Essential Guide to Common Cricut Terms

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If you’ve spent a bit of time in the “blogosphere” you may have noticed that the same Cricut terms keep popping up over and over again.

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If you’re new to Cricut crafting it can seem intimidating getting the hang of all of the “lingo”.

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What is the Canvas?

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An SVG file is a Scaleable Vector Graphic. It’s a type of file that Cricut Design space “reads”. You can find LOADS of SVG files online

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HTV stands for Heat Transfer Vinyl. It is a type of vinyl that is most commonly used in clothing applications.

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The Cricut EasyPress is a machine designed to be used with heat-activated materials like HTV & Infusible Ink.

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Essential Guide to Common Cricut Terms

If you’ve spent a bit of time in the “blogosphere” you may have noticed that the same Cricut terms keep popping up over and over again.

If you’re new to Cricut crafting it can seem intimidating getting the hang of all of the “lingo”.

What is the Canvas?

Canvas refers to the screen in Cricut Design Space. It’s the space that you see on your screen which features a grid background.

An SVG file is a Scaleable Vector Graphic. It’s a type of file that Cricut Design space “reads”. You can find LOADS of SVG files online

What is SVG?

HTV stands for Heat Transfer Vinyl. It is a type of vinyl that is most commonly used in clothing applications.

What is HTV?

The Cricut EasyPress is a machine designed to be used with heat-activated materials like HTV & Infusible Ink.

What is an EasyPress?

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