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Digital technologies/Textiles/Die-cutting using Cricut (view source)
Revision as of 17:49, 30 August 2024
, 30 August→Before Cut
* Starting Cut
* Starting Cut
* Post cut proceedings
* Post cut proceedings
[[File:Loading mat into Cricut machine.gif|center|200x300 px|Loading mat into Cricut machine]]
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==== Before Cut ====
==== Before Cut ====
Once you have created your account, follow the following steps to prepare your design.
# Click on ‘New Project’ to start your design on a fresh canvas. You can also use the designs available in the software, but note that while some of them are free, others come with a price.
# On the canvas, you will find a bunch of tools to make or modify your design. Click on ‘Make’ once you are done with your design
# Upon clicking on ‘Make’, you will be prompted to choose a surface to load your materials. Choose one that corresponds to the material you are cutting, for example, you should choose Mat when working with iron-on vinyl. Remember to check the correct mat size as well.
# There are different types of mats for the range of materials that can be cut using a Cricut machine. The following picture can help you in knowing which mat you should use. On the other hand, smart materials require no mat to be loaded into the machine. They have been engineered in such a way that they would not be needing the additional support.
# You should also be taking the size of the materials into account. There is a limit to the size of the material allowed to the machine.
# The following picture demonstrates a preview to where you want your material to be cut. Note that you should choose 'Mirror' for iron-vinyl since the orientation will be reflected when you will apply your design on a garment.
# Finally, you will be prompted to connect your laptop to the machine and to choose your base material, that is, the material you will be cutting. Moreover, you will be given further instructions on how to load to mat.Remember, you should be placing your mat between the mat guides.
==== After Cut ====
==== After Cut ====