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 can you do with cut vinyl.
Keep your vinyl plank in place by resting a free knee on it.
Vinyl fencing is a rigid form of plastic.
Preparation with cricut transfer tape.
You can also use tin snips to make crosscuts.
You can only use this method to cut vinyl planks horizontally.
The good news is that the vinyl cutting machine can also be used to cut other materials that do not strain its blades.
You do not have to have an electronic cutting machine to work with vinyl.
As you can see cutting vinyl siding is easier than you might have thought.
Make crosscuts on vinyl siding using a circular saw but you should install a vinyl cutting blade to minimize chip out.
But more importantly this is a very dangerous endeavor with vinyl pieces sh.
Place vinyl liner side down onto cricut standardgrip mat.
Here is a good analogy to use when comparing cut vinyl to printed vinyl.
These include paper and types of plastic.
Cutting vinyl with a cricut machine.
This will leave a very jagged edge with pits and cracks along the cut.
Select images and size and load the mat into the machine.
Press flashing go button.
Use tin snips or a rotary tool to make curved cuts.
If you try to use this method to make lengthwise cuts you ll struggle to snap it cleanly.
This tool therefore is a treasure for persons interested in paper crafts as it can provide ideas and solutions to existing dilemmas.
Refer to kiss cut guide below to adjust machine settings.
You can always cut your vinyl by hand using a pair of scissors or craft knife.
If you do this yourself you don t need to wait for the construction crew to come out and do the job.
When making longitudinal cuts score with a knife and break along the score line.
In fact one of my favorite vinyl projects that my kids and i did together was entirely cut by hand however to make things easier and to get super clean cuts and intricate designs you will want an electronic cutting machine like a silhouette.
You can accomplish a lot more with a vinyl cutter than the projects often highlighted in advertising associated with craft cutters so we pulled together some of our favorite examples along with some alternative uses you might want to employ.
Cut vinyl can produce a decal using multiple colors however each color in the design must be a different layer and because more materials are used for each layer it can quickly become very expensive to do this.
Get it done on your time however fast you need it.
If it s on a table use clamps to secure it to the table.
You can also use something heavy to weigh your plank down.
