Why is my Cricut not cutting through vinyl?

Why is my Cricut not cutting through vinyl?

Ensure that you are using a Cricut brand blade. Then inspect the blade and blade housing and remove any debris that may be stuck to the blade or lodged in the blade housing. Make sure to replace the blade housing back into your machine correctly. … Increase the machine pressure setting and try a test cut.

Can you cut vinyl without a Cricut?

You do not have to have an electronic cutting machine to work with vinyl. You can always cut your vinyl by hand using a pair of scissors or craft knife. … However, to make things easier and to get super clean cuts and intricate designs, you will want an electronic cutting machine like a Silhouette or a Cricut.

What do I need to cut vinyl with my Cricut?

As a general rule, you do not mirror adhesive vinyl. If you're using HTV (heat transfer vinyl), you DO mirror your image before you cut and be sure to place your vinyl glossy side down or dull color side up on the mat. If you're using printed HTV, it depends.

Can you use other brands of vinyl with Cricut?

Oracal 651 vinyl is perfect for your crafting needs. Oracal film is compatible with all craft cutters, including the Cricut, Silhouette, Xyron, Craft ROBO, Graphtec, and more.