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How to Slice in Cricut Design Space? [A Detailed Guide]

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 The Design Space is an official software by Cricut that you use to instruct the machine. You can design, upload, or choose the design you want to make with your Cricut machine. It has a lot of features, and one such is Slice. The concept of the Slice is simple. It cuts a shape or text from another shape. You can use the feature to create unique projects with your Cricut machine. Although it is easy, it can be a bit confusing for new users. This blog will teach you how to Slice in Cricut Design Space. How to Use the Slice Tool in Design Space? The Slice feature of the Design Space helps split two overlapping images or texts into different parts. It creates new cut paths from two images, resulting in more than three shapes. Let us see the basic steps involved in using the Slice tool. The first step is arranging two images so that they overlap each other. All you have to do for this is just click and drag the images. It is because Slice only works when the images are ov...

How to Clean Cricut Mat and Make It Adhesive Again?

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 A Cricut mat is a flexible, reusable mat that you can use when your Cricut machine is cutting the material. A mat is made up of an adhesive area for holding the material in its place while the machine is cutting. Once the cut is complete, you can easily remove the cut material from the mat and store it aside for the next project. But with more usage, the mat loses its adhesiveness and slowly wears out. Further, it will carry debris and leftover materials. However, you can refuse the mat by cleaning it. So, this article discusses steps to clean Cricut mat and reuse it again. What Tools Can You Use to Clean Cricut Mat? The methods you can use to clean your cutting mat with light debris are Scraper Tool The Scraper tool specifically removes large or big chunky debris on the mat. It is the initial cleaning method. To do this, you must take a scraper tool and carefully push off any debris on the mat. You must only apply a little pressure as it can scrape off the a...

How to Install Cricut Design Space on a Windows & Mac? [Guidebook]

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One common question every DIYer searches globally is how to install Cricut Design Space on a Windows & Mac . This designing software/app allows users to enjoy creative freedom for their next DIY project. Through this software, the DIYer can create their project from scratch by browsing over the items available inside the digital library. Moreover, it is available for Mac, Windows, iOS & Android. Moreover, smartphone users can install the software from the official website and Play Store or App Store. This software also commands the cutting machine about what to draw and cut before starting the process. With the help of the software, the user can design hundreds of projects, such as greeting cards, earrings, t-shirts, monograms, quotes etc. Apart from that, one can also become a Cricut Access member by paying the subscription amount. In this post, we will share the basic concept of the app installation process. What are Cricut App System Requirements for Mac? It must fulfill the...

What are Smart Materials for Cricut Joy? [A Complete Guide]

 To answer your question about   what are smart materials for Cricut?   We are here to help you out. In simple words, Smart Materials can be expressed as one of the cleverest materials directly loaded into an electric cutting machine without a cutting mat. It directly means you just have to load the material, and the machine will do the rest of the work. Other than that, these materials are compatible with the Cricut Joy model and available in different varieties, including Smart Vinyl, Smart Iron-On & Smart Paper Sticker Cardstock. With the assistance of this item, this craft plotter can cut an individual, continuous shape up-to 4.5 inches wide and 4 feet long. You’ll find some of the prominent supplies needed to complete the assigned project in this blog. 1.   Cricut Joy Smart Vinyl Glossy-Permanent Accompanied by this clever crafting material, you can add a bit more personal touch to your project. Through this material, it isn’t a big tas...

What Comes in Cricut Maker Everything Bundle?

 In case you are considering investing in the  Cricut Maker Everything bundle ,  it’s beyond doubt that you must be looking for several answers. Before starting the crafting, the user must be introduced to all the supplies included inside the box. The box includes the electric cutting machine and the supplies used to create the craft. Before getting too far, let us help you by giving a small outline of this craft plotter. With the help of this cut-die model, DIYers can create everything from paper crafts and leather projects to balsa wood projects. Let’s come to the main part and start describing the role of each item topic in a crispy manner. 1.   Portable Trimmer, 12″ Inside the  Cricut Maker Everything bundle,  this 12″ trimmer isn’t that difficult to handle during the process. Its unique easy-glide blade system submits precise, straight cut lines while the handle gives a smooth grip for hundreds of cuts. In addition, replacement blade ...

