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Cricut Maker - How to Guide

A step by step guide on how to use the Odette Critical Making Studio's Cricut Maker.

Project Design

Mat size and grip strength – Squares available on display stand with extras and larger sizes in drawer 39.4 under Ultimaker S5.

  • LightGrip (Blue), StandardGrip (Green), StrongGrip (Purple), and FabricGrip (Pink) varieties
  • Available in 30.5 cm by 30.5 cm or 30.5 cm by 61 cm sizes

Material Use – The Odette Creative Studio has materials to use for the cricut, some projects may require other materials that will have to be required at the cost of the student and price will vary as per project size.

 

Materials for Cricut Maker and the required parameters are listed on the site below.

Cricut Maker Materials

Different projects will require different blades and those will be found next to the Cricut maker. They are contained in a clear dome with hanging housings and interchangeable tips stored at the bottom.

Blade/Accessory Types Available:

  • Fine Point Blade (Default)
  • Rotary Blade
  • Deep – Point Blade
  • Knife Blade
  • Basic Perforation blade (11)
  • Wavy Blade (31)
  • Fine Debossing Tip (21)
  • Engraving Tip (41)
  • Scoring Wheel (01)
  • Double Scoring Wheel (02)