Hey there! Do you want to learn how to use Cricut BrightPad in simple steps? In this blog, I am covering everything about BrightPad, such as a list of projects you can create, how it works, and how to use it.
I truly appreciate Cricut for this innovative craft machine. Indeed, I will not forget the day when I ruined one of my vinyl designs. I worked hard on it as I made this from scratch. Since I was a beginner, I was not aware that I needed to be extra cautious while weeding it. But as I started weeding, I mistakenly weeded the part that I should not have removed. That day, I couldn’t save my design, and due to this disappointment, I headed to the Cricut website Cricut.com/setup and found this amazing gadget: Cricut BrightPad. I have used it in all my DIY projects where there are fine cuts. Keep reading to learn more!
How Does Cricut BrightPad Work?
First, let’s understand what is a Cricut BrightPad. The BrightPad is a lightbox tool used to add light from behind or under a project. The device is simple, and you can easily adjust the brightness level using the power button. So, there are no extra or complex settings to do. Just a single button that does everything for you.
Although the BrightPad doesn’t come with a rechargeable battery, Cricut BrightPad Go, which is the latest model in Cricut’s lineup, comes with a lithium-ion rechargeable battery. But later in this blog, we will only talk about how to use Cricut BrightPad, not the latest one.
As you can see in the picture below, this is the purpose of using this light pad. Be it glitter vinyl design or other, you can simply weed the design by putting it on the top of the BrightPad. Moreover, you can adjust the brightness as per your requirements using the power button.
Things You Can Do With Cricut BrightPad
Other than weeding, there are several things you can do with BrightPad. So, you don’t know that it is only for weeding. I know 90% use of this device is for weeding, but for the rest, you can do the following. Here’s what you can do with BrightPad:
- Jewelry Making
- Creating Baking Pieces
- Weed Vinyl
- Trace Lettering
- Painting without Pencil Lines
- Work with Metal Pieces
- Piece Together Quilt Squares
- Work with Beads
- Trace Images
Now, let us look at the steps below to understand the use of BrightPad.
How to Use Cricut BrightPad for the First Time?
As I have already discussed above, you can perform various types of tasks on BrightPad. Be it weeding, tracing, jewelry making, and more. So, let me show you how you can use the following steps:
- First of all, you will need a wall adapter so that you can plug in the BrightPad to the power source.
- Then, press the Power button to turn on the device.
- You need to place the cut vinyl design or anything that you are working on on the top surface of BrightPad. You can also use the painter’s tape to tape your vinyl to keep it in one place.
- After that, you can start weeding the negative space from the vinyl. If required, press the same power button to adjust the brightness level.
So far, you might have understood how to use Cricut BrightPad for the weeding of a vinyl design. Now, you can easily use it as there is no setup required, and it is portable and easy to use. So whether it is tracing the figure, jewelry making, or anything like weeding, the Cricut has made it easier for you in just a single press. Plug, Press, and Use; that’s what you will need to do only.
FAQS
Do I need to plug in the Cricut BrightPad?
In Cricut BrightPad, there is no battery. Hence, you will need to plug it into the power source every time you use it. For this, you can use a standard USB wall adapter; otherwise, use a computer USB port to light the BrightPad. Plus, Cricut doesn’t provide any wall adapter with this product. So, you need to use your own wall adapter.
Is it possible to use Cricut BrightPad with an external battery pack?
As per Cricut, you can use the BrightPad with external battery packs, but they have never tested this method and also do not guarantee the charge expectancy while using the external battery. So, you can use it but at your own risk. Besides this, you always have an option to try with the direct power source.
What do Cricut BrightPad button lights indicate?
The meaning of the BrightPad button is simple. For example, when you plug it into the power source, the power button turns white, indicating it has been plugged into the power socket. Also, it turns white when it is on, and the BrightPad surface is lighting. Hence, there is one single-color light that is given only in the BrightPad.
What is the main difference between Cricut BrightPad and BrightPad Go?
The first basic difference between both the devices is that A BrightPad comes with a single power button that is used to change the brightness level and power on the device. On the other hand, Cricut BrightPad Go has one dedicated button for power buttons and another up and down button for brightness settings. Besides, BrightPad has more features, such as a rechargeable battery, a scratch-resistant surface, a non-slip base, and more.
Wrap Up
In this blog, we learned how to use Cricut BrightPad. Besides these, I also explained how this device works and the list of things you can do with BrightPad. At last, I talked about the use of this device. The use is quite simple and easy, as you don’t need to do a complex setup before using the BrightPad. Using this device, you can work on fine design and cut vinyl that is not easily visible in room light.
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