I do not know how anybody could give this video a thumbs down! You saved me so much time researching and googling the answers and although I'm disappointed to find out I cannot cut the 1mm which is the only one my local store carries. I'm so glad you saved me the time and effort of looking so thank you so much for making this video. You have a new subscriber for sure.
Because Cricut cannot cut Acrylic. The thin sheets used in the video are PETG and not PMMA. The 1mm thin sheet is actual acrylic and that's why it's not working.
@@AngieHolden Laser engravers / cutters use low resolution for cutting wood because wood fibers are spaced apart. acrylic is not. using wood settings on plastic is generally not recommended for any cutting device.
BE CAREFUL, This is not Acrylic. Acrylic is harder and more brittle. This is PETG. I'm selling acrylic and you need a laser cutting machine to cut it. Even the thinnest acrylic won't work on Cricut.
I successfully cut a 2mm thick piece of acrylic using the knife blade on the "Heavy Chipboard" setting. This cuts 24 times and cut it 3 more times. This scores the acrylic enough to be able to break it apart by hand by placing it on the table with the larger side hanging over the table, holding it down firmly, with the score line right at the table edge and then pushing down. This should make a clean break. Not sure how well this will work on curved pieces, but I had good success with straight lines
This is awesome! My fiancè has a criqut and I have a 3d printer. I've been building a light bar that needs to use acrylic sheets and have been scoring it manually with an exacto knife and then cracking it into the size I need.. it is a PAIN. She mentioned we should try her Cricut. I can't wait to try this out to cut the exact dimensions I am looking for. Thanks so much!
Thank you Angie for this. It was on my mind. I tried cutting those dollar tree chopping mats. I used 9 passes and the highest pressure setting with high grip mat. And it would to make a clean cut. Their plastic is not thick but it is very dense. I will definitely give these a try. thanks for all the testing you do and the info you share.
Have you tried using the dollar tree mats as acrylic blank substitutes? I tried but I can’t get it to stick. I’m thinking maybe I should be doing epoxy on both sides and maybe that will seal it. I’m searching everywhere for a solution
Thank you so much. I was watching another video for using the craft plastic to make repositionable stencils and they said you couldn’t do it but I was thinking it would be possible with the knife blade. So excited that it does.
You answered one on my questions thank you for that. So I hope the next video you will be trying the engraving tool and the Debossing tool on Acrylic, would love to make some christmas projects. I already have the new tools. You are a great help, your videos are great. Can't wait for the next one.
I'm with another viewer, Idk how 59 people have disliked it! Thank you so much for testing it so I didn't have to. Although, perhaps this should remind me to check your videos out before I buy a new product. I think I got lucky that I went with .020 and didn't even see a .1 option!
Angie Thank you again for all your wonderful videos. I have a question on the 0.20 can it be engraved on? any help with settings will be greatly appreciated. Thank you
Thank you for your input however just some suggestions - first the material thickness should be expressed as twenty thousandths - not “ oh two oh” next if you need thicker items or stencils simply cut additional ones and stack them together - there are various adhesives that can be used with acrylic.
I actually have a degree in engineering so there is no need to explain that however, most people do not understand twenty thousandths so it is best to put this in a way they can understand for this particular UA-cam channel. I have not found an adhesive I like with clear acrylic as I feel that I can see all of them.
@@AngieHolden what Engineereng discipline? “IMHO keeping them “dummied down” isn’t the answer. I am finding that ALUMILITE ENVIROSET 5 MINUTE EPOXY GLUE works well with everything I have tried - especially glass. No affialiation with this company
Angie, I have a Circuit Explore Air 2 machine, I understand that the knife blade you used was only for the Circuit Maker. Do they make a knife blade for the Explore Air 2 machine? I’m wanting to cut acrylic for cake topper. Thank you!
I always keep checking the cut to see if it is through by pausing the mat. It just depends on what material you are cutting as to when it will cut through and damage your mat. I don't know what pressure setting it was.
@@AngieHolden so I successfully cut them... it did cut into my mat a lil but if I went any less passes it wouldn't cut all the way through... just don't want to destroying my mat
Hi! I need some help with troubleshooting! I bought the exact craft plastic (0.020) you used and followed everything you did, but my knife blade isn't cutting all the way through even if I do extra passes. My knife blade is brand new. Please help me figure out what I'm doing wrong!
