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Post by sirhelnor on Aug 12, 2020 5:20:55 GMT -9
Does anyone have experience making/setting up cut files in Cricut Design Space (specifically, for a Cricut Maker)? I've tried using their "print, then cut" settings to make things easier, but the use of thicker edge lines around the backs of most designers' models means that the edges don't line up from front to back.
Is there a quick workaround for this, or do separate cutfiles need to be made in a program like illustrator? Do I need to just find a way to remove the extra lineweight using photoshop? Is there a way to import premade silhouette files?
I know the silhouette is the preferred device, and I have my Cameo, but I was recently given a Maker by our local Cricut sales rep to experiment with implementing their tools in my classroom.
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Post by Vermin King on Aug 14, 2020 5:09:24 GMT -9
I'm not sure what to tell you. I don't do cutters, and I am not sure I know of anyone on any of the forums that does. Sorry
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Post by David on Jun 21, 2021 3:01:19 GMT -9
I also have had a Cricut (Air I Think) for a few years now, And I still have issues all the time. Design Space isn't the best or easiest software to use (In My Opinion) and what might work for one file will not work for a different file. I honestly wish that there was a generic platform that could be used by both types of cutters (or if there is someone to point me to it)
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Post by Vermin King on Jun 21, 2021 3:40:56 GMT -9
I think that is why most of the cutter users stick to Silhouette
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Post by drsconnor on Apr 9, 2022 5:51:13 GMT -9
Hello All, I was recently gifted a Cricut - I'm wondering if there are any updates, insights or tutorials on using it to cut out my figures? Thanks! Does anyone have experience making/setting up cut files in Cricut Design Space (specifically, for a Cricut Maker)? I've tried using their "print, then cut" settings to make things easier, but the use of thicker edge lines around the backs of most designers' models means that the edges don't line up from front to back. Is there a quick workaround for this, or do separate cutfiles need to be made in a program like illustrator? Do I need to just find a way to remove the extra lineweight using photoshop? Is there a way to import premade silhouette files? I know the silhouette is the preferred device, and I have my Cameo, but I was recently given a Maker by our local Cricut sales rep to experiment with implementing their tools in my classroom.
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Post by Christopher Roe on Apr 9, 2022 13:56:33 GMT -9
The issue with Cricuts and Silhouette cutters is that they’re low end hardware that is primarily positioned to be gateway drugs into their own crafting ecosystems, so third party creators have been a bit screwed for years now.
More so for Cricut users since they’re saddled by cloud software that isn’t as full featured as the Silhouette software, which is still janky compared to something a professional would use in a vinyl shop.
Generally, the way to make the best of things is to use their own tools to either manually trace things yourself or import premade DXF/SVG paths and align them accordingly. Auto tracing features tend to be hit or miss and should ideally be avoided for anything more complex than contour cutting simple shapes like stickers.
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Post by creyates on Apr 19, 2022 5:32:06 GMT -9
I don't own a cutter, but I would think you could trace the minis in some vector based software like illustrator to create your own SVGs?
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