Brother Scan n Cut Tutorials: Cutting Stencils (using stencil plastic)

[@alandacraft]

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[@Kammitoes]

Your videos are always so detailed and helpful. Thank you so much for sharing your creativity and experience with the Scan n Cut with everyone. You’re wonderful 🌸🌟

[@alandacraft]

Thank you for your lovely comment Annie :)

[@consuelomorales7227]

Just found your channel and love this tutorial. I have the Scan cut and can wait to do this. I subscribe to your newsletter and was very happy to get some of your templates to try this and your blog is great as well. Giving me the resources link and blade settings adjustment is really helpful. Thanks! Keep the great job.

[@RhondaJFinds]

Just had to say thanks for the fantastic video. I genuinely enjoyed it and will be keeping my eyes peeled for more videos from your channel :)

[@alandacraft]

Thank you Rhonda. Here is a link to our other Brother Scan n Cut Tutorials

[@eh2179]

I would have liked to have seen how you prepared the images to be cut. Did you do it on PC software or from a pattern within the machine?

[@Divaricache]

Great video, but I was looking for the line setting to create a stencil before you start cutting out the image I need help

[@YahwehsSetApartArt]

Thank you tremendously for taking the time out to make such a video--it is timely in the season I am in :)! I do have a question for you (or anyone else for that matter). I'd hope that the following may be understood: I'd like to make the type of stencils that people can use writing materials [such as pencils, color pencils], in contrast to spray painting over the stencils. It didn't appear that the first one you made may be firm enough for one to use pencils and other writing material. However, the matte mylar one did. What would you suggest? Thank you in advance for your time!

[@alandacraft]

Unfortunately Amanda, I am not sure what the best Mylar is to use with writing materials, but you will probably need a thicker Mylar than we use for cutting out our stencils. There are a number of companies that you can contact online that may be able to help you and answer your questions.

[@YahwehsSetApartArt]

@@alandacraft I thank you for your timely response! I will take heed to your advice. Thank you

[@petakucas7389]

Hi do you think 10ml would be to thick for stencil cutting?

[@PENFOLD1962]

I've been looking at the BROTHER SCAN & CUT, would the machine cut the designs that I've made on my PC?

[@alandacraft]

I can't really answer that without knowing what the designs are. However, you can test out whether your images will work, without buying the machine first, by downloading the free Canvas Workspace software and loading your images into that. Here is the link canvasworkspace.brother.com/en. I hope that helps.

[@daniellalea1881]

Hi! Loved the video, May I ask what’s the name of the acetate, the whiter one please! I’m tying to find that material

[@alandacraft]

You can read about the types of stencil plastic we used here: www.alandacraft.com/2014/12/06/how-to-create-stencils-using-stencil-plastic-with-your-brother-scan-n-cut/

[@daniellalea1881]

@@alandacraft thank you so much

[@irinamelamud5930]

Thank you for presentation, just one question, what is the setting for 4mil and for 5mil Mylar? Are they same as for Acetate? Thank you

[@alandacraft]

You can find the settings etc for this on our blog here: www.alandacraft.com/2014/12/06/how-to-create-stencils-using-stencil-plastic-with-your-brother-scan-n-cut/

[@sulaynovoa5688]

Thank you sooo much for this video!

[@alandacraft]

You are most welcome Sulay. We do love our ScanNcut. :)

[@sallystapleton787]

This is just what I would love to make. Do you have a video on how you make the design and how to get the spacing perfect. I tried to make one with rows circles but it just wasn’t lined up well. I am a complete novice and only had my machine a few weeks so still learning.. thank you

[@alandacraft]

Making your own stencils is a great way to save money and get just what you want. Using the new Software version of Canvas Workspace will allow you to distribute objects evenly by going to - EDIT - Distribute Objects.

[@zinc438]

Hi, in my country the mylar comes in 125 microns (1.25mm) 190 microns (1.90 mm) up to 250 microns, they recommend for plotters of this kind 1.25mm, but i find it a bit thin, is it possible to cut thicker sheets obtaining good results?

