Cricut Maker Pressure Settings
If you are having trouble with your Template Tape cut settings while using a Cricut, use this chart to determine the pressure you are currently using and which pressure to try next. If your tape is being cut too deep, try a setting with less pressure. If it's not cutting deep enough, try a setting with more pressure.
I've found that a great starting point for Cricut pressure settings is washi and more pressure. I suggest cutting smaller shapes to test your settings instead of cutting a whole template and wasting the tape if you still need to tweak your settings a bit.
To get started, select your machine below to view the most accurate cut settings for your machine. They do vary slightly by machine. All pressure setting information was gathered from Cricut.com.
Cricut Explore 3 | Cricut Explore Air 2 | Cricut Maker | Cricut Maker 3
| Material Name | Cut Pressure | Multi-Cut | Blade Type |
| Rice Paper | 70 | Off |
Deep-Point Blade
|
| Glitter Vinyl | 75 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Aluminum Foil | 78 | Off |
Deep-Point Blade
|
| Washi Sheet | 85 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Patterned Iron-On | 99 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Printable Iron-On, Dark | 99 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Printable Iron-On, Light | 99 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Window Cling | 99 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Sticker Paper, Removable | 106 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| EVA Foam | 107 | Off |
Deep-Point Blade
|
| Premium Vinyl | 107 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Premium Vinyl - Holographic 3D Texture | 107 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Printable Vinyl | 107 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Vinyl | 107 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Stencil Vinyl | 110 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Transfer Foil | 112 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Copy Paper - 20 lb (75 gsm) | 113 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Premium Vinyl - True Brushed | 113 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Transfer Sheet | 116 | 2x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Everyday Iron-On | 118 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Everyday Iron-On Mesh | 118 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Express Iron-On | 118 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Premium Vinyl - Holographic Rose Bubble | 118 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| SportFlex Iron-On | 118 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Pearl Paper | 119 | 2x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Premium Outdoor Vinyl | 119 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Colored Duct Tape | 120 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Adhesive Foil | 121 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Duct Tape Sheet | 122 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Delicate Fabrics (like Tulle), Bonded | 125 | Off |
Bonded Fabric Blade
|
| Laser Copy Paper | 126 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Freezer Paper | 128 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Dry Erase Vinyl | 130 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Metallic Vinyl | 132 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Matte Vinyl | 134 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Carbon Fiber | 138 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Foil Iron-On | 138 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Premium Vinyl - Frosted Gray | 138 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Premium Vinyl - Frosted Opaque | 138 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Premium Vinyl - Pearl | 138 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Felt | 148 | 2x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Foil Tape - Shiny Side Up | 150 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Flocked Iron-On | 152 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Light Patterned Paper | 152 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Premium Vinyl - Frosted Glitter | 152 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Premium Vinyl - Holographic | 152 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Premium Vinyl - Holographic Art Deco | 152 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Premium Vinyl - Holographic Bubbles | 152 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Premium Vinyl - Holographic Crystals | 152 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Premium Vinyl - Holographic Threads | 152 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Premium Vinyl - Mosaic | 152 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Premium Vinyl - Textured | 152 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Premium Vinyl - Textured Metallic | 152 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Premium Vinyl - Shimmer | 153 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Wrapping Paper | 159 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Adhesive Foil, Matte | 161 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Holographic Sparkle Vinyl | 164 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Construction Paper | 168 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Wax Paper | 169 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Chalkboard Vinyl | 175 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Felt, Stiff | 175 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Light Fabrics (like Silk), Bonded | 175 | Off |
Bonded Fabric Blade
|
| Linen, Bonded | 175 | Off |
Bonded Fabric Blade
|
| Silk, Bonded | 175 | Off |
Bonded Fabric Blade
|
| Parchment Paper | 181 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Cardstock (for intricate cuts) | 182 | 2x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Craft Foam | 182 | Off |
Deep-Point Blade
|
| Sandblast Stencil | 190 | 2x |
Deep-Point Blade
|
| Notebook Paper | 191 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Calibration Paper | 192 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Sticky Note | 193 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Printable Fabric | 199 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Balsa - 1/16" (1.6 mm) | 200 | 4x | Knife Blade |
| Felt, Craft Bonded | 200 | 2x |
Bonded Fabric Blade
|
| Glitter Iron-On | 205 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Paper, Adhesive-Backed | 210 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Glitter Craft Foam | 214 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Grocery Bag | 215 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Holographic Sparkle Iron-On | 216 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Heat Transfer (non-Cricut) | 219 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Holographic Heat Transfer | 219 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Printable Sticker Paper (White) | 222 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Foil Tape - Shiny Side Down | 225 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Printable Sticker Paper (Clear) | 229 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Everyday Iron-On Mosaic | 230 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Glitter Mesh Iron-On | 230 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Holographic Iron-On | 230 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Light Cardstock - 65 lb (176 gsm) | 238 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Vellum | 239 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Printable Magnetic Sheet | 242 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Infusible Ink Transfer Sheet | 245 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Adhesive Sheet, Double-Sided | 250 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Faux Suede | 250 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Oil Cloth, Bonded | 250 | 2x |
