Using a 12×12 Cricut mat is one of the best ways to create beautiful and intricate designs with your Cricut machine. With its larger size, you can fit more material on the mat at once, allowing you to create larger projects or multiple projects in one go. It’s also great for creating detailed designs, as it gives you more space to play around with intricate shapes and patterns.
When using your 12×12 Cricut mat, start by loading your desired material onto the sticky side of the mat. Load each piece of material onto the mat from left to right, making sure that all pieces are firmly adhered to the adhesive surface.
Once loaded, align your materials so that they’re centered on the mat before cutting. This will ensure that your design remains accurately cut and centered on your project.
Once loaded, set up your Cricut machine for cutting according to the instructions in your owner’s manual. If you don’t have an owner’s manual handy, you can look up instructions online or contact Cricut customer service for help. Make sure that you select a setting appropriate for cutting on vinyl or other materials with which you are working.
Using Design Space
If you’re using Design Space software, select your design and then click “Make It”. This will take you through a series of steps in which you will be asked to select a material type and size before loading it onto your 12×12 Cricut mat. Make sure to follow all instructions carefully and double check each step before continuing.
Cleaning Your Mat
After each use of your 12×12 Cricut mat it is important to clean off any debris from previous projects and remove any remaining adhesive residue from the surface of the mat. To do this, wipe down the surface with a damp cloth using warm water and mild soap if necessary. Once cleaned and dried completely, store away until ready for use again.
Conclusion
Using a 12×12 Cricut Mat is an easy way to create intricate designs with ease! Simply load your materials onto the adhesive surface of the mat before setting up your machine according to instructions in either an owner’s manual or online resources. After each use make sure to clean off any debris from previous projects before storing away until ready for use again.