Hey Angie! I purchased the same exact 020 that you had linked, I’ve done the basswood setting with the included 14 passes with the Knife Blade and I’ve done an additional 14 passes and the vinyl is still not cut through all the way. Any ideas? Thank you and love you videos, you're my go to go cricut questions!
I tried this today with the acrylic you recommended but I cannot find a basswood setting on my Maker. I’ve seen that setting on other videos but it is not listed in my materials. Any ideas? Thanks for any help!
I bought quilters template plastic to cut a stencil out of (from Jo-ann's), but it doesn't tell me the thickness of it. Should I default to the 2mm chipboard setting since it has high pressure with a ton of passes?
Do you know if this will cut 1/16" acrylic? We ended up buying assets from a company and inherited several thousand pieces but have no idea what to do with it.
I'm trying to make a sign for my friend's wedding. Do you think I would be able to cut out calligraphy and small block letter fonts? or more-so just bigger shapes?
I am still contemplating if I should buy the Cricut Maker or not. I will be using them to cut acrylic sheets and other projects as well. Have you tried cutting out names. I mean like the outer shape of a names and then I can just cut vinyls to fill in the names. Idk if I am making any sense. Your information will help me greatly. Thank you in advance!
Hi Angie, thank you for the video. I am trying to understand is this acrylic sheet is as same as Cricut acetate sheets? Since they have the same thickness of 0.02mm . Or is the acrylic sturdier ?
I do not know how anybody could give this video a thumbs down! You saved me so much time researching and googling the answers and although I'm disappointed to find out I cannot cut the 1mm which is the only one my local store carries. I'm so glad you saved me the time and effort of looking so thank you so much for making this video. You have a new subscriber for sure.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Miserable.they hate happy crafting people.mean while we are happy creating❤
Because Cricut cannot cut Acrylic. The thin sheets used in the video are PETG and not PMMA. The 1mm thin sheet is actual acrylic and that's why it's not working.
@@AngieHolden Laser engravers / cutters use low resolution for cutting wood because wood fibers are spaced apart. acrylic is not. using wood settings on plastic is generally not recommended for any cutting device.
The answer I needed, but not the answer I wanted. Thank you for doing the tests so, I didn't have to.
3 years later and this video is still helping people out (me 😅), thanks a bunch, looking forward to binging your videos and new ones ✌🏾😁
Glad to help!
BE CAREFUL, This is not Acrylic. Acrylic is harder and more brittle. This is PETG. I'm selling acrylic and you need a laser cutting machine to cut it. Even the thinnest acrylic won't work on Cricut.
Hello i need your help about laser cutting please help
Thank you so much!
Did you decide on what cricket machine you’re going to buy?
Agree. I’m on hour 10, not cut at all.
I need a glowforge
Angie! I can always count on you for the great and detailed comparisons. Thank you
I successfully cut a 2mm thick piece of acrylic using the knife blade on the "Heavy Chipboard" setting. This cuts 24 times and cut it 3 more times. This scores the acrylic enough to be able to break it apart by hand by placing it on the table with the larger side hanging over the table, holding it down firmly, with the score line right at the table edge and then pushing down. This should make a clean break. Not sure how well this will work on curved pieces, but I had good success with straight lines
I have definitely scored thicker pieces and snapped them but my recommendations are for the thickest it will actually cut through.
This is awesome! My fiancè has a criqut and I have a 3d printer. I've been building a light bar that needs to use acrylic sheets and have been scoring it manually with an exacto knife and then cracking it into the size I need.. it is a PAIN.
She mentioned we should try her Cricut.
I can't wait to try this out to cut the exact dimensions I am looking for.
Thanks so much!
Happy to help!
Excellent video! You get straight to the point and pleasant to listen to. Thank you for doing the legwork on the acryllic trials. Thank you!!
Great video. Thank you for diving in and getting straight to the point!
I have 1 mm, so I am glad I watched your video. I will get the .020. Thanks!
Have fun!
Thank you Angie for this. It was on my mind. I tried cutting those dollar tree chopping mats. I used 9 passes and the highest pressure setting with high grip mat. And it would to make a clean cut. Their plastic is not thick but it is very dense. I will definitely give these a try. thanks for all the testing you do and the info you share.
Have you tried using the dollar tree mats as acrylic blank substitutes? I tried but I can’t get it to stick. I’m thinking maybe I should be doing epoxy on both sides and maybe that will seal it. I’m searching everywhere for a solution
The mats will cut with the deep point blade on the wood Venere setting. Takes like 4 passes sometimes 5
omg thank you I am so glad I found this video so I don't waste money and time
I didn't know that the Maker could cut acrylic. Thank for this information.