[@alandacraft]

We have only cut the following 4mils (100 Microns) and a 5mils (127 microns). So its difficult to give a definitive answer as we haven't used thicker quality. I found this video where she uses 10mil mylar so you might like to take a look at that one and see if it helps kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZ_GqH-XhNmImrM

[@zinc438]

@@alandacraft thanks a lot! ❤

[@beauti60]

Awesome thank you for showing.

[@Michelle-xk2vt]

Hi Alanda do you think that I could use old X-rays?

[@alandacraft]

It would probably will work. But I haven't tried it, and without having tested it myself I can't give you a definitive answer.

[@sam-neyt]

I need to cut 0,25 mm mylar for my hobby-projects but the salesguy in the store was not able to cut it with this machine, do you think this is feasable with this machine?

[@alandacraft]

It depends what you mean by .25mm. Mylar is generally measured in mils not millimeters. So if your mylar is .25 mils then i may be a bit thick for this machine. We use 4 or 5 mils to cut our stencils. This link may help you www.grafixplastics.com/grafix-plastics/plastic-film-plastic-sheet-faq/mat_thick/

[@tonyataylor8781]

Alanda, Thank you so much for your tutorial. I live in the US and I'm trying to learn to cut stencils. Can you tell me the thickness of the acetate & Mylar sheets I need to use for my scan n cut.

[@alandacraft]

If you go to our site at the link below, you can read all about the Mylar we used and the thickness. www.alandacraft.com/how-to-create-stencils-using-stencil-plastic-with-your-brother-scan-n-cut/

[@Dredworld]

Wonderful tutorial!!

[@alandacraft]

Millie Garner Thank you Millie

[@CurrentJAM]

Hi there! Would you happen to know what the smallest stencil that the machine could make? I’m looking to make stencils that are less than 1/4 inch, but not if it’s possible. Thanks in advance

[@alandacraft]

We have a video that may help www.alandacraft.com/2014/10/04/brother-scan-n-cut-how-fine-can-it-cut/

[@CurrentJAM]

@@alandacraft thank you.

[@Seattle1951]

Thanks so much Alanda! Nice demo!

[@alandacraft]

Seattle1951 Thank you for your comment. We love receiving comments. especially when they are positive.

[@Alihi-eq2yf]

Nice

[@judichristopher4604]

OMG!!!! This is sooo fantastic... I have a question: After all this time... do you still love your "Brother" Scan-Cut Machine? You have no idea what this video has done for me!!! I am going to be doing the Book Binding for my "Billy the Kid: Little Black Book of Secrets"... at least the first 50 copies... in leather and gold leaf... but I want to use a stencil to raise the letters... I couldn't find someone to design and cut the stencil the way I needed it... Is Brother Machine the best? ... Thank YOU so much for sharing this video... God Bless YOU... ;)

[@alandacraft]

We definitely still love it and it does a great job of creating stencils. We went halves in the first one we bought and between the two of us have used it constantly and it is still going strong. We ended up purchasing the updated model as well since we wanted the newer features but also because we teach people how to use it on our Alanda Craft Training Academy (premium.alandacraft.com/). However, the older version cuts just as well as the newer version so if you don't care about the new features and can get the older version at a good price don't be afraid to snap it up.

[@judichristopher4604]

Thank you soooo much for the info... So, you can design my computer and send it to the Brother Machine? Right? That is the big thing... because the letters (font) I want for "Billy the Kid" needs to be 3D, ... using the stencil... with embossing paste, then either foil or embossing powder... (I'm more excited doing the Book cover and binding, than I am publishing the book!!!! LOL ;)

[@alandacraft]

What I would suggest is to sign up first to the online ScanNCut Canvas software -scanncutcanvas.brother.com/en (It's free and you don't need a ScanNCut machine to use it.) The reason I say this is if you are wanting to convert your design to the format that the ScanNCut reads, then you need to use the Canvas software to do this. So create your design in whatever software you use. Save it as a .jpg, .png, .bmp, .svg, .dxf or .gif and then import it into Canvas. If it works and you are able to convert the file into an .fcm file (which is what the ScanNCut reads) then you should be okay to cut it. But you are better off starting with Canvas before you buy an expensive machine to see if your design will actually convert okay first.

[@AmericanBulldogRocky]

How thick can this cut? I want to cut 3mm low tac vinyl to make stencils, but the specification says it will only cut up to 1 mm????

