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Digital technologies/Textiles/Die-cutting using Cricut (view source)
Revision as of 20:36, 30 August 2024
, 30 August→Setting up the machine
* Preparing design using Cricut Design Space
* Preparing design using Cricut Design Space
* Connecting laptop to Cricut machine. It is possible to connect your laptop to the machine using the USB cable available or through Bluetooth.
* Connecting laptop to Cricut machine. It is possible to connect your laptop to the machine using the USB cable available or through Bluetooth.
* Placing material, that you want to cut, on the mat and inserting mat into Cricut machine.
* Placing the material, that you want to cut, on the mat and inserting mat into Cricut machine.
* Starting Cut
* Starting Cut
* Post cut proceedings
* Post cut proceedings
<div class="center" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">Figure 9. Placing design</div>
<div class="center" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">Figure 9. Placing design</div>
7. 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.
7. 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. Click on 'Done' once you have made the necessary configuration.
Remember, you should be placing your mat between the mat guides.
===== Setting up the machine =====
===== Setting up the machine =====
==== After Cut ====
==== After Cut ====
[[File: Cricut tools.png|thumb|100X100px|Cricut tools]]
[[File: Cricut tools.png|thumb|right|100X50px|Cricut tools]]
After the cut,
After the cut,
* Do not place your fingers or other objects in the machine while it is powered on or during a cutting operation.
* Do not place your fingers or other objects in the machine while it is powered on or during a cutting operation.
* Disconnect machine when not in use by unplugging the cord from the outlet.
* Disconnect machine when not in use by unplugging the cord from the outlet.
* Be careful the mat will be rolled quickly when the load/unload button is pressed.
* Be careful, the mat will be rolled quickly when the load/unload button is pressed.
=== Heat Press ===
=== Heat Press ===
== Uses of the Cricut machine ==
== Uses of the Cricut machine ==
The Cricut machine can also be used to make crafts, wishing cards and personalize items with its cutter or pen, to make calligraphies.
The Cricut machine can also be used to make crafts, wishing cards and personalize items with its cutter or pen, with calligraphies.
== References ==
== References ==