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Post by nana2callie on Jul 15, 2022 15:06:21 GMT
Anyone still use this model?
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lindas
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Post by lindas on Jul 15, 2022 15:24:14 GMT
I gave all of it away to a kindergarten teacher a few years ago. I knew she would get more use from it then I ever would.
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caangel
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Post by caangel on Jul 15, 2022 15:54:16 GMT
I have an expressions and a gypsy still. Haven't used it in a long while, maybe 8 months or more.
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Post by Linda on Jul 15, 2022 17:12:40 GMT
I still use my Expression (but I use it with SCAL)
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anniebeth24
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Post by anniebeth24 on Jul 15, 2022 17:18:55 GMT
I have the original baby bug 6"x12" with cartridges.
I still use it occasionally, but not as much as I did before my Gypsy died. I really liked linking letters together on the Gypsy and not having to use a computer.
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Post by seveerb on Jul 15, 2022 17:46:10 GMT
I have an old expression and a ton of cartridges, but have not used in a long time.
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jediannie
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Post by jediannie on Jul 15, 2022 17:52:04 GMT
I also have the OG 6x12 Cricut and haven't used it in probably 3 years.
ETA: I should bust it out and cut some stuff to see if it still works. If not, I should just get rid of the cartridges and recycle the machine.
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Post by nana2callie on Jul 15, 2022 21:54:36 GMT
I have one and a lot of cartridges - thinking it is time to dust it off and start using it. Would like to conquer the vinyl with it.
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artbabe
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Post by artbabe on Jul 16, 2022 17:00:20 GMT
The rubber in my cartridges started to break down and now the rubber is all sticky. I'm disappointed because I have a ton of cartridges and would like to use them.
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Post by grammadee on Jul 16, 2022 17:46:54 GMT
I have an old expression and a ton of cartridges, but have not used in a long time. This is me, too. |
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Post by scrapnnana on Jul 16, 2022 18:19:44 GMT
I have an old expression and a ton of cartridges, but have not used in a long time. This is me, too. Same here. I also have a Cricut Explore Air 2, which I do use. I keep the old Cricut and carts in case I want to use my Cricut designs during a time the internet is down. The rubber is sticky on some of the carts, but not all. I haven’t tried this, but here is a video on how to desticky your cartridges. De-sticky Cricut Cartridges
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jediannie
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Post by jediannie on Jul 16, 2022 18:27:31 GMT
The rubber in my cartridges started to break down and now the rubber is all sticky. I'm disappointed because I have a ton of cartridges and would like to use them. I suppose I should check mine, I haven't opened the case I store them in for a long time. The rubber is sticky on some of the carts, but not all. I’m wondering if there is a way to de-sticky them safely. Good question! If I have time today I'll search the internets to see what I can find. |
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scrapnnana
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Post by scrapnnana on Jul 16, 2022 18:34:07 GMT
The rubber in my cartridges started to break down and now the rubber is all sticky. I'm disappointed because I have a ton of cartridges and would like to use them. I suppose I should check mine, I haven't opened the case I store them in for a long time. The rubber is sticky on some of the carts, but not all. I’m wondering if there is a way to de-sticky them safely. Good question! If I have time today I'll search the internets to see what I can find. It looks like there is. I edited my post to include the link (probably right when you were posting yours). |
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jediannie
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Post by jediannie on Jul 16, 2022 20:14:47 GMT
Thanks scrapnnana! I just checked my cartridges and all of them are sticky so I will definitely be trying this. |
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Post by papersilly on Jul 17, 2022 2:41:08 GMT
I had it and gave it to a fellow pea when I got the Expression. I finally gave it all up (machine and cartridges) when I got the Scan n Cut. I sold everything except for one cartridge. It's the Sentimentals cartridge. I'll give it to anyone who will pay for shipping.
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Post by riversong1963 on Jul 17, 2022 13:42:54 GMT
Same here. I also have a Cricut Explore Air 2, which I do use. I keep the old Cricut and carts in case I want to use my Cricut designs during a time the internet is down. The rubber is sticky on some of the carts, but not all. I haven’t tried this, but here is a video on how to desticky your cartridges. De-sticky Cricut Cartridges
I did that with mine a few years ago, and they are fine now. I didn't bother with the toothpick to get all the cornstarch out of the creases, though. It doesn't bother me. |
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artbabe
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Post by artbabe on Jul 17, 2022 15:32:22 GMT
Looks like I'm putting corn starch on my grocery list...
The plastic on my small cricut turned yellow, too.
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Post by cbscrapper on Jul 17, 2022 19:55:57 GMT
Most baby powder is corn starch, so no need to buy more if you already have baby powder (I use it to unsticky the adhesive on stickers sometimes, especially when I pop them up - it’s the same concept).
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jediannie
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Post by jediannie on Jul 17, 2022 20:15:40 GMT
The plastic on my small cricut turned yellow, too. I watch videos of people restoring old computers and a lot of them use this stuff called Retro Brite which is basically hydrogen peroxide. The safest way would be to take apart your Cricut and only use the stuff on the yellowing parts but I realize not everyone feels comfortable taking electronics apart. You may be able to just spray it on the yellowing parts and let is sit in the sun. |
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Post by twinsmomfla99 on Jul 23, 2022 2:20:46 GMT
The rubber in my cartridges started to break down and now the rubber is all sticky. I'm disappointed because I have a ton of cartridges and would like to use them. Mine did the same thing! I still have my Expression because it was easier to use in my basement where I don’t have great internet for other machines. I still have a Cricut Cake(NIB) that can only use cartridges, too. I think it is time to purge LOL. I should list it on Marketplace with a collection of cartridges because my kids are grown and the plans I had for it are no longer realistic. And by the time grandkids come along (if ever), I’m sure the cartridges will be disintegrated! I have a lot of blades and mats for the cake machine, so I might get some takers on FB. I need to get busy linking all my cartridges to my Cricut account so I can still use the images. I won’t won’t link the cake cartridges, though. |
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Post by kate on Jul 23, 2022 16:20:37 GMT
I have an old one that uses cartridges, but I haven't used it in forever. Because I so seldom got it out, every time I used it was like the first time - learning curve and all.  OTOH, I use my Gemini every single time I craft, so it seems super simple to me. One of my crafty friends has a Gemini, but she still uses the Big Shot because it's simpler for her (for me, going back to the Big Shot would be another learning-curve situation LOL). I bet all of my cartridges are sticky. Yikes. |
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