How to Use a Cricut Mug Press? [Step-By-Step Guide]

The Cricut Mug Press is a heat press machine that works with Cricut’s invisible ink to transfer custom designs onto a mug. It is a small machine that can perfectly sublimate designs onto a mug. It is a mug-shaped version of another heat press from Cricut. The device’s design is of a mug shape because it can perfectly wrap around the Mug. Completely wrapping around the Mug can heat the Infusible Ink sheet and design on the Infusible Ink markers. Creating projects is really made simple by Cricut’s Design Space. So, this blog will provide a complete guide on Cricut Mug, its use, and how to use it.

How to Set up a Cricut Mug Press Machine?

Before using your Cricut machine, you need to know how to set it up.

1. In the first setup, you should plug the USB cable into the computer/laptop and the Cricut machine to establish a connection.

2. You need to launch the Design Space Software on your computer.
3. After the app launches, you will see three white lines to open the Settings menu and select the New Machine Setup.
4. Later, you need to select the EasyPress option and then choose Cricut Mug Press.

5. On the next screen, the app will ask you to connect the Mug Press machine to your computer.
6. Now, the computer will scan for the Mug machine and select Continue after the scanning is done.
7. Next, you will notice the Machine Update option.

8. After the Machine Update process, you see “That’s It displayed on the screen.

What Supplies Do You Need for a Mug Press Machine?

You will need a Cricut cutting machine to make Infusible mugs with a Cricut Mug Press. It can be either Maker, Explore, or Joy. Further, you need a computer only for the initial setup process. Also, a computer or mobile for designing your project. Further, you need Ceramic Mugs for infusing the design.

Plus, you need a Lint roller, a Heat resistant surface, and Infusible Ink Transfer Tapes/Sheets. Also, Butcher paper, Cricut Heat Resistant Tape, and finally, an Oven glove.

How to Make Custom Mugs with Cricut Mug Press?

Let us look at the steps to make a customized mug.

1. The first stage is creating a design. You need to open the Cricut Design Space on your computer and then go to Projects. Later select the Mug Design Setup option.

2. And then, you need to select the size of the Mug between 12oz to 15oz.
3. Next, you need to pick a design. You can select from ripped edge, wavy edge, zip zag edge, straight edge, and scallop edge.
4. After that, you need to click on Customize, and now the template will appear on your Canvas.

5. Here, you must complete the design you want on your Mug.
6. The next stage is preparing Infusible Ink. You need to take the Transfer sheet and place it on the mat for this.

7. Later, you must use your Cricut machine and cut the design on the infusible transfer sheet.
8. Once the Cricut cuts the sheet, you need to remove the sheet from the mat.
9. After removing the spare part from the design, you need to use a weeding tool to remove the unnecessary material.
10. Afterward, you must attach the cut transfer sheet to the Mug using tape.
11. The final stage is using your Cricut Mug Press machine, so you need to preheat the device with the help of the Heat Guide.
12. Once the machine heats up, you need to keep the Mug inside the device, and the handle should be outside.

13. After that, you should close the level of the machine.

14. Now, the design will stick to your Mug completely. It will take around 6 minutes for it to complete. And you will hear a beep sound.
15. Later, you must lift and remove the Mug using the handle from the machine.

16. Finally, you must let the Mug cool down and remove the plastic afterward. You need to remove the plastic, and your cup is ready.

Conclusion

The Cricut Mug is an easy-to-use Mug Press machine. It is shaped to look like a mug and holds a mug to press the design onto its surface. It is a brand-new addition to Cricut hot press machines, which opens a fun world for designers and new possibilities for them. In this blog, we discussed what a Mug Press machine is and how to use it to make personalized mugs. Additionally, you will also get to know what materials you need to make your own mugs.

FAQs

1.   What are the benefits of using a Cricut Mug machine?

Creating personalized mugs from Cricut machines is straightforward. It also provides endless possibilities. Even though there are other Mug Press machines available in the market. The mugs designed by them are not entirely safe for washing. However, this Cricut machine is safe for dishwashing, even for microwaving! Plus, the designs won’t be affected even if you wash the Mug daily.

2.   What kind of mugs can you use with Cricut Mug Press?

Knowing that you can’t use any mug you wish is essential. The blank Cricut ceramic Mug has a special coating that infuses it with ink. However, if you can’t find a mug, you can use other ceramic mugs made for sublimation. You also can’t use any plastic mug. So, your option here is limited.

3.   Is infusible ink required for use with the Cricut Mug Press?

Yes, you may use the Mug Press and infusible ink. In addition, infusible pens and markers work with the Cricut Mug Press. Also, you can use sublimation to develop patterns for your crafts. Sublimation is the process of infusing a design directly into a material by using ink and heat. You can also use infusible ink for making personalized t-shirts, tumblers, or pillow covers.