When we are beginners to something, we are always worried about it. When I first bought my Cricut machine, I was concerned about how to use my Cricut Explore Air 2. If you have also bought your first Cricut product and want to learn how to use it, I would advise reading this blog, and then you will be able to use your Cricut machine.
When you buy a Cricut machine, there are a few things you need to do before you can start using it. You must first prepare the machine for use, or in other words, you have to set up the machine. To use a Cricut Explore Air 2, you will need to download the Cricut app on a device. With the help of the app, you can easily use the machine.
Cricut Explore Air 2 is an excellent machine for making crafts. It can cut over 100 materials. It is versatile and the best in its price range. The machine is known for its precise cutting. Unlike its old Cricut models, it has a Smart Dial, so it can choose the material itself while cutting it.
This Cricut cutting machine has built-in Bluetooth connectivity, so you will not need to buy an external Bluetooth adapter. Its speed is adjustable for writing and cutting, so you do not have to worry about it. The machine is available in multiple colors, so you can pick a color you like.
After buying a Cricut product, when you open the box, these are the items you get inside the box:
The Explore Air 2 machine
A power adapter
A USB cable
Fine-point blade
Blade housing (Pre-installed)
Pen and other accessories.
A welcome book
Quick start book
A cutting mat
Materials for your test cut.
When I look to learn how to use my Cricut Explore Air 2, the first thing I am concerned about is how to set it up. Similarly, to use your Cricut machine, you first have to unbox the machine, check for the item, and then set up the machine for use. To learn the procedure to set the machine up, you need to follow these steps:
First, plug the Explore Air 2 machine into an electric socket using the power adapter.
After that, turn the machine on by pressing the power button.
Now, connect the machine to your operating device with the help of a USB cord or Bluetooth.
Next, you need to download the Cricut Design Space app on your device.
Follow the app instructions and sign in with a Cricut ID.
Your setup has been completed soon after the log-in.
Now, you can go on to use the Cricut machine and create beautiful DIY projects.
When you have learned the process of setting up the Cricut cutting machine, you should connect it to your device. To connect Cricut products, you can use both a computer and a phone. For connection, you can use either a USB cord or Bluetooth. Here, I am writing the wireless procedure.
To connect your computer to Cricut, you should be following this procedure:
First, give the machine a power supply and turn it on. Keep the device and the machine within 10-15 feet.
Now, open your computer and go to Settings. There, select the Devices option.
Next, open Bluetooth and make sure you have turned it on.
Then, click on Add Bluetooth or other device.
After that, select the Bluetooth option.
Also, you will see the Cricut model has appeared along with the other nearby devices.
Lastly, click on the machine, and it will connect to the computer.
A USB is very simple and easy as compared to a Bluetooth connection. You can simply connect them like this:
First, get the machine and your device ready for the connection.
Then, take the USB cable and connect it to your computer.
Also, connect the other end to your Cricut cutting machine.
Now, the USB connection is complete.
Your Cricut setup is not complete even after you connect it to your computer. To use a Cricut machine, you will have to download the Cricut Design app to your device. To download it, head over tocrictut.com/setup. When you have downloaded the app, sign in with your account. Once you have signed in, you are ready to use Cricut and work on your projects.
Once you log in with a Cricut ID on the Cricut Design Space app, you can start using the machine. The software has thousands of images, fonts, and pre-created projects that you can use for your crafts. You can also customize these designs however you want.
This is how you can use the Explore Air 2 machine:
Open the app on your device and select a design. You can edit the shape & size of the image. You can also upload a design if you want.
Then, follow the instructions on the screen and click on Make It.
Next, put the material on a Cricut mat and place it inside the machine. Check whether the fine-point blade is installed. Press the Load/Unload button.
After that, open the Design Space app again and tap the Go button.
The cutting process will begin. When it is completed, press the Unload button.
Remove the mat, pick a design up, and use it on your project.
How to use my Cricut Explore Air 2 would have been solved by now if you had read the blog. Using a Cricut machine has a procedure, and if you follow it well, you will be able to use it effectively. In this guide, I wrote everything regarding the Cricut setup and using it. When you purchase the machine, you first install it and connect it to your device. To use the Cricut cutting machine, you need to download the Cricut Design Space software. After installing it on your device, you can start crafting with your Cricut.
To use a Cricut Explore machine, you will need to download Cricut software on your phone or computer. Your computer needs to have some features to run the device. It should have 4GB RAM and 2GB disk space. Bluetooth or USB connectivity is a must to connect your Cricut machine. You need to have a 1024 x 768-pixel resolution. The device has to have a speed of 2-3 Mbps to download and upload the images.
Yes, you can! To use your own designs or just to use a Cricut machine, you will have to install the Cricut Design Space app on your device. Usually, you pick or select a design from the app, edit it however you want, and then cut it on the machine. But if you want, you can even upload a design or an image to the Cricut app. Similarly, you can customize the design as well. Finally, you can cut it using the uploaded design.
With the help of Cricut Explore Air 2, you can do a lot of things. You can cut over a hundred materials and make amazing projects. Also, you can use over 370 fonts and create beautiful handwritten notes. You can create other things, like greeting cards, stickers, decals, bookmarks, keychains, tote bags, phone covers, and many more. You can create these things for yourself and can gift them to your friends and family members as well.