Thank you so much. I was watching another video for using the craft plastic to make repositionable stencils and they said you couldn’t do it but I was thinking it would be possible with the knife blade. So excited that it does.
Thank u so much for sharing your Cricut Maker experience with us! You’re the bestest! 💜
Any time!
You answered one on my questions thank you for that. So I hope the next video you will be trying the engraving tool and the Debossing tool on Acrylic, would love to make some christmas projects. I already have the new tools. You are a great help, your videos are great. Can't wait for the next one.
Try this one for engraving! ua-cam.com/video/IYm2DwmhItY/v-deo.html
Can you use UV resin on top of the 0.20 acrylic to make it thicker?
Yes you can.
I'm with another viewer, Idk how 59 people have disliked it! Thank you so much for testing it so I didn't have to. Although, perhaps this should remind me to check your videos out before I buy a new product. I think I got lucky that I went with .020 and didn't even see a .1 option!
I think is not for the video itself! Maybe they're disappointed about they fact they can't cut thicker plastic!🤣
Thanks for your reply. This is very handy. 👍🏽
No problem 👍
Very helpful. Thank you!
Happy to help!
Thank you, you answered all of my questions ❤
Glad I could help!
Exactly what I was looking for
Happy to help!
Thank you for the video it’s really needing information 😍 what the thickness good to use for cake toppers TIA
Try this: ua-cam.com/video/YtcalLL_8pM/v-deo.html
Is it possible to get these in golf mirror sheets? I have wanted to cut gold mirror acrylic with my cricut but I can’t find a thin enough sheet.
I have not seen any.
Thank you for doing a testing video.. I'm going to add all this info into my notebook for the future. great video.
I always love your videos! You are so thorough and complete. Thank you for helping me learn.
Glad you like them!
TY that was helpful and what about engraving acrylic??
Try this: ua-cam.com/video/F4alhlH2t3Y/v-deo.html
Is it possible to make cake toppers from the 020 clear acrylic?
Try this: ua-cam.com/video/YtcalLL_8pM/v-deo.html
Angie Thank you again for all your wonderful videos. I have a question on the 0.20 can it be engraved on? any help with settings will be greatly appreciated. Thank you
Maybe? It is VERY thin so not sure if it will work.
This is very helpful. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for this. Helped me from making a mistake. Can the Maker 3 cut the 1mm acrylic though?
No it will not be able to.
Amazing video!! Only one more question. I hope you can help me with this. Is it possible to bend (warp) or lightly fold the 0.07 acrylic?
I think if you heat it you could get it to bend.
@@AngieHolden Maybe if I do any kind of scoring line? ( do you think cricut can do it?)
It will not score this material I don't think.
which one would you recommend more the 0.02 or the .07?
The thinner you get the more likely you can cut through but it is more flimsy. So it probably depends on the project.
Thank you for your input however just some suggestions - first the material thickness should be expressed as twenty thousandths - not “ oh two oh”
next if you need thicker items or stencils simply cut additional ones and stack them together - there are various adhesives that can be used with acrylic.
I actually have a degree in engineering so there is no need to explain that however, most people do not understand twenty thousandths so it is best to put this in a way they can understand for this particular UA-cam channel.
I have not found an adhesive I like with clear acrylic as I feel that I can see all of them.
@@AngieHolden what Engineereng discipline? “IMHO keeping them “dummied down” isn’t the answer. I am finding that
ALUMILITE ENVIROSET 5 MINUTE EPOXY GLUE works well with everything I have tried - especially glass. No affialiation with this company
I’m
Looking for something gold that’s sturdier than cardstock. Can we do gold acrylic like products? Need some suggestions.
Can you just make several layers of cardstock to make it sturdier?
Can you do this with the explorer 3?
No only the Maker or Maker 3.
Is the knife blade different from what I use to cut vinyl?
Yes very different! Try this: ua-cam.com/video/aewf-AXmi2k/v-deo.html
@@AngieHolden thank you for replying. I venturing into new territory with my Cricut machine. 🙃
How long did it take to cut the .020?
It takes a long time!
Very helpful. And now off to cut some jigsaw puzzles with 0.020 acrylic.
Angie, I have a Circuit Explore Air 2 machine, I understand that the knife blade you used was only for the Circuit Maker. Do they make a knife blade for the Explore Air 2 machine? I’m wanting to cut acrylic for cake topper. Thank you!
