What Size Blade Does the Cricut Explore AIR 2 Use?

The Cricut Explore Air 2 is the most versatile and user-friendly machine on the market for cutting, writing, and scoring a variety of materials. It has been specifically designed to make crafting easier than ever before. It is compatible with a wide range of materials including paper, cardstock, vinyl, fabric, iron-on transfers, and many more.

The Cricut Explore Air 2 comes with a selection of blades to suit different materials.

The most common blade that comes with the machine is the Premium Fine-Point Blade. This blade is ideal for cutting paper and cardstock but can also be used on a variety of other materials including vinyl, fabric and even thin leathers. The blade can cut through up to 2mm thick material and makes precise cuts without leaving jagged edges.

In addition to the Premium Fine-Point Blade, the Cricut Explore Air 2 can also use Deep Cut blades which are ideal for thicker materials such as chipboard and balsa wood. These blades can cut through up to 3mm thick material with ease while still making precise cuts.

For those who need extra precision when cutting intricate designs or intricate fabrics such as felt or fleece, the Cricut Explore Air 2 also has an optional rotary blade available. This blade operates in a similar way to scissors but with much greater accuracy when cutting curves or intricate shapes.

Conclusion:

The Cricut Explore Air 2 uses both the Premium Fine-Point Blade and Deep Cut Blades for cutting various materials up to 3mm thick. For more precision when cutting intricate designs or fabrics like felt or fleece an optional rotary blade is available as well.