Should you buy the Cricut BrightPad Go for crafting?
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Best answer: It depends on your needs. If you need backlighting for your craft projects, this is a great solution. Otherwise, a good task lamp will help. Lightbox on the go When you create intricate projects with your Cricut Maker, Cricut Explore, or Cricut Joy crafting/cutting machine, you`ll need to `weed` it (remove the unwanted bits around the design.) This can be time-consuming and tricky if you don`t have enough light. A good task lamp would be my first recommendation, but the Cricut BrightPad Go is an excellent pick if you need light from underneath. A lightbox like the Cricut BrightPad Go is also useful for tracing. Why Cricut BrightPad Go? It has five light levels, the highest level being 4200 lumens, and a nice evenly-lit surface. The BrightPad Go is portable and lightweight, with a lit area of 11.5-by-9 inches. You`ll get up to two hours of light on a single charge. The USB charging cable and wall adapter you`ll need are included. The blue non-slip base won`t slide a...