No they do not.
Is there a knife blade for the Cricut air or is there some other thing you’d suggest using?
No. Only Cricut Maker.
This was helpful and exactly the info I was looking for. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
is there any think u have not done, what a page i really love these videos and now im getting so much more use out of my cricut
I love this lady she taught me how to use my heat press machine!!!!!!!!!!!!
Please help. SOS. I know nothing about acrylic. I'm from the UK, is .020 the same as 2mm?
Definitely not. It is like 1/2 a mm.
Your videos are the best !!! Do you think I could make a cake topper with that or it is too flimsy?
I definitely think it would work as a cake topper!
Do you know if .04 can be cut on the cricut?
I only know about the ones that I cut here.
Thank you for this video! Where did u get ur shirt tho?
I purchased it. They used to be on Amazon but that was many years ago.
Thanks! What would I want to make out of these thin pieces?
Try this: ua-cam.com/video/YtcalLL_8pM/v-deo.html
Can you cut shrink plastic?
Yes you can. It is on my list to do a full video on that.
Look forward to seeing that😊
For the .02 with 14 passes what was your pressure on? I have a brand new knife tip on too... someone had said 14 passes will cut my mat.?.
I always keep checking the cut to see if it is through by pausing the mat. It just depends on what material you are cutting as to when it will cut through and damage your mat. I don't know what pressure setting it was.
@@AngieHolden so I successfully cut them... it did cut into my mat a lil but if I went any less passes it wouldn't cut all the way through... just don't want to destroying my mat
Sooooo helpful! Thank you! Bless you!!
Thank you so much for sharing that!❤️
No problem 😊
Hi is this a cricut maker 3 that you are using
You can use this with the Maker or Maker 3.
if you make fonts on the acryclic 020 using the marker within the cricut machine, does it smudge or do you reccomend another tool to write?
You would have to use a permanent marker then it might work? I have never tried it.
ok thank you so much!
Can it engrave 4mm thick acrylic??
Not with a Cricut machine. It will not go under the bar on the machine.
Is the.020 flimsy when cut? Like would it make a good pair of earrings or a keychain or anything like that? Thanks.
It is flimsy. Definitely not strong enough for a keychain or something.
@@AngieHolden thank you so much for letting me know! ♥️
Are these thick enough to make earrings?
Not really.
This is so wonderful. Thank you so much. ❤️❤️❤️
Glad you enjoyed it!
Can the acrylic be sublimationed?
Try this: ua-cam.com/video/toZwLlrNvcE/v-deo.html
Hi thx for the video, if you can get 1 mm thick acrylic already cut will the Cricut maker engrave it.?
Yes it will! I have a video on doing that as well!
Can you use .040 acryllic? I'm up to 15 passes
Thickest I got to work is 0.020.
Hi, sorry, what setting did you recommend to use on 0.20 please? Thanks!!
I usually start with the basswood setting and watch it to see how many passes it takes.
Hi! I need some help with troubleshooting! I bought the exact craft plastic (0.020) you used and followed everything you did, but my knife blade isn't cutting all the way through even if I do extra passes. My knife blade is brand new. Please help me figure out what I'm doing wrong!
The settings may have changed since this video is several years old. You may have to pick a different setting on your Cricut.
Hey Angie! I purchased the same exact 020 that you had linked, I’ve done the basswood setting with the included 14 passes with the Knife Blade and I’ve done an additional 14 passes and the vinyl is still not cut through all the way. Any ideas?
Thank you and love you videos, you're my go to go cricut questions!
I know sometimes I have good luck and other times it seems to take FOREVER. I am guessing differences in the material.
Have you found any of the acrylics with these thicknesses that are extra king that you could do on the 12x24 mat?
No I haven't.
Can the air 2 cut acrylic?
No it cannot.
Would you be able to create the name plates seen on cakes with the cricut?
Try this: ua-cam.com/video/YtcalLL_8pM/v-deo.html
I tried this today with the acrylic you recommended but I cannot find a basswood setting on my Maker. I’ve seen that setting on other videos but it is not listed in my materials. Any ideas? Thanks for any help!
Are you on computer? It won't be on mobile. Also if you have anything in your design like engraving or writing, it will also not be there.
I bought quilters template plastic to cut a stencil out of (from Jo-ann's), but it doesn't tell me the thickness of it. Should I default to the 2mm chipboard setting since it has high pressure with a ton of passes?
