Hack: when applying liquids (alcohol, vinegar, goo gone, etc) use paper coffee filters instead of paper towels… they are made so they don’t leave behind any lint or small paper fuzz and works great

@atwiztedkai

Жыл бұрын

Such a wonderful idea! Thank you!

@Not2daysatan

Жыл бұрын

Good one!

@thelucysauceda

Жыл бұрын

Ty!! 🎉

@karynj2609

9 ай бұрын

Coffee filters have sooo many benefits in the home, other than for coffee making. Ty

@Matty06001

4 ай бұрын

First, you’re adorable. OK, moving on, I love that you’re not attached to Cricut, I’ve heard that their vinyl really is not that great. Very very useful ideas! Thank you!

Mat cleaning hack: I use these silicon scrubby things I found at the dollar tree. They are found in the body care, makeup, and baby care areas… basically silicon with little nubbies on it… they have been called reusable washcloths, brush cleaners, and face cleaners. Any style will work. I then have a spray bottle with water and a teaspoon of dawn dish soap that I shake up. I spray my mat and use the silicon scrubby to gently wash my mat. I rinse with water and let air dry. This returns the stickiness and never leaves any fuzz or residue behind. LOVE my mats again!

OMG! I’m just at the first hack of leaving the vinyl on the mat to weed it…how did I NOT think of that!?! Thank you 🙏!!!

@MakersGonnaLearn

17 күн бұрын

You're welcome!

When applying vinyl to any non porous surface… spritz with a little water (distilled water works best). This allows the vinyl to move around a bit before sticking so you can place it perfectly… then using your fingers or burnishing tool you squeegee the water out from behind your vinyl. This removes the water, prevents air bubbles, and is far more forgiving when placing your design. Set it aside for several hours while the little bit of moisture dries and your design is well stuck. This is called the wet method and is a variation that professionals use when applying designs to glass doors and cars. You can search KZread for tons of examples. This was a game changer for me!

@atwiztedkai

Жыл бұрын

This is absoLUTEly genius!! Thank you for sharing!

@lynnebizlyne436

Жыл бұрын

Yes we do this when applying automotive decals. Saves a lot of frustration.🙂👍

Although the ‘hack’ to find the center of the shirt is a great one… the easiest way to find the center of your design is to put a small rectangle/square into your design (not touching any of the design itself) and center it to your design prior to cutting. I would fold and press, then use marking chalk (the kind that is found in the sewing section of fabrics stores) to lightly mark the fold to make it easy to see (this mark will brush/wash away and will have no effect on the HTV adhesion). Now simply line up your design using the small square you centered with your design and press the HTV liner down with your hands… once most of your design is sticking to the correct place on your shirt, use your finger or weeding tool to peel off the small square. This takes less time and is super easy… it actually takes longer to explain than to do it.

One hack I do that I never see mentioned is that I like to weed a whole bunch of things then apply the transfer tape to all, then cut out individual images. So for example with vinyl labels I might cut on a 12x12, weed all the labels on the 12x12, apply a 12x12 sheet of transfer tape, then cut out each label. It is faster to weed and I can also precut the materials rather than having to cut the exact size. Plus since the transfer tape exactly matches the paper backing it doesn't get stuck everywhere.

@jeanetted6074

Жыл бұрын

I totally agree… and by creative placing, by angling each smaller cut in between your longer ones reduces vinyl waste and saves you a bunch of time!

@kristenadorno

Жыл бұрын

I thought everyone did this.. It's common sense! Lol then again our world is lacking a lot of common sense these days 😉🥰

@Classychickblog

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree

@stephi586

Жыл бұрын

@@kristenadorno I agree common sense does not exist in society nowadays lol!

@blackpearlswallet

Жыл бұрын

Do you reuse the transfer tape?... Because you can use that sheet at least for another 5 transfers

finally found someone who explains things to do and not speed talk. glad I found you

I recently discovered the "manage costume materials" function, no one ever told me it existed. Using it was a game changer for me. My blade stopped cutting well on some materials. I thought I should change the knife. I learned, instead, that changing the blade pressure setting on the material I will use solved the problem. I just increase the pressure two at a time; test to see if it's working, and if it doesn't, I adjust it again. Easy!

