Cricut EXPLORE and MAKER Machines - materials list
If you are new to Cricut and you are looking to purchase a Cricut cutting machine, the tables below can be used as a quick reference guide, as it lists the approved materials that can be cut on Cricut EXPLORE and MAKER machines.
The Cricut JOY materials are listed in a separate table, as the machine is a smaller machine and uses different cutting technology, therefore the housing and blade are completely different. All machines use the same software – Cricut Design Space and the software is compatible with three different platforms (windows/MAC, iOS for iPhone and iPad and Android).Â
You may also find this article handy… ‘All about the blades and tools for the Cricut EXPLORE, MAKER and Cricut JOY’ as it includes information about the ‘adaptive housing’ and ‘quick swap tools’, used by the Cricut MAKER machines which are not included in the materials list below as they are tools (not blades). In addition, there is a ‘foil transfer tool with three tips’ which can be used by EXPLORE and MAKER machines.
To summarise each machine:
- The EXPLORE machines can cut around 160 materials up to 11.5 inches wide by 24 inches in length using cutting mats. The ‘deep point blade’, can cut materials up to 1.5 mm thickness including poster board, heavy cardstock, and Cricut natural wood veneer.
- Where the EXPLORE 3 is a newer machine (launched in 2022), it is slightly larger and it can cut smart vinyl (no need of a cutting mat) up to a cuttable width of 11.7 inches by 12 feet in length. At present there are around 10 different smart materials comprising of smart adhesive vinyl, smart iron-on vinyl and sticker paper card. It’s also worth mentioning that the EXPLORE 3 uses slightly newer technology, so it can cut faster than the original EXPLORE machines.
- The Cricut MAKER uses the same fine point blades as the EXPLORE machines. The ‘adaptive housing’ gives you approximately 140 additional products to work with by using the ‘rotary’ and ‘knife blade’, whether it’s cutting something as delicate as tissue paper, then fabric and leather, right through to more dense materials such as Cricut chipboard. You then have the ‘quick swap housing’ along with six tips (single scoring wheel, double scoring wheel, perforation blade, debossing tip, wavy blade and engraving tip) which allow you work with different types of media such 2 mm acrylic.
- The main difference between the MAKER and MAKER 3 (also launched in 2022), is it is larger in size and can cut approximately 10 different smart materials (the same technology as the EXPLORE 3 so no mat is required.Â
DISCLAIMER:
The list of materials below has been taken from Cricut’s website and is/was correct at the time of publishing this article (February 2023). However, you should always follow the pre-cut settings for your cutting machine when you select ‘Make it’, or you can visit Cricut’s website here, as it provides a comprehensive and up-to-date list of materials, along with the machine type, cut pressure, number of passes and blade type to be used. Cricut also advise that you should always do a small test cut first to avoid wasting materials.
This table can be sorted by columns and there is a search facility to search for product by keywords. If you are on a mobile device, the full width of the table can be viewed by rotating your device.
Reference to ‘bonded’ and ‘stabiliser’ means the fabric needs to be stiffened with something like ‘Heat n Bond’
If you only cut occasional fabrics you can use a ‘premium fine point blade’. Under the blades you will see an asterisk * next to Bonded Fabric blade*. Before using, you will need to check your blade is free from any adhesive residue from vinyl and is still sharp. A test cut is recommended to avoid wastage of materials.
Cricut EXPLORE and MAKER Machines - materials list
If you are new to Cricut and you are looking to purchase a Cricut cutting machine, the tables below can be used as a quick reference guide, as it lists the approved materials that can be cut on Cricut EXPLORE and MAKER machines.
The Cricut JOY materials are listed in a separate table, as the machine is a smaller machine and uses different cutting technology, therefore the housing and blade are completely different. All machines use the same software – Cricut Design Space and the software is compatible with three different platforms (windows/MAC, iOS for iPhone and iPad and Android).Â
You may also find this article handy… ‘All about the blades and tools for the Cricut EXPLORE, MAKER and Cricut JOY’ as it includes information about the ‘adaptive housing’ and ‘quick swap tools’, used by the Cricut MAKER machines which are not included in the materials list below as they are tools (not blades). In addition, there is a ‘foil transfer tool with three tips’ which can be used by EXPLORE and MAKER machines.
