How To Use A Cutting Mat For Paper

My cuts are suddenly perfect again when the paper has a nice tight hold on the mat.

How to use a cutting mat for paper.

Only use heavier cardstock and pattern paper for the first 10 or so sheets. It s almost as good as a new blade here are a few tips and tricks for getting along with a really sticky cutting mat. See how to load your cutting mat into your silhouette cutting machine. A mat or some protective covering is used under the fabric as you cut with this cutting tool so that the surface is not damaged.

Next the pop out cut feature can be used only with the cameo 4 machine line. For cutting many layers of fabric with the help of a paper pattern or to cut different shapes of fabric pieces with a mat this tool is very helpful. Cricut recommends you cut the lightest materials on it for example copy paper printer paper thin cardstock vellum construction paper and vinyl on the blue lightgrip mat. Test cut on new projects.

Shop silhouette cutting mats. Keep this cover and replace it after each use to keep the mat cleaner and stickier for longer. Additionally pop out cut mode is not intended for thin or flexible materials like copy paper or fabric. The cricut lightgrip mat is the go to mat for many people.

If you are using any previous silhouette cutting models cameo 3 portrait 2 etc you must use a cutting mat to cut out cardstock or other paper materials. Cutting mats are a lot like belly buttons in that way. Cricut cutting mats come with a plastic protective cover over them. For quilting and craft projects the use of a rotary cutter can make cutting pattern pieces faster and improve accuracy in measuring.

You can t use a rotary cutter however without a cutting mat to guide your cutting lines and protect your work surface. If the blade is set too low it will chomp up your cutting mat. I just love a new fresh cutting mat for my cameo.