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Rainbow Cosmetic Bag

by Cricut |

Item # 272113543P207
Intermediate Under 1 Hour
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  • Cricut Cutting Machine Air™ 2 OR Cricut Maker™
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  • Cricut LightGrip mat
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  • Cricut InfusibleInk™ pen set
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  • Cricut 6"x 7" EasyPress™
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  • Cricut EasyPress™ mat
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  • Cricut cosmetics bag
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  • Cricut heat-resistant tape
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  • Lint roller
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  • Tweezers
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  1. Go to this project on Cricut Design Space by clicking here.
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  2. This project makes one 5"x 5" cosmetic bag design. You can customize your project size & monogram by clicking "customize" button in the bottom right of the project screen. Hit "Make It" to make the project as is.
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  3. Helpful Instructions here:
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  4. Draw
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  5. Note: Before handling Infusible Ink materials, be sure that your hands are dry and free of any oils or lotions.
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  6. Place sheet of laser copy paper onto LightGrip mat and load it into the machine.
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  7. In Design Space, select and size your design to fit on your apparel blank. Set your 
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  8. Be sure to 
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  9. Select Browse all materials, then Copy Paper. If using a Cricut Explore machine, turn Smart Set Dial to Custom first. 
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  10. Insert InfusibleInk™ pen or marker into Clamp A, then press flashing "Go" button. 
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  11. Tip: If you have assigned multiple pen colors to your design, Design Space will prompt you to load specific colors at specific times.
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  12. Once your design is complete, unload mat. 
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  13. Remove your design from mat and, if desired, color it in using InfusibleInk™ markers or pens.
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  14. Tip: To ensure ink does not bleed through onto your surface, place a second sheet of laser paper beneath your design before coloring.
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  15. Apply
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  16. Tip: Now is a good time to prep your Cricut EasyPress™. For precise temp, time, and pressure settings, always refer to the 
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  17. For this project, set Cricut EasyPress 2 to 400°F (205°C) and 240 seconds. For original Cricut EasyPress settings, refer to 
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  18. Other supplies needed: 
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  19. Lint roller 
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  20. EasyPress™ 2 
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  21. Preheat 15s 
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  22. 385°F/195°C   60 seconds 
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  23. Light pressure 
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  24. Warm peel 
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  25. EasyPress™ 1 
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  26. Preheat 15s 
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  27. 360°F/185°C   120 seconds 
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  28. Light pressure 
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  29. Warm peel 
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  30. Cricut EasyPress™ 1 or 2 
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  31. Butcher paper 
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  32. Infusible Ink pen/marker design, facedown 
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  33. Cricut cosmetic bag blank 
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  34. White cardstock (80 lb/216 gsm) or 4 layers butcher paper to place inside blank
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  35. Cricut EasyPress™ mat 
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  37. Other supplies needed: 
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  38. Heat-resistant tape 
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  39. Lint roller 
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  41. Preheat Cricut EasyPress™ 1 or 2. 
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  42. Place cosmetic bag on clean mat.
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  43. Insert cardstock inside cosmetic bag to prevent bleed through.
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  44. Lint roll cosmetic bag.
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  45. Cover cosmetic bag with butcher paper larger than heat plate.
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  46. Preheat cosmetic bag for 15 seconds.
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  47. Remove butcher paper from top of cosmetic bag.
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  48. Place design facedown.
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  49. Secure with tape, avoiding image area.
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  50. Cover with clean butcher paper larger than heat plate.
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  51. Press with light pressure at 385°F for 60 seconds (EasyPress™ 2) or 360°F for 120 seconds (EasyPress™ 1).  
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  52. Slowly lift press. 
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  53. Remove butcher paper.
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  54. Remove tape and drawn images when cool to touch.
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