@ceciliacorson1804

2 күн бұрын

When I sew, I keep a notebook of materials, number of layers, and stitch tension and length; that way if I want to do the same project I can refer to it and instantly set the same settings. I will be doing this same thing for my Cricut projects! 😊

This is definitely off topic, but I never expected a husband/wife marriage here… please don’t be mad… these are the best circuit hacks and videos anywhere! I keep coming back and can’t stop.

I clean my mats with pink stuff(paste). Cleans so well and the stickiness comes back so good!!!

When I got my Cricut years ago I did a side by side price difference. I took a few different co. And took the cost per piece, per roll and made a n extra place to compare the width and length of each item and took the price of them. It really helped to know where I’m saving money. 143 is definitely the winner on cost.

@MakersGonnaLearn

Жыл бұрын

That's amazing!

@audreydoiley9727

Жыл бұрын

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@lyndabryant7390

Жыл бұрын

It certainly is!!!!! ❤143!

THIS DUDES ENERGY IS FREAKING AWESOME!!!!!!!

Thank you for the hacks my favorite is exporting a design I made out of design space I really needed to know how to do that

@MakersGonnaLearn

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Your first hack is what I’ve been doing and having issues with. My vinyl backing is sticking to the mat so much I’m struggling to get it off and when I do my decal curls

Tanner, I have been using Cricuts since the Expression. But your video today made it "fun" to learn new things that I can do with my Cricut Maker and Explore. Hacks #10 thru 20 were the most helpful. I thank you for all the help you are giving to all of us loyal Cricuteers.

@MakersGonnaLearn

Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure! Thanks for your support!❤

The guide and the color sync and flatten were most helpful. but all were amazing.

@MakersGonnaLearn

Жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

On Black Friday I purchased a Cricut explore air 2. I know it’s not the best on the market but it is all that I could afford being on social security and I almost took it back because I didn’t know the first thing about how to work it. I watched many videos and that didn’t help then I came across your video. Al I can say thank you not only do you take the time to explain you also show where we are able to get accessories cheaper which is a big plus for me. Another problem I have is all the memberships not sure which one I can get for my money. I probably not buy another machine (printer or other machines). I just want to say thank you

You can click the blank box (between the vertical row and horizontal row) twice to get rid of the grid. Much faster. 👍🏼🥰

@MakersGonnaLearn

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@jeanetted6074

Жыл бұрын

Wow! Game changer!!! Thank you so much for sharing.

I’ve always had a special mat aside for weeding . That way my cutting mat stays clean. I also use alcohol wipes to clean my items . I’ve tried the baby wipes with not such good results . I clean with the dish soap. Let it dry . Then i apply a piece of transfer tape to cover mat. Let it on for a few days . Then i remove the transfer tape and it’s like new. Very sticky . I then reuse the large piece of transfer tape . Another hack i do is i keep transfer backing from my htv. I then use it when i weed to put the scraps on . It works great . When it’s full, i fold it up and discard.

My only comment is the baby wipes, make sure they don't have alcohol, alcohol will dissolve the stickiness, so most 'Baby' wipes are alcohol free and some regular or make-up type wipes might have alcohol, just verify and save yourself some frustration and tears! :) For the removal of the grid, that's a lot of steps. There is a square at the top of the grid where the top meets the left rulers and just click on that little square and the grid will disappear. I find that to be a lot faster.

Weeding hack! I cut a lot of small and/or delicate vinyl. If I just start weeding in the corners and pull up the vinyl, I was losing small items (i.e. dots over i's, curly Qs on letters, etc) . So I take my True control knife and cut the vinyl around the small and delicate areas. I'll use my weeder or piercing tool to remove all of the internal vinyl, for example the centers of letters like a d e o, etc. then I pull the background vinyl leaving the delicate areas to weed the places I cut around. Does that make sense. It's kind of hard to describe without pictures. I've also discovered that using the iron-on setting on my maker 3 when cutting smart vinyl gives me sharper images.

