Don't know how to add/ upload your own fonts in your Cricut projects? Worry not; in this blog, we will give you a complete guide on how to upload a font to Cricut Design Space. Irrespective of which device/ operating system you are using to operate your Design Space, we will guide you for every device which can operate Design Space. You can add new fonts to your Design Space via a Cricut Access subscription or a free method which is via online websites.

But since Cricut Access is a paid subscription, you will have to pay for every font you add. Go through the article and find free methods to enhance your Cricut projects with free fonts.

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How To Upload Fonts In Design Space In Windows?

Following are the below steps to upload fonts in your Cricut Design Space in Windows:

1. First, download your desired font and go to the folder where you have downloaded the font file.
2. After downloading your font, unzip your compressed file.
3. After you have opened your font, the newly downloaded font will automatically get installed on your Windows device.
4. Reboot your Design and give it a fresh start with your Design Space software. You will see your newly downloaded font in the list with other pre-downloaded fonts in your list.

How To Upload A Font To Cricut Design Space On Mac

Following are the below steps for uploading/ adding fonts to your Cricut Design Space on Mac:

1. First, download the desired font file to be used in your Cricut Design Space software.
2. Afterward, open the Finder application on your Mac. And then, go to the downloaded folder file, and unzip your font file.
3. Now open the downloaded font file, and install the font on your mac by following the on-screen instructions.
4. After the installation steps are finished, click on Finish to close the installation page.
5. Now restart your computer to use your Cricut Design Space software.

How To Upload A Font In Your Cricut Design Space On iPad/ iPhone

To download, install, and upload fonts to your iOS device, you need to download a font management app. This app is available on the App Store for free to be downloaded. The most famous Cricut font app is the iFont app which can be downloaded from the Apple App Store. Follow the below steps to download, install, and upload fonts to your iOS device:

1. First of all, download and install a font manager application on your iPhone/iPad like iFont.
2. After that, download the desired font you want to use for your Cricut projects.
3. Now open any font manager you have installed. And open the font you have downloaded by browsing the application. In our case, we used the iFont application.
4. After that, click on the installer tab and then tap on Install to start the installation of the font on your iOS device.
5. Now close the iFont application and go to your device settings.
6. In the phone Settings, tap on Profile Downloaded, and there you will find the font downloaded on your device.
7. After that, click on Install, and you will see a pop message saying, “Profile Installed.”
8. At last, click on Done.

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How To Upload Fonts To Cricut Design Space On Android

To download fonts on your Android phone, you need to download a font management application which is absolutely free. Follow the below step to upload fonts to Cricut Design Space on Android:

1. First of all, download any font manager app of your choice. You can choose iFont
2. Now, download the font file of your choice, and go to the downloads where you have downloaded your font file.
3. If the download file is compressed, then uncompress the file first to open the file.
4. Now, after that, open your font manager app. In our case, we used the iFont application and opened your downloaded font in the app by browsing all the fonts.
5. When you open the font in the iFont app, it will automatically install the font on your Android phone, and you can use it in your Cricut Design Space app. 

Conclusion

We hope you found this blog helpful. In this blog, we explained how to upload fonts to Cricut for all operating systems, including Android, iOS, Windows, and macOS. Whether you run a small business operation or work on your personal projects, Cricut can help you in any way. You can get started with your own fonts & designs using a range of Cricut machines.

SOURCE: How To Upload A Font To Cricut [For All Devices]

If you are on your crafting journey, you will come across different accessories. Here, we will discuss only one, Cricut transfer tape, which is commonly used during various projects. So, if you are someone looking for how to use Cricut transfer tape, this is the right place to find it. You can use our tips to make your vinyl projects with the transfer tape. Let's learn what a transfer tape is, how it works and how you can use it in your projects.

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What Is A Cricut Transfer Tape?

As the name suggests, Cricut transfer tapes are used to transfer your cut adhesive vinyl to your blank material, such as a mug, water bottle, phone case, or anything that you may use. Otherwise, moving the cut vinyl pieces will be difficult without transfer tape. For a successful transfer, you need to move the cut vinyl pieces from their back to the original project without causing any harm to them and placing them in the right space. Transfer tape allows you to transfer the cut vinyl in the same place as it looks on the vinyl backer.

Why Use Cricut Transfer Tape?

