Cutting Chipboard with the Cricut Maker Knife Blade

[@organikgdacm9358]

Thanks for Video.which cutter is it for cricut.

[@RonandMel99]

What the smallest lettering you can do with the wood before it breaks? Like 1 inch letters? or even smaller

[@TheKingstonHome]

I am so sorry!! For some reason I am not getting notifications! :( Cricut recommends no thinner than the width of a pencil. I have cut letters that thin with no issue, but if you were going to cut small letters some parts of it would be thinner than that...if that makes sense? So for example you'd be able to cut smaller "block" letters than you would like "typewriter" letters.

[@brainpower458]

Thanks so much for the tutorial. What is the name of the font you used?

[@TheKingstonHome]

it is lilybelle! :) www.dafont.com/lillybelle.font

[@christineharvey7167]

Bit later to the party, how thick is there chipboard so excited to try it

[@TheKingstonHome]

Hi Christine! Cricut chipboard is 2mm - but the knife blade will cut up to 3/32" so you don't have to specifically use theirs. Hope that helps!

[@KnitLoveHK]

The cricut maker is so wonderful. It's great help for cutting. Learn new from the tutorial. Like it and thanks for sharing

[@theledbetters4u]

I only have the air2, can it cut light chipboard and using deep cut blade?

[@TheKingstonHome]

Hey Gigi! I've cut cereal box with my deep cut blade...so yes for thin chipboard it should work!

[@myday1010]

Thanks for sharing! What font is easiest to cut out on chipboard and wood

[@TheKingstonHome]

As long as the font is thicker than a pencil eraser (is the visual I use for myself) you can use almost any font - that is the coolest part! So many choices! :)

[@myday1010]

@@TheKingstonHome Thanks I appreciate your insight!

[@karenhadden4980]

How long do the blades last cutting chipboard?

[@TheKingstonHome]

I'd say 3-6 months depending on how much chipboard you cut (it can also be used to cut other things) - but the blade goes on sale fairly often. In fact it is on sale on both cricut and Amazon right now! :) amzn.to/33O6UDy

[@nickisbeautybar]

I love your excitement at the end thinking about all the things you can do !!!!

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[@tinkerdee5923]

Hello ... so you have any videos on how to cut cereal box with the deep cut blade with the Explore Aire 2 ? Thank You !!

[@TheKingstonHome]

Hi! I don't have a video on it but I've got leather a TON with the deep cut blade in my Explore Air - hope this post will help a little bit! thekingstonhome.com/blog/lets-cut-leather-with-the-new-cricut-explore-air-gold/

[@normamatovnaferuza03]

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[@anupamakale2397]

Can we cut cardboad?

[@TheKingstonHome]

Hi! It as long as the cardboard is 3/32" or thinner it should! 3/32" is the thickest you can cut with the Knife Blade. Hope that helps!

[@anthonyvolatile]

Is this with the normal circuit blade or is their a special, sharper one?

[@annaviolette8504]

Thanks for the video! How can you paint chipboard? I've been looking for the best ways. Can you stain it? I'd like it to look like wood. If you know, its ok if you don't. Thanks Anna

[@TheKingstonHome]

Hi Anna! I'm so sorry - for some reason I am not getting notifications. :( I use acrylic paint to paint chipboard, if you wanted a wood look you could use a stencil like this: amzn.to/3Z5TrOv - hope that helps!

[@robinmurphy2563]

OMGosh I love that.. My Cricuit Maker will be here tomorrow and i'm just watching videos to get ideas for future projects. :)

[@TheKingstonHome]

oh yay!!! you are going to love it!!!!!

[@robinmurphy2563]

@@TheKingstonHome we have had a lot of snow, so it is debatable whether it will show up today or not... I hope so, I have 3 packages arriving all from fedex today.

[@aakashmehta1821]

I came here after watching almost 50 videos. This was exactly what i was looking for. I dont know if you are reading this, but i really wanna thank you fr making this video

[@TheKingstonHome]

oh my gosh I'm so glad!! hope you love the machine!!

