Cricut Keeps Cutting On Mat

I was cutting a 4 small leaf patterns at the top of the mat.

Cricut keeps cutting on mat.

Verify that you are using the correct mat size for your machine. Cleaning your cricut cutting mat. Apply plain rubbing alcohol or goo gone on the surface then go over it with a scrapper. If not click here to find out how i clean mine.

If it is dull change the blade. I unplugged it tried again and it worked. It s important to not make the edges sticky so they won t ruin the cutting machine. Is your material laying flat on your mat.

The same thing happened to me last night. The water wipes without fragrance and non alcoholic are best. Wherever you drag the design on the mat the position will be locked in and your cricut will cut it out in that exact position on your mat. If cutting a simple image resolves the issue try cutting the more intricate image using the custom setting for cardstock intricate cuts.

Then it spit out the mat and tried to cut itself. Cutting mats are a lot like belly buttons in that way. Also be sure you are using the correct blade for the material you are using. Ensure the mat is lined up with the guides on the machine and the edge of the mat is under the roller bar when you get ready to load it.

You can increase the lifespan of you cricut cutting mats and save yourself some money for other craft supplies by taking care of your cutting mats. If the mat is lined up with the guides when loading but still loads crookedly proceed to step 4. You are able to clean cricut cutting mats with baby wipes. Cut multiple colors on one cricut mat.

First off if you d like to cut multiple colors on one mat it s essential that you re only using different colors of the same material. If you are cutting an image which is very intricate or small try cutting a simpler or larger. How to lock the position on the mat to change the position of your design on the cutting mat all you need to do is select your design and manually drag it to change its position. If the answer is yes then is it dull.

If the mat size is correct proceed to step 3. Is your blade clean. I know this is a no brainer but don t try to cut glitter foil and regular htv on the same mat because they all have different cut settings. Rotating the end that you put in first and cut on all the time is another great way to make your cutting mat last.

First things the check for as to why the cricut will not cut correctly. Cricut cutting mats come with a plastic protective cover over them. To prevent fraud or abuse we reserve the right to discontinue or modify these offers or cancel any order. Keep the mat covers.

Step 1 remove any remaining stickiness to ensure the adhesive spray will evenly coat the mat. This will remove cardstock and vinyl residue as well as household dust and lint. Then it cut half of the leaf at the top and half into the top of my mat. Secure the edges of your cricut mat using masking or painter s tape.

First it didn t finish the cut but gave me a cut completed message.