Lesson

Cutting Larger Than the Mat

Summary of Slicing Square Sizing:

  • For print then cut designs, use a 6.75″ x 9.25″ slicing shape
  • If cutting 8.5″x11″ cardstock, use an 8″x10.5″ slicing shape
  • If cutting on a 12″x12″ mat (with materials that are 12″x12″), use a 11.5″x11.5″ slicing shape
  • If cutting vinyl (or other XL material) on a 12″x24″ mat, use 11.5″x23.5″ slicing shape

Video Timestamps:

  • 0:30 Sizing error message (too large to fit on mat)
  • 1:28 How to determine slicing shape sizing
  • 2:06 Tiling slicing shapes
  • 3:55 Using guides
  • 4:48 Slice into pieces
  • 6:02 Repeat for other layers
  • 7:00 Contour non-touching layers
  • 7:39 Ungroup XL text
  • 8:12 XL print and cut images
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