[@aakashmehta1821]

@@TheKingstonHome how much time does it takes if the material is vinyl or acrylic, with same size same design. Rough idea please.

[@TheKingstonHome]

@@aakashmehta1821 it actually isn't the material that determines the time per se, it is the detail in the image that is being cut. So an easy shape can cut in a matter of seconds, while an intricate shape can take substantially longer. Hope that helps!

[@suavecito2831]

Same here...love it

[@heatherbarton1052]

Can you use the Cricut chipboard sheets with only the Cricut Maker? I have the Explorer 2 but, I would like to cut chipboard what can I use? What are the steps to cutting chipboard on the Explorer 2 and, what materials do you need?

[@TheKingstonHome]

Unfortunately you can't cut Cricut chipboard with the Explore 2 because the knife blade only works in the Maker. You CAN cut thin "cardboard" (like the thickness of cereal boxes) on your Explore 2 though - look for the material choices when you are ready to cut and that will give you your settings.

[@lizavalos6021]

I’ve been looking like crazy for this at their website. Thank you so much for the tips

[@TheKingstonHome]

I'm so glad it helped! Thank you!

[@juliedunovant1500]

Thank u for this video it was really helpful. Could I ask what type of font is this?

[@TheKingstonHome]

Thank you! It is lilybelle! www.dafont.com/lillybelle.font

[@dayamnagamino]

Does the cricut machine cut Baltic birch wood

[@Rayysma]

Hey, it's so beautiful.. what's the exact dimensions of the initials,I mean height, thickness and width?

[@carinaarias6503]

Hi! Helpful video. What thickness of chipboard is this?

[@raviprasadavate9030]

I just wanna know that can we cut polymer rubber sheet of 2mm or 3mm thikness because I wanna use it for polymer rubber stamp of commercial use

[@ScottBowman]

Hi thankd for the demo... can I ask, whilst this clearly cuts smooth curves, will it also cut accurate angles, eg a zigzag or step pattern? Thanks in advance.

[@TheKingstonHome]

I found it cut angles just as well - when the blade cuts straight lines it comes all the way out of the material and rotates...which gives it a cleaner cut at the corners. Hope that helps!

[@marynathan71]

Hi if I get a longer mat for cutting something longer than 12 say 15in. will it work?

[@TheKingstonHome]

It sure will! Cricut makes a 24" mat which allows you to cut up to 23.5".

[@Ritageagea63]

Hi what’s the thickness of the chipboard thank you

[@shawntaesmith4451]

hi what circuit is this ? and can i just buy a blade for an order model

[@TheKingstonHome]

This is the Cricut Maker - unfortunately the knife blade only works in this machine. Hope that helps!

[@sanjaydongare39]

What is the maximum thikness of the cut

[@jccreatives9619]

Very cute. May i cut mdf in this machine dear

[@TheKingstonHome]

Hi Siri! It cuts 3/32nds of an inch...I think the MDF might be a little too thick? You'd have to measure to be sure. Hope that helps!

[@funnyliketoys7683]

Does the machine cut the packaging cartons or packaging cardboard?

[@TheKingstonHome]

It cuts cereal board really easily - if that is the kind of packaging you mean? You can also cut cereal board with the older Cricut (it is called the Explore Air) and their deep cut blade.

[@ViryVazquez]

Hi, how would you attach the circle for the i?

[@TheKingstonHome]

Hi Viridiana - I would just attach it to whatever surface I was going to put it on...so for example if this was going on a wood sign I'd just adhere it right to the sign. If you are talking about something "free standing" like a cake topper you'd want to adjust the font in Design Space before you cut so the circle on the i was "welded" to the rest of the i - if that makes sense?

[@studdliciouz]

Great video,instructions were clear,video time was perfect for my quick search. Awesome,Im off to go buy one!!!

[@TheKingstonHome]

Oh thanks so much Dani! I appreciate you watching!

[@salc9593]

Hi... Just viewed your video on cutting chipboard using the Cricut Maker. I'm aware your video is 3 years old, but would like to ask if you know How well will the Cricut Marker cut Styrene? Thank you for your informative video.

