As part of showing you how to cut heat transfer vinyl with the cricut i want to show you some tips for applying the vinyl to the mat.
What degree blade cutting heat transfer vinyl.
An increased amount of blade dragging through the material when cutting fine detail can cause what they call vinyl ears parts lifted up.
When choosing blade angle the goal is to select one that will cut through the material and adhesive.
An increased amount of blade dragging through the material when cutting fine detail can cause what they call vinyl ears parts lifted up.
The three most commonly used plotter blade angles are 30 45 and 60 degrees.
Some blades are sharpened and chiseled a special way for better cutting results.
Many manufacturers only use 45 and 60 degree blades.
Expressions vinyl and cricut are both great places to get all of your vinyl.
The shiny side always goes down.
Different blade types may be required to cut through the material thickness or to achieve better results when cutting a detailed graphic.
A lower angle 45 degree is great for thin materials while a steeper angle 60 degrees has a more vertical cutting orientation that penetrates deeper.
In this case i had yellow and the back is white.
Applying heat transfer vinyl to the mat.
The 60 degree blade has the sharpest angle and has more cutting surface on the blade making it ideal for thicker materials.
An increased amount of blade dragging through the material when cutting fine detail can cause what they call vinyl ears parts lifted up.
A lower angle 45 degree is great for thin materials while a steeper angle 60 degrees has a more vertical cutting orientation that penetrates deeper.
Time for a little geometry refresher.
A lower angle 45 degree is great for thin materials while a steeper angle 60 degrees has a more vertical cutting orientation that penetrates deeper.