Thank you so much for showing the flatten feature to help print then cut. Love your videos. They definitely keep me interested in my machine. I was nervous I would have wasted money on my Cricut Maker. I’m now trying to get more comfortable and hope to eventually, down the line start a small business. I really enjoy the line fill when engraving on acrylic, never thought I’d be able to make something I can light up with LEDs. After watching your videos, I’ve started my crafting journey with more difficult projects first. I’m pleasantly surprised. Just need to get better. Thank you for all you do!!!

@MakersGonnaLearn

Жыл бұрын

You're always welcome!❤

Tanner & co, where have you been all my life? Well, since I got my cricut lol - I’m from uk n have had my machine a year BUT not got very far - projects I’ve done have been ok but I just lack ideas n inspiration! It’s now 6.35AM n since I found your Chanel at 11PM last night, I’ve been hooked n awake and excited EVER SINCE!!!!! Thank you all sooo much - I feel much more knowledgeable n wanna get started N O W! Lol I came across a “car trash bag” which is made out of material, (which I find hard to cut in a straight line) but it’s the ideal size to make for my 3 year old granddaughter, who has a pretend shop wiv small grocery items n it’s gonna make her soooo happy! I’m sorry for waffling on but honestly, I’m really buzzing now, thanks to U!

Just got mine for my birthday... haven't even taken it out of the box yet... but watching videos so hopefully I learn something as not to get discouraged when using it.

🙋‍♀️I love the hacks, makes me believe I can conquer the beast with your help🤷‍♀️😁🤦‍♀️

Im a begginer- but i want to offer my knowledge- in the 11th hack- screenshot- you show how to remove/add the grid. You can also have a faster way doing that than go to setting. Just press on the blank gray square on the left and top corner of yor grid(next to the 0 and 0) it will also remove or add the grid.

The “taco method” for applying vinyl is a game changer for me. Thank you for sharing it.

@MakersGonnaLearn

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Great hack for removing the grid from the back ground… when making labels, signs, and websites for craft sales this was a great way to be able to print/view the designs in other apps, thank you so much!

Great video full of useful info. I like to use a capital B as a test cut as it shows how well it cuts curves and inside cuts.

@MakersGonnaLearn

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@sonjawilliams7038

10 ай бұрын

Can you hook up the first CriCut to the internet and do this to????

Maybe a different color shirt for the second hack? Nope, we couldn’t see the very faint line down the center….. but we did get the idea. 😳. Just a note, I use beanbags to hold items that I don’t rolling away. Yep, little kids bean bags and I also use my heating pad bean bags. One can even make their own with rice and a Cricut stencil.

BTW, transfer tape??? I have to buy that too?? I just thought you slapped the vinyl on! Boy do I have a lot to learn!! 🤪

Wow! Thank you so much for sharing how to cut different colors on one mat. I have been cutting multiple colors on one mat for years… but I have always made them all the same color and then had to be very careful remembering which color went where on my mat… but now it is so much easier, thank you.

@MakersGonnaLearn

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

The test cut in the shape of a star will definitely be one that I will use. I learned a lot from watching this video and have already saved for future reference. Thanks Tanner! I also plan to look into becoming a member of the Makers Gonna Learn soon.

@MakersGonnaLearn

Жыл бұрын

You're always welcome!❤

Love the flatten & print

I loved the one about using the tool to see what font you used after you welded the design. Brilliant

Finally I get it with a sticker maker!! Thank you!

@MakersGonnaLearn

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

I am a beginner and while these were interesting, they are mostly beyond my capabilities! I learn this type of stuff slowly but I am a member so I know I can always come back and re-watch!

@MakersGonnaLearn

Жыл бұрын

You can always re-watch the video. 🙂

@jillb7234

Жыл бұрын

Kathy when I first got my cricut I watched the makers gonna learn videos as I was creating my project. I would stop the video do what I needed to do rewind if I had to and that’s how I learned

Thank you for sharing!

@MakersGonnaLearn

18 күн бұрын

Of course!

Just beware when using multiple windows - I was cutting stickers using Print and Cut at the weekend and was using 2 windows. For the 2nd set I printed off and sent to cut - it then cut the stickers in the non-focused window rather than the ones I had just printed. So note to self - when making stickers use just one window

@MakersGonnaLearn

Жыл бұрын

Yes. Thank you!

