🛑PLEASE STOP DOING THIS WITH YOUR CRICUT 🛑
Makers Gonna Learn・2 minutes read
Always double-check your cuts, use a craft knife to save material, measure accurately before applying decals, optimize shapes in Design Space, manually kern letters for a professional look, color sync on one mat, prevent paper curling by flipping the mat, protect your mat with contact paper, and consider heat transfer vinyl for durable designs. For guidance, check out the Qriket Confidence Crash Course and Maker's Gonna Learn on YouTube.
Insights
- Always check a corner of your design before unloading the Cricut machine to ensure proper cutting, and if needed, press the flashing Cricut button to recut without unloading the mat.
- Use a craft knife to trim excess material around the design, measure accurately before applying decals, input exact measurements in Cricut Design Space, and manually kern letters for a professional finish. These steps optimize material usage, save time, and enhance the overall crafting experience with a Cricut machine.
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Recent questions
How can I ensure my Cricut design cuts properly?
Before unloading your Cricut machine after cutting, always check a corner of your design to ensure it cut through properly. If the cut isn't complete, press the flashing Cricut button to recut at the same spot without unloading the mat.
What is a helpful tip for saving material when crafting with a Cricut?
Instead of immediately weeding after cutting, use a craft knife to cut excess material about half an inch away from the design to save material.
How can I make weeding vinyl easier when using a Cricut?
When cutting vinyl, burnish the vinyl back onto the backer after cutting to make weeding easier.
What should I do to ensure a perfect fit when applying decals with a Cricut?
Avoid eyeballing designs and always measure the space accurately before applying decals to ensure a perfect fit.
How can I optimize material usage when working with shapes in Cricut Design Space?
In Cricut Design Space, input exact measurements for shapes like hexagons to optimize material usage.
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