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Cricut Smart Cutting Machine

A workshop presented by the ELITE Consultants at Vogel Library.

How to Use the Cricut

  1. Download the Cricut Design Space

    • Make an account

    • You can design projects and find free templates in the Cricut Design Space.

  2. Select or Design a new design in the app.

    • Click "Make it".
    • Select how you'll load your materials.
      • Some materials need to be stuck to a mat and some can just be fed through without a mat.
    • Connect to the Cricut.
    • Select your base material from the list (i.e.: type of vinyl or sticker paper, etc)
  3. Load materials in the Cricut.
    • Press the load button on the machine.
    • When ready, click Go.

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