Digital Die Cutting: More fun than anyone should have with a piece of paper!
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Add Make-The-Cut to your Klic-N-Kut Experience! What does it offer that you don’t currently have?
Direct importing of SVG files for cutting to your KNK
Precise, user-friendly print and cuts!
Opening of TTF and OTF’s without pre-installing in Windows
EASY conversion of raster images (JPG, PNG, TIF, BMP, GIF) into cutting files
EASY cupcake wrapper and tumbler designing using a conical warp feature
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Automatic circle outlines/fills for rhinestone designing
Instant lattice fills of images
Preview of auto-tracing results before application
Make The Cut Software
Imagine It. Create It. Cut It. It's That Simple. Make The Cut! allows you to easily cut virtually any shape you can imagine (including TrueType/OTF Fonts) using your personal cutting machine. With its easy-to-learn interface, the possibilities are endless!
i am buying make the cut. I am hoping i can download into my computer. I am hoping this helpful with rhinestones and print and cut. i have the knk grove e
Hi Sandy,
It’s been a very long time since I did much with my KnK…this program has inspired me to try again. I wish you had retreats closer to where I live, but hopefully this program will make things easier! I have ordered the Make the Cut program…whoohoo!
Thanks so much.
Hi, Sandy,
After playing with it a while, I ordered Make the Cut and am excited to start cutting with it. Do you send a registration code?
Thanks,
Debbie
Yes, I do! Once I am notified of the purchase from Paypal, I send an email with the Activation Pin that is used for registering at MTC. Then an email is sent from MTC to you with your permanent registration number.
Hi there so i am looking to buy a cutting machine. the purpose i want it is so i can continue to do my own stencil art on canvas. I’m tired of having to cut them all out myself to find out its not up to my satisfaction of what i want to produce. My question fo ryou is can i take my own photos/art i’ve vreated in photoshop and save them as a specific format that would work with the software that comes with this and then be able to have the machine cut out my own custom stencils. or is this a machine (like the cricut that i’ve read reviews about) that will only let you use their own art. thanks so much for the help i really appreciate it.
The Zing, with Make The Cut is ideal for your application. You can design whatever you want to cut and import a range of raster or vector formats created in other programs.
I have a KNK Maxx the white one… will MTC work in my machine and also…. is the MTC easier to use and understand than the KNK studio – I am based in South Africa… and have no CAD experience.. hence understanding the technicalities of this programme has been difficult.
i havent used my KNK much … and really want to get my teeth stuck into creating with my KNK…
also… is one able to import JPEG images into KNK Studio.
KNK owners seem to prefer MTC over KNK Studio because its easier to learn. The only disadvantage for those of you living in SA is that MTC displays sizes of shapes in inches only. You can input a size in mm but it will then be converted to inches for showing in the software. If you would like to try out MTC, download the software and try it out! You will need the top two files here:
The trial will cut a diagonal slash through your shape but otherwise you can test out how much you like it. If you decide it’s for you, then you can order from my store:
I just ordered a Zing from a dealer. I was at a class and this was the first time I heard of them. Make the cut looks like it comes with it. My question is does the software Make the cut make templates for Crystals. I was told I need too also purchase Artistic Crystral V. 6.0 Software to be able to do this. Is this correct? Kathy
If the dealer is obtaining their Zings from Janome, then no… the Zing will not come with MTC. Instead you receive extra cutting mats and a fabric blade. If the Zing was ordered from one our KNK USA dealers, then it would come with MTC. If you want to order MTC, I sell here at this site under Shop. MTC will make simple rhinestone templates… but if you plan to make a lot of them and have a lot of easy fill options, then AC is better suited for that. : ) Actually, both software packages will together give you a LOT of designing capabilities, as well as free files. MTC comes with over 5000 ready to download from the Internet for free!
Sandy, I would like to purchase MTC for my nephew. Can you send him a gift certificate with the registration # and how do I go about doing this? Thanks Judy
If you have any problems with it processing I can also send you a Paypal invoice. Just let me know your Paypal address. I’ll send you an email now directly so that we can work this out. : )
Sandy,
I purchased the Zing from a sewing store which is through Janome. So I got the Artistic Studio Version 6. However we can not figure out how to callibrate or get the machine to cut where it is supposed to. It goes off the edge of the paper. All the help answers goes back to your software and the Artistic Software just shows to export to the cutter. But says nothing about sitting up or callibrate the cutter. So, I guess I will go ahead and purchase the make the cut CD. However, I did not receive a fabric blade or extra mats to make up for not getting the software as I noticed in another response listed above. So far, I have had it for one very frustrating week. Beginning to wish I had not made this purchase. I hope I can get it up and running and did not just throw away 1200 dollars. So far the software and the cutter have not worked hand in hand as I was told.
