The cricut machine does not have an acrylic setting so we are experimenting a bit here.
How to cut acrylic sheet with cricut maker.
The knife blade for the maker is the recommended way to cut acrylic the deep cut blade on the air 2 will also cut acrylic but you will need to make sure the thickness of your acrylic is 1 mm or less.
To cut acrylic with cricut maker you must have the right blade that can cut acrylic finely.
Before you get started cutting acrylic there are a few tips and tricks for you to know.
Engrave your design first and then start cutting the acrylic.
Ensure tip is firmly seated against the housing release plunger to secure tip in place.
But there are some things you need to be aware of.
You can find the blade and cut settings of what i used to cut my sheets below.
Can you cut acrylic with a cricut maker.
Grab your acrylic and start engraving all the things.
How to engrave acrylic with the cricut maker.
The thickness of the acrylic must be 1mm or less.
It will take several times to cut through.
Place the small circle on top of the larger one in about the place you want the hole.
Choose your size adding 1 2 to slip down into the grove in the light and begin slicing.
Make a circle and resize to 3 inches.
Select both just drag your mouse over them both at the same time go to align and select align horizontally.
Place the piece of acrylic on a self healing cutting mat and line your piece up with the grid.
Now it is time for the big question.
Can the cricut maker cut acrylic.
This post has a video that might help.
There are many places you can purchase acrylic sheets and you will need to find a place near you that has them for sale.
Always do a sample first so you can get an idea of it.