Changes

===== Setting up the machine =====

===== Setting up the machine =====

====== Machine initialization and placing material ======

====== Machine initialization and placing material ======

Once you have your design, click on continue and, connect your laptop or the one available at the Makerspace to the Cricut machine using the USB cable or pair with Bluetooth. Ensure that the machine is connected to the outlet.

Once you have your design, click on continue and, connect your laptop or the one available at the Makerspace to the Cricut machine using the USB cable or pair with Bluetooth. Ensure that the machine is connected to the outlet.

# Use the trimmer to measure and cut out the material you need.

# Use the '''trimmer''' to measure and cut out the material you need.

# Place your material on the mat. Do not throw the plastic protector, which was on the mat ,away. Put it back on the mat after use.

# Place your material on the '''mat'''. Do not throw the plastic protector, which was on the mat ,away. Put it back on the mat after use.

# Use the scraper to firmly adhere your material to the mat.

# Use the '''scraper''' to firmly adhere your material to the mat.

# Press the ‘ON’ button on the Cricut machine.

# Press the ‘ON’ button on the Cricut machine.

# Ensure that there is a blade in Clamp B------(load clamps)

# Ensure that there is a blade in Clamp B

# Place the mat inside the Cricut between the mat guides and click on the blinking load/unload button to load the mat into the machine. The mat will be rolled once so that the machine measures its size, then again before the cut.

# Place the mat inside the Cricut between the mat guides and click on the blinking load/unload button to load the mat into the machine. The mat will be rolled once so that the machine measures its size, then again before the cut.

# Click on the blinking play button to start the cut.

# Click on the blinking play button to start the cut.

# Use the load/unload button to remove the mat.

# Use the '''load/unload button''' to remove the mat.

# The spatula can be used to remove the cut-out piece from the mat’s surface.

# The '''spatula''' can be used to remove the cut-out piece from the mat’s surface.

# The scissors can be used to cut the material where your cut part is situated or for any additional trimmings.

# The '''scissors''' can be used to cut the material where your cut part is situated or for any additional trimmings.

# Use the weeding tool and the tweezers to help in removing and holding smaller cut-out parts, respectively.

# Use the '''weeding tool''' and the '''tweezers''' to help in removing and holding smaller cut-out parts, respectively.

# The scraper is useful when applying transfer tape to your design or when applying your design to a surface.

# The '''scraper''' is useful when applying transfer tape to your design or when applying your design to a surface.

== Using the Heat Press ==

== Using the Heat Press ==