Cutting Vinyl With Cricut: Tips for Small and Intricate Designs

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Do you ever have issues cutting vinyl with a Cricut machine? If you are cutting small or intricate designs, you may find you end up with a complete mess! Well, I have some tips and tricks that you might want to try the next time you cut adhesive vinyl. These might save you some headaches and make your projects right the first time!
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0:00 Introduction
0:40 Supplies needed
1:10 Cutting mat
1:35 Blade
2:18 Cut settings
3:47 Contouring
5:20 Fonts
5:40 Weeding
6:23 Reverse weeding
7:17 Using transfer tape
8:10 Finishing bookmarks
8:46 Wrap up

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  • @JulieEbersole
    @JulieEbersole Жыл бұрын

    Fab tips! Thanks so much! ❣️

  • @CasiKing
    @CasiKing9 ай бұрын

    The Washi setting did it. It was exactly what I was looking for! Thank you!!!

  • @AngieHolden

    @AngieHolden

    9 ай бұрын

    Glad I could help!

  • @LisaVornhagen
    @LisaVornhagen Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the great tips! Those bookmarks are really cute!

  • @AngieHolden

    @AngieHolden

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @OnAgain
    @OnAgain Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely superb expert level instruction/advice as usual! Very great and informative video!!

  • @AngieHolden

    @AngieHolden

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @HeatTransferWarehouse
    @HeatTransferWarehouse Жыл бұрын

    That is such a cute project!!! Thanks for sharing, Angie!

  • @AngieHolden

    @AngieHolden

    Жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome!

  • @sharijd726
    @sharijd726 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the tips! I had never heard of the Washi setting. Will definitely give it a try!

  • @AngieHolden

    @AngieHolden

    Жыл бұрын

    Hope you like it!

  • @michaelb4578
    @michaelb4578 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing. I've recently watched another video and the Washi setting was mentioned. I will have to try this when cutting small/intricate designs.

  • @AngieHolden

    @AngieHolden

    Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful!

  • @amandaandbrett3466
    @amandaandbrett34669 ай бұрын

    I was struggling so bad before watching this video... thank you i cant wait to use what i learned.. !

  • @AngieHolden

    @AngieHolden

    9 ай бұрын

    Glad I could help!

  • @chol878
    @chol878 Жыл бұрын

    LIFE CHANGING!!!

  • @mlbrox01
    @mlbrox01 Жыл бұрын

    thank you! i learned so much! this video was so helpful!

  • @AngieHolden

    @AngieHolden

    Жыл бұрын

    Happy to help!

  • @joseemathieu2617
    @joseemathieu2617 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for all that tricks 😊

  • @AngieHolden

    @AngieHolden

    Жыл бұрын

    Any time!

  • @scuevas1023
    @scuevas1023 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the tips!! Love your hair!!

  • @AngieHolden

    @AngieHolden

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @prenaig
    @prenaig Жыл бұрын

    I so needed this video today. I wasted so much vinyl yesterday and was determined to just give up on making keychains. Thanks!!!

  • @AngieHolden

    @AngieHolden

    Жыл бұрын

    Happy to help!

  • @patbushnell6621
    @patbushnell6621 Жыл бұрын

    Great tips!!! Thank you!!!!❤

  • @AngieHolden

    @AngieHolden

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @gisellarojas7739
    @gisellarojas7739 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, I’ll try it. Sometimes I use the setting for printable vinyl on light with my maker 3 and it works good.

  • @AngieHolden

    @AngieHolden

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh good to know!

  • @angelicawilliams5288
    @angelicawilliams5288 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the tips 😊

  • @AngieHolden

    @AngieHolden

    Жыл бұрын

    You're so welcome!

  • @rdavis0521
    @rdavis05218 ай бұрын

    Sorry for late comment/question it I am new to Cricut and just came by your video. Coming from laser work and Lightburn software I am surprised no YT blogger has ever suggested using the custom material capability of the materials library. I would personally start as you did testing different material settings, but beyond that I would then create an appropriately named custom entry and tweak settings as needed to get best cut. That way I don’t have to “remember” which material to use all the time with when cutting various materials that have problems cutting on expected material settings. I hope that makes sense.

