Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Meet the brand-new Cricut Explore 5, a more compact, faster smart cutting machine designed to make personalized projects easier than ever!
In this video, we’ll unbox the Cricut Explore 5, walk through setup, and create a custom iron-on t-shirt step by step so you can see exactly how it works.
Skip ahead:
0:00 Intro
0:25 What comes in the Cricut Explore 5 box (Essentials bundle)
2:31 Full machine tour (features, tools, and capabilities)
3:37 How to set up Cricut Explore 5 using Design Space
4:10 Step-by-step iron-on t-shirt tutorial (perfect for beginners)
The Explore 5 is 30% smaller than previous models, but still delivers full 12-inch cutting power and supports over 100 materials — including Smart Vinyl, Smart Iron-On, cardstock, and more.
Plus, with Print Then Cut and guided project flows in Design Space, it’s never been easier to create custom shirts, decals, stickers, cards, and gifts.
Materials used:
• Smart Iron-On
• Cricut tools (weeder, scraper, etc.)
• T-shirt + heat source (iron or Cricut EasyPress)
What would you make first with the Explore 5? Let us know below!
#CricutExplore5 #CricutTutorial #DIYTshirt #IronOnTutorial #CricutBeginner
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Meet the brand-new Cricut Explore 5, a more compact, faster smart cutting machine designed to make personalized projects easier than ever!
In this video, we’ll unbox the Cricut Explore 5, walk through setup, and create a custom iron-on t-shirt step by step so you can see exactly how it works.
Skip ahead:
0:00 Intro
0:25 What comes in the Cricut Explore 5 box (Essentials bundle)
2:31 Full machine tour (features, tools, and capabilities)
3:37 How to set up Cricut Explore 5 using Design Space
4:10 Step-by-step iron-on t-shirt tutorial (perfect for beginners)
The Explore 5 is 30% smaller than previous models, but still delivers full 12-inch cutting power and supports over 100 materials — including Smart Vinyl, Smart Iron-On, cardstock, and more.
Plus, with Print Then Cut and guided project flows in Design Space, it’s never been easier to create custom shirts, decals, stickers, cards, and gifts.
Materials used:
• Smart Iron-On
• Cricut tools (weeder, scraper, etc.)
• T-shirt + heat source (iron or Cricut EasyPress)
What would you make first with the Explore 5? Let us know below!
#CricutExplore5 #CricutTutorial #DIYTshirt #IronOnTutorial #CricutBeginner
Follow Cricut on social
Facebook: facebook.com/cricut
Instagram: instagram.com/cricut
TikTok: tiktok.com/@cricut
Pinterest: pinterest.com/cricut
Find more inspiration at cricut.com/blog
Join our Facebook group facebook.com/groups/cricutofficial
