The Cricut Maker comes with a wide variety of materials that can be used to create unique and beautiful projects. One of the most popular materials is chipboard, which is a thick cardboard-like material that can be used to make cards, scrapbook pages, and other craft projects. It’s easy to use and comes in various colors, textures, and thicknesses so you can create whatever look you desire.
Before using chipboard with your Cricut Maker, you’ll need to purchase the correct blade for it. The blade should be specifically designed for cutting chipboard.
Once the blade is installed in your Cricut Maker, you’ll need to select the correct setting for cutting chipboard on the machine. This will depend on the type of chipboard you’re using and should be indicated on the packaging.
Once your Cricut Maker is set up correctly for cutting chipboard, start by measuring out your design onto the chipboard. You can use a ruler or a template for this step. Then place your chipboard onto a light grip mat and load it into your Cricut Maker.
Now it’s time to cut! Select “chipboard” as your material type in Design Space before pressing “Go” to start cutting your design.
As the machine cuts, it may make some noise as it presses down through the thick material. Depending on how intricate or detailed your design is, it could take several minutes or longer for your machine to finish cutting.
When finished, unload the mat from your machine and carefully remove any pieces from around the edge of your design that have been cut away from the original piece of chipboard. You may also notice some frayed edges around where you have cut – these can easily be trimmed away with scissors or an X-Acto knife if desired.
With just a few simple steps, you can use chipboard to create unique projects with your Cricut Maker! Whether you’re making cards or scrapbook pages, this versatile material will help bring all of your creative ideas to life.
Conclusion: Using chipboard with a Cricut Maker is easy and fun! First select the correct blade for cutting chipboard then measure out and place it onto a light grip mat before loading into your machine.
Choose “chipboard” as your material type in Design Space before pressing “Go” then unload when finished. Trim away any frayed edges if desired before enjoying all of the unique projects you can create with this versatile material!