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Which Cricut cuts wood?

I have a Cricut Explore Air and do not believe it can cut thin wood. But then again, this is why I am asking the question. Are there certain Cricuts that can or can not cut wood?
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Is there a specific type of pen/marker that won't rub off on EVA foam?

I've tried using gel pens, ballpoint pens, sharpies, markers (although this was an obvious answer) and felt tip pens on colored craft (EVA) foam, but they all seem to smudge or never fully dry. The ink tends to rub off upon touch. Obviously once it…
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Are there any chrome spray paints you can use a sealant on?

So this problem is multi-part. I am making a custom emblem for an auto club that is supposed to replace the VW emblem on a grill. Exterior use, obviously. I am making the emblem with a SLA resin 3D printer. Pretty much no other way for us. First…
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What is the result if I use a yarn with smaller TEX than the original pattern?

I've been an amigurumi crocheter for a while, so I've never had to worry about yarn weight/TEX, because we have many yarns that are meant for making amigurumis. But recently I decided to make this Dragon Shawl, and I'm having some difficulty to find…
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Is it safe to cut into a stuffed futon mattress?

I am attempting to create plans for converting a regular futon frame and mattress into a slide out style sofa bed using the original parts of the futon, an additional iron twin bed frame, and cardboard (including all glues and related materials for…
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Is it safe to spray paint a canvas?

Instead of buying a black canvas, I'm going to buy a white canvas and spray paint the whole thing black. Painting the whole thing with acrylic would not be wise. And I think the spraypaint is going to crack or something, is there an alternative or…
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Acrylic piece vs Epoxy resin

I'm making some pegs for my music instrument. I have seen in the market a lot of these pieces under the category of " Acrylic". They have a metal rod in the down part inside the acrylic to work as a core where the strings are pulled. So I started…
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What is this craft tool used for?

Plastic with metal spokes that extend and contract when handle is turned
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Cheapest casting material for a single use of wet-forming leather?

Suppose that we have a mold, made of whatever material that we are happy with. This mold is usually used to be filled by some casting material. Many casting materials exist. Usually, this material is supposed to capture details in the mold, and…
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How do I rescue a skirt that I attempted to lengthen but now has a very wavy hem?

I tried to upcycle a skirt by adding a lace trim to increase the length, but I think it sticks out like a sore thumb. The skirt is straight but the hem below has extreme waves. How can I flatten these waves? Or can I add horsehair braid to the back…
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Beginner Question: How would I cut this shape out of 6061 Aluminum?

I have 36" of Aluminum 6061 square bar (5/8"x5/8") that I am trying to cut into uniform I-shapes shown below where two parallel 2" x 1/8" x 5/8" sections are cut from the long sides of each 2.5" piece. I have read online that the most accurate…
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Can a half full rattle can with no propellant have any practical uses in art or craft?

Can a rattle can that's half full of paint, but from which all of the propellant has leaked out, be used for anything other than a paperweight? For example, can the paint be extracted and used in some kind of craft or upcycling project that…
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Laser cutter engraving when it should be cutting

Why is my laser cutter trying to engrave super thin lines that it should be cutting? I'll post the solution I found, but other answers are also welcome.
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Materials for inflatable structure

I want to make a sizeable inflatable structure about 15'x 15' with a height of around 15'. I want to extend my classroom's workspace during certain times on various days. I need some help with deciding on the material. It needs to be inexpensive but…
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What kind of adhesive is this?

A number of online videos show making an air dry clay, often used with a silicone embellishment mold. The ingredients are starch, a little oil, and a clear, one-part liquid adhesive. Here's an example video that displays the adhesive used at the…
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