Hack ? #15... Mind BLOWN!

143 vinyl squeegee Tumblr holder was a fantastic tip!

The grid can also be changed in the corner by clicking the little square it will cycle through the grids and then no grid

Thanks for the mat cleaning tip.

Extra tip for the baby wipe tip! You can use your scraper tool and scrape off any left over residue/fuzz that’s left over after the baby wipe! I’ve been doing this and it works great!

@MakersGonnaLearn

Жыл бұрын

Great tip!

@RISE-DPAC

Жыл бұрын

What about cat hair? I can’t seem to get it all no matter what I do

OMG, I just LOVE YOU Tanner! You are such a bright light! I received my Explore Air 2 a couple of weeks ago, unboxed it yesterday and will use it soon (I hope)! I'm nervous, but I feel like I will have Tanner by my side cheering me on!! I'm so happy I found you! Thank you for your positive, bubbly, infectious attitude and teachings!!

@MakersGonnaLearn

Жыл бұрын

Aww, thank you for your love and support!❤

@JUZDOIT24

Жыл бұрын

I echo EVERYTHING you just stated! My sentiments EXACTLY!

Thank you! New here and loving this video ♥️ I'm not super new but still learning new things with my circuit.

Great hacks! My favorite is the second one (the measuring squares). It’s so simple! No more wasting materials.

@MakersGonnaLearn

8 ай бұрын

I totally agree!

My 2 favorite was screen shots and opening the second window. I didn’t know you can do that.

You have the sweetest accent and most pleasant tone I’ve ever heard. 🥹😭

Thank you for this tip about the coffee filter!

I couldn't pick a favourite, they are all fantastic 🎉

Loved them all. Some I already apply but got some fantastic tips I didn't know about, like color sync, and one mat. Thank you so much Tanner.👍

@MakersGonnaLearn

Жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I’ve been using my Cricut for over ten years and still don’t know what to do with some of the commands. I’ve learned a lot today.

I loved the hacks on how to save the images. And removing the grid. So many great and very useful ideas. I'm recommending this channel to all my friends.

You’re the BEST Tanner!! Thank you SO much for sharing your talent!! These hacks are so amazing! I am a beginner and your tutorials take the anxiety out of the process!! Thank you for your thorough explanations!! LOVE your channel!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

@MakersGonnaLearn

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your love and support!❤

I never knew about the guide thing, that was great, all the way around! Learned more things than that, but, that was my favorite!!

Thank you Tanner for these great hacks. I never knew about the guide and the colour sync. Also now I know how to clean my mats!! Yay!!

@MakersGonnaLearn

Жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

Thank you for the video it was so helpful I love them all

Loved the color sync, the new page for second project and the print screen for Mac. AWESOME ‼️🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🎊🎊

@MakersGonnaLearn

Жыл бұрын

Glad you love it!

Thank you so much 👍. I love what you are teaching me ( everyone ). You are amazing !!

@MakersGonnaLearn

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Thank you so much!

Wow, this was the best hack video! Love you guys. 😻

@MakersGonnaLearn

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!😊

Hi, Tanner, love your easy-going videos. Lots of learning ❣️

@MakersGonnaLearn

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

This video was so easy to learn your tips and to understand why that tip works, Great job, this video was really needed

Very helpful tips and love your positive, cheerful presentation, thank you so much!

@MakersGonnaLearn

Жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

These were all great! Thank you Tanner. I’m so glad I saw this before starting. Putting slits in the vinyl for round objects like an ornament is awesome! I also had no clue in Design Space pngs, svgs, jpeg can’t be exported….taking a screenshot is a great hack!

@MakersGonnaLearn

Жыл бұрын

Very welcome!

Today was my first day using mine and the first thing I did was put my mat-less vinyl on the mat to weed it haha I had not watched yawls videos yet but it just made sense

Hack 16 and 17 - can't wait to try!

Omg love the ornament back thanks!!

@MakersGonnaLearn

Жыл бұрын

So glad you love it!

@jtoth1985

Жыл бұрын

@@MakersGonnaLearn yes I’m very new and learning each day lol

OMG everything you just taught us is so hehpful. Thank you so much.

