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Cricut question for newbie how to stencil



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amother
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Post Mon, Feb 06 2023, 1:38 pm
Hi! I know nothing about cricuts. I am looking to create a stencil, using either a firm plastic or vinyl.

My local library has a machine for use but we have to bring our own supplies.

Questions.

1. Does firm plastic work?

2. Are there any other supplies I would need?

3. I understand I would have to save the image I am looking to create into a stencil as an svg file? Is there anything else I need to know?
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amother
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Post Mon, Feb 06 2023, 4:25 pm
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seeker




 
 
    
 

Post Mon, Feb 06 2023, 5:46 pm
That's so cool, where is this library with the cricut?!
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amother
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Post Mon, Feb 06 2023, 7:01 pm
Depends which machine. The cricut maker can cut harderer stuff with the right blade. The explorer cannot cut hard plastic You can also use any png or jpg if it’s only one color.
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amother
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Post Mon, Feb 06 2023, 7:19 pm
seeker wrote:
That's so cool, where is this library with the cricut?!


Levittown. On the phone an employee said that their cricut is available for the public even without a library card, for free, just reserve a time slot online. Disclaimer, I didn't try it out yet so I hope that's accurate!
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amother
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Post Mon, Feb 06 2023, 7:21 pm
amother Peachpuff wrote:
Depends which machine. The cricut maker can cut harderer stuff with the right blade. The explorer cannot cut hard plastic You can also use any png or jpg if it’s only one color.


Thank you, this is helpful!
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amother
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Post Tue, Feb 07 2023, 11:07 am
Here's the library link
https://levittownpl.org/innova.....lery/
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Post Tue, Feb 07 2023, 11:32 am
amother OP wrote:
Here's the library link
https://levittownpl.org/innova.....lery/


This is amazing! Thank you for the link
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amother
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Post Tue, Feb 07 2023, 11:53 am
cbsp wrote:
This is amazing! Thank you for the link


Np!

And if anyone knows, for the machines it lists, Cricut Expression and Cricut Explore Air 2, would I be able to print a custom image saved as a jpg file?

From amother Peachpuff's response I would think yes, but based on the descriptions on the website I'm not sure?
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amother
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Post Tue, Feb 07 2023, 12:11 pm
amother OP wrote:
Np!

And if anyone knows, for the machines it lists, Cricut Expression and Cricut Explore Air 2, would I be able to print a custom image saved as a jpg file?

From amother Peachpuff's response I would think yes, but based on the descriptions on the website I'm not sure?

yes in single color
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amother
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Post Tue, Feb 07 2023, 12:14 pm
amother Peachpuff wrote:
yes in single color


I'm so sorry I meant print and cut out as a stencil?
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