by Ian Knott | September 12, 2022 2:58 pm
Back in February this year I reviewed the Cricut Maker 3, the precise card, paper and vinyl cutting machine that can not only turn you into a master craftsperson, but also bring in an income if you’re prepared to put a little time and effort in.
Whether you own a Cricut Maker 3, Explore 3 or the smaller Joy machine, what you can do will depend on the materials, and accessories you have.
One of the most rewarding Cricut experiences is heat pressing vinyl on to T-shirts, or custom designs on bags and cushions etc.
To achieve this you need an EasyPress, which heats to a precise temperature (controlled by an app) so as not to burn the specialised iron-on vinyl or your garment. While it may seem daunting at first, following a YouTube tutorial makes even multi-layer, multi-colour transfers a fool-proof experience.
With Christmas on the horizon, making your own Christmas cards adds that personalised touch to the occasion. The new Cricut Card Mat 2×2 allows you to craft four cards simultaneously, even if they are different designs, saving heaps of time over doing them one-by-one. You’ll have your whole Christmas card list ticked off in no time.
When your Cricut has cut a more intricate design into some material, picking (or as crafters call it – ‘weeding’) out the little unwanted bits can be tricky. The brand new BrightPad Go is a handy, rechargeable backlight that helps highlight the finer details, so weeding and tracing patterns becomes a whole lot easier.
Crafting with Cricut is extremely addictive, so if you’re even a little creative, then it’s worth exploring some of the easy-to-use accessories that can take your gift giving to the next level.
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