Usually, it is used for vinyl Cricut projects. Once you cut a vinyl pattern with your Cricut machine, it will be on the back. Here, the purpose of using transfer tape is to transfer the cut design from the back to your final project without damaging it. It supports you while you work with vinyl. In other words, transfer tape will deliver the best results whenever there is a need to cut a vinyl piece to fix it to the project's surface. It is usually used in large projects.

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How Does Cricut Transfer Tape Work?

When you have cut out your vinyl piece and removed the debris, you need to fix the clear transfer tape on the top of the vinyl and remove the vinyl backing paper. After that, move and place the vinyl on your project's surface and remove the transfer tape slowly to its final location.

How To Use Cricut Transfer Tape?

First, cut your design from adhesive vinyl on your Cricut machine. Then, remove the excess vinyl in and around the design, and when you are satisfied with the design, it's time to break out the transfer tape.

Follow the steps to use a Cricut transfer tape:

1. Take the transfer tape and cut it a little larger than your actual design. Transfer tapes are reusable, and you can use them several times before discarding them.
2. Remove the backing paper and keep it safe so you can use it again to put transfer tape on it later.
3. Then, place the transfer paper on your design and burn it well. You can either use a scrapper or an old gift card.
4. You can either turn your piece over and remove the backing paper or lift the transfer paper if you want to. Ultimately, you need to fix your design on the tape clearly. If it doesn't, press it again, go ahead with the scraper, and try lifting again.
5. When your design is on the tape, you can place it for your project.
6. Press the vinyl.
7. Then, remove the transfer tape. Ensure that the vinyl sits well on your project's surface. If it's not sticking well, remove the tape and burn it before lifting it the second time.

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Which Transfer Tape Should I Use?

Many options are available in the market for transfer tape. If you are just starting with the transfer tape, Cricut transfer tape would be the best for you. Otherwise, experimenting with different brands is not a bad idea to get an idea of what you should consider. But according to my experience, Cricut tape is clear, has grid lines, and gets easily lined up on your final projects.

Is There Any Alternative To Transfer Tape?

Yes, you can use a few alternatives instead of a transfer tape. It is quite possible that your transfer tape is too sticky for the project, and you want something light. In that case, painter's tape is a good option. Ensure the tape is large enough to cover your design. Contact paper is another option. Moreover, you can also use press and seal saran wrap instead of transfer tape. Usually, people use press and seal when they have to transfer vinyl to a poster board, where the transfer tape may be too sticky.

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FAQs

Which Transfer Tape To Us For Cricut Vinyl?

You will require a strong tape to transfer glitter and holographic vinyl that can easily adhere to your project's surface. In such cases, use Cricut's StrongGrip transfer tape, which is available as a high-class option in the market with grid lines.

For How Long Can You Use A Transfer Tape?

You can use transfer tape until it does not lose its stickiness. Usually, you can use it 2-3 times. Or it could be used for more time.

Should I Use Different Transfer Tapes For Vinyl?

Either you will use regular tape or a strong grip transfer tape. Mostly, you will have to use regular transfer tape. In contrast, the StrongGrip transfer tape is used for heavier vinyl, such as glitter vinyl. This option will work strongly and will not let you take your vinyl off and on the surface.

SOURCE: How To Use Cricut Transfer Tape [Learn Here]

Many people are confused about what heat settings to select for their Cricut Heat Press machine. So, in this blog, we’re going to clear all your doubts related to the Cricut EasyPress heat guide settings. There are different settings for different materials and EasyPress machines. In this blog, we’re going to tell you the heat press guide for the Infusible Ink material for all the EasyPress machines.

The Cricut heat press is a detailed heat setting guide about the EasyPress machine; it includes all the instructions for the settings you have to maintain to heat a variety of materials on your Easy Press machine. The heat press guide provides you machine specific settings so that you have hassle-free heat transferring and it does not harm your material. The Cricut Heat Press instructions are only available on the official website of Cricut. So, let’s start with our blog on the Cricut heat press guide and discuss the step-by-step process to use the Cricut Easy Press Guide.

