I also thought I could skip laser cutting, haha! Thanks for the tip to get more intricate cuts. I'm hoping to make inch scale dollhouses so based on this video I think a good strategy will be to cut chipboard walls and floors, then wood slats for flooring, paneling, molding, and siding.
Very informative video 😍 and great content. I bought a Cricut for my wife for the very same reason you mentioned, which is such an amazing coincidence 😍 All the best can't wait for more amazing vids 🙏
So helpful - thanks heaps!!!! 😊 I'm contemplating a Cricut to make miniature furniture - you've helped me immensely. I don't have the budget for a laser cutter. So many great tips too - you've inspired me.
Aww I'm so glad! Be sure to check out my mini tutorials, I also recently uploaded my miniature projects on Cricut community, search for Itsy Bitsy Build.
@@sherylcross5297 in cricut design space when you first log on it shows a search bar, select the filter that says cricut community and type in Itsy Bitsy Build.
@@ItsyBitsyBuild I would also like to ask if you have ever cut balsa wood with the Deep Cut Blade. If so, how did it go? Since it can cut harder material, did it work as well or better/worse? Thank you!!
@@eddaviii9154 I haven't personally but I'd imagine the wood would need to be thinner than 1mm due to the length of the deep point blade compared to the knife blade.
This is what I want to do with my Silhouette Cameo 4. I realized it has limits. But I am not flush with cash so it helps to have someone do the research. Thank you!
@@uwsupergirl I'm sorry to hear this. It would help to know a bit more so I can assist. What material are you trying to cut out, what material setting have you used in design space and what accessory are you using?
Hey there fellow Aussie, it has been a really long time since I bought them but I think I got some from Amazon and others from craft online. I also tend to pick the cardboard backing off the kmart cardstock and use that as well. Hope that helps, thanks for supporting my work ☺
Hi, I just came across this video which you posted a year ago on Wood Cutting & Knife Blade. I have a couple questions I hope you may be able help me with. My first questions is which Cricut is better? The Cricut Maker or Cricut Maker 3. Second question how thick of Polystyrene Sheets sheets can a Cricut Maker cut?? Thank you for posting this most informative video. Awaiting your response. 🙂
Hi Sal, you might want to take a look at my Cricut Maker vs. Maker 3 comparison video available here ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-utUw69Bw-zg.html The maximum thickness the Cricut can cut is 2.4mm thick. If these sheets are straight polystyrene without any additional structure, like the ones you get in shipping boxes, its likely to break when you attempt to remove it from the mat and the small polystyrene balls it produces when cut may get caught in the machine. If you're referring to something like foam board which has some structure to it then this should be fine provided the plastic isn't too dense. I've never personally cut either so it would be a bit of trial and error. I hope this helps :)
Hi. Thanks for taking the time to help us newbies out. As a fellow Aussie, I was wondering where you purchase the Cricut basswood from, now that the USPS isn’t shipping to Australia? Is there a UK site? Thanks
Hey Helen, I purchased this one from amazon www.amazon.com.au/Cricut-2006255-6X12-Basswood-Natural/dp/B07P1DZPNB/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=3MC7HAR093HUG&keywords=cricut+basswood&qid=1640723559&sprefix=Cricut+bassw%2Caps%2C288&sr=8-3
Use chipboard then glue on veneer just like IKEA! And then you can skip painting. Cricut has some lovely veneers. For fancy things I think this would probably work and look very nice.
Hi I also purchased the Cricut to make wooden dollhouse miniatures and I purchased the cricut basswood and it would not cut all the way through. I did many passes and it didn't matter. How did you get it to cut through?
@@sherylcross5297 you can check out my miniature tutorials on my RU-vid channel or a lot of sellers have svg files on etsy. Search for the words "miniature svg".
My Cricut Maker won’t even cut 1/32 inch balsa wood with my knife blade. I have been troubleshooting for days to no avail. I’ve calibrated, changed the blade just in case the first one was faulty, moved the star wheels, I’ve done over 20 passes, etc. I have no idea what I’m doing wrong! Any idea or tips by chance?! I love your videos and tips! 😄
@@somebodyelse9323 I'm sorry to hear this. Where did you buy this balsa wood from? I find most balsa wood is pretty soft and should be snappable with your fingers so your Maker shouldn't have any issues cutting through. There have been some firmware issues with wood cutting but this was isolated to the Maker 3.
Thicketworks have a great tutorial for hardening chipboard and making it feel like wood m.ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-6wyCOHzbav0.html
