Thank you SO much for this video! I really was not having much issue and then fast forward a year and I started using my Cricut more trying to cut the very same design with the same materials and all I got was a mess for letters mostly on one particular glitter vinyl. Same brand as others that worked well before. I changed blades, changed settings....no change. So I bought new name brand glitter vinyl and I now have glitter all in my Cricut and in the housing and it didn't cut through after 5 passes and increased pressure! Well known store says they have had no complaints. My lettering really is NOT that small and not nearly as intricate as I see all over TH-cam cutting and weeding beautifully! This should not be happening. It seems to have started when Cricut changed Design Spac e which now won't work on two of my three computers. But probably coincidence. I have a whole box of blades that look just like yours but a different brand I guess, came 40 in the box. How do you know if they are for "fine" cuts? I thought the yellow was fine, red deeper and blue for deep cut? The original blade still cuts better than the new ones. I am getting SO discouraged. About to order a NEW housing with "fine cut blades" and hope this helps. I am subscribing, you addressed the problem so much better than all the other videos I have found on the subject. I look forward to more like this one!!!
I'm sorry you're having so much trouble. It's not a coincidence that this happened after a software update. Cricut has a habit of not properly testing their software updates and often this results in the cut pressures not working for the material selected. If you're still under your warranty then I'd give cricut a call and pursue a replacement machine. If not, then try a material that cuts with heavier pressure like acetate. Hopefully it is a software issue that's fixed with an upcoming patch. In terms of the generic blades, the red one is equivalent to the fine point blade, the blue one is equivalent to the deep point blade and the yellow doesn't have an equivalent blade but cuts at a higher angle so better for even more intricate cuts. I've not personally had issues with them in the past and they work just as well as the Cricut branded blades. I hope this issue is fixed for you soon and you can get back to enjoying your Cricut!
THANK YOU 😊 I watched a few tutorials and nothing worked until I followed your tips. I gasped out loud when i peeled back the excess vinyl and my thin tiny letters stayed put! Game changer 🙂
You're a life saver! I kept having a detailed part of a cut crinkle up on me, but following some of these pointers I was able to fix it! I was getting super frustrated with the repeated bad cuts I was getting, and was really close to scrapping trying to make the cut so small.
Thank you so much. My letters kept lifting and sliding on the paper backed vinyl. Then I found your video and just pulled the vinyl off the paper and put it on a plastic sheet protector before cutting and it didn't slide a bit and I could weed easily. I also made the weeding squares around each line which also made weeding so much easier.
@@tufty2teeth no I put it on a sheet of plastic. Acetate works. You could probably use transfer but don't peel the backing off of it. Put your vinyl on the top, not sticky side. But now if I want to fo finer cuts I buy vinyl that is backed by plastic. Makes a world of difference. So much easier.
Thank you for your video; I was having a problem with tiny cuts. I am using the Cricut JOY, and it doesn't have the washi setting, is there something else that I can adjust that will give me the same result as the washi? Thank you.
Good to hear! I'd definitely suggest buying some htvront vinyl if you haven't used it already. I never have issues with intricate cuts using that brand. Good luck! 🤞
Thank you Madame, I want to try and make something to start selling and have been terrified (the size is tiny, supposed to fit on keychains, but I’m not sure if I should do lettering or not)
It's definitely possible to do tiny lettering for a Keychain. I have a tutorial on my channel. I would recommend putting uv resin over the top to ensure the vinyl doesn't lift if you're going to sell them. Good luck!
With the washi setting and applying more pressure, im trying to use oracal 751 which is 2.5 mil thick, so the idea of more pressure has me nervous. Ive been messing with settings and just keep destroying vinyl. The entire image is lifting and balling up together during the cut. Any advice?
Do you have any recommendations for blades for the Cricut Joy Xtra? I am a newbie to the cutting machines and I have searched high and low for the answer to my question. Can’t even find it on Cricut’s website😩 Thank you for this video and your help! So useful
The joy xtra tools use the same tools as the joy so if you search cricut joy replacement blades on Amazon you should be able to find them. I hope that helps ☺
I'm assuming you mean foam sheets, they're notoriously difficult to cut and I've only had success using the rotary blade, unfortunately it doesn't cut tiny fonts. You could try adding a thicker offset to it to see if it helps.
