If using a cricut explore air 2 or cricut maker in fast mode turn fast mode off and attempt your cut again.
Cricut is tearing vinyl with small font.
First it wasn t cutting enough and after changing the pressure settings it seems to be cutting better but ripping the vinyl.
Does anyone know a fix for this.
If cutting a simple image resolves the issue try cutting the more intricate image using the custom setting for cardstock intricate cuts.
Cricut design space comes with a few fonts but you can use all the fonts here to make magnificent cuts and crafts.
I m really not sure where the limits are for cutting small shapes but i m guessing it depends on a number of factors i e.
Make sure your cutting mat is pretty sticky when place the vinyl on it to cut.
Try increasing the size of the image.
Ive been using a basically new blade orcal 651 vinyl and basically brand.
Use the contour tool to hide parts of the design that are super tiny when you are cutting the design out small.
With the maker you choose your material settings through design space when using a cricut explore make sure your dial is turned to custom.
I just feel very bitter and discouraged.
This will keep the material firmly in place.
Change the size and font.
The angle of the blade goes into the vinyl at a slightly different angle than the regular silhouette ratchet blade or auto blade which again prevents the vinyl from being torn.
Quality of the vinyl blade sharpness speed and pressure.
Hide parts of the design when cutting small.
One of the real challenges i m having is to cut reasonably small text or shapes in vinyl without lifting or tearing off the substrate.
If you are cutting an image which is very intricate or small try cutting a simpler or larger.
Realistically there may just be images that are too small or intricate to cut.
Change or increase the size of the font if using one.
We have the best cricut fonts for vinyl monograms and cursive.
Choose the proper cut setting.
If there is a lot of detail in your image or if you are using a super cute script font cursive it will only cut correctly when sized properly.
My mom has a maker as well and all of her cuts seem to cut perfect.
However it keeps ripping the letting.
All of these cute christmas ideas i see on ornaments and glasses are super cute but i am so discouraged to cut anything with remotely small letters.