[@TheKingstonHome]

Hi Sal! Sorry for the delay - for some reason I am not getting notifications. I've never cut styrene with mine but found this board that had some great info...it looks like it does work! Hope that helps! model-railroad-hobbyist.com/node/39749

[@salc9593]

@@TheKingstonHome Thank you for your help.

[@HiPosterShop]

is it possible to cut different kind of thickness? Say for example 1 cm or 0.3937 inches ?

[@TheKingstonHome]

Hi Lisa! It only cuts up to 3/32" (2.4mm) - for thicker materials I use my Glowforge. I hope that helps!

[@tammyjustacloserwalk]

Hi .. love the demo.. What font did you use? I always have trouble choosing the correct script font. Sometimes it doesn't work too well if the font is smaller or very intricate.

[@TheKingstonHome]

Thank you! It is lilybelle! www.dafont.com/lillybelle.font

[@tammyjustacloserwalk]

@@TheKingstonHome thank you.😊

[@marinapitch4261]

Hello everybody, i'm asking if you can use the rest of chipboard after first use or whether to throw it away ? Sorry for my English i'm french 😊

[@TheKingstonHome]

You can! :) You can save it for smaller projects later.

[@tyler345100]

Can it also cut corrugated cardboard?

[@TheKingstonHome]

it sure can! here is some info from the Cricut website about settings for each machine: help.cricut.com/hc/en-us/articles/360009373314-Corrugated-Cardboard-Set-Cutting-instructions

[@capiznonako3258]

Where to buy this machine and how much?

[@mikkimorris2566]

Loving the knife blade. I just cut out a letter for a wreath I'm making and it is awesome!! Thank you so much for your tips and video using it!

[@TheKingstonHome]

oh Mikki I'm so glad!!! Thank you!

[@srilekhavuthur1902]

Is that paper or wood type ?

[@lbchristensen8732]

Wow this is so cool. wish I could get the Cricut Maker. Thanks Beth.

[@ashleighbaker497]

May I ask what font you used?

[@TheKingstonHome]

Hi Ashleigh - it is Lillybelle! www.dafont.com/lillybelle.font

[@jessicadekorte3974]

Awesome video! Can you do let’s say the cut out in parts so it’s bigger than 11 inches or is 11 inches really the biggest size or can you play around it?

[@TheKingstonHome]

Thanks Jessica! The 11" is really the biggest size - but depending on what you are going to do with the chipboard you could adhere them to each other and cut bigger images in "parts" - if that makes sense? The general term is "off the mat" - here is a video that talks about doing it for vinyl but you could also do it for chipboard. It would just be tricky to adhere the pieces together! :) heyletsmakestuff.com/cricut-project-bigger-than-the-mat/

[@staceytisdale]

Just got a cricut maker and knife blade and I can’t select heavy chipboard when I go to cut in app. Do you need a membership or something? It is light grey and has a cricut symbol next to it and won’t let me select it.

[@TheKingstonHome]

Hi Stacey! So sorry for the delay...for some reason I'm not getting notifications. At the top of the software (you can't see it in this video because it is relatively new) you have to pick which machine you are working with. Check there and make sure it has "Maker" selected and not one of the other machines - I think that might be the culprit?

[@2230Pcvines]

Hi Beth, love all your demonstrations. You are amazing. Would love to see you more on HSN.

[@TheKingstonHome]

oh gosh thank you Paula!! I will be on tomorrow! woohoo!

[@afda1900]

Hi! What type of Woods is?

[@TheKingstonHome]

This is chipboard - but it also cuts basswood and balsa wood - up to 3/32nds of an inch. Hope that helps!

[@Cmarinaguterres]

Thank you for the amazing video! My boyfriend and I are trying this right now! :)

[@TheKingstonHome]

oh fabulous!!! let me know how it turns out!!

[@unboxingfreethings3866]

How did it turn out?

[@kymcainday6677]

May I know the kind of blade that is used for that?

