This tutorial will show you how to cut vinyl using cricut design space which is the cricut design software used for all newer cricut models cricut explore explore air explore one explore air 2 and cricut maker if you have an older cricut machine that uses cricut craft room the software looks different from design space but the basics are the same.
What cricut mat for vinyl.
On the pink mat try using a brayer to push the fabric onto the mat.
Select images and size and load the mat into the machine.
Remove the negative pieces from each of the images leaving the clear.
Cricut lightgrip cutting mat cricut standardgrip cutting mat and the cricut stronggrip cutting mat.
The cricut 12 x 24 mat.
Refer to kiss cut guide below to adjust machine settings.
Refer to kiss cut guide table below to adjust machine settings.
Preparation with cricut transfer tape.
Load mat into your machine.
We of course have a few tips and tricks that we use with cricut mats.
The 12 x 12 mat will be sufficient for most projects but every now and again you might want to go large.
10 12 x 12 sheets oracal 651 matte white adhesive craft vinyl for cricut silhouette cameo craft cutters printers and decals matte finish and outdoor and permanent 4 8 out of 5 stars 249 12 09 12.
Remove the negative pieces from each of the images using the weeder found in the cricut tool kit leaving.
The standardgrip mat is a multipurpose mat that is perfect for a wide range of medium weight materials including patterned paper vinyl iron on and cardstock.
Use a kiss cut when cutting vinyl.
Place vinyl liner side down onto cricut standardgrip cutting mat.
Select images and size and load the mat into the machine.
Preparation with cricut transfer tape.
Cricut mat sizes.
This can help you remove all of those tiny bits and use the mat a bit longer in between washing.
Refer to holographic vinyl custom cut guide table below to adjust machine settings.
Place vinyl liner side down onto cricut standardgrip mat.
12 x 12 inches or 12 x 24 inches.
A kiss cut is a cut that only goes through the vinyl and.
Stronggrip mat the stronggrip mat securely holds heavyweight materials such as specialty cardstock glitter cardstock chipboard and fabric with stiffener.
If you are using the larger mat then you need to change the setting in cricut design space.
Place vinyl liner side down onto cricut standardgrip cutting mat.
Cutting vinyl with a cricut machine.
You might be surprised at how well the material will stick once you use the roller.
Cricut makes 3 different mats to use with their explore air machines.
Cricut easypress mat 14 x 14 decorative polka dots rose lilac out of stock special price 17 50 34 99 decorative self healing mat lilac 18 x 24 out of stock.
Select and size images.
Each of these mats is used to cut many different types of materials from lightweight materials like printer paper and washi tape sheets to heavyweight materials like.