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Which die-cutting machine should I get?
Choosing a die-cutting machine is a personal decision. You will need to think about factors such as what types of projects you want to make, what materials you want to work with, ease of use, and price point. To help guide you, we have this article comparing the various different Cricut machines: https://makersgonnalearn.com/which-cricut-to-buy/ and this one comparing Cricut machines to the Silhouette Cameo - https://makersgonnalearn.com/cricut-vs-silhouette-what-you-need-to-know/ -
Are Cricut machines easy to use?
They're not difficult to use but they do require some education and practice. That's why we're here! We share all of our tips and tricks with you to make it much easier for you to get crafting with your Cricut quickly. The best way to do that is by starting with our 30 Days to Master Your Cricut course (free to yearly members) which takes you from unpacking and setting up your machine right through to making your first project. You can also browse our blog posts and videos here on our website to learn more about how to use your Cricut. https://makersgonnalearn.com/join/ -
Which Cricut machine should I buy?
Check out this article where we compare the Cricut Maker, Cricut Explore Air 2, and the Cricut Joy. https://makersgonnalearn.com/which-cricut-to-buy/ -
How do I clean and maintain my Cricut machine?
We have a really helpful post and video here that will walk you through it! https://makersgonnalearn.com/how-to-clean-your-cricut/ -
Can I clean my Cricut mats?
Yes, you can. We'll show you 3 different ways here - https://makersgonnalearn.com/how-to-clean-your-cricut-mats-3-ways/ -
My Cricut cut right through my material and my mat! Why did it do that?
The first thing you need to check is your material settings and make sure it's set correctly for the specific material you are trying to cut. Then, you may need to adjust the pressure. This article will help you figure out when you should change your pressure settings: https://makersgonnalearn.com/determine-the-best-cutting-pressure-for-cricut/ -
How do I calibrate my Cricut machine? How often do I have to do this?
Number 3 in this article will help you figure out all about calibrating your machine- https://makersgonnalearn.com/5-cricut-maintenance-tasks-you-need-to-perform/. -
How often do I need to change the blades in my Cricut?
It depends on several different factors such as what materials you're cutting with them and how often you use your machine. Here is more information about this: https://makersgonnalearn.com/when-to-change-your-cricut-blades/ -
How do I change the blade in my Cricut?
Check out this informative video: https://makersgonnalearn.com/videos/how-to-change-your-cricut-blades/ -
Which mat do I use for my Cricut craft projects?
We break that down for you here: https://makersgonnalearn.com/cutting-mat-comparison/ -
I don't know which blade to choose in my Cricut machine!
All about Cricut blades and tools - https://makersgonnalearn.com/cricut-blades-and-tools-explained/,Which blade to use with the Cricut Maker - https://makersgonnalearn.com/what-blades-cut-what-with-cricut-maker/ -
I don't know which blade to choose in my Silhouette machine
All about Silhouette Blades https://makersgonnalearn.com/all-about-silhouette-blades/ -
How do I change my Silhouette blade?
Check this out https://makersgonnalearn.com/how-to-change-your-silhouette-default-blade/. -
My Cricut didn't cut all the way through my material. How do I fix that?
First, make sure you have selected the correct material in your settings. If this is correct, it could be that your blade is a bit dull and you need to adjust your pressure setting. Check out this article on how to determine what pressure to use - https://makersgonnalearn.com/determine-the-best-cutting-pressure-for-cricut/ Finally, make sure that your blade housing is inserted properly into the carriage. Check out #11 in this article for more help with that - https://makersgonnalearn.com/cricut-mistakes-youre-probably-making/
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