Requirements
In order to use the Cricut Maker 3, you must:
- Have your own Design Space account:
- Open Cricut Design Space on one of our computers (it may automatically update, this may take a moment)
- Select Sign In
- Select Create Cricut ID
- Fill out the information requested
- Watch the following Tutorials:
- Work through the following tutorial and show staff final project:
What You Need To Know
- If you are new to using a Cricut, it is recommended that you select a simple project to start with, such as creating a simple (not intricate) vinyl decal and attaching it to a flat surface (just as the front of a notebook).
- The library has many of the tools you will need to complete a variety of projects with the Cricut. It is the user’s responsibility to provide consumable materials. Some materials may be available from the library at a cost.
- The Design Space software is needed to control the Cricut. You may use this on the PC beside the Cricut, one of the library’s laptops or your own device. You must have your own account.
Materials
User Supplied Consumable materials:
- Materials to be cut: Vinyl, card stock, etc.
- Blanks – meaning the thing you will put your creation on (notebooks, cards, glasses/mugs, shirts, bags, etc).
Available Equipment:
- Cricut Maker 3
- Cricut Mug Press
- Cricut Hat Press
- Cricut Easy Press 3
- Cricut Easy Press Mini
- Cricut Bright 360 Lamp
- Cricut Bright Pad Go
- Weeding Tools
- Heat Pads
Useful Links
Manuals:
Courses & Workshops:
Cricut has an extensive library of tutorials with step-by-step instructions to make a variety of projects. You can browse these here.
Design:
Cricut Design Space is a digital design program that is used to setup and layout projects to create with a Cricut machine. It includes a suite of tools to create, modify and personalize all your Cricut projects. Download Design Space here.