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Steps To Use Cricut EasyPress Heat Guide

Following are the steps for using the Cricut EasyPress Heat Guide:

1. First of all, visit the official website of Cricut and go to the Easy Press heat guide column.
2. After going to the Heat Guide, a page will open where you will be able to see different options, including the EasyPress machine name, heat temperature settings, and timings.
3. To know the prevalent settings for your EasyPress machine, you first have to select the base material you’re using from the drop-down list.
4. After that, select the machine model you’re using from the dropdown menu.
5. After you have filled in the relevant information, click on Apply.
6. Then the relevant heat settings information will be provided to you, and you can apply the same to your EasyPress machine without needing to worry about the process.
7.  This makes your crafting process so much easy, as you need not will have to cross-check the settings, and you can never go wrong with the heat settings

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Cricut EasyPress Mini Heat Guide Instructions For Infusible Ink

Following are the Cricut EasyPress Mini heat guide instructions for an Infusible Ink:

Switch On The EasyPress Machine

1. Ensure that you’re on a flat/ hard heat-resistant surface. It will be comfortable for you if your surface height is above the height waist height, and it will be convenient for you to work.
2. Then, use the EasyPress mat for a good grip while working so that the machine doesn’t move from its place.
3. Don’t use breakable/ lightweight/ weak iron boards.

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Set The Temperature In Your EasyPress Machine

1. Before setting your temperature, it is always better to take a reference from the HeatPress guide. You can find the heat press guide on the official website of Cricut. And with the help of the heat guide, you can adjust the settings of your Easy Press machine according to your heat guide settings.
2. Firstly, power on your Cricut machine set up and set the machine temperature to lower settings.
3. Now adjust the EasyPress temperature settings by pressing the “+” and “-” buttons on the machine, as mentioned in the heat press guide.
4. After pressing the Start button on your EasyPress machine, you will see an orange light lit on your Cricut machine. This indicates your easy Press machine is heating up according to the temperature set you.
5. After your EasyPress machine has reached the temperature set, you will see a green light indicator that indicates that your set temperature has been reached successfully.
6. It is recommended to use a pair of heat-resistant gloves when you’re working with the EasyPress machine as direct contact with your skin with the excessive heat emitting from the Easy Press machine may cause you severe skin burns.

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Set Your Timer Settings On The Machine

• Refer to the recommended temperature settings and the instructions available in the Heat Press guide. After that, select your Cricut machine and the heat transfer material from the drop-down menu you want to use.
• Then select the base materials you’re using and click on the Apply button to search for the instructions.
• After you click on the Apply button, you will get all the details instantly, like the applications, pre-heat suggestions, materials to use, and instructions.

Use the EasyPress Heat Guide To The Pre-Heat Of Base Materials

• Ensure that your base materials are preheated before placing your heating designs. And it is always recommended to check the temperature and pre-heat time from the Cricut EasyPress Guide. The Cricut Heat Press guide is available on the official website of Cricut, free of cost.

Final Words

We hope you found our blog helpful. In this blog, we explain the step-by-step process of using the heat guide. Just like this, you can follow the same steps to heat other materials; for this blog purpose, we heated the Infusible Ink using the Easy Press machine. Irrespective of the machine you’re using, the steps are similar. If you still have any doubts left, you can read our Frequently Asked Questions section.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What temperature Do We Need To Set Our Cricut Heat Press?

If you’re using an EasyPress machine, you will need to set the temperature settings to 340° F. After that, preheat your materials for about 10 to 15 seconds. Then after preheating your design, place your design on the preheated material. Then after placing your material, heat it for about 50 seconds with medium heat pressure.

At What Temperature Should I PreHeat My Cricut Iron Every Day?

If you’re using everyday Iron On, the preheat settings are 315° F. Make sure before placing your decal on the bodysuit, at least preheat for about 5 seconds.

What Do We Need To Press Iron On Vinyl?

The suitable temperature for heat transfer vinyl is 260 to 315° F when using medium pressure.

Are you confused about which Cricut machine is best for you? Don’t worry in this blog, we will tell you Pro’s and cons of Cricut machines, according to which you can decide which one solves your purpose and is best for you.

We know that choosing the right Cricut machine can be a little confusing since all of the Cricut machines perform the same operations of cutting. There are a lot of factors that all the buyers consider, like budget, materials supported for cutting, portability, speed, and other factors. So let us start the blog and explain to you about each of the machines.

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Cricut Maker Machine

This Cricut Maker machine is the best choice for professionals as well as for hobbyists. It is the older generation of the latest and most powerful Cricut machine, “Cricut maker 3 setup.”

Pros

• This machine can almost all types of material that the Cricut Maker 3 machine can cut 
• The Cricut machine comes equipped with 13 tools inside the box, which helps you in making better precision cuts/ crafts.