To summarise each machine:
- The EXPLORE machines can cut around 160 materials up to 11.5 inches wide by 24 inches in length using cutting mats. The ‘deep point blade’, can cut materials up to 1.5 mm thickness including poster board, heavy cardstock, and Cricut natural wood veneer.
- Where the EXPLORE 3 is a newer machine (launched in 2022), it is slightly larger and it can cut smart vinyl (no need of a cutting mat) up to a cuttable width of 11.7 inches by 12 feet in length. At present there are around 10 different smart materials comprising of smart adhesive vinyl, smart iron-on vinyl and sticker paper card. It’s also worth mentioning that the EXPLORE 3 uses slightly newer technology, so it can cut faster than the original EXPLORE machines.
- The Cricut MAKER uses the same fine point blades as the EXPLORE machines. The ‘adaptive housing’ gives you approximately 140 additional products to work with by using the ‘rotary’ and ‘knife blade’, whether it’s cutting something as delicate as tissue paper, then fabric and leather, right through to more dense materials such as Cricut chipboard. You then have the ‘quick swap housing’ along with six tips (single scoring wheel, double scoring wheel, perforation blade, debossing tip, wavy blade and engraving tip) which allow you work with different types of media such 2 mm acrylic.
- The main difference between the MAKER and MAKER 3 (also launched in 2022), is it is larger in size and can cut approximately 10 different smart materials (the same technology as the EXPLORE 3 so no mat is required.Â
DISCLAIMER:
The list of materials below has been taken from Cricut’s website and is/was correct at the time of publishing this article (February 2023). However, you should always follow the pre-cut settings for your cutting machine when you select ‘Make it’, or you can visit Cricut’s website here, as it provides a comprehensive and up-to-date list of materials, along with the machine type, cut pressure, number of passes and blade type to be used. Cricut also advise that you should always do a small test cut first to avoid wasting materials.
This table can be sorted by columns and there is a search facility to search for product by keywords. If you are on a mobile device, the full width of the table can be viewed by rotating your device.
Reference to ‘bonded’ and ‘stabiliser’ means the fabric needs to be stiffened with something like ‘Heat n Bond’
If you only cut occasional fabrics you can use a ‘premium fine point blade’. Under the blades you will see an asterisk * next to Bonded Fabric blade*. Before using, you will need to check your blade is free from any adhesive residue from vinyl and is still sharp. A test cut is recommended to avoid wastage of materials.
| Material | Maker 3 | Maker | Explore 3 | Explore Machines | Blade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetate | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Adhesive Foil | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Adhesive Foil, Matte | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Adhesive Sheet, Double-Sided | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Aluminum Foil | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Deep-Point Blade |
| Art/Illustration Board | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Knife Blade |
| Balsa - 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Knife Blade |
| Balsa - 1/32 inch (1.6 mm) | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Knife Blade |
| Balsa - 3/32 inch (2.4 mm) | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Knife Blade |
| Bamboo Fabric | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Basswood - 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Knife Blade |
| Basswood - 1/32 inch (0.8 mm) | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Knife Blade |
| Bengaline | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Birch | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Birch, Permanent Adhesive | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Fine-Point Blade |
| Boucle | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Broadcloth | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Burlap | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Burlap, Bonded* (optional to above) | With stabiliser* | With stabiliser* | With stabiliser* | With stabiliser* | Bonded Fabric Blade* |
| Burn-Out Velvet | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Butcher Paper | Yes | YES | Parchment Paper setting | Parchment Paper setting | Fine-Point Blade |
| Calibration Paper | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Calico | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Cambric | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Canvas | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Canvas (optional to above) | optional* | Optional* | YES | YES | Fine-Point Blade |
| Carbon Fiber | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Fine-Point Blade |
| Cardstock | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Cardstock, Adhesive Backed | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Cashmere | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Cereal Box | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Deep-Point Blade |
| Chalkboard Vinyl | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Challis | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Chambray | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Chantilly Lace | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Charmeuse Satin | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Chiffon | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Chintz | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Chipboard (1.5 mm) | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Knife Blade |
| Colored Duct Tape | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Fine-Point Blade |
| Construction Paper | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Copy Paper - 20 lb (75 gsm) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Copy Paper – 24 lb (90 gsm) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Copy Paper – 32 lb (120 gsm) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Corduroy | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Cork, Adhesive-Backed | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Corrugated Cardboard | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Deep-Point Blade |
| Cotton | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Cotton, Bonded | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Craft Foam | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Deep-Point Blade |
| Craft Foam above 1.5 mm to 3 mm) | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Knife blade |
