Cricut Design Space

Design Space is the Cricut application you use to create and plan out your designs on a canvas platform. This free app can be downloaded on any device and it is Bluetooth enabled. 

You must make your own account to be able to access the application and connect to the cricut machine.

You must sign up for an in-person training appointment prior to use.

Materials

When you checkout one of our Cricut machines, YOU MUST BRING YOUR OWN MATERIALS! 

Here is a list of common materials you can use on the cricut

• Cardstock
• Vinyl
• Iron-on
• Fabric
• Paper
• Poster Board

On the dial of a Cricut Explore Air Machine, you are shown the most common materials that you can use. There is also a custom option to edit the cut pressure on an existing material. You can also search on the software to see more compatible materials that can be used or click here

Mats

We have 4 different types of mats that UNT students, staff, and faculty can checkout while using one of the cricut machines. 

• LightGrip (blue mat)
• StandardGrip (green mat)
• StrongGrip (purple mat)
• FabricGrip (pink mat)

We have two sizes of the StandardGrip mat. We have the 12x12 in and the 12x24 in.

As shown in the picture below, the LightGrip mat can hold light-weight materials such as paper or light cardstock. The StandardGrip mat can hold medium-weight materials such as iron-on or vinyl. The StrongGrip mat can hold onto heavy-weight materials such as glitter cardstock or posterboard. The FabricGrip mat can hold any type of fabric materials such as cloth.

Tools

We have many types of writing, cutting, scoring and decorative tools that you can checkout when using one of our cricut machines.

Writing Tools - To draw on your material

• Fine Point Pens & Marker

Cutting Tools (Blades) - To cut on your material

• Premium Fine Point Blade (Gold/Silver)
• Deep Point Blade (Black)
• Bonded-Fabric Blade (Pink)
• Knife Blade (For Maker Only)
• Rotary Blade (For Maker Only)

Scoring Tools - To score a dashed line

• Scoring Stylus
• Scoring Wheel (Maker Only)
• Double Scoring Wheel  (Maker Only)

Quick Swap Tools (For Maker Only) - To create effects onto your material

• Scoring Wheel 
• Double Scoring Wheel 
• Debossing Tip
• Engraving Tip
• Perforation Blade
• Wavy Blade

Precision Tools - Utilize to weed out your designs

• Protractors
• Tweezers
• Scrapers
• Spatula
• Hook Tools
• Scissors

Blades

We have different types of blades that you can checkout when using our Cricut machines.

• Premium Fine Point Blade -  Recommended for thin to medium weight materials such as cardstock, vinyl, iron-on, etc
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• Deep Point Blade - Recommended for intricate cuts on thicker materials such as chipboard, thick cardstock, foam sheets, etc
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• Bonded-Fabric Blade - Recommended for more intricate cuts on bonded fabrics or fabrics with an iron-on backer
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We have two blades that can only be used when you checkout the Cricut Maker machine.

• Knife Blade - Recommended to cut through heavier materials such as balsa wood or matboard
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• Rotary Blade - Recommended to cut through fabric that is softer and less-dense such as tissue paper
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Cricut EasyPress

This EasyPress can be used on any type of heat-transfer material such as iron-on or infusible ink for iron-on projects. 

Here is the Cricut Heat Guide to help you find the right heat temperature and time you need for your base material.

 

Hotronix The MAXX Clam Heat Press

Specifications and Information

• The Hotronix Calm Heat Press is easy to use and perfect for on-site heat printing for T-shirts. The size of the heat press is 15" x 15".
• Website | Manual

Location Information

• House Location: FRISCO LANDING
• This cutter is located in The Spark room 150. You must sign up for a training appointment before use.

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