Cons

•     In the Maker 3 machine, matless cutting is not possible

Cricut Explore 3 Machine

It is amongst the latest Cricut machines which are available, which is capable of cutting more than 100 plus materials. Even if you’re a hobbyist or professional, you’re going to love using this machine since its user interface and working is very simple.

Pros

• The Cricut Explore 3 machine offers matless cutting because of which its cutting force and speed are high.
• The Cricut Explore 3 machine is a much more affordable option compared to other Cricut Maker 3 machines.

Cons

• It can have lesser materials and has got lesser features compared with the Cricut Maker 3 machine.

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Cricut Explore Air 2 Machine

Explore Air 2 is the previous generation model of the latest Cricut Explore 3 machine. This Cricut machine is also capable of cutting more than 100 + materials.

Pros

• This Cricut Explore Air 2 machine is a very easy-to-use and user-friendly machine. It is a versatile machine as it can be used for different complex projects.
• This machine is capable of cutting over 100 different types of materials.

Cons

• This machine may not be a perfect fit for cutting thick materials like wood or leather.

Cricut Maker 3 Machine

Cricut Maker 3 is the fastest and latest Cricut machine of Cricut of 2023. It is capable of cutting over 300 +materials with great precision. The Cricut Maker 3 machine user interface is so simple despite offering so many top-class features and being in the top line.

Pros

• Best Cricut machine for hobbyists as well professionals to date
• This machine supports cutting smart materials (matless cutting). Matless cutting improves your performance as well, as it is convenient for the users.

Cons

• You may not be able to utilize all of its features if you work with smaller materials.

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Cricut Joy Machine

It is the most portable and amongst the latest Cricut machines. It is the perfect machine for beginners who want to learn to craft or start with the crafting journey.

Pros

• It is more affordable compared to other Cricut machines.
• Cricut Joy is lightweight as well as portable, which offers many features.

Cons

• This machine cannot be used with a USB connection; it can only be connected via WiFi to use your device.

Final Words

We hope you found this blog helpful; in this blog, we explained the pros & cons of the best Cricut machines. Which is the best suitable Cricut machine is dependent upon your requirements, purpose, and many other factors. We hope you found the answer to the query you were looking for, “Best Cricut machines In 2023”; if you have any queries deciding which Cricut machine is best for you, then you can read our Frequently Asked Questions below.

Frequently Asked Questions     

Are Cricut Machines Capable Of Cutting Glass Materials?

No, Cricut machines cannot cut glass-type materials. But Cricut machines are capable of cutting other thick materials like leather and balsa wood, but they are not designed to cut glass materials.

What Are Cricut Machines Used For?

Cricut machines are electronic devices that crafters use for cutting different varieties of materials like iron-on transfers, papers, cardstock, vinyl, etc. More than that, with the Cricut machines, you can cut thick materials like wood, fabrics, leather, etc.

Which Cricut Machine Should A Beginner Buy?

You can consider buying a Cricut Explore machine. The reason is it is affordable, and it offers a lot of beginners, which you might need when you’re working on big projects. If we talk about its performance, it cuts a wide variety of thick materials.

Which Is The Best Portable Cricut Machine?

For cutting smaller size materials, our recommendation is to go for the Cricut Maker 3 machine. The reason being the Cricut Maker 3 machine can perform different functionalities, and also it is a very easy-to-use machine for beginners as well as professionals.

Which Cricut Is Best For Shirt Crafting?

Cricut Explore Air 2 is the best machine for making shirts in our view because of its capability to cut large materials.

SOURCE: What Are The 5 Best Cricut Machines In 2023?

In this Cricut tutorial, we will discuss how to make a stencil with Cricut in the Design Space. You may have tried it on your own and failed. But never mind, we have a simple solution for you that will help you to make a stencil with your Cricut machine easily. This tutorial will cover vinyl stencils. To make a stencil, you can create your own design or upload a pre-made design to Cricut. Let's see how you can turn your designs into a stencil.

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How To Make A Stencil In Cricut Design Space?

Let's go through the steps involved in making stencils from scratch. In your Design Space, hit the text button on the left. You can choose the font from the top bar. The font dropdown will show you all the available fonts you have uploaded and Cricut's default fonts. In the fonts box, you will see a tab saying system. You will only see your own fonts when you click on them.

It's easy to have one text box per line and lets you space things according to you. In our example, we wrote, 'it's so good to be' in corbel font, which was the system's font and was already on your computer. When you write your first line, click the text box again. Then, a new box will appear to type the second line. You can add lines by repeating this step. The second line in our example is 'Home' in Magnolia Sky, which is a purchased font.

