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Cricut

Cricut is a a cutting machine used to design a variety of maker-products and crafts. It can cut a variety of materials including vinyl (stickers), heat transfer vinyl (to apply on clothing or bags), or paper (cards, signs).

Learn more about the Cricut below. To earn this Micro-credential, you will demonstrate proficient understanding of the Cricut Design Studio software, create a custom design, cut and weed it effectively, and apply it to a desired product.

Eminence has a Cricut Maker, Weeding Tools and a Heat Press for maker projects.

Step 1

Initial Understanding

Watch this video to learn about the Cricut.

Step 2

Explore Potential Projects

Open the link to the right to explore the Cricut Blog. Set a timer for 20 minutes at least and explore projects others have completed.

Cricut Maker Blog

Step 3

Install Cricut Design Studio

Cricut needs specific software to work. Download and install Design Studio with the link to the right.

Design Studio

Step 4

Get Familiar with Design Studio

This video walks users through the basic tools in Design Studio. Learn when and why you weld or mirror for different projects.

Step 5

Understand Weeding and Application

After your product is cut, you will have to weed the vinyl and use transfer tape to apply your creation to a product. Watch this video to learn more about that process.

Step 6

Plan your Product

The library has some vinyl scrap students may access for free.
Full 12"x12" single color sheets of sticker vinyl or heat transfer vinyl cost $1 each.
Remember - a Cricut is a cutting tool - not a printer. If your design has multiple colors, you need a new sheet of vinyl for each layer. When students first use the Cricut, we recommend designs on a single color.
Where do you plan to put your product? On a car window? A shirt? A water bottle? Know the size of your end product and design with correct dimensions in mind.

Step 7

Design and Make your Product

Prepare your file in Design Studio and schedule a time to access the Cricut machine a tools. Please email the librarians to schedule access to these tools. Plan on needing 30+ minutes to cut your product.
Weed and prepare your product for application.

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