USB to USB-C cord for connecting Macs to the Cricut
Cricut Mats (varying degrees of stickiness)
Light
Standard
Heavy
Cricut Transfer Tape
For Cricut Mug Press
heat resistant tape
Roland - Large Vinyl Cutter
Roland Vinyl Cutter - Large Format (24")
Instructions
LOAD THE VINYL CUTTER:
Load the cutter with a roll of vinyl in the color you wish to cut.
Slip the vinyl sheet (color side up) in the slot in the back and feed it through to the front.
Align the vinyl with one of the vertical lines on the front left side.
Pull it down to the horizontal groove that runs along the bottom of the front.
Adjust the grip rollers for the width of the vinyl.
Push the grip lever up to lock the vinyl sheet in place.
START, SET UP, & SCAN VINYL ROLL:
Turn the vinyl cutter on.
Press the Enter key on the vinyl cutter to let it know that you are using roll material.
After the cutter scans the vinyl sheet, press Enter again.
Using the arrow keys, move the vinyl back to the cutter head and press the Origin button.
SELECT YOUR DESIGN:
Login to the laptop using your Mount credentials.
Make sure your design is flattened, then:
Outline all fonts
Merge all elements
Save as Illustrator 3 eps file
IMPORT YOUR DESIGN TO VINYL CUTTER:
Open Cut Studio software. (type Cut Studio into the Windows search)
Import your design.
Check to see if it is the correct size and orientation for the vinyl loaded in the cutter.
CUT YOUR DESIGN:
Press the Cutting button.
Your design will then be cut on the vinyl cutter.
REMOVE FROM VINYL CUTTER:
After your design has finished cutting, advance the vinyl using the arrow key down and use an X-Acto knife to cut off the piece of vinyl that has your design on it. (you can use the groove to cut a straight horizontal line)
WEED YOUR DESIGN:
At a table or on another flat surface, “weed” or remove the outside part of the vinyl that is not your design.
Use an X-Acto knife or other small tool to remove small interior bits that will not be removed with the outside layer (Example: the areas inside a letter such as “a” or “o” etc.)
TRANSFER YOUR DESIGN:
Why use transfer tape?
Transfer tape helps you get cut vinyl from A to B without falling out of place AND allows you to make sure everything is placed in a straight line. This is especially helpful for lettering.
Remove the liner (backing paper) from your transfer tape.
Hold the transfer tape steady with the sticky side down.
Gently place transfer tape over your design.
Start in the middle and move outwards.
Then burnish (rub) the tape onto the vinyl.
Rub the tape-protected vinyl with a flat edge, ruler, or bone folder, making sure to work over all edges of the design in a circular or uniform motion.
Peel the vinyl from the liner (backing paper) at a 45-degree angle.
If the vinyl sticks to the liner (backing paper), simply burnish the vinyl again.
Peel the liner (backing paper) away slowly and carefully.
PLACE YOUR DESIGN:
Make sure the surface that you want to adhere the vinyl to is clean and dry.
Place the design exactly where you want it to go with vinyl cuts facing out/down.
Double-check that it is straight or aligned in the way that you want it.
Burnish the tape-protected design again.
Start in the center and move outwards.
Finally, remove the transfer tape from the vinyl at a 45-degree angle.
If the vinyl sticks to the transfer tape, simply burnish the vinyl again.
Peel the transfer tape away slowly and carefully.
Weeding Tools
Burnisher - plastic flat edge used to smooth your design and make sure it adheres
X-Acto knife - helps you pick out small pieces and letter interior shapes
Tweezers - can borrow tweezers from the Crit supplies area to help get small bits weeded out
Transfer tape - will help you place your design on a surface, especially if there are multiple pieces or letters that you want to preserve in a straight line