[@TheKingstonHome]

Hi Kym! I'm so sorry - for some reason I am not getting YT notifications. This is the Knife Blade you can purchase for your Cricut Maker. Here it is! cricut.pxf.io/XxbgO5

[@ivanchulo6634]

How thich was your chick board..Hi

[@barbaratroxell6682]

thank you Beth I am sure there will be many learning curves . Waiting for my blade . have a good day.

[@TheKingstonHome]

Barbara you are going to love it so much!!!

[@kellyfinney7799]

Hi, can you tell me what font you have used on this project?

[@TheKingstonHome]

Hi Kelly! Sorry for the delay...for some reason I'm not getting notifications. It is lilybelle! :)

[@rockyrodriguez2351]

How thick is the chipboard? and other type of materials like vinyl, textile, cardboard etc.., what is the maximum thickness does the cricut air can cut?.

[@TheKingstonHome]

I'm so sorry Rocky! For some reason my notifications were off. This is the Cricut Maker - not the Cricut Explore Air. The Maker cuts 3/32" materials and has a variety of blades available for different materials (rotary blade, knife blade, etc). With the air you are limited to just the fine point blade and the deep point blade. Hope that helps!

[@rockyrodriguez2351]

Kingston Crafts, thanks for the kind reply, it really helps..

[@readingcraze7283]

how small letters I can cut, like this is 9x9 ? can we do like a word 9x2, 2-inch height?

[@TheKingstonHome]

You can! Cricut suggests not cutting anything from chipboard that is smaller than the width of a pencil - so it would depend on how intricate the letters are, but you can for sure cut 2".

[@shadowliving6858]

Time to break out my jigsaw puzzle patterns and get cutting! Great video. New subscriber today.

[@TheKingstonHome]

SHADOW LIVING Oh my gosh I’m so glad! I hope you love it! - and thanks so much!!!

[@phoebekardita3469]

Which website do you use??

[@rexyphobia3446]

how thick wood is maximize this machin can cut?

[@TheKingstonHome]

So sorry for the delay - for some reason I'm not getting notificataions. It can cut 2mm materials!

[@ManFromTheFizz]

I'm abit curious, as someone who's interested in manufacturing board game pieces I would need a cutter that rounds the edges. (Almost like a concave blade) Do you know what I'm talking about and does this Circut Maker support it?

[@chantelle7275]

Yes it does. :)

[@mosamohammed9641]

Price

[@jazminsotelo8555]

Can I use it on any cricut Machine??

[@TheKingstonHome]

Hi Jazmin - the Knife Blade is only for the Maker. The Explore machines have a deep cut blade but it doesn't cut materials as thick as the knife blade does.

[@jennifert2519]

If you did the chipboard intricate, what is the smallest circle you can make?

[@TheKingstonHome]

Hi Jennifer - if you're cutting circles I wouldn't do anything smaller than .5" with the knife blade. Hope that helps!

[@learningwitholivia6717]

Hi! How would you suggest that I do this but for a larger word or name? Glue the pieces together after being cut?

[@TheKingstonHome]

I'm so sorry for the delay - I'm not getting YT notifications for some reason! For larger images I do two layers and mirror them so the "splice" is in a different place, then adhere them together. I did it for the chipboard portion of this sign - hopefully that helps!! thekingstonhome.com/blog/wooden-christmas-sign-with-cricut-maker/

[@terricashin1815]

Thank you so much for this video. I was trying to find info on chipboard and came across your video. I really appreciate you taking the time to post this tutorial.

[@TheKingstonHome]

Oh I'm so glad Terri! Thanks so much!

[@terricashin1815]

You are so very welcome!

[@mickeyratt29]

Hi, can this be done with the explore air 2?

[@TheKingstonHome]

Hi Michelle! You could do it on your Explore with thinner cardboard (like the thickness of a cereal box) and the deep cut blade - but for this thick chipboard you'd need the Maker. Hope that helps!

[@mickeyratt29]

@@TheKingstonHome thanks a lot for the information. I really appreciate. It’s amazing all the cool things I can do with my machine, now it’s time to put it to work. Lol

[@ilianaibarra]

I have a explorer air 2 will this work ?

