Place transfer tape or masking tape over the vinyl word.
Cut vinyl and the letters are getting lifted.
To get clean cuts for small designs you need a very sharp blade.
If you manage to get the thin fonts or smaller script words to cut correctly try reverse weeding to make it easier to transfer if you are using vinyl.
In this instructable i am going to show you how to handle the weeding issues allowing you to cut smaller objects.
Firmly rub your fingers over the tape to adhere.
If using a cricut explore air 2 or cricut maker in fast mode turn fast mode off and attempt your cut again.
Make sure your cutting mat is pretty sticky when place the vinyl on it to cut.
You want to first start by making sure you have the proper type of vinyl that in and of itself can be overwhelming.
Do not remove the letters from the backing paper.
If you ve ever wondered how exactly to cut and apply cricut vinyl this video is for you.
It s an elegant serif font cut at 1 2.
Peel away all of the extra vinyl from around the letters.
If cutting a simple image resolves the issue try cutting the more intricate image using the custom setting for cardstock intricate cuts.
They are actually pretty awesome.
Fig 1 shows the edge lifting of this graphic with the standard 45 blade.
If you are cutting an image which is very intricate or small try cutting a simpler or larger.
An example is small lettering if the letter heights get into the 1 4 inch range the letters want to lift with the weeded vinyl.
If you have tried everything above and your cutting issue is still not resolved contact cricut support.
Rachel will break down how simple it is to cut and apply vinyl to y.
Cutting vinyl with the silhouette cameo or portrait is arguably easier than cutting anything else on the machine.
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.
Intricate designs are very hard on a dull blade.
The vinyl letters are cut on the front of the sheet while the backing paper is not cut.
Your blade is not sharp enough.
This was cut on a vinyl express qe6000 which has a high quality digital servo motor and cuts fine detail with amazing precision.
Use a sticky mat.
This will keep the material firmly in place.
But a serif or filigree on a 1 2 tall letter may only be 1 16 of an inch tall.