| Crepe Charmeuse | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Crepe de Chine | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Crepe Paper | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Crepe-back Satin | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Cutting Mat Protector | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Damask | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Delicate Fabrics (like Tulle) | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Delicate Fabrics (like Tulle), Bonded | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Deluxe Paper | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Deluxe Paper Foil Embossed | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Deluxe Paper, Adhesive Backed | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Denim | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Denim, Bonded* (optional to above) | With stabiliser* | With stabiliser* | With stabiliser* | With stabiliser* | Fine-Point Blade |
| Distressed Craft Foam | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Deep-Point Blade |
| Dotted Swiss | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Double Cloth | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Double Knit | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Dry Erase Vinyl | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Fine-Point Blade |
| Duck Cloth | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Duct Tape Sheet | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Dupioni Silk | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Epoxy Glitter Paper | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| EVA Foam | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Deep-Point Blade |
| Everyday Iron-On | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Everyday Iron-On Mesh | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Everyday Iron-On Mosaic | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Express Iron-On | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Extra Heavy Fabrics (like Burlap) | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Eyelet | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Fabric | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Fabric bonded* (optional to above) | With stabiliser* | With stabiliser* | With stabiliser* | With stabiliser * | Bonded Fabric Blade* |
| Faille | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Faux Fur | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Faux Leather (Paper Thin) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Faux Suede | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Bonded Fabric Blade* |
| Faux Suede | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Felt | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Bonded Fabric Blade* |
| Felt | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Felt, Acrylic Fabric | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Felt, Craft Bonded | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Felt, Glitter Bonded | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Felt, Stiff | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Bonded Fabric Blade* |
| Felt, Wool Bonded* | With stabiliser* | With stabiliser* | With stabiliser* | With stabiliser * | Bonded Fabric Blade* |
| Felt, Wool Fabric | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Felt, Wool Fabric bonded* (optional to above) | With stabiliser* | With stabiliser* | With stabiliser* | With stabiliser * | Bonded Fabric Blade* |
| Flannel | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Flat Cardboard | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Fleece | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Flex Foam | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Flocked Iron-On | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Flocked Paper | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Foil Acetate | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Foil Iron-On | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Foil Kraft Board - Holographic | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Foil Paper – 0.36 mm | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Foil Poster Board | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Foil Tape - Shiny Side Down | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Foil Tape - Shiny Side Up | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Foulard | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Freezer Paper | Yes | Yes | Parchment Paper setting | Parchment Paper setting | Fine-Point Blade |
| Fusible Fabric | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Bonded Fabric Blade* |
| Fusible Fleece | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Fusible Interfacing | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Gabardine | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Gauze | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Gel Sheet | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Deep-Point Blade |
| Genuine Leather | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Deep-Point Blade |
| Georgette | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Glitter Cardstock | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Glitter Craft Foam | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Deep-Point Blade |
| Glitter Iron-On | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Glitter Mesh Iron-On | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Glitter Vinyl | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Gossamer | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Grocery Bag | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Grois Point | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Grosgrain | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Habutai | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Handmade Paper | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Heat Transfer Vinyl (non-Cricut) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Heather | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Heavy Cardstock – 100 lb. (270 gsm) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Heavy Chipboard – 2.0 mm | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Knife Blade |
| Heavy Fabrics (like Denim) | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Heavy Fabrics (like Denim), Bonded | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Bonded Fabric Blade* OR Deep-Point Blade |
| Heavy Patterned Paper | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade OR Deep -Point Blade |
