Cut Airbrush Stencils with 7 mil Thick Mylar on a Cricut - How To

[@Thinkingshop]

Thanks to the Airbrush Garage for great content that helped me figure this out!🙌 If you are still having trouble cutting after following the above try this too. As in the video, I have the Cricut Explorer Air 2. The fine point blade works best but you will have to cut multiple times. 1. Create a custom Mylar material one for 7.5 mm & another for 10 mm in the Cricut Design App. 2. When you create the custom material, you will have a change to tell it to cut multiple times 2x - 9x. 3. Depending on the blade: 7-7.5mm mylar cuts with 2-3x. 2x was enough for an average fine point blade. 4. For 10mm, I had to cut 8x to get a clean detail separation for stencils and I chose blockier silhouettes.

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

Thanks Thinkingdhop for taking the time to share that very clear step-by-step. That will be very helpful to other viewers. Thanks again, and thanks for watching.

[@yaelnir1258]

Thank you so much for this information, I was going to buy other blades since my machine didn’t cut through the mylar i have. Now i kniw to test it first like you showed

[@Wetherby10]

So glad I found your video. I'm currently China painting on a dozen white coffee mugs and needed a way to create an image with stencils rather than freestyle painting each mug individually. I thought about cutting designs in mylar with an Exacto knife because I don't have a Cricut machine. I will be getting one now and will be watching more of your great tutorials! I really appreciate your no nonsense, detailed instructions.

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

Thank you for the nice comment, Sharon. The machine definitely does come in handy. A thinner mylar like .4 or .5 might be better for bending around a tumbler. Depending on what you are doing, vinyl makes the best stencil because there is little chance of paint Bleed but...of course they are not reusable. Good luck with the machine, and thanks for watching.

[@timfoster5043]

"If you just want the settings to use, jump to the 10-minute mark..."

[@snicksabea]

Thanks

[@Chubby1010107]

Settings at 10:00

[@pjharrison6076]

Thanks for the tutorial. I was just playing around with what I had on hand and made some stencils using thin acetate sheets but was looking for a thicker choice and you answered all my questions. Excited to try out the 7 mil. Excellent content!

[@marycox3926]

Thank you! Thank you! I don’t use my cricut to cut stencils. My friend needed some cut: this is the exact material she had and I was baffled! Like you…I tried the “more” just for regular stencil, a deep cut blade, and a knife blade. I wasn’t choosing Mylar! Saved the day!

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

Mary, glad I could help. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching.

[@mekaylajones8996]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!! Ohh my goodness I have tried so many times to cut on a thicker mil! I even bought an Ikonart because I thought you couldn't cut it deep enough on Cricut.

[@freerbrand1958]

Thank you so much for being thorough and straight to the point.

[@Marketlady]

Thanks for the tips -- I had tried 3 times to cut just using the stencil setting not knowing that my material was thicker than Cricut's. But "mylar" and "more" pressure saved the day! The material I was using wasn't marked for its thickness so was confusing. Thanks again!

[@rojabella]

Exactly the information I was looking for - delivered in a no nonsense and direct way. THANK YOU!

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

Robin, thank you for the nice comment and thanks for watching.

[@cherylsattler8361]

Been pretty frustrated with stencil cutting with standard mylar - this is great. Much appreciated!

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

Cheryl,Glad you liked the video. Two main take-a-ways when cutting thick mylar... a sharp blade and setting your pressure to more. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching.

[@carlypatrick2795]

Thanks for the tips! I was trying to cut a 5mm stencil, and this was immensely helpful!

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

Carly, I am glad you found the video helpful. Thanks for the comment, and thanks for watching.

[@ginah9338]

Great Tutorial! You got right to the point and explained everything perfect. Thank you so much!

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

Gina, I am glad you liked the video, and thanks for watching.

[@g.c.7402]

Just got my first Cricut, thanks for the easy to follow, helpful video!

[@jimfistner1606]

Very well done sir! I wish I could have found you earlier, your walk thru and patience are top notch. No flash, just the right amount of info. Bravo! I was in the process of ordering mylar and a deep cut blade, thought I might check out KZbin first. Happy I did. I am now a fan and follower. I can't wait to see your other videos. Thanks again!

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

Jim, thanks for the nice feedback and I'm glad I could help. I have a video coming out next week on all the features and tools in Design space. Hope you check it out. Thanks for commenting and thanks for watching.

[@jimfistner1606]

Thank you for the heads up and the quick reply! I will definitely check it out. I also want to get into airbrushing, so your channel is gold for me. I have crash coursed myself in design space to get things done, I'm sure I have more to learn. I have been using corel draw (I have had CD for several years). and design space to get compliment each other, learning snafus everywhere. Lol I do appreciate you and thank you for sharing.

