Which materials can I cut with my Cricut Machine?

The Cricut Maker™ 3 and Cricut Joy™ are two popular cutting machines that allow you to create a wide range of projects with ease. However, to get the most out of these machines, it's essential to use the right materials. In this blog, we'll explore the materials you can use with these machines and how to choose the right one for your project.

Cricut Joy™

Cut settings for the following materials are installed in the Cricut Design Space software.

Art Board

• Corrugated Cardboard
• Flat Cardboard
• Foil Poster Board

Cardstock

• Glitter Cardstock
• Insert Card - Cardstock
• Medium Cardstock - 80 lb (216 gsm)

Iron-On

• Everyday Iron-On Mesh
• Everyday Iron-On Mosaic
• Glitter Mesh Iron-On
• Holographic Iron-On
• Holographic Iron-On Mosaic
• Holographic Sparkle Iron-On
• Infusible Ink Transfer Sheet

Smart Iron-On

• Smart Iron-On - Glitter
• Smart Iron-On - Holographic
• Smart Iron-On - Patterned
• SportFlex Iron-On

Leather

• Faux Leather (Paper Thin)

Paper

• Deluxe Paper
• Deluxe Paper, Adhesive Backed
• Deluxe Paper Foil Embossed
• Foil Paper – 0.36mm
• Pearl Paper
• Shimmer Paper
• Smart Label Writable Paper
• Sparkle Paper
• True Brushed Paper

Plastic

• Foil Acetate

Vinyl

• Adhesive Foil
• Chalkboard Vinyl
• Dry Erase Vinyl
• Holographic Sparkle Vinyl
• Premium Vinyl
• Premium Vinyl – Frosted Glitter
• Premium Vinyl – Frosted Gray
• Premium Vinyl – Frosted Opaque
• Premium Vinyl – Holographic
• Premium Vinyl – Holographic 3D Textured
• Premium Vinyl – Holographic Art Deco
• Premium Vinyl – Holographic Bubbles
• Premium Vinyl – Holographic Crystals
• Premium Vinyl – Holographic Threads
• Premium Vinyl – Mosaic
• Premium Vinyl – Pearl
• Premium Vinyl – Textured
• Premium Vinyl – Textured Metallic
• Premium Vinyl – True Brushed
• Smart Label Writable Vinyl
• Smart Vinyl – Holographic Patterns
• Smart Vinyl – Matte Metallic
• Smart Vinyl – Permanent
• Smart Vinyl – Removable
• Smart Vinyl – Shimmer
• Stencil Vinyl

Other

• Party Foil
• Window Cling

Cricut Maker™ 3

Cut settings for the following materials are installed in the Cricut Design Space software.

