All About the Cricut Knife Blade and Cutting Thick Material with Your Cricut Maker

There are so many possibilities with the Cricut knife blade and your Cricut Maker. See what materials it will cut and real life results. Does it really work? Will it cut wood? Chipboard? Leather? I cover that and so much more!
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[@teresaervin5483]

So glad I found you, your tests were wonderful. You have taken all the work out for us, Thanks

[@MAC52782]

Thanks for explaining the uses of the blades. It has been a tremendous help on what blade to use for various materials.

[@durantnrave]

I love your videos! Your descriptions are the best and the easiest to learn from. Thank you! You are also adorable!

[@caroleleanza6367]

Best Video I've seen for explaining the different blades and what they cut! Can't wait to see what you come up with next!!

[@claredin]

True! I feel as if I'm learning from an actual crafting class that I paid money for!

[@loriannpayne4483]

Very thorough, detailed descriptions of the different blades and materials. Thanks for doing those tests and making this video!

[@kalebroberto2363]

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[@marcusezequiel8093]

@Kaleb Roberto Definitely, have been using InstaFlixxer for since december myself =)

[@trevorbromley-palmer]

Just WOW, Angie, your presentation was so detailed and enjoyable. Thank you for putting in so much effort. As a newbie to Cricut it is such a pleasure learning from someone so passionate and knowledgeable about Cricut 👍🏻

[@jacksplace9596]

This is the best blade tutorial on KZbin! Thank you so much for taking the time to explain the different uses! You are now my go-to for any questions I have about my Maker!

[@AngieHolden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nedralobo3080]

Angie, you were completely thorough in explaining all the uses of the knife point blade. I almost purchased the deep point blade but you have me thinking otherwise now. Thank you again!!

[@MayflowerBA9928]

Thanks for this video! Just recently started using the Cricut after letting it sit in the box for months. Was trying to find the difference between the deep point blades and the knife blade. Now I know! 😊

[@rosebreinich4438]

I'm so glad I happened on your video! Thank you for spending the time and being so thorough with your tests. Your video was so informative! TY TY TY!

[@AngieHolden]

Thank you for watching!

[@OneStopTC]

I really appreciate your attention to detail and find out how to get the biggest benefits from the machines - THANK YOU!

[@AngieHolden]

Thank you!

[@dianemakes]

Great Video! Thank you! You've really thought through this and created a very informative video.

[@debraskovinski4411]

Thanks for the wonderful information. I had been hesitant to use my knife blade, but you cleared up all my questions.

[@FacesByGina]

Thank you so much for this video. I feel like almost all the videos I've found on the circuit have been from folks who only use the Cricut brand materials and just do the most basic stuff. I'm new to cricut and had been struggling so much with just trying to cut out a basic frame from EVA foam. This is the only video I found that was at all useful. So thank you!!

[@AngieHolden]

Glad it helped!

[@dianemakes]

You are so awesome! I needed to cut cardboard box and I remembered watching this video before and I found it again. Found the part I needed around 18:20 minutes, did what you suggested except, mine only needed 2 passes to cut through. Thank you!

[@AngieHolden]

YAY! So glad it helped!

[@thenar]

You always do a wonderful job. I really appreciate your efforts, Angie. You might want to experiment with sheet styrene. It's probably the most common material used by diorama and railroad modelers. It comes in many sizes such as .030 in, or .020. . I'm going to have to do some experimenting with it. Your methodology is very helpful to me in this. I enjoy your videos very much even if they're on a subject I'm not directly interested in.

[@stephenpike3147]

An excellent reference and rich in tips and tricks. Thank you.

[@robinharbin5288]

Hi, I just open my box. The box has been here about a month. I’m so happy to have found, someone like you. No fluff, tried, true, and tested information! Good for you, good for me too!!! 👍🏽😁💕🌸🌼💙I also love that you don’t waste time apologizing for your information, or worry if others agree with you. Thank you, so much! Robin

[@AngieHolden]

You are so welcome!

[@susannescott8583]

Great info on cutting leather! Thanks so much.

[@joycechong7207]

What an awesome video! I appreciate these types of comparison videos. It saves so much time and money over trying to figure it out myself. Thanks!