Bonded Fabric Blade
|
| Shimmer Leather - 1mm | 253 | 3x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Metal - 40 gauge thin copper | 256 | 2x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Flat Cardboard | 258 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Faux Leather (Paper Thin) | 260 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Glitter Cardstock | 263 | 2x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Kraft Cardstock | 270 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Metallic Iron-On Mosaic | 270 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Non-Adhesive Vinyl - 16 gauge | 270 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Glitter Duct Tape | 271 | 2x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Deluxe Paper Foil Embossed | 272 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Medium Cardstock - 80 lb (216 gsm) | 273 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Stencil Film - 0.4mm | 273 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Deluxe Paper | 274 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Foil Paper - 0.36mm | 274 | 2x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Felt, Wool Bonded | 275 | 2x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Heavy Patterned Paper | 275 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Outdoor Vinyl, Bonded | 275 | 2x |
Bonded Fabric Blade
|
| Party Foil | 277 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Tattoo Paper | 277 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Corrugated Cardboard | 278 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Kraft Board | 278 | 2x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Plastic Canvas | 281 | 2x |
Deep-Point Blade
|
| Heavy Cardstock - 100 lb. (270 gsm) | 282 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Light Chipboard - 0.37mm | 285 | 2x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Cotton, Bonded | 286 | Off |
Bonded Fabric Blade
|
| Medium Fabrics (like Cotton), Bonded | 286 | Off |
Bonded Fabric Blade
|
| Foil Acetate | 292 | 2x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Mylar | 292 | 2x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Sparkle Paper | 292 | 2x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Paint Chip | 293 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Printable Foil | 293 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Shimmer Paper | 298 | 2x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Flocked Paper | 299 | 2x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Patterned Glitter Cardstock | 299 | 2x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Balsa - 3/32" (2.4 mm) | 300 | 7x | Knife Blade |
| Holographic Sparkle Iron-On Mosaic | 300 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Neoprene | 300 | 2x |
Deep-Point Blade
|
| Non-Adhesive Vinyl - 20 gauge | 300 | 2x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Polyester, Bonded | 300 | 2x |
Bonded Fabric Blade
|
| Poster Board | 300 | 2x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Thin Garment Leather – 2-3 oz. (0.8-1.3 mm) | 300 | 4x | Knife Blade |
| Tooling Leather - 2-3 oz. (0.8 mm) | 300 | 4x | Knife Blade |
| True Brushed Paper | 305 | 2x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Transparency | 308 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Cutting Mat Protector | 310 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Holographic Iron-On Mosaic | 310 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Cardstock, Adhesive-Backed | 314 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Plastic Packaging | 314 | 2x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Acetate | 319 | 2x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Magnetic Sheet - 0.5mm | 320 | 2x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Holographic Cardstock | 321 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Denim, Bonded | 325 | 2x |
Bonded Fabric Blade
|
| Genuine Leather | 325 | 2x |
Deep-Point Blade
|
| Heavy Fabrics (like Denim), Bonded | 325 | 2x |
Bonded Fabric Blade
|
| Metallic Leather | 325 | 4x |
Deep-Point Blade
|
| Corrugated Paper | 329 | Off |
Deep-Point Blade
|
| Foil Poster Board | 333 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Gel Sheet | 335 | 4x |
Deep-Point Blade
|
| Natural Wood Veneer | 335 | 4x |
Deep-Point Blade
|
| Photo Paper | 338 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Heavy Watercolor Paper - 140 lb (300 gsm) | 343 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Cereal Box | 348 | Off |
Deep Point Blade
|
| Birch, Permanent Adhesive | 350 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Foil Kraft Board - Holographic | 350 | 2x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Metallic Poster Board | 350 | 2x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Magnetic Sheet - 0.6mm | 358 | 6x |
Deep-Point Blade
|
| Basswood - 1/32" (0.8 mm) | 381 | 18x | Knife Blade |
| Tooling Leather - 4-5 oz. (1.6 mm) | 400 | 6x | Knife Blade |
| Matboard (1.5 mm) | 450 | 8x | Knife Blade |
| Tooling Leather - 6-7 oz. (2.4 mm) | 450 | 16x | Knife Blade |
| Chipboard (1.5 mm) | 500 | 12x | Knife Blade |
| Moiree | 580 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Heavy Chipboard - 2.0mm | 650 | 24x | Knife Blade |
| Chiffon | 684 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Nylon | 684 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Tulle | 729 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Art/Illustration Board | 750 | 17x | Knife Blade |
| Basswood - 1/16" (1.6 mm) | 750 | 14x | Knife Blade |
