Heat press

Cricut AutoPress at public library makerspaces

6 US public library makerspaces list a Cricut AutoPress on their own pages, in 4 states. Below: what the maker says it does, what the libraries' pages say about using it, and where to find one.

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What it is

The Cricut AutoPress is a large automatic heat press that uses heat and pressure to bond designs onto fabric and other blanks. People make custom T-shirts, tote bags, and hoodies with iron-on vinyl, Infusible Ink, and sublimation transfers.

First sold: 2022 impulsegamer.com
Heat plate size: 15 x 12 in (38 x 30 cm), ceramic-coated help.cricut.com
Max temperature: 400°F (205°C) help.cricut.com
Material thickness: Auto-adjusts up to 2 in (5 cm) kohls.com
Works with: Iron-on, Infusible Ink, sublimation avantorsciences.com
Weight: 53.2 lbs (24.13 kg), two-person lift help.cricut.com
Price: $999 (original AutoPress list price) barchart.com
Rating: 4.6 out of 5, 433 reviews on Target target.com