How to Change Cut Settings in Design Space

Changing cut settings in Cricut Design Space allows you to customize how your Cricut machine cuts various materials, ensuring perfect results for your projects.

Here's how you can adjust cut settings, including creating or editing custom material settings based on the provided reference:

Understanding Cut Settings in Design Space

Your Cricut machine uses predefined settings for many common materials like cardstock, vinyl, and iron-on. However, for unique materials or to achieve specific results, you might need to adjust the pressure or even create entirely new custom settings. This is done within the Design Space software before you send your project to the machine.

Step-by-Step Guide to Changing Cut Settings

Follow these steps within Cricut Design Space:

1. Prepare Your Project:

   • Sign in to Cricut Design Space.
   • Create or open a project you wish to cut.
   • Ensure your Cricut Maker machine (or other compatible Cricut machine) is powered on and connected to your computer (via Bluetooth or USB cable).

2. Initiate the Cut Process:

   • Once your design is ready on the canvas, click the "Make It" button.
   • On the prepare screen, arrange your images on the mat(s) and click "Continue."

3. Select or Browse Materials:

   • On the Make screen, you'll be prompted to select your material setting.
   • Below the list of popular materials, you will find the option to Select Browse All Materials (often located in the top right area of the material selection section). Click this.

4. Find or Create Your Setting:

   • The "Browse All Materials" screen lists all predefined settings. Scroll to browse the list.
   • To modify an existing setting, click Edit next to the specific material setting you want to adjust.
   • To create a completely new custom setting for a unique material, follow the steps to create a new custom setting (usually found at the bottom of the list or via a specific button like "Add New Material").

Editing or Creating Custom Settings

When you choose to Edit or Create a custom setting, you'll typically see options to configure:

• Material Name: Give your custom setting a clear name (e.g., "Thick Glitter Cardstock," "My Custom Fabric").
• Cut Pressure: Adjust how much force the blade uses (e.g., Default, More, Less, or a numerical value). This is crucial for thicker or thinner materials.
• Multi-cut: Specify if the machine should cut through the material multiple times to ensure a clean cut.
• Blade Type: Select the appropriate blade for the material (e.g., Fine-Point Blade, Deep-Point Blade, Knife Blade).

Example:

Let's say you're cutting a type of glitter cardstock that's thicker than usual, and the default setting isn't cutting all the way through.

1. You'd go to "Browse All Materials."
2. Find "Glitter Cardstock" and click Edit.
3. You could increase the Cut Pressure setting or change the Multi-cut to 2x.
4. Alternatively, you could create a new custom setting named "Extra Thick Glitter Cardstock" with higher pressure and a double cut.

Remember to save any custom settings you create or edit.

Why Customize Settings?

• New Materials: Cut materials not listed in the default options.
• Material Variations: Account for slight differences in thickness or density of materials from different manufacturers.
• Blade Wear: Slightly increase pressure for dulling blades (though replacing the blade is recommended for best results).
• Specific Techniques: Achieve kiss cuts on materials where a full cut is the default, or vice versa.

By using the "Browse All Materials" feature and the Edit or create a new custom setting options as described, you gain full control over your machine's cutting performance, tailored to your specific needs.