Cardstock Weight I usually use 80#, which is what Cricut cardstock is. I find 65# to be a little too thin for my projects, but it can be great for layering. “Heavyweight” cardstock (100# or more) is almost like posterboard, and that’s the setting I usually use to cut it.
What is the thickest cardstock Cricut can cut?
2.4 mm thick
For the Cricut Maker, the thickest material the device can cut is 2.4 mm thick, giving you a greater range of options to choose from.
Why won’t my Cricut cut through heavy cardstock?
If you’re having trouble cutting all the way through your cardstock, you may need to choose different materials settings. The first thing to try is to increase the cut pressure. For example, you may need to switch from Light Cardstock to Medium Cardstock. Or, you can select the More Pressure option on the Make Screen.
What blade Do I need to cut heavy cardstock on Cricut?
Deep Point blade
The Deep Point blade is recommended for cutting magnet, chipboard, stamp material, thick cardstock, stiffened felt, foam sheets, cardboard, fabric, and other thicker materials.
What weight cardstock is best for Cricut?
Typically somewhere around the 80 lb. mark makes a good thick cardstock for Cricut because it is not too thick or thin- it is just right. If you were to buy the Cricut brand cardstock it is 80 lb. which should tell you right there that it is the ideal cardstock weight.
How do I get my Cricut to cut thick cardstock?
Make sure you are using the double-cut or multi-cut 2x (Cricut Maker) setting for ALL papers greater than 80 lb. For intricate cuts, the Intricate Cut setting is recommended by Cricut. These settings will cut each line twice.
What is the thickest material a Cricut can cut?
2.4mm
The Cricut Maker can cut pretty much any material less than 3/32 of an inch, or 2.4mm, thick.
What is the largest size for print then cut on Cricut?
9.25" x 6.75"
The maximum print area size for Print Then Cut projects is 9.25″ x 6.75″. If your printable image exceeds these dimensions, Design Space will display a warning message to reduce the image size to less than 9.25″ x 6.75.”
Why is cardstock ripping on Cricut?
If your Cricut Maker or Cricut Explore machine is tearing or dragging through the material, check the following: Make sure that you have selected the correct material setting in Design Space or that the Smart Set Dial is on the correct setting.
What is the deepest cut on Cricut?
The Cricut Deep Cut Blade can cut most materials up to 1mm in thickness using the multi-cut feature.
Do I need a mat to cut cardstock on Cricut?
What Cricut Mat Should be Used to Cut Cardstock? Generally, use the blue LightGrip mat for most paper and cardstock. I find that the adhesive on the blue mat is the best at releasing paper materials. Heavier cardstock might need the green StandardGrip mat, but I almost always start with a LightGrip mat.
Can you use any cardstock in a Cricut machine?
Your Cricut machine can cut a wide variety of different types and weights of paper and cardstock. This includes very delicate papers like crepe paper and vellum and heavier paper like cardstock and Kraft board. In general, you will be able to cut any of these papers using a LightGrip mat and a Fine Point blade.
What is the thickest cardstock for printing?
Cardstock paper typically ranges from about 147 GSM (grams per square meter) to 640 GSM, which generally translates to 67lb bristol to 236lb cover.
Thicker cardstocks are often used for:
- tabs.
- dividers.
- manila folders.
- business cards.
- flat cards.
- invitations.
What weight cardstock can go through a printer?
Cover Paper
Also called cardstock, cover paper is most common for business cards, menus, invitations, postcards and rack cards. Cover weights range from 60 to 120 pounds. Cover paper can typically be run through your office copier/printer, as long as you have your print settings correctly setup.
What is the heaviest weight for cardstock?
Light Weight – Up to 169 gsm. Medium Weight – 170-216 gsm. Heavy Weight – 217-284 gsm. Extra Heavy Weight – 285 gsm & Up.
Why is my Cricut blade not cutting cardstock?
Ensure that you are using a Cricut brand blade. Then inspect the blade and blade housing and remove any debris that may be stuck to the blade or lodged in the blade housing. Make sure to replace the blade housing back into your machine correctly. Once clean, perform a test cut.
How thick can Cricut maker cut in inches?
3/32″
What is the Maximum Materials Thickness for Cricut Maker 3? Cricut Maker 3 can accommodate materials up to 3/32″ of an inch, or 2.4mm thick.
What is the thickest that Cricut Maker 3 can cut?
2.4mm thick
There are so many blades and tools to use with Cricut Maker 3! The opportunities for crafting are endless. You can cut virtually any fabric with the Rotary Blade. If you’re interested in expanding your crafting into thicker materials, Cricut Maker 3 can cut thicker materials up to 2.4mm thick with the Knife Blade.
What is the thickest material a Cricut explore 3 can cut?
According to Cricut, the Explore 3 can cut over 100 materials. Taking a look at the materials guide, those include a wide variety of paper, cardboard, vinyl, iron-on materials, fabrics like silk, cloth, leather, and denim, and even stronger materials such as wood – as long as it is less than 2 mm thick.
How do I make my Cricut cut thicker?
If you feel like it’s too thick or not thick enough simply adjust the amount of offset. Bump it up to 0.06 or 0.07 to make it thicker or down to 0.04 or 0.03 to make it thinner. Once you have the offset where you want it you’ll need to weld the offset and your original word or phrase together.
What to do when Cricut says image too large?
My print then cut image is printing out too large
- Right-click on your computer desktop screen, and select Screen Resolution from the menu that appears.
- In the window that appears, select “Make text and other items larger or smaller”.
- Select the 100% scaling option and click Apply.