Great tutorial, the tip about using the strong grip transfer tape is invaluable to keep glitter off the mat. I love your earring designs, I have made quite few of them.
Hi, Kathy! Thank you so much for your comment. I'm so glad you found the tips in this video helpful! I ruined quite a few mats with glitter before I figured it out. And I'm so thrilled you like my earring designs. I love to create and share. :) Thanks again.
Finally someone who has an informative video that I actually learned from came to learn one tip and ended up leaving learning several so that’s why you got a like from me …someone who never likes or followers or subscribes to anybody .good job!
@@AmyRomeu hi there. I made the top set of earrings with both gold and silver on dark purple. Neither came out as brilliant as yours. I followed your instructions step by step. What to you suggest?
Another excellent video tutorial!! I was afraid of cutting the chunky glitter but you have helped me to understand how to do it so perfectly. Gonna give it a go. Thank you very much!! 🌸❣🌸❣🌸❣🌸❣🌸❣🌸
Quick tip when trying to get rid of the loose threads you could use scissors like you do but lighters work really great too ., super quick with it of course and it gets rid of all of that stray mess
Hi, Carmen! For an Explore Air 2, I use the same settings (and blade, jus the regular fine point blade) as I do for the Maker and the Joy machines. You'll need to turn your dial to Custom first, then select Faux Leather (Paper Thin) as the setting with "more" pressure. Repeat the cut as needed - you'll probably repeat the cut at least once, sometimes three or four times - for the cut to go all the way through.
Hi, Christen! You know, I'm not sure exactly! I would try a medium to medium low setting to start. Use the heat in 5-7 second bursts and don't apply too much pressure. Be sure to use a cover sheet and make sure the steam setting is off.
Hi, Tracey! I used the standard fine point blade that comes with the Maker (as well as the Explore Air 2, and the Cricut Joy). If you want to see exactly how I made the leaf necklace, you can watch that video here: th-cam.com/video/BFnn1XD4wjw/w-d-xo.html I also have a video about my best tips and tricks for cutting faux leather with a Cricut here: th-cam.com/video/oV7W-LoJv2M/w-d-xo.html Finally, a here's a starter video for making earrings with a Cricut Maker: th-cam.com/video/bt_ppHFXVdU/w-d-xo.html Thanks again for your comment! :)
Hi, Victoria! I select the same material setting whether I'm using the Maker, the Explore Air 2, or the Joy. I use Faux Leather (Paper Thin) with more pressure, and I always repeat the cut by pressing the C button before unloading the mat.
It cuts through most of the way the first time, but I repeat the cut just to be sure and to cut any stray strands. Usually glitter is on a canvas backing. :)
Hi Amy, I have some chunky glitter with what looks like material vs canvass on the back. I tried twice to cut it on my air exp!ore 2, but it just tears at the piece. I did try the strong grip transfer tape and blue tape and got the same result. Any suggestions?
Hi, Noula! Thanks for your comment. Some ideas to consider: first, is the design complex or intricate? Simple designs cut best. Also, did you trim the piece to a size just larger than the shapes that need to cut, and are you cutting just one pair at a time? Finally, how many times did you repeat the cut? Glitter may need three or four repeated cuts - be sure you are using "more" pressure too. :)
@@AmyRomeu hi there Amy. Thank you for your reply. The design was a simple 4 leaf clover. I did use more pressure. Never had the chance to try second run as it was torn already and I had to even take my time to clear it away from under the blade. Even tried the deep cut blade.
Loved the video.. my faux leather has that felt looking backing and I’m using the deep point blade and I can’t seem to get it to cut through.. I have already run through it three times so not sure why.
I am really struggling with my glitter sheet. I bought the deep cut blade to try to help, I've taped the sheep down on my strong grip mat, what am I doing wrong??
Hi, Holly. Thanks for your comment. I'm sorry you are having a hard time cutting glitter. I haven't tried the deep point blade, I just use the standard fine tip, so I don't have any suggestions there. Can you tell me what it happening when you cut - is the cut not going all the way through, is the material bunching up, etc? Also, what shape are you cutting - is your design very intricate? Also, are you repeating the cut? Finally, are you cutting a lot of shapes at once?
Hi, Alicia! I haven't personally. I try to place the hole in my SVGs as far away from the edge as possible so that won't happen. It is possible if the faux leather is thin or if someone tugs on the earring, though. In that case you can try using thicker faux leathers or double siding the earring with faux leather front and back. I have a video here on how to double side: th-cam.com/video/Q1IK6EfA6c8/w-d-xo.html
Hi, Tiffany! I use the same settings to cut faux leather on any of the 5 current Cricut machines, including the Explore Air 2. I use the regular fine point blade, the Faux Leather (Paper Thin) setting, and "More" pressure. I usually repeat the cut one time before unloading the mat, sometimes two or three times if necessary. Hope that helps!
