Xinart cutting mats ($9 for a variety three-pack) hold vinyl, cardstock, and sticker paper firmly in place during the cutting process. These mats will lose their stickiness after about 40 to 50 uses.

The Cricut Explore 3 gives a refresh to Cricut's previous mid-range model. The Explore 3 supports matless technology called Smart Materials, which is a game-changer. The smart cutting machine ...

The Cricut Maker 3 is just as easy for beginners to learn as the Cricut Explore 3. It’s also the quietest machine we tested, and it’s one of the few machines that can cut fabric without ...

The Cricut Explore should be available on Amazon and in stores as of March 15th, priced at US$299. It can be seen in use in the video below. Source: Cricut via Gizmodo ...

Cricut is a brand that makes and sells smart cutting machines for home crafters. With these machines, you can create pretty much anything you want out of paper, vinyl, leather, felt, wood, and more.

For Best Results: Use a light paper-cutting setting on your Cricut to avoid cutting through the backing. Opt for a less-sticky mat to prevent any rips while peeling.

Cricut machines offer a customizable, automated way to speed up the precise cutting required in crafting projects, but the capabilities of these devices are about to be limited by an upcoming update.