• Acetate
• Adhesive Foil
• Adhesive Sheet
• Aluminum Foil
• Art/Illustration Board
• Balsa Wood
• Bamboo Fabric
• Basswood
• Bengaline
• Boucle
• Broadcloth
• Burlap
• Burn-Out Velvet
• Butcher Paper
• Calibration Paper
• Calico
• Cambric
• Canvas
• Carbon Fiber
• Cardstock (for intricate cuts)
• Cardstock, Adhesive-Backed
• Cashmere
• Cereal Box
• Chalkboard Vinyl
• Challis
• Chambray
• Chantilly Lace
• Charmeuse Satin
• Chiffon
• Chipboard (1.5 mm)
• Colored Duct Tape
• Construction Paper
• Copy Paper – 20 lb (75 gsm)
• Corduroy
• Corrugated Cardboard
• Corrugated Paper
• Cotton
• Craft Foam
• Crepe Charmeuse
• Crepe de Chine
• Crepe Paper
• Crepe-back Satin
• Cutaway Card + Backer
• Cutting Mat Protector
• Damask
• Delicate Fabrics (like Tulle)
• Deluxe Paper
• Deluxe Paper Foil Embossed
• Deluxe Paper, Adhesive Backed
• Denim
• Dotted Swiss
• Double Cloth
• Double Knit
• Dry Erase Vinyl
• Duck Cloth
• Duct Tape Sheet
• Dupioni Silk
• EVA Foam
• Everyday Iron-On
• Everyday Iron-On Mesh
• Everyday Iron-On Mosaic
• Express Iron-On
• Extra Heavy Fabrics (like Burlap)
• Faille
• Faux Fur
• Faux Leather
• Faux Suede
• Felt
• Flannel
• Flat Cardboard
• Fleece
• Flex Foam
• Flocked Iron-On
• Flocked Paper
• Foil Acetate
• Foil Iron-On
• Foil Kraft Board
• Foil Paper
• Foil Poster Board
• Foil Tape
• Foulard
• Freezer Paper
• Fusible Fabric
• Fusible Fleece
• Fusible Interfacing
• Gabardine
• Gauze
• Gel Sheet
• Genuine Leather
• Georgette
• Glitter Cardstock
• Glitter Craft Foam
• Glitter Duct Tape
• Glitter Iron-On
• Glitter Mesh Iron-On
• Glitter Vinyl
• Gossamer
• Grocery Bag
• Grois Point
• Grosgrain
• Habutai
• Handmade Paper
• Heat Transfer (non-Cricut)
• Heather
• Heavy Cardstock – 100 lb. (270 gsm)
• Heavy Chipboard – 2.0mm
• Heavy Fabrics (like Denim)
• Holographic Cardstock
• Holographic Heat Transfer
• Holographic Iron-On
• Holographic Iron-On Mosaic
• Holographic Sparkle Iron-On
• Holographic Sparkle Iron-On Mosaic
• Homespun Fabric
• Infusible Ink Transfer Sheet
• Insulbrite Batting
• Interlock Knit
• Jacquard
• Jersey
• Jute
• Kevlar
• Khaki
• Kraft Board
• Kraft Cardstock
• La Coste
• Lame
• Laser Copy Paper
• Linen
• Lycra
• Magnetic Sheet
• Matboard (1.5 mm)
• Matelasse
• Matte Vinyl
• Melton Wool
• Mesh
• Metallic Iron-On Mosaic
• Metallic Leather
• Metallic Poster Board
• Metallic Vinyl
• Microfiber
• Moiree
• Moleskin
• Monk's Cloth
• Mulberry Paper
• Muslin
• Mylar
• Natural Wood Veneer
• Neoprene
• Non-Adhesive Vinyl
• Notebook Paper
• Nylon 700
• Oil Cloth
• Organza
• Ottoman
• Oxford
• Paint Chip
• Panne Velvet
• Paper, Adhesive-Backed
• Parchment Paper
• Party Foil
• Pearl Paper
• Peau de Soie
• Photo Paper
• Pima Cotton
• Pique Cotton
• Plastic Canvas
• Plastic Packaging
• Plisse
• Plush 1550
• Polyester
• Polyester, Bonded
• Poplin
• Poster Board
• Premium Outdoor Vinyl
• Premium Vinyl - Permanent Glossy
• Premium Vinyl - Removable Matte
• Premium Vinyl - Frosted Glitter
• Premium Vinyl - Frosted Gray
• Premium Vinyl - Frosted Opaque
• Premium Vinyl - Holographic
• Premium Vinyl - Holographic 3D Texture
• Premium Vinyl - Holographic Art Deco
• Premium Vinyl - Holographic Bubbles
• Premium Vinyl - Holographic Crystals
• Premium Vinyl - Holographic Rose Bubble
• Premium Vinyl - Holographic Threads
• Premium Vinyl - Mosaic
• Premium Vinyl - Pearl
• Premium Vinyl - Shimmer
• Premium Vinyl - Textured
• Premium Vinyl - Textured Metallic
• Premium Vinyl - True Brushed
• Printable Fabric
• Printable Foil
• Printable Iron-On
• Printable Magnetic Sheet
• Printable Sticker Paper
• Printable Vinyl
• Quilt Batting
• Ramie
• Raschel Knit
• Rayon Lyocell
• Rib Knit
• Rice Paper
• Rip-Stop Nylon
• Sailcloth
• Sandblast Stencil
• Satin Silk
• Seersucker
• Sequined
• Shantung
• Shantung Santeen
• Shimmer Leather
• Shimmer Paper
• Silk
• Slinky Knit
• Smart Iron-On
• Smart Iron-On – Glitter
• Smart Iron-On – Holographic
• Smart Paper, Sticker Cardstock
• Smart Vinyl – Matte Metallic
• Smart Vinyl – Permanent
• Smart Vinyl – Removable
• Smart Vinyl – Shimmer
• Smooth Glitter Paper
• Spandex
• Sparkle Paper
• SportFlex Iron-On
• Stencil Film
• Stencil Vinyl
• Sticker Paper
• Sticky Note
• Suede
• Tafetta
• Terry Cloth
• Thin Garment Leather
• Tissue Paper
• Tooling Leather
• Transfer Foil
• Transfer Sheet
• True Brushed Paper
• Tulle
• Tweed
• Ultra Firm Stabilizer
• Vellum
• Velour
• Velvet Upholstery
• Velveteen
• Vinyl
• Viscose
• Waffle Cloth
• Washi Sheet
• Washi Tape
• Wax Paper
• Window Cling
• Wool Crepe
• Wrapping Paper
• Ziberline