Ungroup And Weld Script Text

In your design space, all the fonts will have separated letters. It doesn't look good. Hence, we weld them. So, in order to get them together, when your text is selected, click the ungroup button on the top right. Once you hit the ungroup button, you will see that all letters are separated in your layer panel.

Also, you can click and drag letters where you want to. Ensure to overlap letters on each other so that it looks natural.

Now, all the letters will touch each other. Observe the layer panel on the right; each letter is still displayed individually. Hence, the Cricut will cut them separately, which we don't want.

In this case, select your text. After that, you will see a box around it. Now click the weld key at the bottom right corner. Therefore, the Cricut will cut text as one word.

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Attach Text To Create A Stencil

Finally, you can arrange your text. In our example, we made the Home letter bigger than the rest of the text. When you are satisfied with your text and everything seems good, attach it together. Also, the Cricut machine will arrange a good cut for you.

Select all of your text and ensure that every letter is selected. Now, click the attach button on the bottom right of the screen. Once you attach it, the whole box will move and remain together while clicking and dragging. Hence, your stencil design is all set. Though, there are some more methods to prepare a stencil.

Further, we will discuss how you can upload a file in Design Space to make a stencil if you don't want to create one.

How Can You Upload A File To Make A Stencil?

If creating a design is not what you want, you can upload an SVG file to make a stencil. There are plenty of files available that you can use in your project. You can get them on sale from Etsy and many places.

Upload The Design

Once you find the design you need, download it on your computer. Usually, they are in a ZIP file. Hence, you will have to extract it. Then, open the design space and select New Project. After that, select Upload on the left panel at the bottom. Select Upload Image on the new screen. You can either drag and drop your file into the upload box or select it manually on your computer.

You may see the message that the file contains text elements that are not supported; ignore it and select the Continue button. The file you upload will appear; you can name it and add tags to locate it anytime. After that, click Save. Now, you will return to the screen that has all your uploads. Select which you want and click Insert Images.

Then, you get back into the Design Space. Check the images you uploaded. If you don't want to, try to hit the zoom button at the bottom left. If the zoom button doesn't work, you will see position keys on the right of the top bar. And, if you notice a negative number, shift it from zero or a positive number.

Prepare Your File For Cutting

Your file should be cut in one before making a stencil. Many files that you Upload may have to be welded or attached together before creating a stencil. You can check the layers bar on the right side. When you notice letters or shapes listed separately, you will have to weld and attach them.

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How To Prepare A Stencil?

You can cut the design if you need to place the vinyl on wood. This is called the PVPP (paint, vinyl, paint, peel) method. But stenciling is easier than PVPP. To prepare a stencil:

1. Move to the left toolbar and click shapes.
2. Select the square.
3. Once you see the square on the bottom left, click the little lock. This will unlock the shape, and then you can expand it into a rectangle.

Take your box to the top left of your design and expand your box to cover the full design. If, at a certain point, you feel that the box is too big, right-click the box and select move to back.

Doing this will display your design again in the front, and you can see the box behind it. You can switch your box color if the text color is the same as the box color. To do this, select the little color circle in the layers box with the object you want to change.

Resize Your Stencil

This is quite a necessary step to prepare your stencil. Make the rectangle of exactly the same size as your project. For example, if your object is 10" X 8", your rectangle should also be 10" X 8." Once the rectangle is set to the project size, set the design at the center of the rectangle. When you are done, attach them together.

Start with one corner and hold down your mouse key when moving your design. When everything is in the selected box, click the attach button at the bottom right toolbar.

Once everything is attached, the white part goes away, and the lines to be cut remain on the screen. Then, you can hit the 'Make It' button.

Then, load the Cricut mat into the Cricut machine and hit the start button. The Design Space will turn into a cutting mat view and tell you if your design is too large. You may want to keep your design ½" smaller than the cutting mat. Otherwise, the Cricut machine will not cut your design correctly.

When the Cricut has cut your design, remove all the excess vinyl around your rectangle. Ensure to keep centers of letters such as 'o' and 'e.' Then, use your weeding tool to remove the letters' vinyl. I hope you understand how to make a stencil with Cricut. You are all set to transfer your design onto your project. Enjoy your crafting journey.

SOURCE: How To Make A Stencil With Cricut [A Complete Guide]