Cricut is one of the newest and most amazing electronic cutting machines. It helps you create an awesome design, professional DIY, and many other projects. This blog will teach you everything about how to use Cricut Maker. All you need to do is keep your eyes on every blog section.
This blog will teach you what you require, how it works, the best tips, and more. We’ll define every basic and important point that helps you while doing the tasks. Consider this blog a complete guide for beginners as well as also for some professionals.
So, without wasting time, let’s navigate to the next section of this blog.
What is a Cricut Maker?
Cricut Make is one of the easiest and simplest to use. This machine can easily cut multiple huge types of materials, such as card stock, paper, heat transfer vinyl, and adhesive vinyl. Basically, it is a type of cutting machine that works with the help of electricity.
Materials & Tools Require While Using the Cricut Maker
A Cricut Maker can cut various types of materials in just a little time, no matter whether it is thin or hard. Below are a few of the most useful and popular varieties of cutting materials. Here are the materials:
- Chalkboard Vinyl
- Cardstock
- Construction Paper
- Aluminum Foil
- Butcher Paper
- Iron-On Vinyl
- Faux Leather
- Cardboard
- Craft Foam
- Felt
- Glitter Cardstock
- Copy Paper
- Natural Wood Veneer
- Printable Sticker Paper
- Infusible Ink Sheets
- Smart Materials
- Stencil Film
If you complete the first project with Cricut Maker. Then you also need to practice some other projects, and you need to buy a few more materials. Given below is the data:
- If you want to do vinyl projects, buy a few iron-on types of vinyl, adhesive vinyl, and transfer tape.
- If you need to do vinyl projects, buy cardstock, scrapbooking paper, and vellum.
- If you like to do Infusible Ink projects, shop for Infusible Ink markers, sheets, and a suitable blank item.
You should always have these most basic tools while learning how to use Cricut Maker.
- Blades
- Mats
- Hand Tools
- Pens
- Heat Press
- Scissor
Types of Projects you can Make with Cricut Maker
If you’re still a beginner and are finding out how to use Cricut Maker, there are various types of crafts projects that you can make with the machine. Here are a few of the project’s names:
- Handmade Greeting Cards
- Iron-On Onesies and T-Shirts
- Party Decorations and Paper Banners
- Monograms for a Mug, Tumbler, or Cup
- Leather Bracelets and Earrings
- Custom Wooden Sign
- Custom Stickers
- Address Invitations and Envelopes
- Stencils for a Painted Doormat
10 Things you Need to Know Before Start Doing the Project
There are a few things that you will always remember while making the project with the Cricut Maker machine. In this section of this blog, we will teach you ten important points that will help you while making the projects. Here are the ten important points:
- Every crafter requires a dedicated space of craft.
- The organization of your kitchen is about to get much more worthy.
- Always have some extra Cricut cutting mats.
- You will buy all the necessary accessories and tools.
- Doing the wedding is sometimes addictive.
- Go for the removable vinyl at the initial.
- Cricut Design Space is downloaded and installed on your system and signed in with your Cricut ID.
- Every maker has the option and is willing to make much more than after cutting and scoring.
- Maybe your first project is not much better, or it fails, but don’t worry, try to make another project.
- Maybe your kid or child wants to utilize it just as much as you will.
How do I Set Up my Cricut Maker?
Setting up the Cricut Maker is not very tough, but if you don’t know the exact steps, you are stuck in the middle of the process. So, follow all the steps given below one by one. Here are the steps:
For Windows & Mac:
- Initially, connect the device and press the power button to switch on the machine.
- Now, connect your device to the PC with the help of Bluetooth or the USB cable.
- Click on the web browser and type the design.Cricut.com/setup on the given box. And then press the enter button.
- Now, download and install the Cricut Design Space on your PC.
- You need to create a new account or sign in if you already have an account and go through all the pop-up instructions.
- When it prompts to make a test, it means that the setup process is completed.
For Android & iOS:
- First, you must plug the power cable into the machine. Now press the switch button to turn it on.
- Now, pair the iOS and Android devices to your Cricut Maker via Bluetooth.
- Download and install the app of Cricut Design Space app on your device.
- Open the app, and create a new account or sign in if you have any Cricut ID.
- Touch the menu and tap on the Machine setup.
- Choose your Cricut machine model and go through the pop-up instructions to complete the setup process.
- Finally, it shows a pop-up message to take a test, which means your process is completed now.
How To Use Cricut Maker For The First Time?
To verify, you first need to take out your machine from the box and then connect it to the PC. Now, sign into the machine to get a free Cricut ID account and download and install the Cricut Design Space. Now, here’s how to use Cricut Maker to make your first design.
- Initially, go to the Cricut Design Space and select your design or create your own design.
- Now, choose the material and loathe it on your sticky cutting mat.
- Next, choose the correct material settings under the Cricut Design Space and send it to the Cricut Maker machine.
- To start cutting, hit the flashing button.
Finally, when the device completes the cutting process of your design, then take out the mat and remove the materials from the mat.
