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How to Setup Cricut Machine for Beginners in Easy Steps

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Crafting has always been my favorite hobby, so I bought a Cricut machine to create more fascinating projects. As it was delivered to my door, I just got super excited. I unboxed it, pulled out the machine, and placed it on my desk. The box also contained wires, a mat, and a tiny blade. I was so excited when my new Cricut machine arrived, but my excitement quickly faded when I struggled to set it up. I read the user manual to setup the machine and followed every instruction. But nothing worked even after putting in so much effort, from turning on the machine to connecting cables and downloading Design Space. After some extra effort and thorough research, I successfully set it up. I’ll share with you what worked for me. If you are a beginner who wants to learn how to setup Cricut machine , follow the steps in this write-up. Key Considerations Before Setting Up a Cricut Machine Proper setup is essential to ensure your Cricut machine works efficiently for crafting. But there are certain th...

How to Etch Glass With Cricut: A Step-by-Step Tutorial

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Etch Glass With Cricut A year ago, my daughter came and asked me to make a beautiful gift for her class teacher. I wasn’t really sure what and how to make things for her teacher. Then, the idea of etching glass with Cricut occurred to me. To be honest, I had worked on many projects using my Cricut, but I had no idea how to etch glass with Cricut . Initially, it was challenging, but today, I have created more than 10 projects that were all related to etching glass and acrylic. Since I had learned and had good experience in this field, I thought of sharing it with my fellow crafters. Thus, I will show you how to etch on glass with Cricut . Etching is similar to engraving, but the only difference is that chemicals are used instead of sharp tools in etching. So, let’s look further into this blog to know the process of etching a glass. What Do You Need for Cricut Etch Glass? So we are finally going to learn how to etch glass with Cricut . For this, you will need some items tha...