Even heat across the platen matters more than the top temperature · review
A handheld 12 × 10 inch press with a ceramic-coated plate, heating to 400 °F, for HTV, Infusible Ink and sublimation, guided by the Cricut Heat Guide.
A 12 × 10 inch plate covers most shirt fronts, and at $119 at our reading it costs less than the smaller EasyPress 2 here.
Cricut’s Heat Guide removes the guesswork over time and temperature, which is where beginners fail.
A handheld press relies on your arm. For repeat results, a clamp press has a pressure setting you can return to.
Prices quoted in this text are dated readings and can differ from the live price in the buy box.
| Plate | 12 × 10 in, ceramic coated |
|---|---|
| Top temperature | 400 °F (table) |
| Materials | HTV, Infusible Ink, sublimation |
| Guide | Cricut Heat Guide for time and temperature |
| Type | Handheld |
| Sold by | Amazon.com |
| Amazon ASIN | B0GH8JFN5G |
It gives steadier, more even heat than an iron, and the Heat Guide gives the time and temperature for each material.
The listing says it works with major brands of HTV, Infusible Ink and sublimation.
8.5/ 10
The best value in the Cricut range. A clamp press gives more repeatable pressure if you sell what you make.
A home crafter pressing shirts with a Cricut machine.
Specifications: the manufacturer sheet for maker machines and tools and the matching Amazon product page. Prices and availability: Keepa. Every figure on this page names its source.
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