It may help to know which blades go with which machine and what they do to help you decide which machine to purchase. We’ve compiled everything you need to know about Cricut Blades here to help you with your Cricut purchases.
BLADES & The Machines they are compatible with
Premium Fine Point Blade – Maker, Explorer Family, Joy
The Premium Fine Point blade is the blade that comes with all of the Cricut Machines. The blade is German Carbide, which is extremely durable and high-quality material most used for cutting materials. The Premium Fine Point blade has a 45-degree angle and is used for making intricate cuts, and it’s designed to cut medium-weight materials. This blade will work with any of the Cricut Explore Family machines and the Cricut Maker.
Materials that can be used:
- Printer Paper
- Vinyl: Glitter vinyl, printable, outdoor, holographic
- Iron-on or also HTV (Heat transfer vinyl)
- Cardstock
- Washi Tape
- Parchment Paper
- Vellum
- Canvas
- Light Chipboard
- Faux Leather (Paper Thin)
Deep Point Blade – Maker, Explorer Family
The Deep Point Blade is used to cut thicker materials. The angel of the blade is 60-degrees and allows for a deeper intricates cuts for thicker materials. This blade can be used with any of the Cricut Explore Family machines and Cricut Maker! You must use the housing that it comes with as it is not interchangeable.
Materials that you can cut with the Deep Point Blade:
- Craft Foam
- Aluminum Foil
- Genuine Leather
- Metallic Leather
- Magnetic Sheet – 0.6mm
- Corrugated Paper
Bonded Fabric Blade– Maker, Explorer Family
The Bonded Fabric Blade is similar to the Premium Fine Point Blade, but you can only use it with fabric. Before using this blade, your fabric pieces will need to be bonded to a backing material.
Bonded fabric means that you need a backing to go on the back of fabric. “Backing” is a type of material that you need to adhere/bond to your fabrics.
The Bonded Fabric Blade blade is compatible with the Explore Family Machines and Cricut Maker, the color is pink and can be used with the Pink Fabric Mat.
Materials that can be used: (Do not forget to bond the back)
- Oil Cloth
- Silk
- Polyester
- Denim
- Felt
- Burlap
- Cotton
Foil Transfer Kit– Maker, Explorer Family
The Foil Transfer Kit allows you to projects that include foil effects and has 3 tools in 1; fine, medium, and bold tips.The foil tips only work with Cricut foil transfer sheets, there are a wide variety of colors. Only compatible with the Cricut Maker and any of the Explore family machines
Materials that can be used with the Foil Transfer Kit:
- Cardstock
- Deluxe Paper
- Pearl Paper
- Vellum
- Printable Vinyl
- Printable Sticker Paper
- Matboard
- Poster Board
- Copy Paper
- Photo Paper
- Faux Leather
Rotary Blade– Maker
The Rotary blade was driven by the Adaptive Tool System and is the only reason it only compatible with the Cricut Maker Machine. The Rotary Blade can cut through any fabric and does not require any backing to the fabric. This blade is included with the Cricut Maker and can only be used with the Fabric Grip Mat. The Rotary Blade must be used with its own housing as it is not interchangeable.
Materials that can be used:
- Bamboo Fabric
- Bengaline
- Canvas
- Cashmere
- Chiffon
- Corduroy
- Cotton
- Denim
- Felt
- Fleece
- Gauze
- Silk
- Lycra
- Microfiber
- Nylon
Knife blade– Maker
With the knife blade you can cut more and make more projects. You are able to get precise cuts through thicker or denser materials such as balsa wood, leather, craft foam, and more. The knife blade can only be used with the Cricut Maker. The mat you should use if the strong grip purple mat.
Materials that can be used:
- Tooling Leather
- Balsa – 1/16 in & 3/32 in
- Basswood – 1/16 in & Basswood – 1/32 in
- Heavy Chipboard – 2.0mm
- Matboard 4 Ply
QuickSwap Tips and Blades– Maker
The QuickSwap system has five different tools (2 blades, and 3 tips) All can be used with the same housing. These can only be used with the Cricut Maker:
Quick Swap Perforation blade – Maker
This blade allows you to make projects with a tear finish. Here are some materials you can use:
- Corrugated Cardboard
- Metallic Poster Board
- Cardstock Glitter
- Cardstock Heavy Cardstock
- Felt
- Craft Foam
- Glitter Craft Foam
- Iron-On
- Faux Leather (Paper Thin)
- Tooling Leather – 2-3 oz. (0.8 mm)
- Vellum
- Plastic
- Acetate
- Foil Acetate
Quick Swap Wavy blade– Maker
This blade creates wavy effects. Here are some materials you can use:
- Heavy Cardstock
- Corrugated Cardboard
- Foil Poster Board
- Kraft Board
- Metallic Poster Board
- Poster Board
- Glitter Cardstock
- Cotton Denim
- Flannel
- Fleece Fusible Fleece
Quick Swap Debossing tip– Maker
This tip pushes the material into your chosen design. It creates a 3D effect. Here are some materials that can be used:
- Foil Poster Board
- Heavy Chipboard – 2.0 mm
- Kraft Board
- Light Chipboard – 0.37 mm
- Matboard 4 Ply
- Metallic Poster Board
- Poster Board
- Foil Acetate
- Vellum
- Faux Leather (Paper Thin)
- Genuine Leather
- Tooling Leather
- Craft Foam Glitter Cardstock
- Heavy Cardstock
- Balsa – 1/16″ (1.6 mm)
- Balsa – 3/32″ (2.4 mm)
Quick Swap Engraving tip – Maker
This tip is used for engraving different materials. Here are some materials you can use:
- Anodized Aluminum
- Brass
- Bronze
- Stainless Steel
- Faux Leather (Paper Thin)
- Garment Leather – 2-3 oz. (0.8 mm)
- Genuine Leather
- Tooling Leather
- Vellum
- Acetate Foil
- Acetate
Quick Swap Scoring Wheel tips – Maker
These tips create edges on your materials so that you can fold them. There are two sizes (two different tips) 01, and 02. Tip 01 is used for the lighter materials and tip 02 Double Scoring Wheel Tip is for the heavier materials. Here is a list of materials that you can use:
- Corrugated Cardboard
- Damask Chipboard
- Flat Cardboard
- Foil Kraft Board
- Heavy Chipboard – 2.0 mm
- Kraft Board
- Cardstock
- Foil Acetate
- Plastic Packaging
- Copy Paper
- Corrugated Paper
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