| Heavy Watercolor Paper – 140 lb (300 gsm) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Holographic Cardstock | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Holographic Heat Transfer/Iron-On | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Holographic Iron-On Mosaic | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Holographic Sparkle Iron-On | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Holographic Sparkle Vinyl | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Homespun Fabric | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Infusible Ink Transfer Sheet | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Insulbrite Batting | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Interlock Knit | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Iron-On | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Iron-On + | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Jacquard | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Jersey | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Jute | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Kevlar | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Khaki | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Kraft Board | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Kraft Cardstock | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| La Coste | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Lame | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Laser Copy Paper | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Light Cardstock – 65 lb (176 gsm) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Light Chipboard – 0.37 mm | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Light Cotton | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Light Cotton, 2 layers | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Light Cotton, 3 layers | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Light Fabrics (like Silk) | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Light Fabrics (like Silk), Bonded* (optional to above) | With stabiliser* | With stabiliser* | With stabiliser* | With stabiliser* | Bonded Fabric Blade* |
| Light Glitter Paper | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Light Patterned Paper | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Linen | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Linen, Bonded | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Lycra | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Magnetic Sheet – Up to 1.0 mm | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Deep-Point Blade |
| Magnetic Sheet, Adhesive Backed - 0.35 mm | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Matboard (1.5 mm) | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Knife Blade |
| Matelasse | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Matte Vinyl | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Medium Cardstock – 80 lb (216 gsm) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Medium Fabrics (like Cotton) | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Medium Fabrics (like Cotton), Bonded* (optional to above) | With stabiliser* | With stabiliser* | With stabiliser* | With stabiliser * | Bonded Fabric Blade* |
| Medium Garment Leather – 4-5 oz. (1.6 mm) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Deep-Point Blade |
| Melton Wool | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Mesh | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Metal - 40 gauge thin copper | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Engraving tip |
| Metallic Iron-On Mosaic | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Metallic Leather | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Deep-Point Blade |
| Metallic Poster Board | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Metallic Vinyl | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Microfiber | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Moiree | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Moleskin | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Monk's Cloth | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Mulberry Paper | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Muslin | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Mylar | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Deep-Point Blade |
| Natural Wood Veneer | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Deep-Point Blade |
| Neoprene | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Deep-Point Blade |
| Non-Adhesive Vinyl - 16 gauge | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Fine-Point Blade |
| Non-Adhesive Vinyl - 20 gauge | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Fine-Point Blade |
| Notebook Paper | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Nylon | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Oil Cloth | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Oil Cloth, Bonded* | With stabiliser* | With stabiliser* | With stabiliser* | With stabiliser* | Bonded Fabric Blade* |
| Organza | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Ottoman | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Outdoor Vinyl Bonded | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Oxford | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Paint Chip | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Panne Velvet | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Paper | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Paper, Adhesive-Backed | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Parchment Paper | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Party Foil | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Patterned Glitter Cardstock | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Patterned Iron-On | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Pearl Paper | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Peau de Soie | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Photo Paper | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Pima Cotton | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Pique Cotton | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Plastic Canvas | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Deep-Point Blade |
| Plastic Packaging | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Deep-Point Blade |
| Plisse | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Plush | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Plush Craft Foam | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Deep-Point Blade |
| Polyester | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Polyester, Bonded* (optional to above) | With stabiliser* | With stabiliser* | With stabiliser* | With stabiliser * | Bonded Fabric Blade* |
| Poplin | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Poster Board | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Premium Outdoor Vinyl | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Premium Vinyl | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Premium Vinyl - Frosted Glitter | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Premium Vinyl - Frosted Gray | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Premium Vinyl - Frosted Opaque | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Premium Vinyl - Holographic | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Premium Vinyl - Holographic 3D Texture | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Premium Vinyl - Holographic Art Deco | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Premium Vinyl - Holographic Bubbles | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Premium Vinyl - Holographic Crystals | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Premium Vinyl - Holographic Rose Bubble | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Premium