You can also use the Deep cut blade. If you use Strong Grip transfer tape on the back of the leather (or clear packing tape) it won't leave the residue on your mats. Also a good idea to move the leather across and down the mat, easier to tape. Thanks for the video.
I’m a brand new Cricut Maker owner and was really curious the types of projects and materials I could use. I have to admit I was apprehensive as the software Cricut presents seems rather restrictive for what I want to do (first impression only), but knowing now that I can design custom shapes in other apps has put my fears to rest. Great video, it helped me a lot.
FYI - turn your leather so the smooth finished side is down on the mat instead of the fuzzy side. This will keep your leather bits from sticking to your mat.
I am using a pattern that has many holes for having a visible string in a steam-punk style mask. Do you think the Cricut can handle the little holes in leather with the knife blade? Thanks for any thoughts on this.
amazing interesting video you are a charm! I have a question about the durability of the cutting boards, how many times can you put the leather on before it runs out of stickiness.
INSIDE SOLINA I just watched a different video that showed using the vinyl transfer material (clear sticky transfer sheet) on your mat and place the leather on the transfer material instead of directly on your mat. It saves your mat and holds the leather securely.
Putting your leather face (hide side) down will help. If a mat is no longer sticky, I spray it with 409 and use a silicone spatula to clean it and let it dry. Eventually that won’t work and you’ll have to get a new mat.
@@cindiegaither1065 I’ve seen videos where people said you could use packing tape on the back (fuzzy) side of your leather, if you don’t have the vinyl transfer material.
Nowadays things have changed concerning costs of a cnc. I Got a cnc for 400 (twotrees tt450) with a separate knife for 150 . Which 😊it is less or equal to a cricut. So if leather is your thing, it doesn’t cost you thousands of dollars anymore.
troubleshooting question. I calibrated my machine, tested 1 piece. worked great. but then when I added 2 pieces, Cricut overlapped my two pieces. (it is not overlapped in design space) do you know why it would do this or how to prevent it next time? im cutting 2mm hard leather.
Hi Rebecca - You need to set everything up. If you want 5 of the same cuts, you need to set up a layout with the 5 cuts, placing them close together to optimize your leather. Or you need to feed 5 pieces of leather in to be cut separately.
@@LeatherworkSchool I feel like that's something some masking tape prior to cut and some light edge sanding, which we all(?) do now anyhow, would solve that. I've seen great results from some crafters out there. I think it helps if the leather is thinner as well.