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Cricut Explore Design-and-Cut Tool Assessment
Want to make something fast? Browse ready-to-make projects in Cricut Design Space, the free online software for Cricut Explore. Be inspired and get creative with projects for parties, home decor, cardmaking, scrapbooking, school projects, and more.
A whole new design experience
Cricut Design Space is the free online design software for Cricut Explore. Instead of figuring out how to make your project, you can focus on what you want to make.
Cricut Explore features Cut Smart technology. With 11 patents pending, Cut Smart technology lets you cut a wide range of shapes and sizes with exceptional accuracy. You’ll get polished, professional-looking results with each cut.
From paper to iron-on to Duck Tape sheets, Cut Smart technology cuts basic shapes and fonts as small as 1/4 inch tall and all images up to 11-1/2 inches wide by 23-1/2 inches tall.
Cricut Explore cuts a wide variety of materials, including paper, cardstock, vinyl, iron-on, poster board, fabric, and more.
Say goodbye to complicated materials settings. Now you can get the perfect cut on nearly any material–just turn the Smart Set dial. You can even create custom settings for different materials.
Shop professionally designed images starting at $0.99, or access tens of thousands of images with a low monthly subscription (subscription not required).
The Cut What You Want tool makes it easy to convert your own design into a cuttable image in just a few clicks! Import .jpg, .png, .gif, .dxf, and .svg files for free. You can even cut fonts from your computer.
Design with images before you buy
All library images are available on a “try-and-buy” basis: Design with as many images as you like–only purchase those that make it to the final cut.
Visualize your project with customizable canvases
Want to make a t-shirt, design a holiday throw pillow or create wall decals? Choose from a selection of canvas templates and design your project.
Cut and write in one step
Cricut Explore can cut a card and then write a greeting exactly where you want. It can also cut a box and score the fold lines in one step.
Every detail of the Cricut Explore experience has been thoughtfully designed, to make being creative easy and intuitive. The designers of Cricut Explore wanted to make a functional, beautiful, and enjoyable experience for a creative person. When designing the Cricut Explore, the team focused on perfecting the machine details.
The Cricut Explore belt mechanism is reinforced with a Kevlar polymer material best known for its use in bulletproof vests and helmets. This gives it superior lightweight strength and flexibility, as well as a very high degree of positioning accuracy and durability
Premium German carbide blade
A totally redesigned blade was also necessary to ensure the most precise cuts. Working closely with metallurgy experts, we cast the blade tip in a tungsten-carbide alloy–one of the hardest grade alloys available. This finely grained metal resists wear and breakage, greatly extending the expected lifespan of the blade.
We performed extensive testing to ensure precise cutting of different shapes, sizes, and materials using the Cut Smart system and new blade design. Over 5,000 hours of standardized testing across hundreds of machines helped to ensure the cut accuracy of Cricut Explore.
Creative moments, day or night
We realize that creative sparks happen at different times–whether you’re up in the early morning to help complete a last minute school project, you seize those DIY moments during baby’s naptime, or the perfect idea pops into your head in the wee hours of the evening. The Cricut Explore machine is quiet enough to handle your needs without disturbing your life.
Machine Features & Details
* Smart Set dial for material selection* Dual carriage heads* Integrated storage compartments* Cricut Design Space software* 50+ free project ideas* 100+ free images* Compatible with PC/Mac* Included in the box: - Cricut Explore machine - German carbide blade, blade housing – Installed in the machine - Metallic silver pen - USB cord and power cord - 12″ x 12″ StandardGrip Cricut cutting mat - Getting started guide - Black and jade Cricut cardstock - Silver Cricut vinyl - White Cricut iron-on - 2 Duck Tape sheets (colors may vary)