Vinyl - Holographic Threads | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Premium Vinyl - Mosaic | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Premium Vinyl - Pearl | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Premium Vinyl - Permanent Glossy | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Premium Vinyl - Removable Matte | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Premium Vinyl - Shimmer | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Premium Vinyl - Textured | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Premium Vinyl - Textured Metallic | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Premium Vinyl - True Brushed | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Printable Fabric | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Printable Foil | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Printable Iron-On, Dark | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Printable Iron-On, Light | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Printable Magnetic Sheet | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Printable Magnetic Sheet | Maker | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Printable Sticker Paper (Clear) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Printable Sticker Paper (White) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Printable Vinyl | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Quilt Batting | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Ramie | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Raschel Knit | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Rayon Lyocell | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Rib Knit | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Rice Paper | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Deep-Point Blade |
| Rip-Stop Nylon | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Sailcloth | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Sandblast Stencil | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Deep-Point Blade |
| Satin Silk | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Seersucker | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Sequined | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Shantung | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Shantung Santeen | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Shi mmer Leather – 1 mm | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Shimmer Paper | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Silk China | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Silk, Bonded* | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Bonded Fabric Blade* |
| Slinky Knit | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Smart Iron-On | Yes | NO | Yes | NO | Fine-Point Blade |
| Smart Iron-On – Glitter | Yes | NO | Yes | NO | Fine-Point Blade |
| Smart Iron-On – Holographic | Yes | NO | Yes | NO | Fine-Point Blade |
| Smart Paper, Sticker Cardstock | Yes | NO | Yes | NO | Fine-Point Blade |
| Smart Vinyl – Matte Metallic | Yes | NO | Yes | NO | Fine-Point Blade |
| Smart Vinyl – Permanent | Yes | NO | Yes | NO | Fine-Point Blade |
| Smart Vinyl – Removable | Yes | NO | Yes | NO | Fine-Point Blade |
| Smart Vinyl – Shimmer | Yes | NO | Yes | NO | Fine-Point Blade |
| Smooth Glitter Paper | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Spandex | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Sparkle Paper | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| SportFlex Iron-On | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Stencil Film - 0.4 mm | Maker | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Stencil Vinyl | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Sticker Paper, Removable | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Sticky Note | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Suede | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Tafetta | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Tattoo Paper | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Terry Cloth | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Thin Garment Leather – 2-3 oz. (0.8-1.3 mm) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Deep-Point Blade |
| Tissue Paper | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Tooling Leather – 2-3 oz. (0.8 mm) | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Knife Blade |
| Tooling Leather – 4-5 oz. (1.6 mm) | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Knife Blade |
| Tooling Leather – 6-7 oz. (2.4 mm) | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Knife Blade |
| Transfer Foil | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Transfer Sheet | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Transparency | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| True Brushed Paper | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Tulle | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Tweed | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Ultra Firm Stabilizer | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Vellum | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Velour | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Velvet Upholstery | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Velveteen | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Vinyl | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Viscose | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Voile | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Waffle Cloth | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Washi Sheet | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Washi Tape – 0.06 mm | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Wax Paper | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Window Cling | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Wool Crepe | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
| Wrapping Paper | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Fine-Point Blade |
| Ziberline | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Rotary Blade |
Cricut JOY - materials list
Don’t let the size of this compact machine fool you. Launched in 2020, this was the first machine able to cut ‘smart vinyl’ (no need of a cutting mat), up to a cuttable length of 4 feet long. The cuttable width for ‘smart vinyl’ is 4.5 inches. With the ‘cutting mat’ the JOY can cut up to 4.25 inches in width and 12 inches in length. The JOY was also the first machine to use the ‘card mat’ and ‘card inserts’, and is designed to draw and write with a range of Cricut pens and use its own ‘foil transfer tool’.
DISCLAIMER:
The list of materials below has been taken from Cricut’s website and is/was correct at the time of publishing this article (February 2023). However, you should always follow the pre-cut settings when you select ‘Make it’, or you can visit Cricut’s website here, as it provides a comprehensive and up-to-date list of materials. Cricut also advise that you should always do a small test cut first to avoid wasting materials.