[@victoriahrudka2003]

You are great teacher !! Explaining everything for me to understand about cutting with the Cricut !

[@ShayDrory]

Always so helpful! Thank you 😀

[@sonyapaz6513]

Great! Perfect just what I was looking for!!!

[@stylesfamily203]

exactly what I needed!! thanks so much!!

[@junemoore3161]

Thank you so much! I have spent most of the day trying to figure out how to cut the .07 to no avail. It would not cut thru. I will give Mylar a try tomorrow. Glad I found you! Thanks a lot!

[@dancuccurullo8453]

June, when you set the pressure to more, it double cuts. If you find it still isn't cutting through in all areas, possibly due to not the sharpest blade. You can recut. How you do this is once it is done cutting, do not press the arrow to release the mat. Hit the "C" cut button to re cut. That will definitely do it! Hope that helps.

[@fredg2167]

Great straight forward video with great info. Thank you!

[@rochim.1192]

Omg thank you so much for this tutorial you have no idea how many videos I've watched today trying to figure this out !!! It worked and cut perfectly!!!!

[@dancuccurullo8453]

Rochi, I'm glad I could help. Thanks for the comment, and thanks for watching.

[@carriekane416]

Thank you for posting this video. I just bought an Explore Air 2 and I have never used a Cricut before, but am anxious to learn. I'm looking forward to making my own stencils and many other items. This video was very easy to follow. Thanks! I 👍, Subscribed and Saved it. 😊

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

Carrie, very cool. You are going to love your Air 2 it is so versital. I am so glad you like the video. Thanks for watching and subscribing. Much appreciated.

[@williamdanahey5390]

🖖Wow such clarity of presentation, congrats I finally understand what I am trying to do stencilwise!

[@stevekobb3850]

So helpful! Many thanks for sharing.

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

Thanks, Steve. I'm glad it helped.

[@renee1503]

Thank you so much. Wonderful tutorial. 😀

[@lornaeasley9403]

I was want to cut 7 mil Mylar and your tutorial was excellent. Thanks

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

Lorna, I am glad you liked the video. Thanks for watching.

[@susanduryea5070]

Thanks for the simple info!

[@ResinBelle]

thank you for this video!

[@daniita4570]

Great video!

[@kevingarden340]

I also bought a deep cut blade, and found your video while trying to figure out why my cuts weren’t cutting my 6mil material. Thanks for the tips!

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

Kevin, you're welcome and thanks for watching.

[@SalomesTransformations0702]

Thank u so much. I'm new to this Cricut thing. And been needing help with this for months now. Again thanks

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

Glad I could help!

[@joannadellow7903]

Massive thank you, I've made cake decorating stencils so successfully using your method 🙌

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

You are welcome, Joanna. I'm glad I could help, and thanks for watching.

[@johnbarnette3916]

thanks for the demo

[@lorenatalbot7338]

Thank you so much, this helps so much

[@windnwood]

Thank you! Very helpful!!!!!

[@dizydivadesigns]

thank you for the help!

[@billyreeves6555]

Thank you that just saved me allot of time weeding out my stencils with a utility knife

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

Billy, Glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching.

[@yellow_panther]

EXCELLENT thank you!

[@ellenmcphate1441]

Wow! Thanks so much! This was exactly the information I needed! Your work looks amazing. Thanks again!

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

Thanks, Ellen. I am glad you liked the video. Thanks for the comment, and thanks for watching.

[@markschuyler1824]

Thanks for all your hard work and I always leave your vids with another helpful tip (like the magnets and steel backer board to secure in-work projects....very cool and I hit your Amazon site and ordered it up. ) And I just ordered the Cricut Maker (may want to engrave in the future??) and these mylar sheets. Back in my AB history ...hmmm....1985 or so....we used to cut our stencils with a fine tip wood burning tool....lol....we had to move very carefully on the polystyrene for fear of burning a gapping hole in the design ....being retired and of limited art budget, I find AB stencils are not cheap and in the long run the Cricut will pay for itself. I'll keep watching man....great job!

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

That all is very nice of you, Mark, thank you.

[@brandonvalery]

thank you for this tutorial

[@CozzyKorner]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@KorysArtCafe]

Thank you for this. I’ve been researching before I buy and this is the best vid I’ve found. Very helpful.

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

Art, glad you like the video. Thank you for your feedback and thanks for watching.

[@626Dreams]

Great info. I was just about to get one of those blades.

[@brookedwane2130]

Helped me out, thank you.

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

Thanks Brooke.

[@julianakosni4151]

Thank u for sharing this video, it is so helpful!

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

Juliana, you are welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@joannrice8359]

Great video and very detailed. I really needed to know how to do this project. You saved me.

[@ca8920]

Great Info

[@paulngwen2006]

Thank you for this video. Just started cutting stencils and did not know how to start.