Cricut Explore™ 3

• Adhesive Foil
• Aluminum Foil
• Butcher Paper
• Calibration Paper
• Cardstock
• Chalkboard Vinyl
• Copy Paper
• Construction Paper
• Corrugated Cardboard
• Craft Foam
• Cutaway Card + Backer
• Cutting Mat Protector
• Deluxe Paper
• Deluxe Paper Foil Embossed
• Deluxe Paper, Adhesive Backed
• Denim, Bonded
• Duct Tape Sheet
• EVA Foam
• Everyday Iron-On
• Everyday Iron-On Mesh
• Everyday Iron-On Mosaic
• Express Iron-On
• Faux Leather (Paper Thin)
• Faux Suede
• Felt, Wool Bonded
• Felt, Wool Fabric
• Flat Cardboard
• Flexible Stencil Film
• Flocked Paper
• Foil Acetate
• Foil Iron-On
• Foil Kraft Board - Holographic
• Foil Paper
• Foil Poster Board
• Fusible Fabric
• Genuine Leather
• Glitter Cardstock
• Glitter Craft Foam
• Glitter Iron-On
• Glitter Mesh Iron-On
• Glitter Vinyl
• Grocery Bag
• Heavy Cardstock
• Heavy Patterned Paper
• Heavy Watercolor Paper
• Holographic Iron-On
• Holographic Iron-On Mosaic
• Holographic Sparkle Iron-On
• Holographic Sparkle Iron-On Mosaic
• Holographic Sparkle Vinyl
• Infusible Ink Transfer Sheet
• Insert Card Cardstock
• Kraft Board
• Kraft Cardstock
• Laser Copy Paper
• Light Cardstock
• Light Chipboard
• Light Patterned Paper
• Magnetic Sheet
• Matboard (1.5 mm)
• Medium Cardstock
• Metallic Iron-On Mosaic
• Metallic Leather
• Metallic Poster Board
• Mylar
• Natural Wood Veneer
• Notebook Paper
• Oil Cloth, Bonded
• Paint Chip
• Parchment Paper
• Party Foil
• Patterned Iron-On
• Pearl Paper
• Photo Paper
• Polyester, Bonded
• Premium Outdoor Vinyl
• Premium Vinyl - Permanent Glossy
• Premium Vinyl - Removable Matte
• Premium Vinyl-Frosted Glitter
• Premium Vinyl-Frosted Gray
• Premium Vinyl-Frosted Opaque
• Premium Vinyl-Holographic
• Premium Vinyl-Holographic 3D Texture
• Premium Vinyl-Holographic Art Deco
• Premium Vinyl-Holographic Bubbles
• Premium Vinyl-Holographic Crystals
• Premium Vinyl-Holographic Rose Bubble
• Premium Vinyl-Holographic Threads
• Premium Vinyl-Mosaic
• Premium Vinyl-Pearl
• Premium Vinyl-Shimmer
• Premium Vinyl-Textured
• Premium Vinyl-Textured Metallic
• Premium Vinyl-True Brushed
• Printable Fabric
• Printable Iron-On
• Printable Sticker Paper
• Printable Vinyl
• Shimmer Leather - 1 mm
• Shimmer Paper
• Silk, Bonded
• Smart Iron-On
• Smart Paper, Sticker Cardstock
• Smart Vinyl – Matte Metallic
• Smart Vinyl – Permanent
• Smart Vinyl – Removable
• Smart Vinyl – Shimmer
• Smooth Glitter Paper
• Sparkle Paper
• SportFlex Iron-On
• Stencil Film - 0.4mm
• Stencil Vinyl
• Sticky Note
• Tattoo Paper
• True Brushed Paper
• Vellum
• Washi Sheet
• Washi Tape - 0.06mm
• Wax Paper
• Window Cling
• Wrapping Paper

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For a full list of materials including recommended blade, cutting pressure, and multi-cut settings visit Cricut Help.

Cricut™ Help

Choosing the Right Material

When choosing a material for your project, consider the following factors:

Thickness

Make sure the material you choose is compatible with the cutting depth of your machine. For example, the Cricut Joy™ can only cut materials up to 4.5 inches wide, so if you want to cut something larger, you'll need to use the Cricut Maker™ 3.

Durability

Consider how durable the material is and how long your project needs to last. For example, if you're creating a sign for outdoor use, you'll want to use a durable material like permanent vinyl or wood.

Texture

Think about the texture of the material and how it will look in your project. For example, if you're creating a card, you might want to use a textured paper to add dimension and interest.

Colour

Consider the colour of the material and how it will look with your design. Some materials, like vinyl and iron-on, come in a wide range of colours, while others, like wood, may require painting or staining.

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