How to Use Cricut Maker 3
Hello crafters! Hope you all are doing well! Today, I will cover an important topic on how to use Cricut Maker 3. This will be an easy tutorial that will take you through a simple project. Yes, you heard that right! This blog includes a project to help you learn about the use of Cricut Maker 3.
While I will create a project, I will tell you about my journey when I first started making it. The project I am going to discuss in this blog is a very old one, which I created when I was learning to use Cricut Maker 3. Do you want to know what I made for the first time on my Cricut machine? Well, it was a simple, easy-to-make ribbon bookmark. In this blog, I used an iron-on vinyl material.
Are you ready to learn how I made my first project on Cricut Maker 3? Let’s delve into this blog to know more!
Setting up a Cricut Maker 3 on Your Device
Many of you might have bought a new Cricut machine recently. In case you don’t know, a new machine needs to be set up with software called Design Space. This app helps us to connect our Cricut machine to our computer or mobile devices. Moreover, this software is mainly used as a platform to create various designs.
Here’s how to set up your new Cricut machine:
First, you should turn on the machine and device.
Then, connect your machine to a computer or mobile device using USB or Bluetooth.
Now, navigate to cricut.com/setup and download the software to your device.
Lastly, you have to follow the suggested prompts on the screen to install your Cricut app.
Wasn’t it easy?
Now, let’s jump into the second step, where you will find the necessary materials or tools for making your first project. In other words, you are now going to learn how to use Cricut Maker 3.
Let’s dive into this to learn further.
What Cricut Tools Will You Need for Creating a Project?
Do you know what materials you need for this simple project? Having the right materials or tools for a project is a must. Hence, you should be prepared in advance to avoid any mistakes.
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Here is the list of essential materials or tools needed for a simple ribbon bookmark project:
Ribbons (Choose color as per your choice)
Scissors
Cutting mat
Design Space
Weeding tool
Cricut EasyPress Mini
That’s all! This is what you needed to create your first project on Maker 3.
How to Use Cricut Maker 3 to Make a Custom Bookmark?
To teach you the usage of Cricut Maker 3, I will walk you through each step, which includes creating and cutting a design and finally applying it to the blank. Let’s first create a design.
Step 1: Creating a Bookmark Design
First of all, you need to cut the ribbon to the desired length using scissors. Here, ensure that the length is enough for your book. Refer to this picture to get an idea!
After cutting the ribbon, you should move to the Design Space to create a design. Don’t worry! There is nothing complex to create. The design I made on Design Space was superb and easy. Anyone can make it in a few seconds.
So, first of all, open a Design Space and start creating a new project.
When I was making this bookmark, I only added a text from a Text library.
Next, you should measure the width of the ribbon and hence change the height of the font accordingly from the Edit menu.
So, when you have finalized your design, you need to hit the Make It button. On the next screen, you will see a preview screen where you will see the placement of your design on the Cricut mat. Also, ensure you have turned on the Mirror button.
Mirroring is crucial whenever you are working on an iron-on project. In addition, when we are cutting a text, this step is very important.
Step 2: Setting Up the Materials
After mirroring your design, you need to hit the Continue tab and then start following the instructions given on the screen. Once done, the next step comes where you will need to set up your materials on Design Space.
In the next step, you are finally going to learn how to use Cricut Maker 3. Excited? Let’s delve into it!
Step 3: Cutting and Applying Your Design
To cut your design, you need to place your iron-on vinyl on the mat and insert it into the Cricut Maker 3. To cut, you can easily follow the on-screen instructions.
After cutting the vinyl, weed it and use Cricut EasyPress Mini to transfer your design onto the ribbon.
Finally, peel off the plastic layer after pressing it with a heat press.
And here you go! Here’s my bookmark.
So, you might have understood how to use Cricut Maker 3 with this step-by-step tutorial! Now, add your own creativity and create something new on this robust cutting machine.
FAQs
Question 1: What can you do with a Cricut Maker 3?
Answer: The Maker 3 is the robust machine in Cricut’s lineup. This machine is so powerful that it lets you quickly cut more than 300 materials. Whether it is intricate designs or hard materials such as cardstock or poster board, Cricut can easily handle it. Coming to the possibilities with Cricut Maker 3, you can make large-size vinyl decals, colorful stickers, personalized apparel, cards, leather jewelry, and much more.
Question 2: What blade comes with Cricut Maker 3?
Answer: The good news is that your Cricut Maker 3 has a Premium Fine-Point Blade with a pre-installed Blade Housing in Clamp B. This blade is made from German Carbide, which is considered the most durable material for cutting any type of material. Since the tool has a 45° angle, it is perfect for cutting intricate designs. In short, you can easily cut materials such as paper, vinyl, iron-on, and more in one go!
Question 3: Can you engrave using Cricut Maker 3?
Answer: Yes, you can engrave various materials such as stainless steel, pewter, leather, acrylic, aluminum, copper, and acetate. While engraving these materials, ensure that the thickness of materials should not exceed 2mm. You should not use the thicker material because it may get stuck under the roller bar of the Cricut machine. As a result, it will damage your machine, so measuring your blank before cutting is advisable for all users.