[@AngieHolden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nancydemuyakor4717]

I calibrated my maker for the knife blade, then used the cutting blade to cut some 1/16 inch basswood. It recommended 14 passes, so I set it, and left my project. The final results were heart breaking. I had a perfect cut of a shape that went completely through my grip mat. Not deterred, I tried again, and this time I carefully watched my project. For my maker it actually only takes six passes to cut through 1/16 inch basswood. The settings don't allow me to change the passes, so I just make sure to watch the projects carefully.

[@AngieHolden]

YES! You have to start checking at about 1/2 way through the cut with any knife blade projects.

[@Krystle-cl8uw]

Hi ladies. I cut Graphix medium weight chipboard today with my Maker and a brand new knife blade. I chose the Cricut 2.0mm chipboard setting because my chipboard was 2.0mm thick. I ended up cutting completely through my brand new Strong Grip mat on 75% of the cut lines and I now have a few small, thin 1/4" long cuts/cracks in the floor*/base of my Maker machine itself!!! I watched it cut the entire time but my 2 designs were only 3" by 4" so most of the design was under the carriage while it was cutting, therefore making it hard to tell if it did cut through or not. I almost cried when I seen the scratches/cracks!!! I will be using the pause feature regularly from here on out!!! Absolutely devastated. I did cut one Print then Cut on printer paper after with the fine point blade and it cut perfectly, I really hope I didn't damage my Maker. I love it so much!! Thanks for teaching me about the pause/lift technique. 😭😭😭

[@abcd8680]

This is was amazing! I think it's the first tutorial I watched from start to finish completely invested. Thank you for this, it truly truly helped. :)

[@AngieHolden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MaxwellLinda]

Yes!!! Thanks for the info on the cardboard!! That is super exciting! I'm sold on the Cricut Maker now!! You do a great job showing us so many different uses of material, much appreciated :)

[@AngieHolden]

You are so welcome!

[@roxannejackson9267]

Thank you! Just the information I was looking for.

[@thenar]

Another tour de force, Angie. Well done.

[@gprewett9036]

I had a Cricut One for a couple years, sold it, and just got my Cricut Maker last week. Your video was so detailed and helpful! Thank you!

[@AngieHolden]

You are going to love it!

[@gprewett9036]

@@AngieHolden I loved my Explore One; it did so much and was the perfect learning machine for the past 2+ years. But now I'm looking forward to doing more with the Maker. Your video really helped with all the new blades, what will work, and what won't. I am especially interested in making leather (not faux leather) earrings for myself and girls.

[@ellabella66]

Thanks for this video, new Cricut Maker owner here. I learned a ton. You are awesome!

[@GeorgeAndSophie]

I have just purchased a Circuit Maker and found you. Angie, really excellent review, I can't thank you enough. Thank you very much x

[@AngieHolden]

Wonderful!

[@HamsterPancakeAU]

You have no idea how excited I got when you said "what if I cut a box?". Thank you so much for such a helpful tutorial.

[@AngieHolden]

You are welcome!

[@rodmehta5356]

what an excellent upload- many thanks!

[@mprez5271]

Awesome video! I like how detailed you are and I am so glad I found your channel. Thank you so much!

[@AngieHolden]

You are so welcome!

[@tazl37]

I cut out the 3-D squirrel with my knife blade on Med weight chipboard, first time. It cut thru and cut up my mat. Thank you for the time and effort you put forth. But now that I have watched your video I learned alittle more about what I can do.

[@AngieHolden]

With chipboard, start about half way through the cut and stop your machine to check the cut. That will prevent damage to your mat. You can remove the project when it has cut all the way through.

[@carmenrios4081]

Thank you for this video. You gave incredible details about the blades that I have not seen in other videos.

[@AngieHolden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@annenelson5165]

Excellent tutorial! Thank you!

[@andreanunez2979]

Thank you! What a helpful video! Specially the simple recycled paper box cut! Hugs from NC

[@Pherine1]

Amazing video, I have been so confused over what blade is what and what I can do with them, this has just about answered all my questions, I have now written on my blades with a marker so I don't forget what they are called :) I only wanted to cut 2mm foam for my pottery projects but now I want to make all sorts of things with all sorts of materials, thank you so much, and btw I love your hair x x

[@AngieHolden]

Thanks for watching!

[@CupcakeCottage]

You are a great instructor!

