Changing a Blade on your Cricut

Update: September 16, 2025

Written Instructions:

1- Get your replacement blade ready. For this tutorial we are changing the Fine Point Blade in a Cricut Air 2.

2- Open the B Slot on your Cricut to release the Blade Housing. Remove the Blade Housing.

3- Push down on the Blade Housing to expose the blade. Pull the blade out gently.

4- Remove the white protector from the new blade.

5- Push down on the Blade Housing and gently insert the new blade.

6- Insert the Blade Housing back into the B slot and close the gate.

Watch the video tutorial to see how to change your blade.

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