| Delicate Fabrics (like Tulle) | 800 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Fusible Interfacing | 817 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Viscose | 918 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Crepe Paper | 958 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Gossamer | 958 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Lame | 981 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Challis | 1040 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Bamboo Fabric | 1041 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| La Coste | 1104 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Georgette | 1143 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Wool Crepe | 1174 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Light Fabrics (like Silk) | 1200 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Habutai | 1250 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Lycra | 1250 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Heather | 1261 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Organza | 1265 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Voile | 1267 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Tissue Paper | 1308 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Dotted Swiss | 1339 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Foulard | 1368 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Gauze | 1369 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Broadcloth | 1370 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Mesh | 1385 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Tafetta | 1405 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Burn-Out Velvet | 1410 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Rayon Lyocell | 1415 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Cashmere | 1424 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Panne Velvet | 1425 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Crepe Charmeuse | 1430 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Oilcloth | 1433 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Double Cloth | 1438 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Plush | 1450 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Ramie | 1455 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Tweed | 1495 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Chintz | 1505 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Plisse | 1513 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Pima Cotton | 1515 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Jersey | 1520 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Chantilly Lace | 1540 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Peau de Soie | 1545 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Rip-Stop Nylon | 1549 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Rib Knit | 1585 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Shantung | 1590 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Felt, Wool Fabric | 1593 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Muslin | 1595 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Double Knit | 1605 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Calico | 1608 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Crepe de Chine | 1610 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Suede | 1610 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Eyelet | 1619 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Silk China | 1640 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Seersucker | 1645 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Spandex | 1655 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Chambray | 1680 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Charmeuse Satin | 1695 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Microfiber | 1708 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Homespun Fabric | 1723 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Corduroy | 1725 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Handmade Paper | 1729 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Fusible Fleece | 1739 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Shantung Santeen | 1743 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Bengaline | 1745 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Fusible Fabric | 1750 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Light Cotton | 1750 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Cambric | 1785 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Fleece | 1813 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Dupioni Silk | 1830 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Slinky Knit | 1830 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Quilt Batting | 1833 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Satin Silk | 1833 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Damask | 1838 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Cotton | 1850 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Gabardine | 1854 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Insulbrite Batting | 1860 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Faille | 1873 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Ziberline | 1883 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Faux Suede | 1885 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Flex Foam | 1915 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Canvas | 1925 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Interlock Knit | 1926 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Poplin | 1933 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Denim | 1943 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Jacquard | 1953 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Flannel | 1955 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Oxford | 1985 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Felt, Acrylic Fabric | 1995 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Crepe-back Satin | 2000 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Light Cotton, 2 layers | 2000 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Ottoman | 2023 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Velveteen | 2034 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Faux Fur | 2050 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Velour | 2083 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Medium Fabrics (like Cotton) | 2100 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Duck Cloth | 2110 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Khaki | 2110 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Velvet Upholstery | 2134 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Linen | 2148 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Felt, Glitter Bonded | 2214 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Kevlar | 2217 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Grosgrain | 2228 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Pique Cotton | 2240 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Raschel Knit | 2278 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Boucle | 2365 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Mulberry Paper | 2369 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Ultra Firm Stabilizer | 2488 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Melton Wool | 2493 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Terry Cloth | 2533 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Sequined | 2570 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Moleskin | 2600 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Sailcloth | 2610 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Light Cotton, 3 layers | 2750 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Jute | 2843 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Waffle Cloth | 2883 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Burlap | 3163 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Heavy Fabrics (like Denim) | 3200 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Monk's Cloth | 3295 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Grois Point | 3540 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Matelasse | 3597 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Extra Heavy Fabrics (like Burlap) | 3800 | Off | Rotary Blade |
