOW available in the Cricut shop, Amazon, Currys PC World, John Lewis, and HobbyCraft
Q: What kind of mug can I use for my Cricut Mug Press project?
Your mug must have a poly coating and straight walls. It is important to look for sublimation (poly-coated) mugs. Other mugs will not work. The Cricut Mug Press accommodates mugs in sizes from 11 oz. – 16 oz without any manual adjustment.
Q: Do I have to only use Cricut mugs?
You will need to use straight-walled, sublimation compatible drinkware. Cricut has tested their mugs and verified that they work the best, but you can use other brands
Q: Do I need to use a white mug?
For the best, most vibrant, results we suggest that you use a white mug for your Infusible Ink project, as the ink is transparent.
Q: Are mugs made in the Cricut Mug Press safe for use in the microwave and dishwasher?
Yes, they are totally safe in the dishwasher and microwave immediately after they’re cooled enough for you to handle — there is no cure time!
Q: Can I use vinyl with my Cricut mug project?
Since there is a chance the material can transfer to the heat plate, using vinyl is not recommended. You can always put an additional vinyl design on your mug AFTER you are done pressing your mug in the Cricut Mug Press, though! Just be aware that if you add vinyl to a mug, it will not be microwave safe and you may need to seal it if you want to put it in a dishwasher.
Q: How long do I need to let my mug cool?
You need to wait 15-30 minutes to let the mug cool down after coming out of the Cricut Mug Press before touching and removing the liner. The handle will stay cool to the touch, but the cup itself will be hot, so don’t touch.
Q: Can I adjust the temperature setting on my Cricut Mug Press?
No, the machine does not allow you to change the temperature settings. But you also do not need to worry about it, because the Cricut Mug Press is doing that for you — it takes the temperature of the mug and the ambient room to determine the correct temperature and pressure settings. This is a SMART mug press.
Q: How close to the handle can my mug design be?
Your design can wrap to ½ inch from the handle. If your design is closer than ½ inch to the handle, the design cannot be heated thoroughly enough to transfer properly and you’ll see fading or discoloration. All of my free mug designs are set up so that they are not within that safety zone of the handle.
Q: Can I use Cricut Infusible Ink Pens and Markers?
Yes, totally — they make beautiful mugs! When you make a design with pens or markers, use three layers of butcher paper or copy paper on top of your design to protect your machine from ink bleeding through the paper.
Q: Can I use regular pens and markers?
No, you will need to use Infusible Ink Pens and Markers. They have a special chemical composition that turns to a gas under high heat and becomes a part of the mug itself! A regular pen or marker won’t be able to do that.
Q: Can I use my iPad/iPhone/Android?
For the initial set-up of the Cricut Mug Press, you will need to have a computer or laptop. If you don’t have one of your own, just use a friend or family member’s to setup your Cricut Mug Press through Cricut Design Space. After that is done, you can use an iPhone, iPad, or Android device to design great new mugs and you do NOT need to plug your Cricut Mug Press into your computer again (aside from any future firmware updates
necessary).
Q: Do I have to use small Cricut Mug Press Infusible Ink transfer sheets, or can I use the large Infusible Ink transfer sheets I already have?
No, you can cut the sheets you already have down to size and they will work just fine! Just remember to mirror your image!!
Q: When I cut my Infusible Ink for my mugs, the template doesn’t cut through the liner like yours does in your tutorials. How do I fix this?
Go the menu with three lines in the upper left corner, select Manage Custom Materials, find the Infusible Ink Transfer Sheet settings, and change your pressure to 268.
Q: Can I use any kind of tape?
No, you have to use only heat-resistant tape. If you use regular tape, it will melt adhesive onto your design and mug press, so don’t do that.
Q: How long does this pressing process take with the Cricut Mug Press?
It depends on the temperature of your room and your mug, but it should take somewhere around 5-6 minutes or so. Your Cricut Mug Press will automatically determine the press time for you, so you don’t have to worry about timing anything.
Q: Why do I have blue dots or specks of colour on my mug?
The blue dots are dust! It is very important to get the mug absolutely free of dust, which you do by using a lint roller on the mug right before you press it. You’ll also want to make sure that when you weed the Infusible Ink sheet that no little stray little dots of ink accidentally fall onto the sections that should be clear. So always check both your liner and your mug before you press the design.
Q: I can’t find where I am supposed to set up this machine in Cricut Design Space! All I see are “Machine” and “Easy Press”!
Cricut Mug Press setup is located under the Heat Press picture.
This is taken from Jennifer Maker Website. Jennifer Maker has designed dozens of free mug projects for you to customize and make! Jennifer have full coverage designs, inspirational quote decals, multi-colour designs, and designs that use the pens and markers in your machine or done by hand!