It depends on how often you use your Cricut and what kinds of materials you cut. You should change your blade when you notice the material dragging or vinyl is becoming difficult to weed. Thanks for subscribing ☺
I'm confused or I'm a dummy...if I am putting a design onto a surface and it needs to be sticky, how does HTV work?? It's not sticky and it's a metal surface I need to apply to that cannot be heated.
Unfortunately, this didn't work for me AT ALL. Hopefully this tutorial helps others that are struggling and I appreciate all the tips but in the end I just needed to stop overprepping and use Cricut's regular instructions and tools.The washi setting resulted in the vinyl not being cut completely through, reverse weeding a 12x12 inch intricate design turned into a sticky mess with dust and little hairs getting stuck to it while weeding and the whole process was just frustrating. I ended up doing it successfully by just using a (newish) Cricut light blade, a Cricut StandardGrip mat, a roll of Cricut premium vinyl, using the default cutting depth on the premium vinyl setting, weeding normally and then using Cricut transfer tape - and finally it worked. The only off-brand things I used were my weeding and burnishing tools. My biggest issue during the "normal" process was getting the vinyl to stick to the transfer tape but burnishing, lifting and repeating for every millimeter over the course of an hour finally got the whole thing transferred. Either that transfer tape really needs to be a hair stickier or the vinyl backing needs to be easier to remove as getting the vinyl to lift off is a huge pain.
@@ItsyBitsyBuild I was using Cricut vinyl, so that might have been my issue if your tips are all based on the alternative vinyl you mentioned. Is that vinyl thinner so that the washi setting does cut through it?
@@elammertsma yes, the washi instructions are for htvront. If you're using Cricut Vinyl, I recommend cutting twice on the washi setting. It's definitely worth exploring other brands of vinyl, cricut brand is really poorly made and difficult to work with.
@@ItsyBitsyBuild That's good to know! I'll check them out for next time because, while I did manage to get my project completed eventually, it was certainly a time-consuming challenge.
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OMG!! YOU SAVED MY LIFE!!!! THANK YOU SO SO SO MUCH!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤
Aww I'm so glad! 😍
Honestly, you are the 1st person to recommend the Washi setting...brilliant!
Aww thanks for the lovely comment!
Absolutely saved my marriage! (Well... maybe not, but you made my wife very happy!) Great tips! Thanks so much!
Thanks for the support! ☺
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You saved me about 2 days worth of tears and swear words, I love you! I am only buying this vinyl now too
Yay! I'm so glad to hear that!
Thank you SO much for this video! I really was not having much issue and then fast forward a year and I started using my Cricut more trying to cut the very same design with the same materials and all I got was a mess for letters mostly on one particular glitter vinyl. Same brand as others that worked well before. I changed blades, changed settings....no change. So I bought new name brand glitter vinyl and I now have glitter all in my Cricut and in the housing and it didn't cut through after 5 passes and increased pressure! Well known store says they have had no complaints. My lettering really is NOT that small and not nearly as intricate as I see all over TH-cam cutting and weeding beautifully! This should not be happening. It seems to have started when Cricut changed Design Spac e which now won't work on two of my three computers. But probably coincidence.
I have a whole box of blades that look just like yours but a different brand I guess, came 40 in the box. How do you know if they are for "fine" cuts? I thought the yellow was fine, red deeper and blue for deep cut? The original blade still cuts better than the new ones. I am getting SO discouraged. About to order a NEW housing with "fine cut blades" and hope this helps.
I am subscribing, you addressed the problem so much better than all the other videos I have found on the subject. I look forward to more like this one!!!
I'm sorry you're having so much trouble. It's not a coincidence that this happened after a software update. Cricut has a habit of not properly testing their software updates and often this results in the cut pressures not working for the material selected. If you're still under your warranty then I'd give cricut a call and pursue a replacement machine. If not, then try a material that cuts with heavier pressure like acetate. Hopefully it is a software issue that's fixed with an upcoming patch.