How to Engrave With Cricut Maker? [A Complete Guide]

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 Cricut Maker is a cutting machine mainly used for crafting or DIY projects. It is also more powerful, offering professional-level results. It is a versatile machine that can cut over 300 materials. It can also undertake writing, scoring, debossing, and engraving on various materials. This craft machine uses its Adaptive Tool system to apply the specific pressure needed for engraving. You can only engrave with the Cricut Maker series. The Cricut Maker’s engraving tip can engrave on softer metals like aluminum, copper, brass, silver, gold, and stainless steel. In this blog, we will look at how to engrave with Cricut Maker on your material. So, let’s get started. Step 1: Creating Design in the Design Space App Before using the Maker machine, you need to create the design. After creating the design, you can instruct the machine to cut or engrave it. So, let us see how to create a design in the Design Space. The first step is Creating a Template . You can use the shapes ...

Top 5 Cricut Blanks to Improve Your DIY Craft Projects

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 In the crafting world, Cricut blanks are something that comes in a solid color without any design used for adding decals, heat transfer vinyl, or other materials to enhance the look of the project. Before beginning any project, the first thing which they look for is the blanks that are compatible with their respective machine. These items are available in various categories along with sizes, colors & shapes. In the following parts of the blog, you’ll get to know some of the best blanks provided to crafters. 1.  Unisex T-Shirt Blank Give your T-shirt project a brand new look with this exceptionally soft, heathered grey unisex T-shirt blank. This Cricut blank is highly optimized for Infusible Ink transfers and provides beautiful, bright, flake-proof, and wash-proof results to the user. With the help of this blank, you can customize your t-shirt by adding names, logos, shapes, or patterns. 2.  Baby Bodysuit Blank With this fun DIY project item, you...

7 Best Cricut Joy Accessories for Enhanced DIY Crafts

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 If you frequently use smart cutting machines, you need to know about some of the best Cricut Joy accessories . The DIYer can utilize the cut-die machine in many ways by creating projects for personal or professional reasons. Before taking any further steps, ensure you have got the correct number of tools and accessories. Different kinds of supplies are required, which completely depend upon the type of project you will start. Suppose you don't want to wait for your money by purchasing unnecessary items. In that case, you are heartily welcome to take the reference towards this blog. 1.  Cricut Joy Infusible Ink Markers, 1.0 DIYers can include heat and watch their designs bloom into vibrant, permanent, pro-quality transfers on the Infusible Ink blank through one of these best Cricut Joy accessories . With the help of these markers, one can easily draw or write on the laser copy paper freehand. Besides that, the transferred ink didn't flake, peel or fade for som...

What's the Newest Cricut Maker? [Features, Tools & Setup]

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 Did you freshly include the newest Cricut Maker in your collection? If your answer is Yes, then you've made a fair decision in buying the machine. Every individual will agree that they are proposed with different types of cutting machines; however, one of the craft plotters who has gained the crafter's trust is Cricut Maker. It's self-evident that the Maker cutter is one of the most powerful cutting machines holding the potential to create everything, whether it's paper crafts or sewing crafts. Moreover, before starting the designing process, every individual needs to download the Design Space software on their individual devices. It provides all the facilities using which the crafter will be able to create the design for the craft. To make the correct use of the Maker machine, let's start by starting from the basics. What are the Features of the Cricut Maker Machine? To get the same craft from this newest Cricut Maker, it's relevant to know a...

6 Must-Have Cricut Explore 3 Accessories for Your DIY Projects

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 If there is one thing that excites the buyer while unpacking the cut-die machine is Cricut Explore 3 accessories . Inside the box, different types of neat and properly covered supplies and tools are provided to the users. All those supplies available inside the box play a specific role. So, it’s essential to keep them secured for creating projects in the future.  Moreover, purchasing the tools as needed during the process is essential. Before taking the big step of commencing the project, knowing their basic features will be beneficial. In this blog, we’ve tried to explain some of the basic items you must purchase before spending money on unnecessary supplies. 1.  Opaque Gel Pens 1.0mm This gel pen allows the drawn design to appear on the darkest materials. These pens garnish the project on which it has been used. The highly opaque ink reveals quite well on both light and dark materials. Besides that, this 1.0 mm pen is perfect for writing messages on greeti...