What You Need to Start

Item Recommendation
Cricut Machine Explore Air 2 or Maker 3
Cutting Mats StandardGrip and LightGrip
Materials Vinyl, cardstock, iron-on
Tools Weeder, spatula, scraper
Software Cricut Design Space (free)

First-Time Setup Steps

Step Action
1 Plug in and connect via USB or Bluetooth
2 Install Design Space
3 Do the test cut (vinyl or paper)
4 Use pre-made project from Cricut Access
5 Label and organize tools immediately