Cricut Explore 3 Pressure Settings
If you are having trouble with your Template Tape cut settings 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 all the way through, try a setting with more pressure.
I HIGHLY recommend using a new blade and doing test cuts on a scrap sheet of tape using various shapes or svgs before trying it on a whole template.
Select your machine below to view the most accurate cut settings for your machine. They do vary 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 |
| Aluminum Foil | 70 | 2x |
Deep-Point Blade
|
| Printable Iron-On, Light | 70 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Washi Tape - 0.06mm | 70 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Glitter Vinyl | 76 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Butcher Paper | 80 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Patterned Iron-On | 80 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Washi Sheet | 85 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Everyday Iron-On Mesh | 100 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Parchment Paper | 100 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Printable Iron-On, Dark | 100 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Window Cling | 100 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Wrapping Paper | 100 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Express Iron-On | 102 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Adhesive Foil | 108 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Premium Vinyl-Holographic 3D Texture | 108 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Stencil Vinyl | 109 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Premium Vinyl-Holographic | 110 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Everyday Iron-On | 113 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Premium Vinyl - Permanent Glossy | 115 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Premium Vinyl-Frosted Opaque | 115 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Premium Vinyl-Holographic Rose Bubble | 115 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Premium Outdoor Vinyl | 118 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Printable Vinyl | 120 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Premium Vinyl - Removable Matte | 121 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Smart Vinyl – Removable | 121 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Duct Tape Sheet | 122 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Foil Iron-On | 123 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Laser Copy Paper | 126 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Premium Vinyl-Holographic Bubbles | 128 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Premium Vinyl-Frosted Gray | 131 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| SportFlex Iron-On | 133 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Smart Vinyl – Permanent | 135 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Premium Vinyl-Mosaic | 136 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Pearl Paper | 138 | 2x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Premium Vinyl-Holographic Art Deco | 138 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Premium Vinyl-Holographic Threads | 138 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Holographic Sparkle Vinyl | 139 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Premium Vinyl-True Brushed | 140 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Copy Paper – 20 lb (75 gsm) | 143 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Copy Paper – 24lb (90 gsm) | 143 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Copy Paper – 32 lb (120 gsm) | 143 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| EVA Foam | 145 | Off |
Deep Point Blade
|
| Premium Vinyl-Pearl | 146 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Premium Vinyl-Frosted Glitter | 148 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Premium Vinyl-Shimmer | 148 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Glitter Mesh Iron-On | 154 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Holographic Iron-On | 154 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Smart Vinyl – Matte Metallic | 154 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Construction Paper | 155 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Smart Iron-On | 156 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Smart Iron-On – Holographic | 156 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Premium Vinyl-Holographic Crystals | 160 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Wax Paper | 160 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Smart Iron-On – Glitter | 163 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Premium Vinyl-Textured | 166 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Premium Vinyl-Textured Metallic | 166 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Smart Vinyl – Shimmer | 169 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Adhesive Foil, Matte | 170 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Holographic Sparkle Iron-On | 174 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Smooth Glitter Paper | 175 | 2x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Sticky Note | 175 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Glitter Iron-On | 177 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Craft Foam | 180 | Off |
Deep-Point Blade
|
| Glitter Craft Foam | 180 | Off |
Deep Point Blade
|
| Chalkboard Vinyl | 190 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Notebook Paper | 191 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Calibration Paper | 192 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Cardstock (for intricate cuts) | 200 | 2x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Grocery Bag | 200 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Vellum | 200 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Printable Fabric | 205 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Light Cardstock – 65 lb (176 gsm) | 214 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Faux Leather (Paper Thin) | 215 | 2x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Fusible Fabric | 220 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Photo Paper | 223 | 2x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Flocked Paper | 225 | 3x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Infusible Ink Transfer Sheet | 226 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Printable Sticker Paper (Clear) | 230 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Printable Sticker Paper (White) | 230 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Light Patterned Paper | 240 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Everyday Iron-On Mosaic | 248 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Faux Suede | 250 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Holographic Sparkle Iron-On Mosaic | 252 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Genuine Leather | 255 | 2x |
Deep-Point Blade
|
| Metallic Leather | 255 | 4x |
Deep-Point Blade
|
| Metallic Iron-On Mosaic | 267 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Holographic Iron-On Mosaic | 268 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Deluxe Paper | 270 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Deluxe Paper, Adhesive Backed | 270 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Glitter Cardstock | 270 | 2x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Heavy Patterned Paper | 275 | Off |
