Cutting & Pressing
The Hub features a Cricut Maker 3, a Cricut Venture, a Cricut Auto Press, and a tumbler press, allowing you to cut and create with vinyl, paper, and more.
Creating a project begins with Cricut Design Space. The computers in the Maker’s Space all have Cricut Design Space installed.
Check out the boxes with free scrap materials. We also have supplies available for purchase in the Hub, or you can bring your own. Hobby Lobby, Michael’s, Wal-Mart, and Target are all located nearby and carry a wide variety of vinyl, paper, and blank fabric products.
Tools Available
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Cricut Maker 3
This machine can cut with precision. It can also write, draw, emboss, foil, engrave, and more. Use it to make custom cards, T-shirts, decals, full-color stickers, and more. Max size: 11.5” x 23.5” (or 11.5” x 12’ when using Smart materials)
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Cricut Venture
This machine does all the same things as the Maker but bigger and faster, making it ideal when you have a large project or when you are making a lot of something. Max size: 24” x 28” (or 24” x 12’ when using Smart materials)
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Cricut Autopress
The Autopress allow you to apply heat transfer vinyl with speed and precision. You can automatically set the temperature and the time, taking the guess-work out of applying transfers to shirts, bags, and more. Max size: 15” x 12", Max thickness: 2”
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Tumbler Press
The tumbler press allows you to press your designs onto cylindrical shapes, like tumblers and mugs. We have two cuffs available. The smaller one has a compatible diameter of 7.2 - 8.8 cm (20-30 oz tumblers), and the larger one is compatible with items with an 8.8 - 10.2 cm diameter (40-oz tumblers).
Supplies Available for Purchase
Iron-On Vinyl comes in a large variety of colors. After it has been cut, use the Cricut AutoPress to apply it to most fabrics. You can create everything from T-shirts to totes, home decor, and more. Use one color or layer up to 4 to create colorful designs. You will find the iron-on vinyl in 12 ft rolls. You can purchase it by the foot.
This vinyl adheres well to smooth, dry surfaces. It is perfect for use on plastic, glass, ceramic, metal, walls, and wood. Its weather-resistant ability makes it great for outdoor signs and other projects. The price includes an equivalent amount of transfer tape to apply the vinyl to your project. So, if you purchase 2 feet of permanent vinyl, you may also use 2 feet of transfer tape.
Smart Iron-On Vinyl can work with or without a cutting mat. Use it to add a little personality to a T-shirt, jacket, or a backpack. It works on a wide variety of materials and outlasts 50+ washes! Smart Iron-On comes in 5 feet rolls and is sold by the foot.
Smart Vinyl can be used with or without the Cricut cutting mat. It can be applied to almost any smooth surface, so you can make wall designs or laptop decals. The permanent vinyl is weather-resistant, so you can even use it outdoors. The removable vinyl is recommended for indoor-use and can be removed with no residue. This smart vinyl is on 5 foot rolls that you can purchase by the foot.
Value vinyl is an economical way to personalize decals, labels, and more. It is permanent (which means it is weather-resistant), but it will remove without leaving any residue. These 12”x12” sheets are available in multiple colors.
This sticker paper will allow you to create high, quality waterproof stickers using a printer and the Cricut Maker. Use Cricut Design Studio to design your stickers or decals. Be sure to use the Print then Cut setting. Print them out using an inkjet or laser printer on this sticker paper. Then use the Cricut Maker to cut out the designs.
This heavy white card stock paper can be used to create cards, decorations, report covers, and more. It can be printed on any inkjet or laser printer and can be cut using the Cricut Maker.
This basic T-shirt is a great blank canvas for creating your own designs. We try to keep several colors and sizes in stock, but if you need more, check Michael’s, Hobby Lobby, or Wal-Mart.
Want Stickers?
Visit The Maker’s Space to learn how to make your own, or submit a project request form and we can make them for you!
Make your own stickers. Send us your sticker design(s), and we can print and cut them for you. The stickers will be printed on an adhesive polypropylene vinyl so they are water- and weather-resistant. We will include as many as will fit on the sheet unless you include specific instructions. Fill out the form below or e-mail your files to bpingen@uu.edu.