In terms of the generic blades, the red one is equivalent to the fine point blade, the blue one is equivalent to the deep point blade and the yellow doesn't have an equivalent blade but cuts at a higher angle so better for even more intricate cuts. I've not personally had issues with them in the past and they work just as well as the Cricut branded blades.
I hope this issue is fixed for you soon and you can get back to enjoying your Cricut!
So many great tips! Thank you for sharing!
I'm so glad you found it helpful ☺
Thank you so much . Please do more miniatures . I love to watch ur video ❤
Thanks for the support! ☺
You truly are a life saver. Thank you for these tips, now I can finally save some vinyl 😂
THANK YOU 😊
I watched a few tutorials and nothing worked until I followed your tips. I gasped out loud when i peeled back the excess vinyl and my thin tiny letters stayed put!
Game changer 🙂
That's fantastic to hear! ☺
OMG!! This video saved me so much time, thank you!
Yay I'm so glad ☺️
i just rewatched again AND OMG THE LAST HACK YESSSSSSS
You're a life saver! I kept having a detailed part of a cut crinkle up on me, but following some of these pointers I was able to fix it! I was getting super frustrated with the repeated bad cuts I was getting, and was really close to scrapping trying to make the cut so small.
I'm so glad to hear that! Thanks for the lovely comment ☺
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS!!! I TRIED THE TIPS YOU GAVE AND IT WORKED. you are a lifesaver!!!!!
Yay! I'm so glad!
Thank you so much. My letters kept lifting and sliding on the paper backed vinyl. Then I found your video and just pulled the vinyl off the paper and put it on a plastic sheet protector before cutting and it didn't slide a bit and I could weed easily. I also made the weeding squares around each line which also made weeding so much easier.
Yay! I'm so glad to hear that ☺
So you took the paper backed vinyl off, put it in transfer paper, then to mat and cut?
@@tufty2teeth no I put it on a sheet of plastic. Acetate works. You could probably use transfer but don't peel the backing off of it. Put your vinyl on the top, not sticky side. But now if I want to fo finer cuts I buy vinyl that is backed by plastic. Makes a world of difference. So much easier.
Great tips! Thx!😊
Great video!
Thank you!
You're a genius
Do you mind explaining the 3 different blades? I don’t understand what they are all for. Thank you so much.
Hi there, I have a cheat sheet for them on my website here, it's the one that days generic replacement blades itsybitsybuild.com/cricut-cheat-sheets
I love your vid! Keep them coming! thanks
Thanks for the support!
Thank you for your video; I was having a problem with tiny cuts. I am using the Cricut JOY, and it doesn't have the washi setting, is there something else that I can adjust that will give me the same result as the washi? Thank you.
I haven't personally used the Joy but I've read the stencil setting might be a suitable alternative. Good luck!
Where do you find the stencil setting please as I too have a cricut joy and no washi setting ?
Amazing tips. Like and sub earned
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Thanks for this video, it was very helpful. I just used the washi sheet setting and it had very little stuff-ups. I only had 2-3 pieces come out
Good to hear! I'd definitely suggest buying some htvront vinyl if you haven't used it already. I never have issues with intricate cuts using that brand. Good luck! 🤞
Thank you so kindly for making this!!!
You're welcome ☺
Thank you so much for this info! Your video was very helpful!!
I'm so glad to hear it helped ☺
Thankyou for this video very informative
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Excellent!
very informative! thank you.
That's great to hear! ☺
thank you this video was super helpful
That's great to hear, thanks! ☺
Very helpful thank you
Thanks for the support!
Thank you Madame, I want to try and make something to start selling and have been terrified (the size is tiny, supposed to fit on keychains, but I’m not sure if I should do lettering or not)
It's definitely possible to do tiny lettering for a Keychain. I have a tutorial on my channel. I would recommend putting uv resin over the top to ensure the vinyl doesn't lift if you're going to sell them. Good luck!