  • @AngieHolden

    @AngieHolden

    8 ай бұрын

    Sure! I have that here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/d6GJtJNveLSTZNI.html

  • @suspow1267
    @suspow1267 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing

  • @AngieHolden

    @AngieHolden

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @anitaulmer
    @anitaulmer Жыл бұрын

    Great tips. Have you tried the intricate cut setting too? It may be a newer setting from a recent update in Design Space.

  • @AngieHolden

    @AngieHolden

    Жыл бұрын

    Yep! I like it for cardstock!

  • @princezzfifi
    @princezzfifiАй бұрын

    Firstly thank u for all ur tutorials, really helped me alot as a beginner. Anyway I have a Joy xtra and it doesn't have the washi setting, what can I use as an alternative?

  • @AngieHolden

    @AngieHolden

    28 күн бұрын

    You can try a custom setting and set it for a lighter pressure and 2 passes.

  • @kristinehowe7811
    @kristinehowe781111 ай бұрын

    Great video! Can you make any suggestions when using more handwritten type fonts such as BFC Merry Holiday?

  • @AngieHolden

    @AngieHolden

    11 ай бұрын

    Try adding a small offset then welding the fold to the offset. This will bulk it up just a bit and make it a tiny bit thicker.

  • @tammy7759
    @tammy7759 Жыл бұрын

    Great info! Did you use the washi setting on the contour sample?

  • @AngieHolden

    @AngieHolden

    Жыл бұрын

    I did!

  • @julieann5196
    @julieann5196 Жыл бұрын

    Great tips Angie. I like the reverse weeding tip, would this method work with HTV? I have an extremely intricate design I have been putting off because I don't think I would be able to weed it. It would be an HTV design. Thanks for all your great tutorials.

  • @AngieHolden

    @AngieHolden

    Жыл бұрын

    I don't think the same would apply to HTV.

  • @julieann5196

    @julieann5196

    Жыл бұрын

    O.k. Angie thanks.

  • @lyndahollins2881
    @lyndahollins2881 Жыл бұрын

    Would having two fine blades be an idea, One for cutting card and one for cutting vinyl ? Will the blade for the Explore 3 work in the Maker 3 ?

  • @AngieHolden

    @AngieHolden

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes it is a good idea! One blade just for paper is a great investment.

  • @coreymills4918
    @coreymills4918 Жыл бұрын

    You are my go to for how to use my cricut, so I thought you might have an idea of why.......My sisters cricut only cuts to the right regardless of where she places her design in Design space. Shes done all the things like recalibrate, uninstall/reinstall design space, relocate the image to a different place in design space. This happens when she does print and cut and cut.shes ready to give up. Thanks

  • @AngieHolden

    @AngieHolden

    Жыл бұрын

    There have been some issues with print then cut lately. Have her uninstall design space and redownload and install it. Then calibrate. Make sure you are picking cut lines that are in the center when calibrating and run the calibration a few times.

  • @ellen-marie6692
    @ellen-marie6692 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this! Does the light grip mat work better? I think I saw on another YT channel that someone used the premium cardstock for intricate cuts (this might be the same as mentioned in another comment) with their vinyl & if my memory is correct, it worked well. Wondering if you have found any huge difference in adhesive vinyl brands with the same cut settings you show here? Do you have tips for intricate cuts with other materials? Thank you so kuch, Angie!!

  • @AngieHolden

    @AngieHolden

    Жыл бұрын

    Yep I use that intricate cut setting for cardstock! I have used this washi sheet setting for a variety of brands without issues!

  • @ellen-marie6692

    @ellen-marie6692

    Жыл бұрын

    @@AngieHolden thank you! It’s definitely a “trial & error” per machine, etc but great to know what works for others to also try ourselves 🙂

  • @nilooferplasticwala7287
    @nilooferplasticwala7287 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Angie, thank you for this tip. Can we use washi setting for iron on vinyl as well?

  • @AngieHolden

    @AngieHolden

    Жыл бұрын

    I would say so! I have less issues with HTV frankly.

  • @nilooferplasticwala7287

    @nilooferplasticwala7287

    Жыл бұрын

    @@AngieHolden thank you 🙂

  • @nilooferplasticwala7287

    @nilooferplasticwala7287

    Жыл бұрын

    @@AngieHolden I tried washi setting today with Cricut iron on, wasted a couple of pieces but couldn't get the intricate design 😞

  • @maeve4385
    @maeve4385 Жыл бұрын

    As a Joy owner for the last few months... this is the biggest pain and why I don't relish opening my Joy

  • @gszeluga

    @gszeluga

    Жыл бұрын

    Me too!

