HOW TO: Cricut Expression Vinyl Tutorial

**Correction for the premium vinyl, you do NOT need to flip your lettering. Just put them in normally and it should cut out normally! Sorry I didn’t catch this before.
Do you have a legacy machine sitting in a box somewhere collecting dust? Go out and buy some vinyl and let's learn how to create fun project with this (at first) intimidating but fun material! In this video, I will show you how to cut and use vinyl using your Cricut Expression machine. If you ever have any questions, please let me know in the comments section below!

[@ChaCherryBomb1313]

These videos are a blessing! I was just gifted this machine and had trouble finding any videos on them. Thank you!

[@ForeverMayClay]

Glad to help! It’s such a fancy little machine. I love it but I think mine on its last limb! ;( let me know what you end up creating!! :)

[@Aphrodite_ErosLuvChild214-80]

I was gifted one and it's the only thing I have so I'm searching too

[@faithbelleg7465]

I was just gifted the expression. I have no idea what it even does. I’d love any tips or easy craft ideas

[@kuriouskatie7246]

What settings did you use for pressure and blade depth?

[@49lucky]

I love mine I have all the toys and still use my beloved expression...it will do anything u ask it and after all these years it STILL WORKS... I think I'll keep it 🙂

[@ForeverMayClay]

Right! Why not :) I will definitely say mines lasting on its last leg but for almost 20 years of action… can’t complain :)

[@daricezdrazil7399]

Thank you! You saved me from wasting money by just trying to figure it out! There were no instructions on my box I bought from the store. So once again, THANK YOU!!!!🥰

[@ForeverMayClay]

So glad! I definitely had to do a trial and error myself! Glad to help out! I’m no expert but if you ever need anything, let me know! ☺️

[@denisejohnston6243]

I'm back to using the expression machine. The design space seems to be a problem... glad I kept my cartridges

[@ForeverMayClay]

Agreed! So user friendly!

[@iaisha33]

Thank you so much for this video!!! I can’t wait to use my Expression now!

[@ForeverMayClay]

Amazing! Glad I could help with this video! Happy crafting :)

[@mcyarrador6413]

Thanks for the video! Please make more videos using the Cricut Expression! Thanks 😊

[@ForeverMayClay]

I will try! Mines on its last leg unfortunately!

[@user-kq1qt4ys6k]

Explained the flip button and typing in the letters backwards for iron on..

[@_flourishinfaith]

The EXACT video I’ve been looking for all day!!!! Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️

[@ForeverMayClay]

Glad to help!

[@msvalley4620]

I feel the exact same ! This was the video that changed everything for me !

[@muttlesslove1647]

Thank you so much for this AWESOME video. I was frantically searching for this very video as I only have the Expression and trying to do a iron on project. This is VERY HELPFUL!!!

[@ForeverMayClay]

Glad to help! Those pillows I made are still thriving but have moved to my front room haha :) thanks for watching!

[@nicolealexander7889]

Thank you so much for posting! I borrowed this machine and was starting to think this was not able to do was I was needing it for!

[@ForeverMayClay]

Love that! Glad it was helpful!

[@shteevale395]

Great video! I can't wait to try. What settings for the blade and pressure?

[@reneemickens6653]

Hi Very helpful information, I actually never heard of the Expression before, My husband just happened to see someone selling theirs on facebook and asked me about it.so i've been shopping around for one. I'm all into sublimation and never thought about vinyl. I had a cricut about five years ago and sold it after a month. so I WANT RO TRY AGAIN i think!

[@ForeverMayClay]

It’s amazing. I’m obsessed lol I want to create everything but have no idea where to begin. Haha it’s a great machine!

[@carolfrazer8067]

Thank you. I have an Expression and a Joy.

[@msvalley4620]

Whoa! Thank Thank Thank ! Seriously your amazing ❤ I love this - you showed me such clear and concise instruction!

[@ForeverMayClay]

Thank you so so much for watching! :) glad it was helpful!

[@msvalley4620]

@@ForeverMayClay Seriously ! Your amazing 💚

[@msvalley4620]

@@ForeverMayClay Your Welcome 😊

[@trilandriatitus6928]

Your video helped me so much

[@ForeverMayClay]

Glad to help! I’ll be making some more videos with random projects I just test out on my machines! If you ever need anything, let me know!

[@aizenonfleek5590]

How can I make the letters be closer together in one word

[@ForeverMayClay]

I’m actually unsure. I know on design space there’s an option but for the expression, it’s a little different. I would say you could individually place them as you need but it would take a lot longer... any luck?

[@jessmoukachar]

I'd there a way to change the font to script?

[@ForeverMayClay]

You can! It just depends on the cartridge that you use. I know my fonts one has like bold and italic setting I can use as well.

[@venitajelks2765]

Good Morning thank you for this video. There are not many out there creating letters using the Cricut Expression. By chance would you use the same technique to create labels?

[@ForeverMayClay]

Thank you so much for watching! I believe you totally could do so. I would agree that it would make it difficult to align without a sort of technology, but it's always great to try it out on regular paper and then go forward with label or stick paper.

