Cutting vinyl with a cricut machine.
Cricut metallic vinyl cut settings.
Select images and size and load the mat into the machine.
Remove the negative pieces from each of the images using the weeder found in the cricut tool kit leaving.
Sometimes separating the two layers at the corner can be tricky so i opt for using my cricut weeding tool to puncture the top layer and then pull up the corner to start.
Refer to kiss cut guide below to adjust machine settings.
If you are a silhouette user the equivalent setting would be blade set at 3 speed set at 7 and thickness set at 10.
You can right click on the images to save them to your computer or you can click the pinterest button in the middle to save them for later.
Click on blade settings to find all the cut settings you need.
Preparation with cricut transfer tape.
To enable fast mode with cricut explore air 2 use the dial settings highlighted in green in the image above vinyl to cardstock.
I used a cricut explore air 2 to cut my vinyl.
The half step settings between fabric and custom circled in the image above perform a 2x multi cut which means the machine will cut twice in the same spot.
You can also find a vinyl guide and a sizing guide below.
Remove the negative pieces from each of the images leaving the clear.
Next be sure that you lay the shiny side down of your cricut metallic iron on i used it in espresso.
1 roll 12 in.
Select images and size and load the mat into the machine.
Here are some tips for cutting.
If your material is not listed here try a test cut with a similar material setting provided the thickness of your material is less than 2 0 mm for cricut explore and less than.
Place vinyl liner side down onto cricut standardgrip cutting mat.
Press flashing go button.
Preparation with cricut transfer tape.
Metallic adhesive foil ideal for making easily removable decals labels window décor and other diy projects.
Below you ll find cut settings for silhouette cricut and brother scan n cut.
I did a little experimenting and found that the perfect settings for rozzy crafts mettalic htv was light cardstock.
Refer to kiss cut guide table below to adjust machine settings.
While the cricut explore cricut maker machines can cut a wide variety of materials cricut does not guarantee that they will be able to cut all materials.
Use with all cricut cutting machines.
Once your design is cut it s time to remove all the excess iron on.
Place vinyl liner side down onto cricut standardgrip mat.