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L ike many machines that are being placed on the shelves, this device also does come with its unique software filled with different settings and features to toggle with. All these components ensure that you are using this instrument is ending up with a beautiful, customized, and accurate product. Cricut's very own software is called Cricut Design Space, and all of Cricut's devices come with this software, whether it is Cricut mini or Cricut Explore Air. Every Cricut owner must have this software installed in their device and ready to use at any moment. The Cricut must be directly connected to the device via cable or by Bluetooth. Either way, the device needs to be close to the machine.

The software is free and has a good user interface that makes it clear and easy to work with, even if you don't have any prior experience with working with a similar device. Its user-friendly feature encourages creativity in an individual. The program is based on Cloud, so even if your device is destroyed or has become inaccessible for any reason, the different design files can be safely recovered. It can be opened onto almost every device and available at any moment. A laptop, tablet or mobile can be used as well, and starting a project on one device and switching in between to another is possible. It can even be accessed offline. After the program has been installed, you need to create the designs from the beginning or use any one of thousands of templates already stored in its library. Design Space has a large, diverse collection to push a freshman to start constructing and inventing. One can play around with varieties of fonts and images and new inspiring ideas. For optimum usage, a Cricut Explorer connected to a computer will be sufficient. This way, all of the features are available, and the machine works without lag.

What Can I Do With It?

Crafting is a hobby that knows no borders, pretty much any shape or design is achieved through this marvelous machine opening to endless uses. Any material needed to be cut engraved or etched; this machine will fulfill that need. The only boundary would be the lack of one's imagination or capability. From making a few mundane everyday accessories to creating parts of cars, this piece of technology will do the job without fault. Some ideas to use it are as follows:

• For a beginner, it is recommended that they should start working on less complicated projects such as paper crafting. Many people have made a scrapbook in High School, which may or may not be up to the mark, but with this new machine, you can create any papercraft project not only easily but also competently.
• You can use it to make paper pennants to use in a party or to use it as an accessory to bring to local games and show your support to your team. You can design and shape the flag themselves to give it a hint of uniqueness.
• Cricut can also be used to make greeting cards. Sending your loved ones a unique and customized card will not only separate you from the crowd but show them that they are special to you. Making greeting cards is very easy even for a beginner by using Cricut
• The design and uses are not only limited to paper, but you can also make a leather bracelet by using different features in the software provided. Even thick materials and complicated structures cannot hold the Cricut machine back.
• You can make iron-on Vinyl t-shirts. Customize T-shirts are usually expensive to order, but you can make it through Cricut easily.
• It can also be used to make new utensils such as customize jars, mugs, plates, etc. You can even make a doormat using this device.
• It can also be used to make home decorations. On holidays you can simply sit at home rather than go out shopping for different decorating items.
• You can make your customized pillows blankets and bedsheets
• It can also be used for making models of things such as an airplane.
• You can even design beautiful and artful pieces of jewelry.
• Some people use it to make different parts for their cars motorcycles etc. if they can't find the right parts anywhere else.
• It can also be used to make banners and signs to attract customers

What Is Cricut Access?

Cricut Access is a membership that allows the Cricut user to access thousands and thousands of different ready to use images and fonts, which are always new and fresh. With these many choices, inspiration will hit you with many great ideas and fulfill your every need. Thanks to the membership, on every purchase, there is up to 10% off on every item related to Cricut. Not only that, but the membership also provides different discounts and offers on various Cricut purchases. On Cricut Design Space, some ready to make projects will be available to use. If you want, then you can use these designs to sell and make a profit. You can even open a business from the help of the device so buying a membership will be worth it in such a scenario. Cricut access helps the Cricut users in doing what they want to do by providing them with the best deals and giving them new ideas. A new user should first learn to use the machine and then considered buying the membership. A regular user would purchase Cricut Access as it will benefit them immensely.

What Materials Can I Cut?

The biggest advantage of having a Cricut, apart from its accuracy, is being able to use a large number of versatile materials to make refined, beautiful objects. With over 100 materials that this machine can work with, you can easily maneuver around with great choices that he or she has. Whatever material that you want to work with, he or she can make full use of that material, regardless of the complexity of the structure they want to design or create. A majority thinks that this device is only used for cutting paper or some types of vinyl. Such perception may have arisen from the fact that most people using it do not fully understand its capability and lacks the skills to use the device up to its full potential. Even hard and tough material such as leather or metal, do not limit its functions. The Cricut Explore and Cricut maker can work with any material if its 2-2.4 mm thick or even less. If anyone wants to make something, chances are, his or her Cricut can make it without hindrance to the user. Some examples of the materials manipulated are listed below: