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Studio-Cricut
What is a Cricut?
A Cricut is a computer-controlled cutting machine. The machines are used for cutting paper, felt, vinyl, fabric, and other materials such as leather, matboard, and wood.
What can I make with the Cricut?
You can use the Cricut for various creative projects, including vinyl decals, custom greeting cards, signs, personalized apparel, and more.
Does the library provide any supplies?
The Cricut station includes a cabinet with the following supplies. Access to these supplies is free. You just need to check out the key to the cabinet from the circulation desk.鈥�
| Individual Blades | |
|---|---|
| Fine Point Blade | Cut thin-to-medium materials like paper, cardstock, vinyl & iron-on |
| Knife Blade | Cut thick materials like chipboard, balsa/basswood & mat board |
| Rotary Blade | Cut fabric & other delicate materials like crepe paper & cork sheets |
| Quickswap Housing Interchangeable Tips | |
|---|---|
| Debossing Tip | Create detailed depressions in paper, cardstock & kraft board |
| Engraving Tip | Inscribe & etch designs in acrylic, soft metal, plastic & leather |
| Clamp A Tools | |
|---|---|
| Scoring Stylus | Score fold lines into paper & cardstock |
| Black Pens & Metallic Markers | Draw lines on paper, cardstock, & similar materials |
| Cutting Mats | |
|---|---|
| Green StandardGrip | General Purpose: vinyl, HTV, cardstock, etc. |
| Blue LightGrip | Thin or delicate materials like paper, vellum, and thin vinyl |
| Pink FabricGrip | Most fabric |
- Weeding Kit: X-Acto Knife, Tweezers, etc.
- Box Cutter
- Rulers
- Squeegees (for vinyl application)
- Brayer
- Transfer Tape
How much does it cost?
The library sells 12鈥漻12鈥� sheets of removable vinyl and cardstock at the circulation desk. They are $1 per sheet. Cricut products are available at many major retailers, and you are welcome to bring your own supplies.
How do I get my design from my computer to the Cricut?
You can create designs in any design software, such as InDesign, and then save it as one of the file types accepted by Cricut. The file types are PNG, JPG, SVG, DXF, GIF, and BMP.
You will need to use Cricut Design Space () to send the design to the machine. You can use the computer connected to the Cricut or connect your computer using Bluetooth.
Do I need to book the Cricut to use it?
No. The Cricut is first come, first served. You only need to check out the key to the supply cabinet from the circulation desk.
Never used a Cricut before?
Contact the Scholar Studio and schedule an appointment to get trained on the Cricut!