Hey everybody! I've got a bunch of ScanNCut tips & tricks for you today!
Did you know that you can cut stencils from a wide variety of materials when you have a ScanNCut? I often get asked about the "right" material to use for stencils and there isn't just one. It's all personal preference. Generally speaking, I tend to use either readily available stencil film:
Or the Brother Adhesive-Backed Stencil Sheets.
They both do a great job!
You can watch a video of the two methods I used for stenciling this tag here.
You can also use your ScanNCut to cut stencils from transparencies, thin chipboard, acetate, cardstock, and more! My ScanNCut is a stencil cutting beast!
The most popular ScanNCut video I've ever done is my "how to transform a .jpg to an .fcm file" video. I decided to update the video by showing you (a) how to do that process in CanvasWorkspace for PC and (b) how to edit what you get from the transformation! Enjoy!
I love that I can easily turn my old artwork into new cutting files.
CanvasWorkspace for PC gives me all kinds of tools to get the results exactly as I want them!
Speaking of getting the results you want, I'm showing you how to create single line cuts or "slits" using CanvasWorkspace Online, CanvasWorkspace for PC, and your ScanNCut machine:
Why would you want to cut a single line? How about to make this card with ribbon woven through it:
A single line cut is useful for creating boxes and envelopes — anything requiring a tab being inserted — and more!
Finally, ScanNCut makes it "sew" easy for me to make fabulous fabric crafts of all kinds, like these pillow covers:
I scanned a simple sketch into my ScanNCut and manipulated it using the built-in software to create a larger more complex shape.
Notice the smaller shapes? I welded two hearts from my ScanNCut's built-in designs to create them. All of the pieces were cut from hand-dyed fabric and then stitched in place.
I think it's so cool that ScanNCut makes it so easy to create personalized designs from so many materials — including hand dyed fabric!
Tips on Cutting Fabric:
- Always cut fabric on a High Tack Fabric Support Sheet.
- Stiffer fabric is best for intricate designs. Starch your fabric (I like Terial Magic) and/or use fusible back on the back.
- You can cut fabric without fusible or starch. Basic shapes are best and be prepared for some fray.
- When cutting fabric that has fusible web on it, I remove the paper backing from the fusible web and put the fabric face down on the mat (i.e. fusible side facing up).
- Start your cutting using a Standard Blade at a depth of 4, pressure of 5, and speed of 1.
- Always do a Test Cut and adjust your settings afterwards.
Happy fabric cutting!
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