Working with glitter cardstock can be fun and creative and makes for a great addition to any project. Glitter cardstock can be found in many types of colors and finishes, making it a versatile material for use in all sorts of projects.
But working with glitter cardstock can also be tricky, as it requires special settings for cutting, writing, and scoring with the Cricut machine. Knowing the proper Cricut settings for glitter cardstock is essential to getting the best results from your project.
When it comes to cutting glitter cardstock with a Cricut machine, you’ll want to adjust your blade setting depending on the type of material you are using. For thicker materials like glitter cardstock, you should set your blade depth to 4 or 5.
For thinner materials like vellum or regular paper, you should set your blade depth to 2 or 3. Make sure that you use a new fine-point blade when cutting glitter cardstock.
Once your blade setting is adjusted accordingly, you’ll want to choose the correct cutting pressure and speed setting for your project. Glitter cardstock is typically thicker than other types of paper so it will require more pressure when being cut by the Cricut machine. A good rule of thumb is to set the pressure between 100-120 grams and the speed at 4-5 inches per second.
When writing and scoring on glitter cardstock, you’ll want to make sure that you have selected the correct pen or scoring tool for your project. To ensure that your writing or scoring does not smudge on glitter cardstock, you should use an oil based pen such as a Sharpie or Sakura Pigma Micron pen. If you are using a scoring tool such as a stylus or embossing tool, make sure that it is sharpened properly before use.
To get the best results when using Cricut machines with glitter cardstock, always make sure that all settings are adjusted correctly before beginning your project. By taking these simple steps, you will be able to create beautiful projects with ease!
Conclusion:
The proper settings for working with Cricut machines and glitter cardstocks are essential in getting great results from any projects. When cutting, use a fine-point blade with a depth setting of 4-5 for thicker materials such as glitter cardboard; for more delicate materials like vellum paper set it between 2-3; set pressure between 100-120 grams and speed at 4-5 inches per second; when writing or scoring use oil based pens such as Sharpie or Sakura Pigma Micron pen; make sure that all tools are sharpened properly before beginning any project – these steps will help ensure success!