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

Gwen, glad you found the video helpful. I have two other cricut videos check them out when you get a chance. Good luck your gonna live the machine. Thanks for watching.

[@charlesortmeyer6340]

I'm building wooden fishing lures, and this looks like a good technology for developing stencils for scale patterns and other features. Thank you!

[@dancuccurullo8453]

Charles, good luck with the lures I like to fish as well. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching.

[@ThinkTankIllustration]

big help thanks

[@ivorbailey2537]

Answers a question I have had for ages.Thanks

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

Ivor, glad I could help. Thanks for commenting and thanks for watching.

[@demogirlsworld]

Thank you for explaining it so clearly. I have exact same sheet/thickness and would have also use the deep cut blade. Good to know that it is not needed.

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

Lollka, I'm glad you found the video helpful. Thanks for watching.

[@Craftymingo]

Thank you thank you, finally found what I needed! Very helpful!!

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

Lori, your welcome. I am glad I could help.

[@alexhalaby6377]

Thank you for the great tip!

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

Alex, thanks for watching.

[@carolinedubois7762]

Thank you so much, your explanations are crystal clear! :)

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

Caroline, thank for the feedback it really does help me. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching.

[@richardphillips8302]

Very helpful.. Thanks for the clear, concise and easy to digest tutorial my guy

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

Thanks, Richard, I am glad you liked the video. Thanks for watching.

[@stevenking997]

liked , subscribed and thank you for ur content!

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

Thank you Steven. I am glad you like the channel. Thanks for your support.

[@denisetaylor889]

Thank you for this video I’m a beginner and this has really helped will be watching a lot more for help which you explained easily x

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

I am glad you liked the video Denise. I appreciate the comment, and thanks for watching.

[@Tkyle5127]

Great information!

[@acadiestudio]

Finally found the answer I was looking for. Great video! ♥

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

Glad I could help!

[@a3dpntr]

Excellent presentation Sir! Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I just bought an Explore 3, so this info is perfect. Subscribed!

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

a3, Thanks for the comment and good luck with your Explore 3. Thanks for subscribing and watching.

[@tomgrantham9992]

Great explanation. Thank you for sharing your experience. I am interested in making siloettes of different animals.

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

Tom, this machine is perfect for that. Thanks for the comment, and thanks for watching.

[@jeremygautreau7297]

If you use a non moisturized baby wipe you can clean the matt a great many times. Also one can use washable school glue sticks to adhere stencils to the matt. Wipe well after use and the stickiness comes back (until it is all the way off) of course by the time the stickiness is gone you'll need another matt. I use the Brother DX pro series cutter with Circuit or Siser products and they perform very well in the Brother. I do like the workspace that Cricut offers over the Brother workspace, however, all one has to do is export to a standard cut file and that is solved. Great Video.

[@j.spiritwolfvega8258]

We have enjoyed the thorough information with you video. Thank You.

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@oscarmayorga7461]

Thank you this video helped me to start my stencil business

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

I'm Glad I could help Oscar. Best of luck with your new business.

[@All_RC_Fun]

Very helpful. Thank you

[@ginasodenart]

This is amazing thanks so much!

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

Gina, so glad you liked the video. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching.

[@mahalawisner1739]

Thank you I’m using the dollar tree chopping Matt’s though

[@richardbuck1596]

Great video as always thanks keep up the good work.

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

Thanks, will do!

[@TheStanman99]

Really informative, thank you 👏👏🇬🇧

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gigimoore1724]

Great Video dude!

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

Thanks GIGI.

[@MsToxicavenger]

Thank you so much. You made a mask and not a stencil - and that’s exactly what I needed.

[@FryFlier]

Thanks again, great content and sharing. Looking into getting a CriCut for Airbrushing Fish Lure stencils.

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

Thanks Gary. I think you will find the Cricut to be a nice addition for your work. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching.

[@africats2]

I had no idea cricut mDe a red maker. Wow pretty cool. Thanks for the video!

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

Thanks for watching. I am glad you liked it.

[@DIY101]

Thanks for that

[@flyingfortressrc1794]

I've been thinking about getting a cricket, now I know I'll get one Thanks for the great video

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

Flying Fortress, such a versital machine, you're gonna love it. Thanks for the comment and watching.

[@rachaelwick1759]

Thank you that was VERY helpful!!!

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

You're welcome Rachael, thanks for watching.

[@minniemakes]

Thank you for this!! I also went and spent $ on the deep cut blade and it didn’t even cut through! I will try this setting option!

[@sarawallace4363]

Very helpful. Thank you for doing this tutorial. I now know why my deep cut blade isn't cutting through my 7ml stencil sheet completely.

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

Sara, glad the video helped. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching.

