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(More customer reviews)The Expression is an awesome machine! I have no cons about the machine itself. About the cutting mat, if it's too sticky, press a clean t-shirt down on the mat & peel it up to remove some stickiness. Simply pressing your clean hands on the mat will also remove excess stickiness and woks just as well. If the mat has lost stickiness, wash thoroughly with dish soap (Goo Gone might be needed) and dry thoroughly. Spray with Krylon Easy-Tack, let the Krylon dry thoroughly and, if needed, press & peel a clean t-shirt (or hands) to remove excess stickiness. Use a lint roller after cutting especially "linty" paper and after each session with your Cricut. The mats will last a really, really long time this way.
I'm sure Provo Craft does not recommend doing anything other than buying new mats, but those who've been using the Cricut since the beginning have found ways to work around the mat issue.
There are also software programs that are compatible with the Cricut that will allow you to cut the True Type fonts installed on your computer, as well as many other file types and designs. (Not Cricut Design Studio, but other, non-Provo Craft programs such as Sure Cuts A Lot and Make The Cut.) Google is your friend. ;)
I wish Provo Craft would release their own software that will allow Cricut users to cut our own fonts, but it hasn't happened (despite begging from customers).
Search the web for discussion boards with Cricut topics. There's a wealth of info out there, as well people who are excited about their machines and eager to help. :)
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Thanks to electronic precision and easy-to-use design, the Cricut Expression personal cutting machine makes it a snap to create beautiful cards, displays, scrapbooks, signs, and labels. Great for home, office, or classroom use, the machine features a generous range for small or large shapes and can accommodate materials from vellum to cardstock to vinyl. Creating a cut requires simply inserting a cartridge, loading the machine, making a selection, and pressing "cut." Results are ready in seconds and can be tailored with personal, creative touches so that every product feels and looks unique and expressive. Cricut offers an enormous library of cartridges, ranging from alphabets in various fonts to sets with themes like wedding, new baby, animal friends, and sports. No computer is required for operation, and switching out cartridges is fun and simple.
A larger model in the line, the Cricut Expression allows you to create characters ranging from 1/4 inch to 23-1/2 inches and displays cut information on an easy-to-read LCD screen. Other features include six modes, four functions, portrait or landscape orientation, and adjustable language/measurement settings.
Cricut includes a 12-by-12-inch self-adhesive cutting mat, a spatula, an instructional DVD, and a quick-start guide with this model. For the larger cuts, a 12-by-24-inch mat will need to be purchase separately.
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