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== Procedure ==
== Procedure ==
The following steps will show you, in chronological order, how to proceed to make something using the Cricut machine.
=== Overall Process ===
=== Overall Process ===
* Starting Cut
* Starting Cut
* Post cut proceedings
* Post cut proceedings
==== Before Cut ====
==== Before Cut ====
# 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.
# 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.
[[File:Design preparation software.png|center|300x450px|Design preparation software]]
<div class="center" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">Figure 4. Cricut components</div>
# 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
# 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
[[File:Software features.png|center|300x450px|Software features]]
<div class="center" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">Figure 5. Software features</div>
# 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.
# 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.
[[File:Loading materials.png|center|300x450px|Loading materials]]
<div class="center" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">Figure 6. Loading materials</div>
# 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.
# 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.
[[File:Choosing mat.png|center|300x450px|Choosing mat]]
<div class="center" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">Figure 7. Choosing mat</div>
# 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.
# 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.
[[File:Material size.png|center|300x450px|Material size]]
<div class="center" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">Figure 8. Material size</div>
# 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.
# 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.
[[File:Placing design.png|center|300x450px|Placing design]]
<div class="center" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">Figure 9. Placing design</div>
# 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.
# 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.