Craft Cutting
Create, cut and customise! Whether you're designing custom decals, personalizing gifts, or adding a professional touch to your projects, our vinyl cutter is the perfect tool to bring your ideas to life.
Locations
Full-service craft cutting is only available at the MakerLab. The craft cutters cannot be shipped to other SDG Library Branches.
Hours & Information
Craft Cutting FAQs
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The MakerLab has a Cricut Maker 3. The Cricut cuts, writes, scores, foils, engraves, and embosses and is compatible with Cricut Design Space software. This craft cutter is often used to create cards, stickers, t-shirts, tote bags, wood signs, and home decor.
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The MakerLab offers the following types of materials for purchase (colours and availability may vary):
- Permanent vinyl: $0.50 per linear inch
- Removable vinyl:$0.50 per linear inch
- Heat transfer vinyl: $0.75 per linear inch
- Cardstock (12" x 12"): $0.50 per sheet.
We recommend confirming availability with MakerLab staff when booking your appointment, especially if you need a large quantity, a certain colour or a specialty vinyl.
The MakerLab does not not stock any base material/blanks. Patrons will need to bring their own base materials/blanks (i.e. tumblers, t-shirts, tote bags etc.) to customize when using the craft cutter.
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The Cricut accepts JPEG, PNG, and SVG file formats.
All designs will be uploaded into the Library's Cricut Design Space account for cutting. Uploaded files will be deleted once a project is completed. Alternatively, patrons can create/use their own free Cricut Design Space account.
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Patrons are welcome to bring their own materials. The Cricut Maker 3 can cut over 300 types of materials. View the latest materials list on the Cricut site by clicking this link. Please confirm with MakerLab staff at the time of booking to ensure that your chosen material is suitable for use with the Cricut.
The MakerLab does offer the following types of materials for purchase (colours and availability may vary):
- Permanent vinyl: $0.50 per linear inch.
- Removable vinyl: $0.50 per linear inch.
- Heat transfer vinyl: $0.75 per linear inch
- Cardstock (12" x 12"): $0.50 per sheet.
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For a successful result, it is important to have a good quality image that meets the design requirements for a vinyl cut. If the image is small or blurry it will result in a rough edge which is difficult to cut and weed. Craft cutters need simple silhouette type designs that have minimal colours. Lettering should be large and have thick lines. Craft cutters cannot make a decal out of a full colour photograph. If you wish to use a photograph, the sublimation printer might be a better piece of equipment for your project.
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