[@BrookeBradshawsChoices]

Wow, thank you so much. I'll be checking out all of your videos. I create furniture and decor with reclaimed wood and other recycled items like pop cans, glass and plastic. I've been cutting everything by hand so this is going to be fantastic. The Maker has been sold out but I just got a notice from Joann that one was in and I ordered it after watching your video.

[@AngieHolden]

Oh yay! You will love it!

[@suzithewitch]

Great job! I love how clear and detailed your explanations were. I subscribed :)

[@AngieHolden]

Awesome, thank you!

[@texasnana824]

As always a great job!! Thank you

[@tammyescoffier6930]

You really cleared up a lot of questions I had about materials, blades and how thick the maker 3 will cut. Thank you!

[@AngieHolden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@f8nomore]

Hi Angie! Your videos are very helpful and informative. Thank you so much! 😊

[@AngieHolden]

Glad you like them!

[@lornabuckland6622]

This was so helpful thank you

[@poppycraft-peggyb.536]

Thank you 🙏. I needed that video 😁🇧🇪🇧🇪

[@mrcarlo1966]

Excellent tutorial!

[@bethlehem79]

Thank you for this video. It is very thorough and informative. I felt confident enough to go ahead and cut some chipboard and it was so easy thanks to you. I hope a Cricut offered you a paid position!

[@AngieHolden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@careysanderson7025]

You are officially my Cricut mentor 😀🌈 I looked on your blog but couldn’t find a comprehensive list of which blades to use with specific materials and what setting to use. Does such a magical list exist, or am I only dreaming?? 😘❤️

[@AngieHolden]

I don't have a list like that. Cricut changes things like that so much that I can't keep up with a list.

[@paulsloan4725]

I am just really learning my Cricut explore but listening about the blades helps a lot even the explore may not work the same. I am either going to the Maker or Maker3 thanks for this video.

[@AngieHolden]

Glad to help!

[@miniscenesgb]

Best video on this topic I've found, thank you. I really want to be able to cut perspex 1.5mm thick but whilst it tries, I think it's not something it can do. But your video is so helpful for what it can do. Great video x

[@AngieHolden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lynneparker4136]

Really enjoyed this Angie

[@silkroad6497]

Thank you! Very helpful video, will be purchasing a cricut today :D

[@harzfier]

All the info I was looking for. Thanks!

[@fisherlady408]

Awesome information. Thank you sooooo much for being so thorough.

[@AngieHolden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rachelsimon9130]

Awesome information thank you

[@ginaconrad613]

Hi Angie! Thank you for testing all of these materials. I would like to see you try to cut materials like cork leather, faux leather, fabric, etc…. I’m a new Cricut Maker owner and use those materials often and have been experimenting with them with some success but I’d really like to see what you can do with them.

[@AngieHolden]

I have some of these videos up already and I am working on more!

[@elainebau6354]

Excellent video. Very grateful. Great job.

[@d.cameron4415]

An amazingly useful video. Thank you for your work!

[@AngieHolden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sindhujarajaram9123]

Thanx so much for this detailed video! so helpful :) I just got my machine 4 days back and still trying to figure out the materials n blades :)

[@AngieHolden]

You are very welcome! We have tons of information perfect for beginners!

[@debbremer4079]

Great video thank you!

[@abysss56]

You are so awesome with all this stuff! Appreciate all your work n time

[@AngieHolden]

So nice of you!

[@double0porker7]

I definitely appreciate these videos. Thank you.

[@AngieHolden]

Glad you like them!

[@markwilson9935]

Great video..thank you!

[@pixxa37]

Angie, I bought my Maker just last week. The more I understand the amazing stuff i

[@pixxa37]

... can do with this machine,,the more I feel beyond intimitaded. Now it's 9am, I'm sorting my craft room while I watch your videos, it makes me work so much better! And I love how fearless you are at trying new crazy stuff, new materials,... I'm more interested in this side of the maker, and work with wood and other "unconventional" materials, not much into making pretty cards (i don't want to put anyone down, everything has its fans). Please go on pushing the boundaries, experiment! I love this aspect of your channel. Plus, you made some amazing newb tutorials that helped me a lot.

[@LindaV361]

I HATE HATE watching youtube videos.. Peoples voices or the way they explain things is really irritating to me... But your videos i can actually watch and youre so detailed.. I LOVE THEM.. THANK YOU!!! 🙏💙

[@AngieHolden]

Boy this comment started out making me want to cry! Thanks for the kind words in the end!

