Cutting Your Tape

Tip: Apply Over Vinyl

Applying your Template Tape to vinyl before cutting your template has a few benefits.

1. If you are struggling with getting your machine to stop cutting so deep, applying your Template Tape to vinyl first will add extra thickness to your material which helps to prevent it from cutting all the way through.

2. You won't have to base paint your tumbler. The vinyl colors it for you!

3. If you happen to apply your Template Tape a little crooked, having the tape applied over vinyl makes carefully removing and repositioning your template possible, whereas with the Template Tape alone it will tear into pieces and you will have to recut the template and start over, wasting your materials.

Fresh Blade

Do not underestimate the significance of using a new blade. Using an old or gummed up blade can make or break the quality of your cut. If you notice your cut being sloppy, inconsistent, or you have to keep increasing your pressure... it's way past time to switch out your blade.

Pressure Setting

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

 

Perfecting the Seam

Grab a pack of Precision Tip Bottles. These guys are great because they release just the right amount of product at a time. When you have a gap at your seam, squeeze a small line of glue where you need it, and glitter it like normal. Wait for it to dry, and epoxy! No more gap!

Useful Items from Amazon

If you catch our Lives you'll see a few staples that we use often that we don't carry in the shop. We have those linked for you here: https://a.co/ebwJ21S

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