What Materials Can I Cut with Cricut?

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One of the biggest selling features, and high points for me about the Cricut Explore is the amazing list of materials it can cut. You may not even realize that it goes way beyond paper and vinyl! Once you check out this list of things the Cricut can cut, you’ll see how your project possibilities really are endless. I’ve included some links to projects using some of these materials below too, so be sure to click through to read more about them. (Some links may be affiliate)

What can the Cricut cut?

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Acetate
Aluminum foil
Art board mat frame
Cardstock
Chipboard
Cork (adhesive backed)
Craft foam
Cutting mat protector (plastic sheet)
Duct tape
Fabric (when stabilized) – canvas, linen, oil cloth
Felt
Foil (adhesive)
Freezer paper
Iron on vinyl – lite, flocked, glitter, printable
Leather – heavy, light, faux
Magnet sheet
Paper – copy, watercolor, flocked, photo
Plastic packaging
Poster board
Post-It notes
Rice paper
Soda can (flattened metal)
Sticker paper
Tattoo paper
Tissue paper
Transparency
Velum
Vinyl – regular, glitter, chalkboard, printable, stencil
Washi paper
Washi tape
Wax paper
Window cling
Wood veneer
Wood – thin like balsa, birch
Wrapping paper

You can find all of those materials listed above with on the Smart Set Dial, or in the drop down menu of Cricut Design Space when you have your dial set to “Custom.” Some of the materials even have multiple thicknesses to choose from so you can get just the right amount of pressure, or multiple cuts, if needed. Be aware that some of the materials require a deep cut blade to cut best. You can also create your own custom setting if you are trying to cut a material that isn’t already on the Cricut list, and it will be saved for you.