Identifying Parts of the Cricut
The Different Stations
True or False
100
What is the name of the material used to place the vinyl? This material can come in two different sizes: 12x12 or 12x24
(Hint: It comes in different colors like green, purple, pink and blue)
The Mat!
100
At which station do you use the computer to open the Design Space App to work on projects?
Station 1 or the computer station
100
There is only one type of vinyl material.
False! There are many different types of vinyl.
200
This is a cutting machine that can cut a wide variety of materials for your craft projects like paper, vinyl, HTV (heat transfer vinyl) and cardstock.
The Cricut Machine
200
At which station do you allow for hot materials to cool down? You can also peel the liner of the material at this station.
Station 5 or Cool Down/Peeling Station
200
When using the heat press, we should always be cautious. It is best to use both hands when grabbing the heat press.
True!
300
This is a hand tool with a roller that is used to press the materials onto the mat. The purpose of this tool is to smoothen out the material so that there are no bubbles or wrinkles in the material.
The Roller
300
At which station do you package your completed order? This is the station where orders are placed in a bag and are ready to be delivered.
Station 6 or Packing Station
300
The first step in the Cricut process is to weed all our materials.
False, the first step is to open design space and select the project we would like to work on.
400
This is a hand tool that has a sharp point and is used to pick out parts of the vinyl that are not needed for the design. Its sharp points makes separating the vinyl easier and more efficient.
The Weeder
400
At this station we get ready to load our Cricut machine so that it can Cut our design.
Station 2 or Printing Station
400
There are two types of Peeling instructions; Cool Peel or Warm Peel.
True!
500
This is a flat device that almost looks like a tablet. It lights up when it is plugged in. It is used to light up fine lines for tracing, and helps the user see thinner lines when weeding.
The LightPad
500
At this station we use a device that applies heat to our stencils in order to press them onto our material.
Station 4 or Heat Press
500
On our heat press, there is only 1 heat setting.
False, we can adjust our heat settings to match the needs of our materials.