[@TheKingstonHome]

you can cut thinner chipboard (like the thickness of a cereal box) with your air 2 and the deep cut blade...but for this thick Cricut chipboard it only works with the Maker and the knife blade. Hope that helps!

[@SundasM]

Can we spray paint it in gold?

[@TheKingstonHome]

The Cricut machine? Nope. But the chipboard? Heck yes! :) Do it after you cut it though - not before.

[@thelma8398]

Can his cut designs like pictures?

[@TheKingstonHome]

Hi Thelma - you would have to change the image to a dxf, svg or similar file to cut, but yes you can!

[@freeangie11]

I have the black knife blade for explorer . Will that cut wood in my maker?

[@TheKingstonHome]

Is it the Deep Cut blade? The Knife Blade was only made for the Maker - so if it is a Knife Blade then yes! :) If it is the Deep Cut Blade you can use it for the Maker but it won't cut the wood. :(

[@rehabalquranchannel614]

I want to buy a machine. You can send me the time of purchase and its price

[@Isatruc]

Can I use any material I buy myself or does it have to be theirs? Can I import Ai files? Does it print recto verso?

[@TheKingstonHome]

You can use your own materials - you will just have to play with the settings a little bit to figure out which is the best setting. And you can use AI to create SVG files, here is a link to a tutorial. heyletsmakestuff.com/svg-illustrator/ I'm not sure I understand your question about recto verso - the only recto verso meaning I know has to do with bound books?

[@SnyderTools]

Will this cut a plastic as thick as your mat?

[@TheKingstonHome]

It will cut up to 3/32" - quite a few people use it to cut acrylic.

[@SnyderTools]

@@TheKingstonHome so this would cut 0.06 plastic just fine then?

[@RockRiverBirdHaven]

I love your video thank you so much for the information. one question though can you tell me what font it is that you have used? Thank you in advance

[@TheKingstonHome]

thanks so much! It is lilybelle from dafont - here you go! www.dafont.com/lillybelle.font

[@evadiansari8586]

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[@techmorning]

Hi Beth. How many passes would you need for cutting 300 gram cardstock?

[@TheKingstonHome]

I'm so sorry I didn't see this until now! Cricut cuts items up to 3/32" - I couldn't find anything online that would equate that to 300 gram cardstock. The great thing about using the knife blade is you can continue to make cuts until it cuts all the way through - so if your cardstock is thicker than whatever setting you select you haven't wasted it - if that makes sense?

[@johnrichard2385]

Hi Beth! I just got my Maker for Mother’s Day. Thank you to my sweetheart of a husband and wonderful Boys! I haven’t purchased my knife blade yet waiting for tonight on HSN!!!! Thank you for all you do for all of us, we appreciate your tutorials and fun fun videos! Will you be on HSN tonight? Most sincerely, Kathleen Baugh

[@TheKingstonHome]

Hi Kathleen! Sorry I didn't see this until now. Hope you were able to grab one on HSN - they are so fun!

[@karenramjattan772]

Hi...how much did you pay for it?

[@jessicarodgers9516]

Hi I’m wondering are you able to do this was an explorer air 2.

[@TheKingstonHome]

Hi Jessica! So sorry for the delay - for some reason I'm not getting notifications. You can't cut chipboard this thick with an Air machine, but you can cut thinner chipboard (like cereal box thickness) using a deep cut blade in the Air 2 - hope that helps! {amazon aff link} - amzn.to/3xFLzoV

[@fayecoleman9384]

I have to get the Cricut Maker...it is a game changer

[@TheKingstonHome]

oh Faye you will LOVE it!! It does so many cool things!

[@gracieamador3718]

Yes... awesome.. I haven't tried chipboard yet...

[@70patin]

Hello, good afternoon, I wanted to ask you if you could take a large image in the woods that you are using but the image in 5 or 6 woods? that cut a part of the selected drawing in each wood? thank you very much

[@TheKingstonHome]

Hi! Do you mean (for example) cutting an image that is 20"x30" and just cutting it in 10" sections then adhering it together? If I am understanding correctly - yes you can! :)

[@veenam337]

You know how You can get tape gunk on scissors? Is your blade still working well

[@TheKingstonHome]

Hi VeenaM! I've never had an issue with gunk on my blade, but if you get some on it undu or goo-gone would work great. I use that on my scissors all the time! Hope that helps!

