If you’re like me, you saved up for a long time to get the new Cricut Maker. I had the Explore, and loved it, too, but wanted more. With the Cricut Maker, I can cut almost any medium and make hundreds of different craft projects.
While it had almost everything, I was a bit upset that I could only use certain pens in the adapter. I had to figure out what I could do to fix that!
I looked around online and found a bunch of different options that could help, but they were way too expensive. Somebody was selling something on Etsy, that they had made with a 3D printer, another one had Washi tape around it to make it pretty, and was selling for over $25 each. Ummmm…no!! If you’re like me, you don’t care if it looks good, you just want to get the job done! I decided to try and make something like I saw online by myself…and ended up saving a LOT of money!! Keep reading, and see how you can make one for yourself to use. Let me know what you think in the comments below, and please be sure to share if you know someone who might benefit from this.
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Cricut Maker Write Adapter
1/2″ PVC Tube (usually only sold in long pcs)
Measuring Tape/Ruler
Marker
Handsaw
Sandpaper and/or File
Drill with 11/64″ bit
#10 Thumb Screw (24 x 1/2″)
Cricut Maker
& Time!
Instructions for the Cricut Maker Adapter:
Start by measuring exactly one and five sixteenths inches (1 5/16″) in length on the PVC pipe and mark with your marker. Using a handsaw, cut the PVC at your mark. You’re already telling your Cricut who’s boss!!
Using your drill and an 11/64″ bit, drill a hole about 1/8-1/4″ from the top of one side. This will allow a place to insert the #10 thumb screw.
Insert the screw into the drilled hole, and turn it a few times to get the threads started in the pipe.
Next, using some sandpaper, sand the edges of the pipe where you cut it, to remove any pieces that are hanging. When that’s done, using the sandpaper or a file, sand the opposite edge of where you inserted the thumb screw to make the rounded edge a bit more flat. Don’t take off too much, since that can take away from the pipe being sturdy. This step helps the pipe sit in the Cricut Maker adapter, and be able to go up and down as needed, without getting caught on the machine.
Now you can insert the PVC into the Cricut Maker adapter. To do this, open up the side where the pen adapter is already. Place your thumb underneath the adapter (pen side – not blade!!!) and apply pressure upwards while pushing down on the clamp. This will allow for that one to pop out. Insert your PVC adapter into that side until snug, and then close the clamp. When you’re ready to use it, put a Popsicle sticker under where the pen will be, insert your desired pen until it touches the stick, and then tighten the thumb screw to hold it securely. Don’t tighten too much, or you will crack the pen case.
Now you’re ready to get to work!! It will be easy to write with the tool that you want to use! Leave a comment and let me know how this will help you with your crafting!!
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I think I need to invest in one of these things. I keep seeing all these fun ways to use it!
Best investment I’ve ever made. 🙂
It’s amazing how much you can create with a Cricut. A friend was sharing a tutorial on how she uses it the other day for her homeschooling.
They are the best machines. You can do so many different things. I love mine!
This is so awesome!! I don’t have a Cricut right now but planning to get one. Definitely saving this!
The Cricut Maker was the best investment that I’ve ever made.
My husband should see this! I am sure that he will want this Circuit Maker for himself!
You can do so many different things with them. I love mine!
This is so cool! My stepmom has multiple Cricut machines. I will have to show her this.
Thank you for sharing, Sherry! 🙂
I really need to get a cricut. I have seen so many wonderful things being made with it. I think this will be my next thing to buy. I love that you can do so much with them.
Best investment I ever made. The Cricut Maker can do just about anything!
Now that’s what I call ingenuity! I think it’s so cool that you thought that up. What an awesome way to use more of what we already have for our crafts.
Thanks Brianne. I figured I was tired of having to just buy “the brand” and wanted to use what I already had! 🙂
I just recently got a Cricut Joy but I haven’t tried the pen option yet. I’m so excited for the possibilities.
Cricut machines are amazing! I love how much you can do with them!
Now that is a clever hack. This reminds me when Keurig changed there K-cups and people came up with hacks to use the old k-cups
For sure. There has to be a work-around for everything, right? 🙂
Very crafty of you and love how inventive you are.
Thanks Grace – I always love to make things myself. 🙂
You know, I have always admired your craft, because you are not afraid to use tools to make the beauty you make! This is no exception, way cool!
My Dad helped to raise me to fend for myself. Being a tomboy, I loved tools and it’s a blessing today to not have to depend on others for certain things. 🙂
This is so creative and cool! Being able to do this opens so many possible opportunities!
Absolutely! I was tired of not being able to use the pens that I have. I think that they do that, so you have to buy theirs. Um, no!! I’ll just make it work for what I need.