But when the objects being cut get very small weeding can become a problem.
Cut vinyl and the letters are getting lifted.
If you have tried everything above and your cutting issue is still not resolved contact cricut support.
If cutting a simple image resolves the issue try cutting the more intricate image using the custom setting for cardstock intricate cuts.
You cut out a very intricate lettering design but when you are weeding it the letters will not stay on the backing paper and lift when pulling the negative vinyl away.
Make sure your cutting mat is pretty sticky when place the vinyl on it to cut.
In this instructable i am going to show you how to handle the weeding issues allowing you to cut smaller objects.
Rachel will break down how simple it is to cut and apply vinyl to y.
If you manage to get the thin fonts or smaller script words to cut correctly try reverse weeding to make it easier to transfer if you are using vinyl.
To get clean cuts for small designs you need a very sharp blade.
Cutting vinyl with the silhouette cameo or portrait is arguably easier than cutting anything else on the machine.
Peel away all of the extra vinyl from around the letters.
Place transfer tape or masking tape over the vinyl word.
If using a cricut explore air 2 or cricut maker in fast mode turn fast mode off and attempt your cut again.
Do not remove the letters from the backing paper.
Use a sticky mat.
Fig 1 shows the edge lifting of this graphic with the standard 45 blade.
They are actually pretty awesome.
You want to first start by making sure you have the proper type of vinyl that in and of itself can be overwhelming.
If you are cutting an image which is very intricate or small try cutting a simpler or larger.
Your blade is not sharp enough.
This will keep the material firmly in place.
Vinyl lettering includes lettering numbering or shapes that are individually cut out from a sheet of solid colored 2 mil vinyl and then pre spaced and placed onto pre masked transfer tape the number of transfer tape sheets used will depend on the size of your vinyl lettering and amount of colors used.
Firmly rub your fingers over the tape to adhere.
This was cut on a vinyl express qe6000 which has a high quality digital servo motor and cuts fine detail with amazing precision.
If you ve ever wondered how exactly to cut and apply cricut vinyl this video is for you.
But a serif or filigree on a 1 2 tall letter may only be 1 16 of an inch tall.
It s an elegant serif font cut at 1 2.
An example is small lettering if the letter heights get into the 1 4 inch range the letters want to lift with the weeded vinyl.