This table can be sorted by material, type or product, and there is a search facility to search for product by keywords.
| Material | Type | Product |
|---|---|---|
| Paper | Adhesive Backed | Deluxe Paper, Adhesive Backed |
| Paper | Brushed | True Brushed Paper |
| Paper | Deluxe | Deluxe Paper |
| Paper | Foil paper | Foil Paper – 0.36mm |
| Paper | Paper Foil | Deluxe Paper Foil Embossed |
| Paper | Pearl | Pearl Paper |
| Paper | Shimmer | Shimmer Paper |
| Paper | Smart material | Smart Label Writable Paper |
| Paper | Sparkle | Sparkle Paper |
| Cardstock | Glitter | Glitter Cardstock |
| Cardstock | Medium weight | Medium Cardstock - 80 lb (216 gsm) |
| Cardstock | Insert Card | Insert Card - Cardstock |
| Cardboard | Art board | Corrugated Cardboard |
| Cardboard | Art board | Flat Cardboard |
| Poster Board | Art board | Foil Poster Board |
| Plastic | Foil Acetate | Foil Acetate |
| Leather | Faux Leather (Paper Thin) | Faux Leather (Paper Thin) |
| Vinyl | Adhesive | Adhesive Foil |
| Vinyl | Adhesive | Chalkboard Vinyl |
| Vinyl | Adhesive | Dry Erase Vinyl |
| Vinyl | Adhesive | Holographic Sparkle Vinyl |
| Vinyl | Adhesive | Premium Vinyl – Frosted Glitter |
| Vinyl | Adhesive | Premium Vinyl – Frosted Gray |
| Vinyl | Adhesive | Premium Vinyl – Frosted Opaque |
| Vinyl | Adhesive | Premium Vinyl – Holographic Art Deco |
| Vinyl | Adhesive | Premium Vinyl – Holographic Bubbles |
| Vinyl | Adhesive | Premium Vinyl – Holographic Crystals |
| Vinyl | Adhesive | Premium Vinyl – Holographic Threads |
| Vinyl | Adhesive | Premium Vinyl – Holographic |
| Vinyl | Adhesive | Premium Vinyl – Mosaic |
| Vinyl | Adhesive | Premium Vinyl – Pearl |
| Vinyl | Adhesive | Premium Vinyl – Textured Metallic |
| Vinyl | Adhesive | Premium Vinyl – Textured |
| Vinyl | Adhesive | Premium Vinyl – True Brushed |
| Vinyl | Adhesive | Premium Vinyl – Holographic 3D Textured |
| Vinyl | Adhesive | Premium Vinyl |
| Vinyl | Iron-on | Everyday Iron-On Mesh |
| Vinyl | Iron-on | Everyday Iron-On Mosaic |
| Vinyl | Iron-on | Glitter Mesh Iron-On |
| Vinyl | Iron-on | Holographic Iron-On |
| Vinyl | Iron-on | Holographic Iron-On Mosaic |
| Vinyl | Iron-on | Holographic Sparkle Iron-On |
| Vinyl | Iron-on | Infusible Ink Transfer Sheet |
| Vinyl | Iron-on | SportFlex Iron-On |
| Vinyl - smart material | Adhesive | Holographic Patterns |
| Vinyl - smart material | Adhesive | Matte Metallic |
| Vinyl - smart material | Adhesive | Permanent |
| Vinyl - smart material | Adhesive | Removable |
| Vinyl - smart material | Adhesive | Shimmer |
| Vinyl - smart material | Adhesive | Smart Label Writable Vinyl |
| Vinyl - smart material | Iron-on | Smart Iron-On |
| Vinyl - smart material | Iron-on | Smart Iron-On - Glitter |
| Vinyl - smart material | Iron-on | Smart Iron-On - Holographic |
| Vinyl - smart material | Iron-on | Smart Iron-On - Patterned |
| Vinyl - smart material | Adhesive | Stencil Vinyl |
| Other | Party Foil | Party Foil |
| Other | Static electricity | Window Cling |
