Note: We have the fine cutting blade for the Cricut Maker 3
Materials that can be used with the Library’s Cricut Maker 3
- Infusible Ink Sheets
- Used for designs that will be placed on a mug using the Cricut Mug Press
- Vinyl Sheets and Rolls
- Used for making adhesive vinyl stickers that will adhere to a variety of surfaces
- Iron on Sheets
- Used for making designs that will be pressed on to cloth, tote bags, etc. using the Cricut Auto Press
- Sticker Sheets
- Used to create full-color or black and white stickers
- Waterproof Sticker Sheets
- Used for creating waterproof stickers that can be attached to water bottles and more
Creating Your Design
You need to have your design created before using the Makerspace Cricut Maker 3. If you need help with creating your design, please ask a Makerspace Staff member for help. You may not use the computer attached to the Cricut Maker 3 to create your design.
You have two options for creating your design: 1) you can use Cricut’s Design Space or 2) you can create your design in another program.
- You can create your design in Cricut’s Design Space (https://design.cricut.com/)
- You will need to download software and create an account
- There is a free version and a paid version of this software
- You can also create your design in another program such as Illustrator, Adobe Express, etc.
- If you would like to do a Basic Cut that is not completely filled it (i.e., you have an image with details or an outline), you need to save your file as an SVG so that it will cut correctly
Uploading Your Design
- After you are done creating your design, you need to upload it to the Design Space app on the computer attached to the Cricut Maker 3 in order cut your design
- You can upload from 1) a flash drive (aka thumb drive aka USB drive) or 2) download the file from your email (make sure to attach a copy of your file to an email before you come to the Makerspace).
- You can upload: PHG, JPG, SVG, DXF, GIF and BMP file types
- Tip: If you are doing a Basic Cut, make sure to upload an SVG file
- For more information on uploading your design: https://cricut.com/blog/gb/how-to-upload-images/
Printing Your Design, if needed
- Follow the directions in Cricut Design Space app to print out your design using the Epson ET-2850 printer, if needed
- Printable Iron-on materials and sticker sheets must be printed before cutting on the Cricut
Prepping Your Materials for Cutting
Cutting Your Design
- Please follow the directions within the Design Studio to set-up the Cricut to cut your design
- If you have any questions at all, please ask any Makerspace Staff Member.
- Remember to mirror your design if you are cutting text on Iron-On Transfer material or Infusible Ink for the Mug Press.
- If you have uploaded your text design as an SVG and the letters are moving around when the preview of the cut is being shown, cancel and go back to the design space. Click Attach in the bottom right corner and this will keep the text in the correct order for cutting.
- Once the Cricut begins cutting, please do not touch the machine until it is finished–the on-screen instructions will let you know when it is done.
Weeding Your Design
- The Library provides Cricut tools to weed (aka remove) extraneous materials from your design after cutting is completed.
- These are located in the holder on the top of the Cricut Maker.
- If you have questions on how to use the tools, please ask any Makerspace Staff Member.
