Select your machine model below for information on pens and markers that are compatible with your machine.
Cricut Joy pens and markers come in a variety of colors, line weights, and effects, including:
- Fine Point Pens (0.4)**
- Extra Fine Point Pens (0.3)**
- Opaque Gel Pens (1.0)**
- Glitter Gel Pens (0.8)*
- Gel Pens (1.0)*
- Metallic Markers (1.0)**
- Permanent Markers (1.0)**
- Watercolor Markers (1.0)*
- Infusible Ink Fine Point Pens (0.4)***
- Infusible Ink Markers (1.0)***
*Not compatible with Smart Label Writable Vinyl
**Compatible with Smart Label Writable Vinyl
***Learn how to use Infusible Ink Pens and Markers here.
Cricut Joy Pens and Markers are acid free and nontoxic. They conform to ASTM D-4236.
Tip: Always test pens before use to ensure ink is ready.
Note: Cricut Joy Pens and Markers are compatible with Cricut Joy machines only. They are also the only Pens and Markers that will work with Cricut Joy.
Cricut Pens and Markers for use with Cricut Explore and Cricut Maker come in a variety of colors, line weights, and effects, including:
- Fine Point Pens (0.4)**
- Extra Fine Point Pens (0.3)**
- Opaque Gel Pens (1.0)**
- Glitter Gel Pens (0.8)**
- Gel Pens (1.0)**
- Metallic Markers (1.0)**
- Watercolor Markers (1.0)*
- Infusible Ink Fine Point Pens (0.4)***
- Infusible Ink Markers (1.0)***
*Not compatible with Smart Label Writable Vinyl
**Compatible with Smart Label Writable Vinyl
***Learn how to use Infusible Ink Pens and Markers here.
Using pens and markers with your Cricut machine is easy! Simply choose a Draw linetype for your text or image, insert the pen when prompted, and watch your machine draw or write on your material. To make your machine write on another image or layer, follow the steps from this help article.
Note: Cricut Explore One requires an accessory adapter in order to use Cricut pens (sold separately).
Important: Cricut Pens and Markers for use with Cricut Maker and Cricut Explore machines are manufactured specifically for these machines and will not fit into other machines. Check packaging for machine compatibility before you purchase.