tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post4895613399844007824..comments2024-03-28T15:36:02.733-04:00Comments on EPBOT: The Noisy CricutJenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-25112553544019387932019-02-17T03:24:34.394-05:002019-02-17T03:24:34.394-05:00Check with several local sign making shops to see ...Check with several local sign making shops to see if you can purchase their odd size vinyl remnants, or end-of-roll pieces that are too small for the shop to utilize. Premium vinyl is thinner, easier to work with over uneven surfaces, is much more durable, and has a finer finish than intermediate vinyls. Intermediate vinyls are thicker, cheaper, have a duller finish, and are not as weather resistant as premiums are. The shops might even be willing to order a few small samples of colors or "exotic" types of vinyl along with their regular shop order, if there is no policy against the practice. I wish you the best with your new toy ! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-31588984555218459162019-01-26T14:09:40.954-05:002019-01-26T14:09:40.954-05:00https://www.craftgenesis.com/ is run by emblibrary...https://www.craftgenesis.com/ is run by emblibrary.com and urbanthreads.com and has traditional as well as geeky/nerdy designs. I get a lot of embroidery designs from urbanthreads.comgmrchick73https://www.blogger.com/profile/16470192119013412915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-11793843687453392412019-01-17T23:25:22.226-05:002019-01-17T23:25:22.226-05:00Jen, like all the others gave said you want to use...Jen, like all the others gave said you want to use Oracle 651 for permanent vinyl and Siser HTV firviron on. I order mine from 651vinyl.com Tgey have amazing customer service and ship very quickly. Have fun and enjoy!Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03642789289556630830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-58617163344610810822019-01-16T11:55:55.443-05:002019-01-16T11:55:55.443-05:00Oracle for all the non-fabric things (651, 631..le...Oracle for all the non-fabric things (651, 631..learn those numbers and store them accordingly! Its a sad day when you mix your vinyls up and accidentally put 651 on your wall with an Xmas design and can't get it off in January. Just saying.). I don't have a heat press, so I use sisle for HTV so I can just iron it. However, you can use the Oracle vinyl for screen printing if you think you'll be making a bunch of something. And ink doesn't come off like the HTV does. Silhouette makes a screen printing kit for pretty cheap (goes on sale pretty often for $20) that can get you started with the basics and then you can just make your own bigger/better one :) And I HIGHLY recommend looking for a sign supply store locally. They sell vinyl by the foot. So you can see it in person and get just the right amount of each color/finish without having to have 15 feet of it to store (and maybe never use).Sugar3https://www.blogger.com/profile/03604358855463655090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-1846116401851118392019-01-15T15:36:15.566-05:002019-01-15T15:36:15.566-05:00I think you would appreciate this one: http://www....I think you would appreciate this one: http://www.designsbymissmandee.com/2019/01/die-cut-quills/<br />(she has a bunch of Disney and HP cut files).Mindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07102283335791734914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-9801174898907813352019-01-15T14:30:04.811-05:002019-01-15T14:30:04.811-05:00When you do put up the house versions... what if i...When you do put up the house versions... what if instead of keeping the minimalist emblems twice and removing the HP... you keep the HP and the emblems and add the house symbols? That way you indicate all 3: the series, the book title, and the house.Jenniferhttp://www.jeloca.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-9612708317281301252019-01-15T12:58:29.279-05:002019-01-15T12:58:29.279-05:00My friend tried to cut thin leather with her Cricu...My friend tried to cut thin leather with her Cricut Air 2 with poor results. Better to use the Maker for this.RedondoColorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946534723076630692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-56560960208493906112019-01-15T00:02:24.817-05:002019-01-15T00:02:24.817-05:00Contact paper has a bit more "stick" tha...Contact paper has a bit more "stick" than the transfer sheets, but you can always stick it to your pants a time or two before using if the adhesive is too strong. Just watch out for pet fur in your projects LOLlizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15020986651119828233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-29672046975533484982019-01-14T19:37:19.657-05:002019-01-14T19:37:19.657-05:00So intriguing! Off down a rabbit hole I go! Than...So intriguing! Off down a rabbit hole I go! Thank you!Katienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-22225663740092714672019-01-14T17:36:22.520-05:002019-01-14T17:36:22.520-05:00See Kate Sew has the fancy new Cricut Maker, but s...See Kate Sew has the fancy new Cricut Maker, but she has some great tutorials for both material and vinyl that you can probably glean something from! https://seekatesew.com/Kymhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14742540252948961557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-3000359435479976962019-01-14T17:33:24.028-05:002019-01-14T17:33:24.028-05:00Make all the t-shirts!Make all the t-shirts!Bridhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10109985722663798048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-80073113231424920812019-01-14T17:25:25.438-05:002019-01-14T17:25:25.438-05:00That stuff is the best!That stuff is the best!Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08842906898895135244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-4831610120631890192019-01-14T17:19:36.266-05:002019-01-14T17:19:36.266-05:00https://jennifermaker.com/ Great site with direct...https://jennifermaker.com/ Great site with directions designed for newbies thru seasoned users. <br />Hugmonsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09672954465801420320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-35545633815259338172019-01-14T11:16:41.605-05:002019-01-14T11:16:41.605-05:00Awesome!! I started a woodworking and vinyl busine...Awesome!! I started a woodworking and vinyl business last year, and I love cutting things!! I'm actually going to upgrade to a commercial cutter when I can afford it, because I just can't do everything I want to do with this one. My fave vinyl, just in case you are looking, is Siser for HTV and Oracal for decals. I wouldn't ever use anything else, after much trial and error. And it's way cheaper to buy your vinyl online than in a store. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-67457269693788957412019-01-14T10:34:27.314-05:002019-01-14T10:34:27.314-05:00Fantastic! I've had a Cricut Expression for ye...Fantastic! I've had a Cricut Expression for years, and I love it for scrapbooking. It makes cutting out titles and simple pictures so easy! Mine is the old type that you have to use their cartridges for, not make your own templates, so I'm a bit jealous of that!Andreanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-38154182036541020752019-01-14T03:06:28.958-05:002019-01-14T03:06:28.958-05:00Something completely different. But I know you lik...Something completely different. But I know you like cats. You'll love this story: https://notalwaysright.com/the-cat-is-gone-in-a-creampuff/135595/ PetraHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11805005035797748521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-57928991537375536292019-01-13T22:57:40.307-05:002019-01-13T22:57:40.307-05:00Another vote for Siser & Oracal, I've expe...Another vote for Siser & Oracal, I've experimented with a ton of different brands, but I keep coming back to both of those. Be careful, these cutters are serious time sinks (but in a really GOOD way!), you will find a MILLION uses for them! <br /><br />I love cutting out "stencils" to etch glass, and my two sons think I'm just absolutely amazing because I can make them any graphic t-shirt they want :)<br /><br />And that's not even getting into just plain old paper cutting. Or rhinestone templates. Or custom stickers.<br /><br />I can't wait to see what you and John come up with!Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11803524275229056263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-80374988557243842042019-01-13T20:47:35.045-05:002019-01-13T20:47:35.045-05:00That's a nice looking wall!That's a nice looking wall!Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10468975151527553949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-17374973062793471802019-01-13T20:28:18.922-05:002019-01-13T20:28:18.922-05:00Oo! And stamps from craft foam. I use them to make...Oo! And stamps from craft foam. I use them to make personalized fabric.https://www.kimdellow.com/2014/06/diy-stamps-tutorial-with-cricut-explore.html<br /><br />One final tip: just play around with it and have fun!Mindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07102283335791734914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-6009729104914052052019-01-13T20:09:28.058-05:002019-01-13T20:09:28.058-05:00Ooo,something else to know - you can cut fabric wi...Ooo,something else to know - you can cut fabric with your Cricut. Most tutorials will suggest interfacing and maybe spray starch to stiffen the fabric. I've had my best luck cutting very detailed cuts with something called "Terial Magic Fabric Stabilizer" combined with an adhesive interfacing like Heat n Bond. The Terial stiffens the fabric to feel almost like paper and it cuts very cleanly.Ann in NJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08867456693546188505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-13106469560893624772019-01-13T20:00:28.902-05:002019-01-13T20:00:28.902-05:00A few suggestions I haven't seen yet:
freezer ...A few suggestions I haven't seen yet:<br />freezer paper stenciling. You can use the cricut on the parchment paper {it's a custom option} setting (shiny side up, image reversed). I usually prefer it to vinyl because I don't have a heat press and the vinyl starts peeling after a few washes. <br />If you have access to Adobe Illustrator, use that to make your cut files then upload to the cricut software. I never design anything directly in cricut if I can help it, though I'm very comfortable with Illustrator.<br />Coloring pages make excellent starting points for designs.Mindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07102283335791734914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-76418213778569999692019-01-13T19:56:02.043-05:002019-01-13T19:56:02.043-05:00I was just about to recommend the same. Oracal 651...I was just about to recommend the same. Oracal 651 is a permanent vinyl used in the sign industry. Google and see if there is a sign supply store in your area - you can ask them for recommendations for different types of vinyl (glossy, matte, temporary, permanent) and even get a sample book. If they don't carry the right width for your machine, they should be able to cut it the right width. You also will want "transfer tape" in a couple of widths, it's how you can pick up a whole set of lettering and put it down with the right spacing. <br /><br />Trying hard not to make this the longest comment ever - I've had a Silhouette for years and have cut vinyl for a LOT of different projects. It's the best thing ever!Ann in NJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08867456693546188505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-81305570904340799802019-01-13T19:22:38.241-05:002019-01-13T19:22:38.241-05:00I can't wait to see the new version! I remembe...I can't wait to see the new version! I remember seeing your first take when the Junk Lady post came out! I once did an early take of Sarah's book for a quick prop using a thrift store book, tissue paper, and markers, and I've been wanting to do a nicer version ever since.<br /><br />And yes, it's baffling how many replicas use that incorrect design! So far the only place I've seen get it right are the instructions for the Labyrinth board game, where the instruction manual is done up to look like Sarah's book. I am assuming the accuracy is maybe because it was officially licensed by Jim Henson. Kristi Onoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-62419332525723260452019-01-13T18:45:11.895-05:002019-01-13T18:45:11.895-05:00Oh wow, those are gonna look so good once you get ...Oh wow, those are gonna look so good once you get the Cricut figured out!PinkieWelbornehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11977890877665218258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-40198545817129190182019-01-13T18:10:19.258-05:002019-01-13T18:10:19.258-05:00Also, there are some good classes on Craftsy/Blupr...Also, there are some good classes on Craftsy/Bluprint.Chris K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05251438837852775525noreply@blogger.com