How Do I Use the Pen in My Cricut Explore AIR 2?

Using the pen in your Cricut Explore AIR 2 is a great way to add some creative flair to your projects. Whether you’re writing a letter, a card, or making a sign, the pen can give it that extra special something. Here’s how to use it.

Step 1: First, make sure the pen is securely in place in the pen holder of your Cricut Explore AIR 2 machine. To do this, slide the pen into the holder with the two grooves facing up and then turn the knob clockwise until it won’t turn any further. This will ensure that your pen won’t move around too much during use.

Step 2: Now, open up Design Space on your computer and create your project as normal. Once you’ve finished designing, select “Pen” from the list of materials on the left-hand side of the screen.

Step 3: Next, select “Draw Only” from the options menu that appears when you select “Pen” as your material type. This will make sure that only lines are drawn and no cuts are made.

Step 4: Now it’s time to set up your project for cutting with the pen. Click on “Edit” at the top of Design Space and then select “Line Type” from the drop-down menu.

Here you can choose either “Write” or “Draw” depending on what type of line you want to create with your pen.

Step 5: Once you’ve set up all of your settings, click “Make It” at the top right-hand corner of Design Space and follow all of the instructions on screen to complete your project.

Conclusion:
Using a pen with your Cricut Explore AIR 2 is easy and fun! Just make sure that you have securely placed it in its holder before beginning and that you have selected “Draw Only” as your material type in Design Space before starting. After setting up all of your settings click “Make It” to begin creating beautiful projects with just a few clicks!