Cutting mats
Cutting mats are of three types, which are a firm grip, grip standard, and grip light. You can also buy any sizes that come in, and it’s either 12 inches by 24 inches or 12 inches by 12 inches mat.
Sturdy grip mat is ideal when cutting the stiff fabric, glitter cardboard, chipboard, cardboard specialty, and other coarse materials. For more delicate materials such as cardboard or embossed cardstock standard, vinyl, paper pattern, or iron-on, we recommend the mat grip standard. For lighter materials, carpet grip light is needed. Light lightweight materials include cardboard, office paper, vellum, or other materials.
A newly purchased Cricut machine includes cutting in the box, so you do not have to buy a carpet separately. After a while, you lose its grip mat, and either can apply glue to keep or buy a new one.
Also, when considering your project, you should get the right carpet. If your carpet is a lightweight grip and tries to cut a thick fabric, it could end up ruining the whole project because the material will remain on the transfer of the mat.
Cutting blades
The cutting blades are essential accessories needed when used Cricut. After all, they cannot be cut without a knife.
The cutting blades also come in three types. First, we have the standard sheet that usually accompanies the Cricut machine. The knife is sharp and durable, but after a while, you have to change the blade when it becomes blunt. Therefore, you should have additional sheets on hand just in case. Then we have the German carbide blade. You can buy this from Cricut too. It is sharper than the standard sword, which is created by cutting materials medium weight. The sheet also lasts for a longer time and is not quickly broken.
Finally, designed for very thick materials, we gash sheet. The sheet is cut too deep elements that go with the secure base cut cutting grip. You can also use cut sheet material as the seal material, magnet, and some other tissues.
Spatula and Scraper
Not many people bother with buying a spatula and scraper when they want to use your Cricut machine. However, these tools are useful when it comes to taking materials cutting mat.
For the spatula, it can be used to remove material from the mat without damaging the material. It provides accuracy. In the case of the scraper, you need to keep the rug for cleaning. This tool is handy with scraping leftover materials on the mat and clean. It prevents the machine from durable and will last a long time. Also, when you want to start a new project, you can quickly use the carpet without having to clean it.
Apart from these essential tools for certain types of projects, some devices are crucial when working on these projects.
Vinyl or iron-On
For example, when working in plastic or iron-on projects, both using the same type of tools because they are somewhat similar. Iron-on project plans are vinyl heat transfer more or less.
It can be used for vinyl decorating glasses, cups, or mugs; create labels for frames or walls and other projects. Iron-on is used to decorate fabric as adding t-shirt designs.
Transfer belt
Circuit also makes this tool and is entirely transparent. In this way, the transferor vinyl places your project, and you can easily view and manage more carefully. Steps
When carried out vinyl or iron in the project, a weeder is crucial as it can be used to highlight small parts in their project as vinyl pieces that are not being used from the carrier sheet. Paper
Apart from the project’s vinyl, paper projects are probably the most famous craftsmen carried out. In the use of Cricut, most people start.
Paper projects because they are lightweight and relatively more comfortable to do.
You can use paper to create shapes, numbers, letters, cards, envelopes, posters, decorations, stickers, and more. For paper projects, there are two general tools you will need. Feathers
In the use of any Cricut machines Explore, you can quickly write their designs. When you want to draw, Cricut offers some free sources and sources that can be purchased from Cricut access. Also, if you have fonts on your computer, you can use that too.
You can buy Cricut different pens that are compatible with any of the scan machines. Their types of pens include calligraphy pens, fine tip pens, gold, feathers, metallic pen, pens, and a wide range of colors. Although you can use other pens, Cricut machines work best with feathers Cricut.
Two slots provide a great thing about Cricut machines so you can use the pen and sheet simultaneously. It allows you to design quickly and cut instantly.
Scoring Tool
It is also called pencil marks and is used for lines of boxes, envelopes, cards, or other folded paper. In the same way, you can design or draw and cut to the same time, and you can also install the scoring tool on the machine when the blade is already installed. It makes the process quick and comfortable design.
Additional tools
In addition to the usual design tools, you can also buy some tools that facilitate the use of a more suitable Cricut machine. Depending on the project you are using, these tools can be useful.
Tools kit
Instead of buying the tools one at a time, some people go through economic options and buy a toolkit instead. A standard toolkit should include scissors, weeder, scrapers, spatulas, and tongs. If you’re in the iron-on vinyl or projects, then you probably should buy this type of toolkit.
Some advanced toolsets add a paper cutter and pencil marks. This toolkit is excellent for those interested in paper projects.