Cricut Joy Foil Transfer Tool: Your Ultimate Guide

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If you have a Cricut Joy, you might have heard that Cricut released a foil transfer tool specifically for the Cricut Joy machine. I thought I’d do a video on it, just in case you’re interested in getting one, wondering what all the fuss is about, or maybe you’ve never seen a foil tool in action.

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What is the Cricut Foil Transfer Tool?

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How to Use the Cricut Foil Transfer Tool

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To add the foil tool to your Cricut Joy, just flip down the front on the Joy, open up the clamp, and remove the blade. Then put the foil transfer tool into place and close the clamp.

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You are now ready to use the foil tool to transfer foil to your materials. I am going to test a few materials so swipe up to see how they work!

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Make Foil Stickers with Cricut Joy

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Learn more about the Cricut Joy Foil Transfer Tool and how to use them on the blog post!

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Cricut Joy Foil Transfer Tool: Your Ultimate Guide

Supplies Used:

– Cricut Joy – Cricut Joy Foil Transfer Tool – Foil Sheets – Insert Cards – Card Mat – Smart Paper Sticker Cardstock – Faux Leather – Brayer

What is the Cricut Foil Transfer Tool?

The foil transfer tool will transfer metallic foil sheets to a variety of projects and surfaces.

How to Use the Cricut Foil Transfer Tool

To assemble, just press the plunger on the housing, pop the magnetic tip into place, and it’s ready to go!

To add the foil tool to your Cricut Joy, just flip down the front on the Joy, open up the clamp, and remove the blade. Then put the foil transfer tool into place and close the clamp.

You are now ready to use the foil tool to transfer foil to your materials. I am going to test a few materials so swipe up to see how they work!

Make Foil Stickers with Cricut Joy

Take your Smart Paper Sticker Cardstock and trim a piece and place it on the mat.

Learn more about the Cricut Joy Foil Transfer Tool and how to use them on the blog post!