How To Use Cricut Machine [Step-By-Step Guide]

 This blog is for a beginner on how to use the Cricut machine. If you’re a beginner and you got a new Cricut machine for yourself (any model), this blog will explain to you the step-by-step process to set up and use your Cricut machine. Using the Cricut machine for the first time can be quite complex since you have to be used to the Cricut Design Space software. But don’t worry; the user interface of Cricut is very simple and user-friendly. So let us start the blog about how to use Cricut machine.             

How To Use A Cricut Machine?

 Below are the steps you can follow to use a Cricut machine:

  1. First of all, plug in your Cricut machine to the power source and power on your machine.
  2. After that, connect your Cricut machine via Bluetooth or USB cable to your device where Cricut Design Space is installed.
  3. If you have not installed the Cricut Design Space on your device, go to Cricut.com/setup in your browser and download the Cricut Design Space software.      
  4. After you have downloaded the Cricut Design Space software, install it on your computer.
  5. After the installation of Design Space software on your computer, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.  

How To Make Your First Cricut Design

 Before you start using the Cricut Design Space software for making your first design on Cricut Design Space, make sure your Cricut machine is plugged into the power source and is turned on. If you haven’t created your Cricut account, then sign in to or make your own Cricut account. After that, let us start with the step-by-step process to make your first project:

  1. First of all, open the Cricut Design Space software on whichever device you want to use and make sure that your device and your Cricut machine are both connected via Bluetooth or USB.
  2. Now in the Cricut Design Space, choose the design or template of your choice, or you can select an image of yours to start the project.
  3. After that, choose the cutting material you want to cut, and place the material into your cutting mat.
  4. Now load your material and the mat into the Cricut machine and select the relevant settings in the Cricut Design Space for how you want your Cricut Design.
  5. After that, you have done all the settings and push the cut button on the Cricut machine to start the cutting process.    
  6. And after that, your design has been cut; remove your mat from your Cricut machine and remove your material from the mat.
  7. And your final pieces are ready, and you have successfully made your first project in Cricut.

Inside Box Contents Inside A Cricut Machine

Following are the inbox contents you will find in Cricut Maker 3 machine; other machines may not have all the materials which come only preinstalled in the Maker 3 machine:

  1. Cricut Welcome Book Guide
  2. Fine point blade preinstalled in the machine.
  3. USB cable
  4. Cricut machine        

Is The Cricut Machine Hard To Use? 

If you’re using a Cricut machine for the first time, the only thing you may find difficult is using the Cricut Design Space. Since it will be your first time using new software, it is understandable to be a little uncomfortable. But other than that, you won’t feel any difficulty using the Cricut machine since it is very simple to operate and there are very few buttons to be manipulated. We’re sure that a beginner can easily learn how to use a Cricut machine in no time, even if he/ she has never used the Cricut machine.       

Final Words

In this blog, we explained step by step guide on how to use the Cricut machine. We hope you found this blog helpful; if you have any doubts related to setting up your new Cricut machine, you can refer to our Frequently Asked Questions below. See you in the new blog.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Materials Do You Need To Use Cricut? 

Following are the materials you would need to perform cutting tasks in Cricut:

  • Scissors
  • Weeding Tools 
  • Cricut Design Space on computer or device
  • Cricut machine
  • Pressing mat
  • Heat Press Guide
  • Base material
  • Iron-on (HTV) material

What All Types Of Materials Can A Cricut Machine Cut?

There are many types of materials you can cut with the Cricut machines. Some of the materials that you can cut with Cricut are as follows: 

  • Jigsaw Puzzles
  • Homemade Cards
  • Fabric Cuts
  • Balsa Wood Cuts
  • Thick Leather Cuts
  • Vinyl Decals
  • Christmas Tree Ornaments

Note that all the Cricut machines are not capable of cutting all the materials which are listed above. 

Which Is The Easiest Cricut Machine To Use For Beginners? 

The best Cricut machine for a beginner and under a budget is the Cricut Explore 3 machine. It is amongst the most popular Cricut machines of all time as it is amongst the latest model of Cricut, and what is more, it can cut special materials like fabric, iron-on, cardstock, glitter paper, and many more thick materials. So a beginner can use this machine without any hassle.            

Do You Need A Computer Or A Laptop To Use A Cricut Machine? 

If you’re specifically buying a computer for using a Cricut machine, then it is not necessary for you to buy a laptop since you can use the Cricut machine with your phone or tablet. But it is always a good idea to buy a laptop to use Cricut because there are a lot of features that you can’t use with mobile phone devices.   

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