Hi, Stephanie! Are you using all the tips I share in this video? Trimming and taping the material? Using more pressure? Repeating the cut multiple times?
Great tutorial, the tip about using the strong grip transfer tape is invaluable to keep glitter off the mat. I love your earring designs, I have made quite few of them.
Hi, Kathy! Thank you so much for your comment. I'm so glad you found the tips in this video helpful! I ruined quite a few mats with glitter before I figured it out. And I'm so thrilled you like my earring designs. I love to create and share. :) Thanks again.
Finally someone who has an informative video that I actually learned from came to learn one tip and ended up leaving learning several so that’s why you got a like from me …someone who never likes or followers or subscribes to anybody .good job!
Thank you so much for the comment! It means a lot!
omg..i had ruined two pieces and then saw your video...worked perfectly. Thanks so much!
I'm so glad you found this video helpful! Thanks for commenting and letting me know.
YOU SEALED BOTH SIDES, GREAT IDEA. . SO CREATIVED.
Thank you! 😊
Thanks for such great tips. I will definitely have to make some of these earrings.
It's my pleasure, I'm so happy you found this video helpful. Thanks for watching and commenting!
LOVE WATCHING YOU CREATE
That's so nice of you to say. Thank you for the comment!
Thank you for sharing your amazing knowledge
Thank you for the lovely comment. Jan! I appreciate your kind words.
Thank you for the video! I wouldn’t’ve thought to iron on back of faux leather. Pretty awesome. Ty 😊
Btw, your earrings were made beautifully stunning.
I'm so glad you liked this video and found it helpful! It's my pleasure. You're welcome!
@@luxe-zone-butterfly_ thank you so much, you are so kind. :)
Oh yes, extremely helpful and practical. Ty 👍🏼
So cute thank you for sharing.
You're welcome, thank you for watching!
Gorgeous!!
Thanks, Kathy!
Omg that was so smart and I am so grateful I came across this video!!! I am just starting out and this made it so much easier!!! Thank you!!! :)
Hi, Shelby! Thanks for your comment! I'm so glad to hear it! Thanks for letting me know.
i can watch your videos all day so informative
Thank you so much for the kind words, Debbie! :)
love it, thank you.
Hi, Angie! Thank you so much for your comment! I'm glad you found this video helpful. :)
Wow. This is a great tutorial!! Thank you so much for sharing this!!!
Thanks, Lisa! I'm so glad you found this video helpful!
@@AmyRomeu hi there. I made the top set of earrings with both gold and silver on dark purple. Neither came out as brilliant as yours. I followed your instructions step by step. What to you suggest?
Another excellent video tutorial!! I was afraid of cutting the chunky glitter but you have helped me to understand how to do it so perfectly. Gonna give it a go. Thank you very much!!
🌸❣🌸❣🌸❣🌸❣🌸❣🌸
I'm happy this video was helpful, Lorraine! Let me know how it goes when you cut chunky glitter. :)
This was so incredibly helpful!
Hi, Holly! Thanks for your comment. I'm so glad to hear that. :)
OMG!! I love this video & just leaned a ton!!!
Thanks for your comment. Alma! I'm so glad you found this video helpful! I love to hear that. :)
Love it!! Excelent ,thank you for all your tips.
Thank you, Taimara! I'm so glad you found this video helpful. :)
Quick tip when trying to get rid of the loose threads you could use scissors like you do but lighters work really great too ., super quick with it of course and it gets rid of all of that stray mess
Thanks for sharing your experience!
Thank I was and am struggling with glitter
Hi, thanks for your comment! Glitter faux leather can be tricky. Let me know if these tips helps!
If you have a air 2 what setting you put on the machine
Hi, Carmen! For an Explore Air 2, I use the same settings (and blade, jus the regular fine point blade) as I do for the Maker and the Joy machines. You'll need to turn your dial to Custom first, then select Faux Leather (Paper Thin) as the setting with "more" pressure. Repeat the cut as needed - you'll probably repeat the cut at least once, sometimes three or four times - for the cut to go all the way through.
If you use a household iron to press the foil iron on on the back what iron setting would be equivalent to the low setting on the easy press mini?
Hi, Christen! You know, I'm not sure exactly! I would try a medium to medium low setting to start. Use the heat in 5-7 second bursts and don't apply too much pressure. Be sure to use a cover sheet and make sure the steam setting is off.
Love your necklace and have never actually used the cricut machine and just bought the maker. What blade did you use to cut the faux leather?
Hi, Tracey! I used the standard fine point blade that comes with the Maker (as well as the Explore Air 2, and the Cricut Joy).
If you want to see exactly how I made the leaf necklace, you can watch that video here: th-cam.com/video/BFnn1XD4wjw/w-d-xo.html
I also have a video about my best tips and tricks for cutting faux leather with a Cricut here: th-cam.com/video/oV7W-LoJv2M/w-d-xo.html
Finally, a here's a starter video for making earrings with a Cricut Maker: th-cam.com/video/bt_ppHFXVdU/w-d-xo.html
Thanks again for your comment! :)
What material do you need to select for the chunky glitter on the explore air 2
Hi, Victoria! I select the same material setting whether I'm using the Maker, the Explore Air 2, or the Joy. I use Faux Leather (Paper Thin) with more pressure, and I always repeat the cut by pressing the C button before unloading the mat.
@@AmyRomeu OK. So then you have to do it a few times before it cuts through?
It cuts through most of the way the first time, but I repeat the cut just to be sure and to cut any stray strands. Usually glitter is on a canvas backing. :)
can you use an iron for the foil?
rosess12 I don’t see why not! Just start with a lower temperature and see how it goes. :)
Which material setting to cut the chunky glitter?
Hi, Karen! In the video I use the Faux Leather (Paper Thin) setting with "more" pressure and repeat the cut a few times as needed. :)
@@AmyRomeu ty Amy! I thought maybe the chunky glitter was something else.
Hi Amy, I have some chunky glitter with what looks like material vs canvass on the back. I tried twice to cut it on my air exp!ore 2, but it just tears at the piece. I did try the strong grip transfer tape and blue tape and got the same result. Any suggestions?
Hi, Noula! Thanks for your comment. Some ideas to consider: first, is the design complex or intricate? Simple designs cut best. Also, did you trim the piece to a size just larger than the shapes that need to cut, and are you cutting just one pair at a time? Finally, how many times did you repeat the cut? Glitter may need three or four repeated cuts - be sure you are using "more" pressure too. :)
@@AmyRomeu hi there Amy. Thank you for your reply. The design was a simple 4 leaf clover. I did use more pressure. Never had the chance to try second run as it was torn already and I had to even take my time to clear it away from under the blade. Even tried the deep cut blade.
@@AmyRomeu also one pair at a time and only sized at 1.5 by 1.75
The only other thing I was just thinking is to cut an even larger piece. I also use the blue tape always as well
What blade did you use? Did I miss you saying it?
Hi, Courtney! I just use the regular fine point blade that comes with the Cricut. Nothing special. :)
Loved the video.. my faux leather has that felt looking backing and I’m using the deep point blade and I can’t seem to get it to cut through.. I have already run through it three times so not sure why.
I am really struggling with my glitter sheet. I bought the deep cut blade to try to help, I've taped the sheep down on my strong grip mat, what am I doing wrong??
Hi, Holly. Thanks for your comment. I'm sorry you are having a hard time cutting glitter. I haven't tried the deep point blade, I just use the standard fine tip, so I don't have any suggestions there. Can you tell me what it happening when you cut - is the cut not going all the way through, is the material bunching up, etc? Also, what shape are you cutting - is your design very intricate? Also, are you repeating the cut? Finally, are you cutting a lot of shapes at once?
Have you ever had issues with the holes tearing at the top of the earring?
Hi, Alicia! I haven't personally. I try to place the hole in my SVGs as far away from the edge as possible so that won't happen. It is possible if the faux leather is thin or if someone tugs on the earring, though. In that case you can try using thicker faux leathers or double siding the earring with faux leather front and back. I have a video here on how to double side: th-cam.com/video/Q1IK6EfA6c8/w-d-xo.html
What setting would you cut the faux leather on an Cricut explore air 2?
Hi, Tiffany! I use the same settings to cut faux leather on any of the 5 current Cricut machines, including the Explore Air 2. I use the regular fine point blade, the Faux Leather (Paper Thin) setting, and "More" pressure. I usually repeat the cut one time before unloading the mat, sometimes two or three times if necessary. Hope that helps!
If I use faux leather setting in my maker 3. It isn't cutting the glitter leather completely trough. It will rip the fabric
Hi, Stephanie! Are you using all the tips I share in this video? Trimming and taping the material? Using more pressure? Repeating the cut multiple times?