[@scarlethellard9313]

Did your knife blade leave an indentation in the mat? We have found ours has an not sure if I’m doing something wrong :/ am using the correct settings in terms of heavy chipboard and thickness x

[@TheKingstonHome]

Hi Scarlet! Sorry for the delay...for some reason I'm not getting my YT notifications! Are you checking on the project as it cuts? Sometimes when I'm doing something that isn't super intricate it gets done in MUCH fewer cuts than the machine says it needs, so I just stop the cut. If yours is done cutting early it may just be cutting in to the mat! Hope that helps!

[@TheKingstonHome]

Hi Scarlet! Sorry for the delay...for some reason I'm not getting my YT notifications! Are you checking on the project as it cuts? Sometimes when I'm doing something that isn't super intricate it gets done in MUCH fewer cuts than the machine says it needs, so I just stop the cut. If yours is done cutting early it may just be cutting in to the mat! Hope that helps!

[@scarlethellard9313]

Thankyou for coming back to me :) I hadn’t been because of the length of cut I was letting it finish and working on other things glancing over incase of any tear up but I will check on it properly haha :) x

[@TheKingstonHome]

@@scarlethellard9313 Hope that fixes it for ya!!!

[@dianjohn2418]

Hi! What software/app did you use?

[@TheKingstonHome]

Hi! This is Cricut Design Space - it is software that works with their machines.

[@fanciboiz2607]

Is chipboard like cardboard?

[@TheKingstonHome]

Sorry for the delay - for some reason I'm not getting notifications! it is the same material as a cereal box...but thicker. If that makes sense! :)

[@khonthainaidc]

Any chance, we will see your video with 3 mm material? Thanks.

[@christineriggleman7600]

I just got my maker 3 yesterday and it won’t cut the chipboard. Any tips?

[@TheKingstonHome]

Hi Christine! Sorry for the delay...for some reason I'm not getting notifications. Are you using the Knife Blade?

[@janbaker9418]

I have the explore air 2 and if you use the deep blade cut and do the setting it cut really nice

[@Moonchilling]

I’ve used chipboard on the expression, and now the air 2

[@selineirvine6644]

can this blade be used on other cricut machines

[@TheKingstonHome]

Hi Seline - this blade is made exclusively for the Maker and doesn't work in the other machines.

[@shawnadekok6171]

I just got my Cricut Maker today and did my first chipboard project. I used the Cricut Heavy Chipboard and the setting that is in Design Space. It cut my project beautifully, but it also cut all the way through to my mat. I noticed in your video you had different chipboard settings. I don't have these settings in my material options. Were these custom settings you made?

[@TheKingstonHome]

Hey Shawna! Cricut has updated their software since I originally did this so the settings look a little different...but I've found with each project that depending how intricate it is sometimes it doesn't need ALL the cuts. So I'll check it about halfway through then keep an eye on it as it gets closer to the end. Hope that helps!

[@lucymld9439]

I have a question but it is no regarding the chipboard. I just bought a new cricut maker and want to make a big wood sign that says home. How can I get the fonts to be big? Also I do have a 12 by 24 mat, do i need to buy vinyl as big as my mat?

[@TheKingstonHome]

Hi Lucy! You will need a 12x24 mat to do big words. If you are using vinyl you can make the letters up to about 11 1/2" tall - it doesn't do full 12" because it needs a little room on each edge.

[@lucymld9439]

@@TheKingstonHome thank you soo much!! I'm new to all this cricut maker and I really need some advice.

[@TheKingstonHome]

you are going to love it once you get the hang of it! :)

[@LizChannelPinayHawaii]

Question: so you use a certain blade or knife depending on the materials You’re using? For instance knife for fabric, knife for acetate sheets something like that?