[@MintStoney]

I just got my grandmas cricut expression machine and I want to make stickers with it, but I am not sure how I am going to use the machine to cut out my designs.... can anyone help me? I am very new to this.

[@ForeverMayClay]

I would love learn how to make stickers with the older machine. I learned with the air but not the legacy ones. Anyone have ideas?.

[@MintStoney]

@@ForeverMayClay I thought about using printable vinyl paper and then using the cartridges my grandma gave me as the shape the sticker would be cut out in. I think text would be easy. I thought about drawing stickers by hand on card stock and using the cricut to cut it out and then using packing tape and double sided tape to make it a sticker. I was just wondering if there was a way the cricut expression could cut out the designs instead of me only being able to cut them out in circles, squares, and rectangles. I tried to see if any free software would work with it but design space and make it cut don't support cricut anymore. Other software I found either wanted me to pay or required me to down load a ton of different things.

[@ForeverMayClay]

@@MintStoney I’ve never seen anyone make stickers with the cricut legacy machines! I feel like you totally could! Or cut them first and then design it. I haven’t had mine for a long time either so sorry I can’t more help. That sounds like it would definitely work!

[@MintStoney]

@@ForeverMayClay cutting it first is such a good idea. Especially when I want to hand draw some stickers. I am also going to use some stamps and try to color those. I could cut something out first then glue a design on and use tape to make it a sticker. I wanted to also make car decals but that might be difficult unless I do just text. I think with car decals I'll just use printable vinyl paper and cut out the design by hand.

[@ginocanchaser]

I like it except for the prem vynal.it didnt cut deep ebough so i just yurned.it.over it worked.fime

[@ForeverMayClay]

It’s all trial and error I feel with vinyl lol I’m glad it worked!

[@keydymorales]

More video pls!!

[@ForeverMayClay]

Haha you got it!

[@thtskng3986]

My vinyl came with a white paper on the back do you take it off and cut of cut with it on

[@ForeverMayClay]

Is it premium vinyl or iron on. If it’s premium, cut on the shiny side and use a little weeder tool too pick off the access of the vinyl and then use transfer tape to transfer it to an image! If it’s iron on, make sure you cut it mirror and weed it, then just flip it over and iron it on!

[@BravoMeek]

For rhinestone magic flock which is pretty thick what blade size and pressure should I use ?

[@ForeverMayClay]

Hi! I’m not sure what that material is but I’d say the highest and sharpest blade you have. So a deep cut blade on 6. And maybe use the multi cut option. I hope this helps!

[@BravoMeek]

Hey how do I make it cut from Left to right ?

[@ForeverMayClay]

Hi! You can set it to portrait mode and it should cut the top part instead of the long way.

[@lililozano3739]

Thank you for you video!

[@savannah6884]

Thank you!!!

[@spiritedreviewexc]

oh my life thank you so much! you saved me! I might have to watch you while doing it, but you made it look super easy! can i use a regular iron with a steam function instead of getting the cricut one?

[@ForeverMayClay]

Omg thank you for watching! I might have to do another one and make some crafts so people can follow along and yes definitely use a regular iron! You do not need the circut one. I just got it cause I wanted all the accessory and honestly a regular iron will probably be better!

[@spiritedreviewexc]

@@ForeverMayClay oh thanks so much!

[@spiritedreviewexc]

@@ForeverMayClay what was the speed and pressure you used?

[@tamekathermitus4473]

Would I be able to use this machine with transfer paper that I already have that isn't from circuit?

[@ForeverMayClay]

Absolutely!! Yes!

[@BravoMeek]

What setting should the blade be in ?

[@ForeverMayClay]

Depends! I like to keep mine on 6 as it’s a thicker material. The higher the number, denser the material!

[@BravoMeek]

@@ForeverMayClay ok thank you

[@ForeverMayClay]

@@BravoMeek anytime!

[@thevoicelevel]

Hi there!!! Is there a way to use Cricut Design Space with my Cricut Expression???

[@ForeverMayClay]

Hi! Unfortunately I don’t think so as it’s only really compatible with the newer machines. I’ve seen some people use an older tool called Smart cuts? I think? The one uses the older cartridges for cutting.

[@thevoicelevel]

@@ForeverMayClay Oh noes!!! So, the only way to use it would be using cartridges and that software called "Sure Cuts A Lot"?

[@ForeverMayClay]

@@thevoicelevel yes! That’s what it’s called! Hahah and unfortunately yes I believe that’s how it works :( still not bad for a machine that’s basically almost 20 :)

[@meme-fd3fs]

Can you hook this up to the computer??

[@ForeverMayClay]

I don’t think so unfortunately. You can hook it up but it used an older platform that’s not design space that I think is out of service now. It’s a little older.

[@Buckeyegal1722]

Hi, What blade did you use?

[@ForeverMayClay]

Hi! I used the fine point blade that came with it! You can totally get replacements online like on amazon!