@@ItsyBitsyBuild thank you 🥰 I am hoping to get started soon, it’s going to be a lot of fun I think if I can get started lol
You're a gem!! Thank you 🥰
Thanks for the lovely comment ☺
@@ItsyBitsyBuild You're welcome & I appreciate you sharing your tips 😊
With the washi setting and applying more pressure, im trying to use oracal 751 which is 2.5 mil thick, so the idea of more pressure has me nervous. Ive been messing with settings and just keep destroying vinyl. The entire image is lifting and balling up together during the cut. Any advice?
Oracle is notoriously difficult on intricate cuts at the best of times. I'd go with thicker fonts.
Do you have any recommendations for blades for the Cricut Joy Xtra?
I am a newbie to the cutting machines and I have searched high and low for the answer to my question. Can’t even find it on Cricut’s website😩
Thank you for this video and your help! So useful
The joy xtra tools use the same tools as the joy so if you search cricut joy replacement blades on Amazon you should be able to find them. I hope that helps ☺
what would be the next best option to the washi setting? i have a cricut joy xtra
I was reading on reddit that stencil vinyl might be an equivalent option.
@ItsyBitsyBuild thank you!!
Any advice on foam mini fonts
I'm assuming you mean foam sheets, they're notoriously difficult to cut and I've only had success using the rotary blade, unfortunately it doesn't cut tiny fonts. You could try adding a thicker offset to it to see if it helps.
Does this also work for iron on vinyl?
No it doesn't because the carrier sheet is used as transfer tape so you technically shouldn't have as many issues with it.
How do you do the reverse weeding for iron on vinyl
You can't. Htv comes with its own carrier sheet so it should be weeded directly from the carrier sheet.
where do i buy that tips i am from south africa
I get them from Amazon but not sure if this is an option in South Africa.
How often should i be replacing blades? Ps i subbed 😊
It depends on how often you use your Cricut and what kinds of materials you cut. You should change your blade when you notice the material dragging or vinyl is becoming difficult to weed.
Thanks for subscribing ☺
What is the website your using ?
Sorry I'm not sure I understand your request. Are you wanting website links for buying the vinyl and blades?
I'm confused or I'm a dummy...if I am putting a design onto a surface and it needs to be sticky, how does HTV work?? It's not sticky and it's a metal surface I need to apply to that cannot be heated.
Htv activates when heated up, it's used on leather, fabric and wood. If you're applying vinyl to a metal surface, you should use permanent vinyl.
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Unfortunately, this didn't work for me AT ALL. Hopefully this tutorial helps others that are struggling and I appreciate all the tips but in the end I just needed to stop overprepping and use Cricut's regular instructions and tools.The washi setting resulted in the vinyl not being cut completely through, reverse weeding a 12x12 inch intricate design turned into a sticky mess with dust and little hairs getting stuck to it while weeding and the whole process was just frustrating. I ended up doing it successfully by just using a (newish) Cricut light blade, a Cricut StandardGrip mat, a roll of Cricut premium vinyl, using the default cutting depth on the premium vinyl setting, weeding normally and then using Cricut transfer tape - and finally it worked. The only off-brand things I used were my weeding and burnishing tools.
My biggest issue during the "normal" process was getting the vinyl to stick to the transfer tape but burnishing, lifting and repeating for every millimeter over the course of an hour finally got the whole thing transferred. Either that transfer tape really needs to be a hair stickier or the vinyl backing needs to be easier to remove as getting the vinyl to lift off is a huge pain.
Thanks for the feedback.
Did you try using htvront vinyl or was this with cricut Vinyl?
@@ItsyBitsyBuild I was using Cricut vinyl, so that might have been my issue if your tips are all based on the alternative vinyl you mentioned. Is that vinyl thinner so that the washi setting does cut through it?
@@elammertsma yes, the washi instructions are for htvront. If you're using Cricut Vinyl, I recommend cutting twice on the washi setting.
It's definitely worth exploring other brands of vinyl, cricut brand is really poorly made and difficult to work with.
@@ItsyBitsyBuild That's good to know! I'll check them out for next time because, while I did manage to get my project completed eventually, it was certainly a time-consuming challenge.
@@elammertsma glad you were able to finish it ☺