[@cristinaljones]

This is amazing!! Can you please do a video on how to make the image for the stencil on scan n cut canvas, please?

[@alandacraft]

Not sure which of the stencils in this video you are referring to Cristina, but here is a video we did on how to create a Honeycomb Stencil that may help you to create the stencil you want. www.alandacraft.com/brother-scan-n-cut-tutorial-how-to-create-a-honeycomb-stencil/. If not the please provide further information on what you are looking for.

[@nalakalapng]

Where can i buy this machine?

[@chrissherwin5747]

I also just found your video, thank you for a precise video on cutting templates. Where do I buy the mylar please

[@alandacraft]

We have links for where to buy Mylar in the post for this tutorial on our blog. You can check it out here: www.alandacraft.com/2014/12/06/how-to-create-stencils-using-stencil-plastic-with-your-brother-scan-n-cut/

[@CRSDelta]

Hello, I am excited to see this! Please tell me where you bought the mylar sheets. Thank you!

[@alandacraft]

+Cr Simmons Not sure what country you are in but we are in Australia and buy them here: www.youstencil.com.au/film/stencil_film_supplies.html You could also try Amazon or eBay.

[@CRSDelta]

Hello, Thanks for sending this information. I am in the US. However, this gives me a clue as to what to look for. Have a great day!

[@samrcat4077]

Thank you for posting!

[@alandacraft]

Just to let you know, these stencil cutting files in .fcm format, along with over 100 more free cutting files, are available if when sign up to our Newsletter. So all the hard work has been done for you. www.alandacraft.com/subscribe/ :)

[@samrcat4077]

excellent. thank you!!!

[@samrcat4077]

WOW. nice resource. I didn't see the designs demonstrated in the video, but that's fine. So much to play with. First will be the honeycomb stencil. I have a bit of Mylar I bought ages ago. Now I'm excited to try your technique. Thank you for your clear demonstrations.

[@stampinupcentraloahu7761]

I would have liked seeing how you made the patterns before you scan and cut

[@sarahwcy83]

Thx for the demo, i am planning to buy one. May i know the thickness of the plastic sheet I should buy ?

[@sulaynovoa5688]

Is it able to do circular borders or any shape borders?

[@alandacraft]

Yes, it can create borders. Here is a video on how we create borders for the ScanNCut - www.alandacraft.com/2014/09/19/brother-scan-n-cut-canvas-tutorial-creating-borders/

[@sulaynovoa5688]

Alanda Craft thank you again so much I’m so excited!

[@LyndaHeines]

Alanda, Thanks for the video. I am new to Scan and Cut but have used a Silhouette Portrait for several years. Anyway, I know how to do it on the Portrait but don't know how to do it in Scan and Cut Canvas. I'm talking about adding bridges to the stencil so the centers don't fall out specifically on letters. Any ideas how to do that. Thanks.

[@alandacraft]

+Lynda Heines I will put together a video for you Lynda. It will be up on this channel early next week.

[@LyndaHeines]

+Alanda Craft Thank you! I've been working in Canvas today and find if I use the fonts in the software it works. However, if I use the fonts in the S & C (which are different from Canvas) it doesn't work. Also, when in Canvas, if I make the bridges (I did figure it out but please do a video since it has taken me hours to figure it out) with the fonts using the software fonts I can't weld the letters.

[@alandacraft]

+Lynda Heines That's great that you figured it out but yes I will still do the video as others might have the same problem. Also I am able to weld the letters so I will add that to the video as well, but I am still playing at the moment and haven't tested anything in the machine itself yet but I am hoping it will all work out.

[@LyndaHeines]

+Alanda Craft, Please do check the difference between the fonts used in the S & C and then sent to Canvas to be made into a stencil vs using Canvas' fonts. Thanks again. Appreciate it!