Yea I would. And just watch it. You can pause your machine and check the cut periodically and see if it is cut through.
I’m trying to make acrylic nameplates , using vinyl and the acrylic . What do you suggest ?
You can cut the acrylic or look for signs that are premade or precut and just add vinyl.
Thanks for this. Would the 0.02 acrylic be thick enough for a cake topper?
Try this: ua-cam.com/video/YtcalLL_8pM/v-deo.html
Was the 1mm cut with a knife blade?
I tried the knife blade on the 1 mm and could not get it to cut on the Maker.
Thanks for doing this for us. I appreciate your,time.
My pleasure!
Thank you for this!!!!
You're so welcome!
Do you know if this will cut 1/16" acrylic? We ended up buying assets from a company and inherited several thousand pieces but have no idea what to do with it.
That will be too thick.
Hello there! I need to cut rubber sheets with 1 millimeter, which one would you recommend? I need to cut different shapes that I create myself ...
I am not sure if this machine will cut rubber as I have not tried it.
I'm trying to make a sign for my friend's wedding. Do you think I would be able to cut out calligraphy and small block letter fonts? or more-so just bigger shapes?
You could not be able to cut small things from acrylic.
Are you using the knife blade?
Yes I am.
Is 3 mil acetate ok for shadow box windows
Sorry not sure!
@@AngieHolden thank you for replying
Do you know where I can find black 020 acrylic sheets?
I have not cut black acrylic so not sure!
Thanks for testing them out. Do you know if the Explore Air 2 would cut .007 or .020?
I don't think it would but I haven't tried.
What settings do you use for acrylic sheets for sublimation?
I have a video coming up for acrylic sublimation!
can the maker 3 cut 0.04?
I only was able to cut the acrylic in this video.
OK SO WHAT IF I WANTED TO MAKE NECKLACE AND DUPLICATE ACRYLIC STAKE THEM GLUE TOGTHER. LIKE WHAT SOME DO WITH CARD STOCK
Any time I have glued acrylic together I have hated the look as I could see the glue.
Would this work for the gold acrylic as well?
As long as it is as thin as this.
Can you use the cricut export air 2?
No. I haven't had any luck with that.
Hello thanks for the vid....i have an explore air 2 what type of acrylic can i cut with that and what setting would i use on the machine?
You won't be able to cut acrylic with it. You can cut acetate but that is much thinner.
Angie Holden ok thank u for your reply x
can you cut acrylic with the air 2
No you cannot.
Can they be stacked after cutting?
They don't look great stacked.
@@AngieHolden thank you
So you can use the knife blade with your Machine ? What are you using?,if I can ask.. a Mobile device or a laptop like a mac book or what ?
For the knife blade, you need a computer.
Do you think that it would do a good job of engravement on the 1millimeter? lol just asking, i'm soooo new to all of this.
OH yes it would engrave it! I did that here: ua-cam.com/video/IDYTjzUy120/v-deo.html
How do I keep the handle from flapping over?
The handle on what?
@@AngieHolden on the cake topper. It flaps back. Maybe the words are too heavy
Perhaps? You could try adding the acrylic to a wood handle of some sort.
@@AngieHolden thank you, I will!
How can I do that. But with an explore air 2.
You can't.
Is the 020 and 007 good for the letter keychains or do I need a thicker acrylic? Thank you for the video!
They would be flexible so I don't know how long they would last on a keychain.
I am still contemplating if I should buy the Cricut Maker or not. I will be using them to cut acrylic sheets and other projects as well. Have you tried cutting out names. I mean like the outer shape of a names and then I can just cut vinyls to fill in the names. Idk if I am making any sense. Your information will help me greatly. Thank you in advance!
I haven't. I have some things on my calendar to try with acrylic soon though!
Ty! Will be waiting.
I absolutely love your shirt! Do you sell an svg for it?
I do not! Plaid used to sell Mod Podge shirts but I am not sure if they do any longer!
@@AngieHolden aww, ok! Thanks! Your shirt is so cool!
Sorry Are you using deep point blade or knife blade?
The thinnest one was just a fine point blade and the thicker was the knife blade.
Hi Angie, thank you for the video. I am trying to understand is this acrylic sheet is as same as Cricut acetate sheets? Since they have the same thickness of 0.02mm . Or is the acrylic sturdier ?
This is not the same as acetate but thicker.
Thank you. New subbie here. Take care