  • @notenoughbooks2846
    @notenoughbooks2846 Жыл бұрын

    Hi I was using my explore 2 machine to cut vinyl and is not cutting thru and I’m just wasting permanent vinyl do you have any recommendations

  • @AngieHolden

    @AngieHolden

    Жыл бұрын

    Depends on your brand of vinyl which setting you need. Try different settings.

  • @bhea49
    @bhea496 ай бұрын

    My proplem is that it takes of after A while and it should not, what can i do? I am considering putting a Finishing coat

  • @AngieHolden

    @AngieHolden

    6 ай бұрын

    That is a common issue with vinyl. You can seal it with something.

  • @onlyagreeingsometimes
    @onlyagreeingsometimes7 ай бұрын

    Hi, what kind of vinyl did you use foe your t-shirt you are wearing or what type of vinyl is it 🤔

  • @AngieHolden

    @AngieHolden

    7 ай бұрын

    It is HTV.

  • @jessicamatlock8911
    @jessicamatlock8911 Жыл бұрын

    I’ve heard cutting on the iron on setting helps. Can you confirm or deny this?

  • @AngieHolden

    @AngieHolden

    Жыл бұрын

    I don't like it personally but many people have different preferences!

  • @AndromedaBL.Gaming
    @AndromedaBL.Gaming5 ай бұрын

    Ive wasted a whole roll of vinyl tryinf to do my jewelry labels.. ive tried different settings etc. Its the premium shimmer vinyl. Actually ive tried foil vinyl too...same issues. Either doesnt cut all yhe way or rubs my vinyl design off when cutting. Idk what to do...

  • @AngieHolden

    @AngieHolden

    5 ай бұрын

    Try different cut settings and perhaps a larger font that is not as skinny.

  • @melody4you98
    @melody4you98 Жыл бұрын

    My struggle is with skinny fonts my last tried was with washi sheet setting I want so bad make a sign but so far not luck with a setting for thin or skinny font 😔

  • @AngieHolden

    @AngieHolden

    Жыл бұрын

    Some fonts are REALLY hard to cut.

  • @kajalchowhan6553
    @kajalchowhan65535 ай бұрын

    Can we cut this in Cricut Joy also?

  • @AngieHolden

    @AngieHolden

    5 ай бұрын

    Yes absolutely!

  • @Randyrene305
    @Randyrene30510 ай бұрын

    I have a design and when i press cut on the operation it takes away just about eveyrthing I need. How can i get all of my details shown?

  • @AngieHolden

    @AngieHolden

    10 ай бұрын

    Sounds like it is the file you are using. You will have to convert the file to a cut file and then upload.

  • @Randyrene305

    @Randyrene305

    9 ай бұрын

    @@AngieHolden even if the file is a jpeg?

  • @bridgetsummerfield9283
    @bridgetsummerfield9283 Жыл бұрын

    How do you know when a blade needs to be replaced?

  • @AngieHolden

    @AngieHolden

    Жыл бұрын

    That is seriously my LAST thing to do. If nothing else works, I replace the blade.

  • @tegancheney1627
    @tegancheney1627 Жыл бұрын

    Ive had a nightmare day trying to cut and weed Mirror Chrome Vinyl

  • @kajalchowhan6553
    @kajalchowhan65535 ай бұрын

    Which vinyl u use?

  • @AngieHolden

    @AngieHolden

    5 ай бұрын

    I think this was all Cricut brand but the tips apply to any brand.

  • @jintonic2072
    @jintonic2072 Жыл бұрын

    Washi is not in the Joy settings 😢

  • @AngieHolden

    @AngieHolden

    Жыл бұрын

    Booooo!

  • @jogoddess1255
    @jogoddess12559 ай бұрын

    HELP My new cricut joy is cutting through the words and images 😢

  • @AngieHolden

    @AngieHolden

    9 ай бұрын

    I am not sure what you are trying to make or are referencing? Maybe try a different cut setting.

  • @onlyagreeingsometimes
    @onlyagreeingsometimes7 ай бұрын

    Is there a cricut type machine that doesn't use an app that needs upgrading, etc... basically a standalone machine 🤔🙄

  • @AngieHolden

    @AngieHolden

    7 ай бұрын

    Not that I know of.

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