[@mhgjewel]

how thick will this machine do? can it print lettering on the plastic? i trying to figure out how to make technical drawing templates

[@alandacraft]

The machine will cut up to 3mm in thickness. I personally haven't tried drawing on plastic but I don't see why it wouldn't work. The machine will just draw on whatever is under it as long as it fits through the mat. The pens that are for the machine may be too thick for a technical drawing but you can buy what is called a Universal Pen Holder that will take other pens BUT they have to fit into the pen holder for them to work. Is it just text you are wanting to draw or some sort of lined drawing? If it is just lettering then you can use pretty much any font and draw with it. However, if it is a lined drawing like engineers create then this might be a different issue as you need to convert the drawing to a cutting/drawing file first in order for it to draw. The software for converting images is free and you can play around with it yourself to see whether it would work. Here's the link: canvasworkspace.brother.com/

[@mhgjewel]

@@alandacraft do you know what the cutting tip is in mm?

[@49lucky]

I realize this s old but I still have cm100 but my biggest complaint is sticky mats. How do u keep it on the mat....

[@alandacraft]

Here is a link to our video on how to re-sticky your scanncut mats kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIvWmmmBfb5nZqM. However, if your mat is very old you may need to purchase a new mat. We find that the new mats are very sticky .

[@ranabluu]

Hi thank you so much for this information. I wanted to know if you used a standard mat and standard cutting blade?

[@alandacraft]

Yes, we used a standard mat and standard blade for this.

[@baterka909]

Hello, I'm looking for where such material for stencils? THX

[@alandacraft]

+Batarejkin Check the description for this video. You will find details there on where to purchase.

[@Naria4210]

thank you!!!

[@carlotanton]

Hola , me gustaría saber cual es mejor si esta máquina o una manual?

[@alandacraft]

+Carlota Serna If you are wanting to cut out stencils Carlota then you can't go past the Brother Scan n Cut. It does a clean, neat cut which you possibly wouldn't be able to get doing it by hand

[@teusner]

what is the knife blade on for 5 mil accitate please, also cut pressure and cut speed regards

[@alandacraft]

We used a blade size of 4 and a blade pressure of 0, cut speed 3. The details are available on our website Willie. www.alandacraft.com/how-to-create-stencils-using-stencil-plastic-with-your-brother-scan-n-cut/

[@teusner]

Thank you for your quick response Alanda , This video is absolutely fantastic regards

[@shekharchanda7148]

what is the maximum size of the plastic paper that can be cut?

[@alandacraft]

The cutting area of the mat measures 12" x 12" so that is the maximum size of paper/plastic that you can put on the mat. However I wouldn't recommend cutting right out to the edge.

[@shekharchanda7148]

What is the cost of the machine & where I can get the plastic material?

[@alandacraft]

The cost of the machine will depend on what country you live in and what model you purchase. If you are in the US here is the link the the US Brother site with the US prices www.brother-usa.com/ScanNCut/Product_Comparison.aspx We bought our stencil plastic material on eBay.

[@2259chevy]

do u take orders ? i need few things made

[@alandacraft]

We don't take orders. Our videos are designed to help you create your own stencils.

[@activustransportinc.2983]

Can you adhesive stencils on this?

[@alandacraft]

We haven't tested it ourselves, but I really can't see why it wouldn't work. Would be interested to see how it goes.

[@cml2511]

Can I make it with rubber ??

[@alandacraft]

We haven't tried rubber. It will depend on the type of rubber you are using.

[@johnkissell4031]

what settings?

[@alandacraft]

Check out the website www.alandacraft.com/how-to-create-stencils-using-stencil-plastic-with-your-brother-scan-n-cut/

[@christopherstapleton1091]

What is the thickest cut this machine can make?

[@alandacraft]

The machine will feed, scan, and cut a maximum thickness of 1.5mm for paper, fabric, and a variety of other materials. Maximum thickness for cutting 0.8mm with STD Cut Blade 1.5mm with Deep Cut Blade *Please note that they depends on materials you are going to cut.

[@CrookedCreekShooting]

You said you were using 4 and 5 mil mylar. How does that translate to mm if the maximum mm is 1.5?

[@nicmae5112]

oh god this gives me major asmr

[@almaluna3501]

no hablo ingles como hace esto yo no he podido cortar asi materiales gruesos

[@flybarbflybarb8227]

alma luna hay muchos videos en castellano. Busca el programa Manos a la Obra y ellos tiene tutoriales de esta máquina

[@cfleyfel855]

Here is a link on how to make quilt stencils for free motion quilting: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5KyZaSeop5pntE

[@37homecrafts]

Fantastic! Thank you