Do I Need a New Blade to Cut With My Cricut?

There are several things that you should check before deciding whether you need a new blade for your cricut. First of all, always ensure that the blade you are using is the right type for your machine. You should make sure that the blade has the right type of cutting material, as otherwise it could make a mess and ruin your design. Second, check to see if your mats are still in good condition.

Sometimes, you will find that your cutting blade is dull and you might wonder if you can sharpen it yourself. To sharpen it, all you need to do is poke it into a ball of aluminum foil. You should do this 50 times. After that, you should be able to remove the blade. This will take approximately ten minutes. You can also use a cloth to wipe the blade and the housing clean.

Blades for the Cricut

 

You can use the fine-point blade to cut thin materials, but you can also use the deep-point blade to cut thicker materials. The fine-point blade is better for cutting thin materials, while the deep-point blade is better for cutting thicker materials. You can test-cut your material with the fine-point blade first and then move it to the deeper blade. If you are using your Maker for the first time, you might need to apply some pressure to ensure that the mat adheres evenly to your material.

When do I need to replace my cricut blade? 

This depends on the type of material you're cutting. Heavy cardstock and vinyl will wear down the blade more quickly than paper or lightweight materials. Also, paper and glitter cards use more pressure and blunt the blade faster than heavier cardstock and vinyl. If you find that your cut is dull or uneven, you probably need a new blade.

Is my Cricut's fabric blade bonded? 

The bonded-fabric blade is made for cutting bonded fabric. It's similar to the fine-point blade, but it's colored differently to distinguish it from regular fabric. When using a bonded fabric blade, be sure to use a bonded-fabric mat. Otherwise, you can use a regular rotary blade for fabric.

Which blade should I use? 

The blade that came with your Cricut should be compatible with your Cricut Maker. This blade is the most commonly used blade for the Cricut Maker. It can cut a wide range of materials, including paper, cardstock, poster board, and iron-on and printable vinyl. As long as the blade matches the material, it should be perfectly fine. If you are using your Cricut with different materials, you should use the blade that came with your machine.

There are several types of blades for Cricut, but the fine-point blade is the default. It's 45 degrees in diameter, which can be ideal for thin or medium-thick materials, and the deep-point blade is 60 degrees. To choose the right blade, you should read the label. If it says "Premium fine point blade", it means it's made for the Maker. The grey blade covers are meant for older machines.