@MakersGonnaLearn

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

To remove the grid lines, you can simply click in the square at the top left corner of the ruler lines.

You are a Cricut angel!! Thank you for these tips!!

@MakersGonnaLearn

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!❤

I knew most of the hacks from watching MGL videos but, number 10 yay! It just goes to show you can always learn something new. This will be very helpful to me so thank you! ❤

@MakersGonnaLearn

5 ай бұрын

Glad to hear it!

Awesome! Already trying these out as I watch bit at a time. Particularly love the mat cleaning, and the guide. I had no idea about most of these hacks though! Thank you so much

@MakersGonnaLearn

Жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

also the color hack was another 1 very helpful

@MakersGonnaLearn

Жыл бұрын

So glad it was helpful!

14 was my favorite!! I needed it earlier today! Hope you have a wonderful New Year!

@MakersGonnaLearn

Жыл бұрын

You too!!!

Just this morning I needed that "new window" hack but hadn't watched this video!! I am soooo excited about being able to work while something else is printing!!

@MakersGonnaLearn

Жыл бұрын

Have fun!

Never throw away your mats unless they crack or break beyond use! Clean with warm water and tiny bit of dish soap with soft cloth. Dry off let air dry or use blow dryer if it’s still not sticky use masking tape tape off the edges and use zig 2 way glue. However only get the glue where it’s supposed to be sticky hence why you use masking tape for edges if you don’t the 2 way zig glue will/can mess up your machine

To go get everybody my own hack I use the clear contact paper from the Dollar tree works just as good as cricket transfer paper and you could use it multiple times.

I love the Guide Hack, Why did I not know this sooner? My life has just changed 100 %! THANK YOU!

@MakersGonnaLearn

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

I have a cricut expression that i just got for free so im new to this and trying to figure out what i need as far as materials

Your smile is infectious

you can wash your mats with dish soap & water to bring all the stickiness back

Ok, gonna give this a try.

WOW! I had several months away from my beautiful Criut machines and felt a little overwhelmed comming back. I was having trouble with the new updates and couldn't really remember how to do all the things I did before. TY *SOOOO* much for this video! It really was like someone just standing there with me and guiding me back to my playground! Take care and have a wonderful holiday season and new year! ♥

@MakersGonnaLearn

Жыл бұрын

You're so welcome! Stay safe & happy holidays!

I was really impressed with everything. Some of the techniques I already use, but I picked up some great new tips thanks

@MakersGonnaLearn

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thank you so much, I'm a newbie to Cricut and love these hacks! 😃💫💫💫💫

@MakersGonnaLearn

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Thank you !!!!

Favorite is how to take the design to another program! These area all great tips. Thank you so much!

@MakersGonnaLearn

Жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

Love all these. Thanks

@MakersGonnaLearn

Жыл бұрын

So glad you love them!

Good tips, Tanner. Did not know about hack 10…will be very useful.

@MakersGonnaLearn

Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it!

omg, thank you for the hack to find what font we used!

I I am very new to cricut and cricut design space and I am still learning thow to use the program I sure did appreciate you showing us how to put a memo so that we can find the design and or the place that we bought the design. Thanks so much for these hacks

@MakersGonnaLearn

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Thanks for all the tips. They are very helpful.

@MakersGonnaLearn

Жыл бұрын

You're always welcome!

Thank you !

@MakersGonnaLearn

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Thank you love them all

@MakersGonnaLearn

Жыл бұрын

So glad you love them!

Two windows at the same time 🥹I’m so excited. I already had a cricut air, but my kids brought me a Maker. Now I can use both at the same time 🤯game changer. Thanks Tanner!

@MakersGonnaLearn

Жыл бұрын

That is awesome!❤

Thank y'all so so much

@MakersGonnaLearn

Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

Lots of very helpful hacks! Thank you!

@MakersGonnaLearn

Жыл бұрын

So glad they're helpful!

I have gotten addicted to Starcraft Vinyl. I'm doing a really big Nurses week project, and I ran out of a certain color and almost cringed because I had to use another brand for the ink pens I'm making..😂