[@TheKingstonHome]

I'm so sorry Liz for some reason I didn't get this notification! There are only a few different types of blades - the knife blade is for very thick objects and then the blade that comes with the machine does almost every other type of material. The difference is in the setting when you are the software (Design Space). You select what type of material you are cutting and the machine adjusts before it starts cutting. Hope that helps!

[@LizChannelPinayHawaii]

Kingston Crafts no worries. Thank you.

[@wingcomlopez3767]

do u know what wood glue can we use to pile or stack these to get the thickness we wanr?

[@TheKingstonHome]

I use Beacon Zip dry...but you have to be quick!! It dries fast! :)

[@ambercobia]

Good informative video! Just got three packages of the Cricut Chipboard when it was buy two get one free. Can't wait to try it out with my new maker! Thanks for the video! :)

[@TheKingstonHome]

oh you are going to love it!!!!! enjoy!

[@gmscollectionlasermarkingn2233]

Can I use this for 3.2 mm ya 5mm MDF wooden sheets

[@TheKingstonHome]

it cuts up to 3/32" so that would be 2.38 mm - sounds like your MDF would be too thick.

[@klodnofal2500]

Can I use card board

[@TheKingstonHome]

corrugated cardboard? It would depend on the thickness. The Maker cuts up to 3/16" thickness.

[@WisegussIllustration]

Can you tell me if this machine can cut through industrial carton? Like the one of regular boxes?

[@TheKingstonHome]

The Maker can cut 2.0mm dense chipboard, balsa/bass wood, leather, etc so I am guessing it would cut regular cardboard as well? I have never tried it though - sorry I can't give you more info!

[@TheKingstonHome]

I asked some of my other Cricut folks and got this video - hope it helps! kzbin.info/www/bejne/h36op4COhaiBqKs

[@magaly21torres]

I found some craft plywood at hobby lobby thats 1/18. Is that something that you can use on the cricut maker?

[@TheKingstonHome]

Hi Lisa! The Maker says it cuts up to 3/32nds of an inch - so 1/18 should work!!

[@abi198922]

Wowww ive been watching videos all day ! Just ordered my cricut maker and going i little crazy here with all the thing im lookging foward on Creating

[@TheKingstonHome]

You are going to love it Abi!!!

[@melvamassey8591]

Can you use the knife blade with the Explore Air to cut chipboard?

[@TheKingstonHome]

Hi Melva! The Knife Blade is made just for the Maker...the Explore machines don't have enough force to cut the thicker materials.

[@dennismahaffy]

What setting would you recommend for photo mat? Or do you think this setting would work for it?

[@TheKingstonHome]

Hi Dennis! I'm so sorry for the delay - for some reason I didn't get notification of your comment. I think the chipboard setting might work...how thick is the photo mat? The Maker cuts 3/32nds of an inch if that helps? The only issue would be that the Maker doesn't cut at an angle like a mat cutter would. Hope that helps!

[@DarkAngel-mr1zh]

OMG I need to invest in that machine. So much potential. Been trying to cut out cardboard symbols with an exacto and it just kills my hand. Also I can never really trace the symbols quite right.

[@TheKingstonHome]

It really is a cool machine and I'm with you. So much better than an exacto knife!!

[@jonathanhutchinson5649]

when it pops out, cant you press pause to tape it in? like a pause job

[@TheKingstonHome]

I bet you could - sometimes Design Space is finicky so I didn't want to chance it. :)

[@venitajelks8856]

Thank you so much for sharing! I have fallen in love with chipboard trying to figure out how to creat my own! Then I stumbled across this. Do you know if I can use the kinfe blade with the older cricut?

[@TheKingstonHome]

Hi Venita! The Knife Blade was made specifically for the Maker so will not work in the older machines. However - if you want to cut thinner chipboard (like cereal box thickness) you can use the deep cut blade that was made for the Explore! Hope that helps!

[@venitajelks8856]

@@TheKingstonHome Thank you for yor reply, it helps a great deal.

[@HaysClark]

Wonderful video! Thanks for the tip on using tape to hold down the work while printing. :D

[@TheKingstonHome]

oh yay!! I'm so glad you found it helpful - thank you!!