That is not the solution to a cutting problem! It might be the solution if the computer and cutter are not communicating although, even in that case, reinstalling the driver should be tried first. The most extreme example of “blaming the wrong thing” is when crafters reinstall the software in an attempt to “fix a bad cut.” Mistake #2: Blaming Bad Cuts on the Wrong Factorsīad cuts came occur for multiple reasons so you need to determine why your cut is “bad” before you can determine how to fix it. Since the basic principles behind successful cutting apply to all blade-based cutters, I recommend all owners check out this method of determining optimum settings. I developed a troubleshooting flow chart for KNK owners to use in determining the best settings. If you’re cutting large simple shapes, you can use a basic shape like a circle, square, or a heart.If you are cutting out a rhinestone template, test cut a small pattern of, say, ten circles similar in size to what is used in the rhinestone design.If you are cutting out a title, use a small letter as the test cut shape.It’s also a good idea to select a shape similar to what is used in your project. If you cannot get a great test cut then, trust me, the rest of your project isn’t going to cut well either. There are many factors affecting how a material will cut, including the sharpness of the blade, the condition of the mat, the intricacy of the design, the exposure to humidity, and even the color of dye used in the material. Do not assume that the recommended settings for any given material will always be accurate.
The best way to avoid wasting material is to do one or more small test cuts any time you’ve just inserted the blade holder and/or you’re cutting a new material. Here are the 6 most common mistakes cutter owners make and how to fix them! Mistake #1: Not Performing Test Cuts When you are just learning to use your Cricut Maker, Silhouette Cameo or other cutting machines it can seem like the frustration outweighs the fun and you ruin more projects than you create.įortunately, many of the common cutting issues you’ll run into can be fixed with a few tweaks and making some test cuts will stop you from ruining your expensive materials.
Using your cutting machine can either be a fun hobby creating cool projects or an exercise in frustration that will cause you to swear worse than a sailor.
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