[@aliceswann4148]

Thanks very good teacher!

[@shobagowribalan9700]

Thank you so much for this video! It has been very helpful! :)

[@AngieHolden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@indigo-q7g]

Amazing, thank you

[@esteladelacruz8825]

Thank you for your tips

[@AngieHolden]

My pleasure 😊

[@bethneystanberry-jacob1514]

Excellent video! So clear and informative.

[@AngieHolden]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@johngilbert6881]

Thank you so much. I needed to cut cardboard and was so confused as to what settings and blade to use.

[@AngieHolden]

I have a video all about cardboard coming out this Friday!

[@Cambium29]

In-depth video. Thanks.

[@AngieHolden]

You bet!

[@kerrydemarest2910]

this was super helpful thank you

[@AngieHolden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@pop_tart92]

Great video! Thank you so much for this!

[@AngieHolden]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dmaynardabu]

Very informative. Thank you so much!

[@AngieHolden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@craiglist332]

Thank you!!

[@AngieHolden]

You're welcome!

[@joe2jamaly]

Only video i found for the box cardboard. Thanks

[@AngieHolden]

No problem 👍

[@devisissy1]

Currently trying to cut ABS plastic with Circuit maker 3 on heavy chip board setting with knife blade. Says it will take over an hour. So far it looks great. Will return with how it came out. Material is 1.6mm thick textured ABS.

[@AngieHolden]

It may take a long time and you may have issues getting it to go all the way through.

[@karenmyhre7854]

Hi Angie, you have spoiled me. Your videos are just wonderful. I am awaiting the arrival of my Cricut Maker. I can hardly wait. You have inspired me to try so many more things than I had thought about doing. I intend to use it to cut the small fiddly pieces in my appliqué wall hanging. My arthritic fingers just complain when I try cutting out those small pieces of fabric (my eyes don't appreciate it either). So, I'm thinking that the Maker is just what will fill the bill. Plus, I can use it for designs in card making and so many other things. It just haste get has to first.

[@AngieHolden]

I hope you love it!

[@stacynalder9065]

So helpful, thank you!

[@AngieHolden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kizmit6545]

Awesome teacher

[@AngieHolden]

Thanks!

[@charlotteheim9662]

Thank you this was very helpful. Have you ever cut Neoprene (scuba/beer cozy) material?

[@AngieHolden]

No I have not! That would be an interesting test!

[@Bossvega13]

Hi love this video thank you for going thru all the materias that can be used to cut with the cricut I was just wondering what is the name of the last plastic material you were talking about and where can we get it?

[@AngieHolden]

It is ETI heat form plastic. I know they have it in their website and maybe amazon.

[@lindsaymartinez1092]

Loved this video! Very informational for me since I just received a Cricut Maker for my birthday in March and I'm very excited to use it to make some decor for my wedding next year! Just wondering if you could tell me the best place to buy the balsa wood? Also if you knew if the basswood that Cricut sells and balsa wood are similar to each other and which would be better to use? Thank you!

[@AngieHolden]

The basswood is way stronger and better for most projects. I would use it!

[@OneHipSistahDIYcreations]

Thanks Angie. This video was very helpful. Can you leave a link to where you bought the heat forming plastic sheet. Thank you.

[@AngieHolden]

Sure! You can find it here: www.eti-usa.com/heatform

[@tracyholt1963]

OMG THANK YOU VERY HELPFUL

[@AngieHolden]

Glad it helped!

[@Aro800]

Hi thanks for the great video. Have you tried cutting 2mm carbon fibre? Love to your advice on this.

[@AngieHolden]

I have not! Sounds interesting....

[@fatimahuerta7525]

Hi Angie. Awesome video. do you have a video on cutting cork. I have a really thin piece of cork that I would like to use, it's almost paper thin. Not sure what kind of cork it is.

[@AngieHolden]

I sure do! If you have the Maker, I would probably use the rotary blade on cork like that. You can see more in the video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2OqhXSjbcynfq8 Cork is about 6 minutes in!

[@koalabear351]

Thanks for the very in depth run down. Did you by chance make a video of the heat form materials?

[@AngieHolden]

I didn't!