Deep-Point Blade
|
| Kraft Cardstock | 275 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Party Foil | 275 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Tattoo Paper | 277 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Oil Cloth, Bonded* | 285 | Off |
Bonded Fabric Blade
|
| Polyester, Bonded* | 285 | Off |
Bonded Fabric Blade
|
| Silk, Bonded* | 285 | Off |
Bonded Fabric Blade
|
| Sparkle Paper | 285 | 2x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Mylar | 292 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Heavy Cardstock-100 lb (270 gsm) | 295 | 2x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| True Brushed Paper | 295 | 2x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Cardstock, Adhesive Backed | 300 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Deluxe Paper Foil Embossed | 300 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Flat Cardboard | 300 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Foil Paper - 0.36mm | 300 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Magnetic Sheet - 0.5 mm | 300 | 4x |
Deep-Point Blade
|
| Smart Paper, Sticker Cardstock | 300 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Stencil Film - 0.4mm | 300 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Balsa - 3/32" (2.4 mm) | 300 | 7X | Knife Blade |
| Cardstock, Adhesive-Backed | 300 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Deluxe Paper Foil Embossed | 300 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Flat Cardboard | 300 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Non-Adhesive Vinyl – 20 gauge | 300 | 2x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Stencil Film – 0.4mm | 300 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Transparency | 308 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Transparency | 308 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Cutting Mat Protector | 310 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Heavy Watercolor Paper - 140 lb (300 gsm) | 310 | 2x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Paint Chip | 310 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Cutting Mat Protector | 310 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Heavy Cardstock – 100 lb. (270 gsm) | 310 | 2x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Paint Chip | 310 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Smart Paper, Sticker Cardstock | 310 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Corrugated Cardboard | 315 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Kraft Board | 320 | 2x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Medium Cardstock - 80 lb (216 gsm) | 320 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Natural Wood Veneer | 320 | 3x |
Deep-Point Blade
|
| Magnetic Sheet – 0.5 mm | 320 | 4x |
Deep-Point Blade
|
| Medium Cardstock – 80 lb (216 gsm) | 320 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Denim, Bonded* | 321 | 3x |
Bonded Fabric Blade
|
| Foil Acetate | 321 | 2x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Foil Acetate | 321 | 2x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Corrugated Cardboard | 325 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Shimmer Leather - 1 mm | 325 | 3x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Adhesive Sheet, Double-Sided | 325 | 2X |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Kraft Board | 325 | 2x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Shimmer Leather – 1mm | 325 | 3x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Light Chipboard - 0.37mm | 327 | 2x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Felt, Wool Fabric | 328 | 6x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Corrugated Paper | 329 | Off |
Deep-Point Blade
|
| Metallic Poster Board | 330 | 2x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Foil Poster Board | 330 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Metallic Poster Board | 330 | 2x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Neoprene | 330 | 2x |
Deep-Point Blade
|
| True Brushed Paper | 330 | 2x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Felt, Wool Bonded* | 331 | 2x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Gel Sheet | 335 | 4x |
Deep-Point Blade
|
| Metallic Leather | 335 | 4x |
Deep-Point Blade
|
| Foil Kraft Board - Holographic | 340 | 2x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Foil Poster Board | 340 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Denim, Bonded | 340 | 3X |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Foil Kraft Board – Holographic | 340 | 2x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Heavy Fabrics (like Denim), Bonded | 340 | 3x |
Bonded Fabric Blade
|
| Shimmer Paper | 345 | 2x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Heavy Watercolor Paper – 140 lb (300 gsm) | 345 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Natural Wood Veneer | 345 | 4x |
Deep-Point Blade
|
| Photo Paper | 345 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Plastic Canvas | 345 | 3x |
Deep-Point Blade
|
| Plastic Packaging | 345 | 6x |
Deep-Point Blade
|
| Shimmer Paper | 345 | 2x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Tooling Leather – 4-5 oz. (1.6 mm) | 345 | 7x |
Deep-Point Blade
|
| Magnetic Sheet - 1.0 mm | 350 | 8x |
Deep-Point Blade
|
| Matboard (1.5 mm) | 350 | 5x |
Deep-Point Blade
|
| Acetate | 350 | 3X |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Birch, Permanent Adhesive | 350 | Off |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Felt, Wool Bonded | 350 | 2x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Felt, Wool Fabric | 350 | 6x |
Fine-Point Blade
|
| Magnetic Sheet – 1.0 mm | 350 | 7x |
Deep-Point Blade
|
| Matboard (1.5 mm) | 350 | 6x |
Deep-Point Blade
|
| Basswood - 1/32" (0.8 mm) | 381 | 18X | Knife Blade |
| Tooling Leather – 6-7 oz. (2.4 mm) | 450 | 16x | Knife Blade |
| Chipboard (1.5 mm) | 500 | 12x | Knife Blade |
| Moiree | 600 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Heavy Chipboard – 2.0mm | 650 | 24x | Knife Blade |
| Chiffon | 684 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Nylon | 700 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Art/Illustration Board | 750 | 17x | Knife Blade |
| Basswood - 1/16" (1.6 mm) | 750 | 14X | Knife Blade |
| Delicate Fabrics (like Tulle) | 750 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Tulle | 750 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Delicate Fabrics (like Tulle), Bonded | 850 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Viscose | 925 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Crepe Paper | 950 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Lame | 981 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| La Coste | 1100 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Georgette | 1143 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Wool Crepe | 1174 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Challis | 1200 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Heather | 1250 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Lycra | 1250 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Organza | 1250 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Light Fabrics (like Silk), Bonded | 1300 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Tissue Paper | 1300 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Dotted Swiss | 1339 