Exploring the Cricut Maker Toolset

1. Should I get the Cricut maker or explore AIR 2?
2. What do you use the Cricut spatula for?
3. What can you do with the Cricut maker?
4. Who has the best price on Cricut maker?
5. Which Cricut should I buy 2020?
6. Is Cricut coming out with a new machine 2021?
7. What do I need to start using Cricut maker?
8. Why are Cricut tweezers backwards?
9. Do I need a Cricut Brayer?
10. Can Cricut engrave glass?
11. Can the Cricut maker engrave wood?
12. Can I make stickers with Cricut?

Should I get the Cricut maker or explore AIR 2?

If you plan on using your machine to mainly cut out vinyl and paper the Cricut Explore Air 2 is the perfect fit. If you want to use a wide variety of materials, you love to sew, make intricate paper crafts and you want to have even more creative capabilities I'd recommend upgrading to the Maker.

What do you use the Cricut spatula for?

Cricut Spatula precisely lifts images from the Cricut cutting mat, preventing intricate images from tearing or curling. The angled head of the spatula allows it to slide underneath the material with ease. Cricut 12" Portable Trimmer with 15" swing-out arm helps you to precisely cut or score straight lines.

What can you do with the Cricut maker?

16 Things to Make With a Cricut Maker

• 1/16. Iron-On T-Shirt. We've all seen the T-shirts with the cute sayings all over social media. ...
• 2/16. Making Labels. ...
• 3/16. Wood Signs. ...
• 4/16. Paper Flowers. ...
• 5/16. Reusable Stencils. ...
• 6/16. Faux Leather Earrings. ...
• 7/16. Wine Glasses. ...
• 8/16. Homemade Puzzles.

Who has the best price on Cricut maker?

The current best price for Cricut Maker machines is at Amazon. Cricut currently has the Cricut Maker Machine on sale for $369.99 (normal retail price is $399.99).

Which Cricut should I buy 2020?

I definitely recommend the Cricut Maker. The Cricut Maker is the top of the line machine and the only machine that can cut thick materials like leather and wood. Plus it can cut fabric with a rotary blade, meaning it can make crisp, clean, intricate cuts on fabric without needing a backer fabric.

Is Cricut coming out with a new machine 2021?

The Best Cricut Machine of 2021 is the Cricut Maker! The Cricut Maker is of of the latest Cricut machines and it truly offers some impressive features together with brilliant technology! It offers lighting-fast speed and intricate precision cutting.

What do I need to start using Cricut maker?

10 supplies you need to start creating with your Cricut

1. CRICUT CUTTING MATS.
2. XACTO KNIFE.
3. VINYL SQUEEGEE.
4. CARDSTOCK.
5. SCISSORS.
6. ASSORTED VINYL.
7. TRANSFER TAPE.
8. GLUE TAPE.

Why are Cricut tweezers backwards?

Reverse Tweezers

You squeeze them and they open, instead of squeezing them shut. This is actually brilliant. It means you can pick something up and then let go of the pressure and the tweezers hold on tight to whatever it is.

Do I need a Cricut Brayer?

Cricut Brayer

Or if it needs a little bit “more” you can use a scraper. But a brayer really does help stick down a material even better. And it will help you to get a few more uses out of your mats. Especially when they are nearing the end of their life and usefulness.

Can Cricut engrave glass?

Can the Cricut Maker Engrave Glass? No. At this time, the Cricut Maker Engraving Tip is not designed to be used with glass. You can, however, use your Cricut machine to create a stencil and etch the glass using glass etching cream.

Can the Cricut maker engrave wood?

The Cricut Maker can cut basswood, balsa wood, as well as wood veneer. I recommend the basswood for this project as it is a stronger wood and works best for engraving.

Can I make stickers with Cricut?

Designing Stickers with Design Space

Note: If you don't already have Cricut Design Space, you can download it for free. You can use the program on Mac, Windows, iOS (iPhone or iPad), and Android devices. ... You can then use the basic shapes, text, and Cricut Access library images to create a sticker sheet.