Using the Cricut Maker machine to cut out your leather projects

[@TW-gq6eo]

FYI - turn your leather so the smooth finished side is down on the mat instead of the fuzzy side. This will keep your leather bits from sticking to your mat.

[@gwendakinniburgh2242]

You can also use the Deep cut blade. If you use Strong Grip transfer tape on the back of the leather (or clear packing tape) it won't leave the residue on your mats. Also a good idea to move the leather across and down the mat, easier to tape. Thanks for the video.

[@jeffs5093]

i just found your channel. Awesome videos, I wish you were still posting them, I learned quite a bit the last couple hours

[@robofthewest]

I’m a brand new Cricut Maker owner and was really curious the types of projects and materials I could use. I have to admit I was apprehensive as the software Cricut presents seems rather restrictive for what I want to do (first impression only), but knowing now that I can design custom shapes in other apps has put my fears to rest. Great video, it helped me a lot.

[@donnymiddlebrook]

You should use transfer tape on the back of the leather and and then adhere it to the mat. This way you don't ruin your mat.

[@melissal7984]

Thanks

[@bazlur-Vancouver]

I saw this machine in Michaels. For people with fewer accuracy handworks, needs this machine and who makes a lot of things in every day.

[@Jana0821]

Di you have a file for cutting a feather shape out of leather?

[@dandurrnberger708]

So.... where can I find out how to design a template on Adobe Illustrated...and is there a place to get pre-designed ones (wallets, billfolds and such) until I Iearn to design our own please? Wife wants me to buy a Circut maker 3 IF I can figure out how to use it for our leather crafts hobby.

[@gabriella9941]

Great tutorial! Thank you!

[@meowzerzzz]

I am using a pattern that has many holes for having a visible string in a steam-punk style mask. Do you think the Cricut can handle the little holes in leather with the knife blade? Thanks for any thoughts on this.

[@gilberttoronto]

What is the biggest size we can cut with that machine or it is just for Small pieces

[@ariccressey5226]

Trying to decide on purchasing this , how often does the blade need to be changed ? My exacto knife blade has to be changed out every 5 or 6th project

[@nataliem4228]

More videos like this please!

[@insidesolina77]

amazing interesting video you are a charm! I have a question about the durability of the cutting boards, how many times can you put the leather on before it runs out of stickiness.

[@cindiegaither1065]

INSIDE SOLINA I just watched a different video that showed using the vinyl transfer material (clear sticky transfer sheet) on your mat and place the leather on the transfer material instead of directly on your mat. It saves your mat and holds the leather securely.

[@LeatherworkSchool]

Putting your leather face (hide side) down will help. If a mat is no longer sticky, I spray it with 409 and use a silicone spatula to clean it and let it dry. Eventually that won’t work and you’ll have to get a new mat.

[@curiositydrawsme9180]

@@cindiegaither1065 I’ve seen videos where people said you could use packing tape on the back (fuzzy) side of your leather, if you don’t have the vinyl transfer material.

[@conniel.4601]

Very helpful, thanks. Is there a way to get the zip placket svg? Looked at your website, didn’t see it.

[@moniregb5682]

Hi. Very informative video thank you. Can this cut 3mm felt fabric? Thank you

[@LeatherworkSchool]

I’ve not tried that. You’d have to test!

[@BudgetGunsandGearReviews]

Did you put that flesh side down? If so, does this work grain side down? I suspect it would leave less residue on your mat if it works that way.

[@donnymiddlebrook]

You should use transfer tape on the back of your leather piece. Then then adhere that to the mat. This way you don't ruin your mat.

[@aperson1719]

What is the thickest oz leather is this able to cut through? Thank you

[@LeatherworkSchool]

Cricut advertises up to 2.4. But I probably wouldn’t go much above 2.0

[@bjpargeter466]

5 oz

[@fashionLafied]

troubleshooting question. I calibrated my machine, tested 1 piece. worked great. but then when I added 2 pieces, Cricut overlapped my two pieces. (it is not overlapped in design space) do you know why it would do this or how to prevent it next time? im cutting 2mm hard leather.

[@orionshomeproductions]

were they overlapped in the mat reveiw? you can move them at that point

[@dougsobel2571]

After you layout everything, select all then click on attach at the bottom. This locks the layout and prevents DS from trying to optimize your layout.

[@BahadurAliHashmi]

Still this available? If yes then price please

[@wynwilliams6977]

I could listen to her saying browzer all day :)

[@Samiam173]

What is the paper underneath the leather (is it necessary?) and what tyoe of tape is that?

[@LeatherworkSchool]

Hi - thank you for your question. The Cricut requires a cutting mat (the purple) underneath the leather. There is nothing else under the leather!

[@eelco_de_haan]

Nowadays things have changed concerning costs of a cnc. I Got a cnc for 400 (twotrees tt450) with a separate knife for 150 . Which 😊it is less or equal to a cricut. So if leather is your thing, it doesn’t cost you thousands of dollars anymore.

[@robertfowler714]

Ellen, have you tried the painters “blue” tape?

[@LeatherworkSchool]

Yes! I have been using it! It works great.

[@stephanielauro1639]

you might have changed my life with 20min 12 seconds lol

[@meredithharshbarger-littma2377]

Did you flip you’re leather face down?

[@LeatherworkSchool]

Sometimes I do flip the leather upside down it it is quite ‘hairy’!

[@smilingdog54]

What do you do if you want to cut multiples designs of the same thing? Does the Maker set it up to optimize use of the leather or do you set it up?

[@LeatherworkSchool]

Hi Rebecca - You need to set everything up. If you want 5 of the same cuts, you need to set up a layout with the 5 cuts, placing them close together to optimize your leather. Or you need to feed 5 pieces of leather in to be cut separately.

[@WilliamWilson_org]

There are a host of laser cutting machines that are more than capable, between $2500 and $6500. Still a lot more than a cricut, but not 6 figures.

[@LeatherworkSchool]

The problem with a laser cutter is that the laser burns the leather. You can’t get great finished edges with a burned edge!

[@WilliamWilson_org]

@@LeatherworkSchool I feel like that's something some masking tape prior to cut and some light edge sanding, which we all(?) do now anyhow, would solve that. I've seen great results from some crafters out there. I think it helps if the leather is thinner as well.

[@tracyburnes6062]

girlllllllllll where have they been hiding you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@LeatherworkSchool]

I'm here!

[@levonthedon]

God threw you out of Heaven just for me lol THANK YOU !!!

[@LeatherworkSchool]

Haha!