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Gauze | 1369 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Foulard | 1375 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Mesh | 1385 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Fusible Interfacing | 1400 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Linen, Bonded | 1400 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Tafetta | 1405 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Burn-Out Velvet | 1410 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Rayon Lyocell | 1415 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Cashmere | 1423 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Panne Velvet | 1425 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Oilcloth | 1433 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Tweed | 1495 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Bamboo Fabric | 1500 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Gossamer | 1500 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Medium Fabrics (like Cotton), Bonded | 1500 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Plisse | 1500 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Jersey | 1520 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Rip-Stop Nylon | 1549 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Peau de Soie | 1550 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Plush | 1550 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Rib Knit | 1585 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Muslin | 1595 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Calico | 1600 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Chintz | 1600 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Mulberry Paper | 1600 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Polyester | 1600 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Shantung | 1600 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Eyelet | 1619 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Silk China | 1640 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Double Cloth | 1650 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Habutai | 1650 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Pima Cotton | 1650 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Spandex | 1655 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Chambray | 1680 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Broadcloth | 1700 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Chantilly Lace | 1700 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Ramie | 1700 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Suede | 1700 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Microfiber | 1708 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Homespun Fabric | 1723 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Corduroy | 1725 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Shantung Santeen | 1743 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Bengaline | 1745 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Fusible Fleece | 1750 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Handmade Paper | 1750 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Light Cotton | 1750 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Seersucker | 1750 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Cambric | 1800 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Charmeuse Satin | 1800 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Cotton, Bonded | 1800 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Double Knit | 1800 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Oil Cloth, Bonded | 1800 | 2x | Rotary Blade |
| Outdoor Vinyl, Bonded | 1800 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Satin Silk | 1800 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Slinky Knit | 1830 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Damask | 1838 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Gabardine | 1850 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Light Fabrics (like Silk) | 1850 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Insulbrite Batting | 1860 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Faille | 1873 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Cotton | 1900 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Dupioni Silk | 1900 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Faux Suede | 1900 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Medium Fabrics (like Cotton) | 1900 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Quilt Batting | 1900 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Ziberline | 1900 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Interlock Knit | 1926 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Poplin | 1933 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Flannel | 1950 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Fleece | 1950 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Oxford | 1985 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Felt, Acrylic Fabric | 1995 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Crepe-back Satin | 2000 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Flex Foam | 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 |
| Jacquard | 2050 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Pique Cotton | 2050 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Velour | 2050 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Canvas | 2100 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Crepe de Chine | 2100 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Khaki | 2100 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Ultra Firm Stabilizer | 2100 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Linen | 2148 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Crepe Charmeuse | 2200 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Felt, Craft Bonded | 2200 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Felt, Glitter Bonded | 2200 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Kevlar | 2200 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Velvet Upholstery | 2200 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Grosgrain | 2228 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Duck Cloth | 2250 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Raschel Knit | 2278 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Boucle | 2365 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Melton Wool | 2493 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Denim | 2550 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Heavy Fabrics (like Denim) | 2550 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Sequined | 2550 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Terry Cloth | 2550 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Waffle Cloth | 2600 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Sailcloth | 2610 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Moleskin | 2800 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Jute | 2843 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Light Cotton, 3 layers | 2950 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Burlap | 3163 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Extra Heavy Fabrics (like Burlap) | 3163 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Monk's Cloth | 3295 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Matelasse | 3400 | Off | Rotary Blade |
| Grois Point | 3550 | Off | Rotary Blade |