[@Glock-1]

Awesome

[@bahyaowensable]

That's beautiful

[@ecarlton4132]

Great, thanks so much. Just to have instructions for the 7ml is perfect because I bought a package but thought it might not work.

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

E, glad I could help. Thanks for the comment and watching.

[@TamiParringtonArt]

OMG I SO needed this. I have been fighting my Cricut with 7 ml for MONTHS not getting it to cut clear through. Thank you SO much.

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

Tami, Glad I could help. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching. The key is when you set it to "more" double cuts it. Keep in mind you have to make sure you have a sharp blade!

[@TamiParringtonArt]

@@TheAirbrushGarage i think sharp may also be part of the issue. Ive used this blade a lot. May be time for a new one even though it does vinyl and paper okay still.

[@JoeyBPhotography]

​​@TheAirbrushGarage How long do your blades typically last with stencils? I'm looking into getting a cutter for a similar application using thin stencil plastic for a business I'm starting, and I'm curious about long-term blade replacement costs. The cutter wouldn't be used all the time, but it would help with some material prep. Great video!

[@playfulcarp7165]

Very beautiful, Sir!

[@davidmeyer9204]

Thank You

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

David, glad you liked the video. Thanks for the comment and watching.

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

David, you're welcome. Thank you for watching.

[@adonisdavid7623]

Good shit bro , this shit helped me alot .. I'm getting Into stencils 🎉

[@Abbie7301]

Your tutorials are very clear and concise.Thanks to you I'm finally understanding how to use my Cricut. Did you or would you make a tutorial on how to make our own designs for making templates or stencils? would you share any suggestions for how we can tell when the blade needs replacing? udaBEST!

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

Abbie, absolutely. Suggestions from my viewers are the videos I like to make the best. Thank you.

[@lynnlane9468]

Good video I want a cricut explorer Air 2.For now I am going to use an xacto knife.

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

Lynn, it took me awhile to finally get one but no regrets. I found myself using it more than I thought. So handy to have around. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching.

[@tammywhatever8602]

Just found your video... looking for a stencil substrate tutorial - gonna save this in my favorites for cricut tips! Wanted to mention - you do NOT need to throw your mats away! Just wash them in warm, soapy water with a scrubby sponge & let air dry. The stickiness comes back and clean! Not sure if you shared a later video about that, but I'd rather be annoying than you throwing unnecessary $$ away! 😁 Hugs, from Mesa, AZ 🌵

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

Tammy, Awesome! Thank you for the tip.

[@cherylsattler8361]

OK. Barring other complications I might marry you. I finally have a workable stencil!!!

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

Lol

[@rickwallace2776]

Thx.

[@stuarttomlinson802]

cheers !

[@cutterfitz3385]

nice tumbler btw

[@fpvtv2222]

Great video. I bought my gf a cricut air. I use it to cut stencils all the time. You should do a video about the most useful stencils you have made and how to make them.

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

Mountain bG, very cool. I agree, it is so versital it can be shared with other to suite their interests. And thank you for the idea. I will put it on the list. thanks. Thanks for the comment and watching.

[@fpvtv2222]

@@TheAirbrushGarage Cool I can't wait too see what you come up with next! I agree the circut is a very versatile machine. Have a good weekend bro.

[@kargandarr]

A free application named Inkscape can also be used to create documents for cutting out on a cricut.

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

Paul, thanks for the tip. I will check that out.

[@TheShazam25]

What a life saver!!! No more wasting material hahahah

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

H B, glad you liked the video and thanks for watching.

[@chrisplatyyjones5087]

Didnt read through all your comments so someone may have alerted you to this already - but material thickness is not either 5 or 7 mm it is 0.5 or 0.7 mm... I kept looking thinking no way that material is that thick - and finally realised the difference. Otherwise you have a nice style and are easy to watch.

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

Hi Chris. what I say in the video is 7 mils. A mil is .007 of an inch. Mils are measured in thousands of an inch. Paper, paint thickness and in this case mylar are measured in mils. Not to be mistaken by mm (millimeters). Hope this helps, and thanks for the comment . Thanks for watching.

[@chrisplatyyjones5087]

@@TheAirbrushGarage ummm very confusing - and apologies. Where I come from you say the word mils and you are talking millimeters.

[@dancuccurullo8453]

Chris, it really doesn't matter where you come from a mil is not the same as a millimeter. Mils are for measuring things like paint, paper, mylar, plastic sheets, etc. I hope this clears up the confusion. Thanks for the comment, and thanks for watching.

[@besthobbit]

This is kind of an old video so idk if this is helpful anymore, but using a baby wipe on the sticky mat can help clean off some of the gunk and make it last longer. I have pets so plenty of pet hair gets on mine hah.

[@TheAirbrushGarage]

That's a great idea! Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching.