Tips for Cutting Machine Users In Paper Flower Making Story

Tips for Cutting Machine Users In Paper Flower Making

I decided to comply with a handy FAQ for those who are using cutting machines!

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WHICH FORMAT IS COMPATIBLE WITH CUTTING MACHINES?

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I STRONGLY recommend always using SVG cut files because they save with more data and are a better quality file. Cricut machine will always work with SVG cut files.

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On the cut screen, you can select the paper size, and Cricut will layout the petals to fit your paper size.

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Additionally, if you are trying to maximize paper space by keeping petals close together, rotate the petals, then use the Attach tool in the layers panel to hold the petals in position.

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The paper amount will vary slightly for everyone. For my standard designs, you will use about 16-17 sheets of 8.5 x 11 cardstock for an XL flower.

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About 10-11 sheets when downsizing to a large flower, about 5-6 when you downsize to a medium and 4-5 for a small.

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