[@otomagllcmusic9189]

Hello you are awesome! I just purchased my maker and I'm so excited to use it... I was wondering what's the name of the heat form material you used, also do you know of a silicone or rubber sheet thin enough to be cut?

[@AngieHolden]

You can find the heat form here: www.eti-usa.com/heatform . I have not tried anything with silicone or rubber however.

[@davidallantodd7999]

Highly informative. Thanks! Any advice on cutting styrene sheets for scale model-type stuff, which is often bonded with Testors weld (liquid that chemically bonds the pieces)?

[@AngieHolden]

I would try the knife blade for that. However, how thick are those? You will be limited to the 2.4 mm that the machine can accept.

[@ruthspearman1806]

Thanks for the info! I am wanting to create a puzzle for my granddaughter using the print then cut vinyl and the Cricut Chipboard. I was hoping to be able to attach the vinyl and the laminate before cutting so that I could cut it all at one time and not have to try to line up the vinyl puzzle pieces to the chipboard ones. Have you ever done this?

[@AngieHolden]

I cut wood for a puzzle but not with the vinyl already on it. I am sure it would work, however! Let us know if you try it!

[@paulsloan4725]

wow, an abundance of usable info on this video thanks for doing it. Does a Cricut explore have these cutting capabilities on board?

[@AngieHolden]

No this is only for the Maker.

[@carolgarner8081]

That was a wonderful video thank you. I’m very new to Cricut and my maker three only came with one blade and I don’t even know what that blade is, but I have cut paper and vinyl and HTV. I found it doesn’t do the dollar tree vinyl at all, it is so wonky, and I’m having a bit of issues with my machine letting go of the mat and Cricut has been no help to me at all. I literally have to pull it out to get the mat out, I forget not using a mat, but that’s another story. thank you for your tips and your hints and I look forward to using a lot of different materials now.

[@AngieHolden]

Try this for a blade explanation: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4Oppn2AqMp3iLs - your machine came with the fine point blade. At the end of the cut, the double arrow button should be flashing. Press that button and the mat should eject from the machine almost completely. Be sure to tell the machine that you are cutting on the mat when you start your cut.

[@imranchaudhry9699]

Hello thanks for this great great video. I am wondering if this can cut a magnetic sheet.. like 2mm or 3mm magnetic sheet with the knife blade? Thanks for the video again.

[@AngieHolden]

The maximum thickness of the machine is 2.4 mm. I have cut magnetic sheet before but I am not sure if it was 2 mm thick. I think it would work though.

[@jenwardyn7178]

Thank you for the useful information! I want to cut foam sheets attached to a magnetic sheet. Do you think the knife blade would be the best blade to use?

[@AngieHolden]

I think so. I haven't tried it though.

[@tdouglass13]

I want to make a yard b'day sign using foam poster board, project board, but I'm a newbie to cricut and can't find ANY information! Logic told me it may be too thick to use in cricut. Your video is the only video I have found that mentions it. I've also been debating between deep cut and knife blade. Thanks for explaining the difference!

[@AngieHolden]

Yea the one with the foam in the middle is going to be too thick. :/

[@ljc.youtube]

great video, you are so thorough. I have been wanting to cut my own stencils but do not want to use traditional acetate, it's just too thin and wont stand up to the rigors of stencilling, is there any material you would recommend that is fairly thick but not too thick so as the brush/paint wont make it through the stencil onto the paper, thanks again, great video!

[@AngieHolden]

I use a stencil material. You can see me cutting some here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqK3aauDZZJogas

[@JudysRevenge]

You can also use petg plastic. I buy it on Ebay

[@alx5287]

Thanks for the info. Any chance you can do a video on the knife blade cutting text on different materials? TIA!

[@AngieHolden]

Great idea! I actually did a post with text on wood that you can see here: www.thecountrychiccottage.net/make-your-own-puzzle/

[@peggydunn6807]

Can you tell me more about the heat forming material I am so glad I found you. Getting a maker for Christmas Just want to make sure I have some material here to work on Christmas Day.

[@AngieHolden]

It was made by ETI. I am not positive they make it any more but you can search for it!

[@hudadesignbh]

thank you I just take my new knife blead and collebreated but the mat with chiboard can't be load correctley when I see your expleanation that I have to bring in right It works great thank you I am biggener here all your tips great thank you for sharing

[@AngieHolden]

Happy to help!