How To Cut Balsa Wood With Cricut Explore

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How to cut balsa wood with cricut explore. Carefully bend the edge of the mat back opposite of the grain. To do this click on Custom Materials. First make sure you set the dial on the machine to Custom This is a screenshot of the cut screen you can see it was previously set to Cardstock so you will need to change that.

And give it a name so Basswood. Ever wonder if you can cut out wood letters for signs puzzles decor or even cake toppers. With the Cricut Maker using the Knife Blade you are able to cut Balsa Wood that is one of the following thicknesses.

Basswood Cricut Projects Cutting basswood and balsa wood is a unique ability for the Makerno other Cricut machine can do it. Cricut Wood and Chipboard Projects. Balsa wood will generally break a little easier than Basswood.

Cut material to the size needed for project using a craft knife and a safety ruler. Here are some things that you need to know before you cut a custom material with your Cricut Explore Air. Carefully remove the tape.

Select your Explore and then scroll to the very bottom and click Add New Material. Ensure the piece of wood is no wider than 11. I walk you through the process of cutting with basswood and balsa wood on the Cricut Maker and Explore to.

Our conclusion - Yes. I have an entire post and video all about using the Cricut Makers Knife Blade to cut wood if youre new to it. Slowly run your fingers between the wood and the mat an inch at a time until the entire piece of wood has been removed from the mat.