I’m happy to help you with this. First of all, you probably don’t need to calibrate your Zing, if you are just cutting rhinestone shapes. I put the calibration feature into the Zing UM for MTC only for those who need things to cut at an absolute exact size. With rhinestone patterns, it’s not nearly as critical because you should cut out some test patterns at a range of different diameters and then brush your stones in to see which size works best. Then you know which size to use for designing. If you are going to cut fabric, then even then, the calibration may not matter since the shapes should cut within about 1/32” of the size specified in the software.
What accessories came with your Zing? I think this is something that we can check on with Janome. I may have been misinformed. The Zings they sell come straight from the factory to them and not through the KNK USA facility in Florida, so it’s not something I can control. BUT I do want to understand what they are providing with our Zings so that I answer correctly when customers like you contact me!
Please don’t give up on this purchase! The Zing is THE best cutter in the hobby market. Not only does it cut rhinestone templates with far more perfectly round circles, but it is incredible when cutting a range of fabrics. So, let’s get these issues worked out and get you on the road to success! : )
i am buying make the cut. I am hoping i can download into my computer. I am hoping this helpful with rhinestones and print and cut. i have the knk grove e
thanks
vickie payten
It’s great for those two functions. I’ll send you a link in just a sec. We have a version that already has the KNK Plug-in installed.
Hi Sandy,
It’s been a very long time since I did much with my KnK…this program has inspired me to try again. I wish you had retreats closer to where I live, but hopefully this program will make things easier! I have ordered the Make the Cut program…whoohoo!
Thanks so much.
Thanks so much for ordering! I hope you enjoy using it and definitely holler as you have questions. : )
Hi, Sandy,
After playing with it a while, I ordered Make the Cut and am excited to start cutting with it. Do you send a registration code?
Thanks,
Debbie
Yes, I do! Once I am notified of the purchase from Paypal, I send an email with the Activation Pin that is used for registering at MTC. Then an email is sent from MTC to you with your permanent registration number.
Hi there so i am looking to buy a cutting machine. the purpose i want it is so i can continue to do my own stencil art on canvas. I’m tired of having to cut them all out myself to find out its not up to my satisfaction of what i want to produce. My question fo ryou is can i take my own photos/art i’ve vreated in photoshop and save them as a specific format that would work with the software that comes with this and then be able to have the machine cut out my own custom stencils. or is this a machine (like the cricut that i’ve read reviews about) that will only let you use their own art. thanks so much for the help i really appreciate it.
Hi Jeff,
The Zing, with Make The Cut is ideal for your application. You can design whatever you want to cut and import a range of raster or vector formats created in other programs.
Hi, what is make the cut? Can you use this with the knk 2007 model
Probably… is the KNK you bought a white model or a yellow model?
hi SAndy
I have a KNK Maxx the white one… will MTC work in my machine and also…. is the MTC easier to use and understand than the KNK studio – I am based in South Africa… and have no CAD experience.. hence understanding the technicalities of this programme has been difficult.
i havent used my KNK much … and really want to get my teeth stuck into creating with my KNK…
also… is one able to import JPEG images into KNK Studio.
thanks a million
regards
shamela
Hi Shamela,
KNK owners seem to prefer MTC over KNK Studio because its easier to learn. The only disadvantage for those of you living in SA is that MTC displays sizes of shapes in inches only. You can input a size in mm but it will then be converted to inches for showing in the software. If you would like to try out MTC, download the software and try it out! You will need the top two files here:
http://www.iloveknk.com/Support/Software/Make%20The%20Cut/
The trial will cut a diagonal slash through your shape but otherwise you can test out how much you like it. If you decide it’s for you, then you can order from my store:
http://www.iloveknk.com/products-page-2/make-the-cut/
And you’ll find free training videos and the user manual (chapters 3 – 8 of the Zing manual are all MTC) here:
http://www.iloveknk.com/support/mtc-support/
You can import JPEG into both KNK Studio and MTC. You’ll need to vectorize JPEG’s before they will cut to any blade-based digital die cutter.
I just ordered a Zing from a dealer. I was at a class and this was the first time I heard of them. Make the cut looks like it comes with it. My question is does the software Make the cut make templates for Crystals. I was told I need too also purchase Artistic Crystral V. 6.0 Software to be able to do this. Is this correct? Kathy
If the dealer is obtaining their Zings from Janome, then no… the Zing will not come with MTC. Instead you receive extra cutting mats and a fabric blade. If the Zing was ordered from one our KNK USA dealers, then it would come with MTC. If you want to order MTC, I sell here at this site under Shop. MTC will make simple rhinestone templates… but if you plan to make a lot of them and have a lot of easy fill options, then AC is better suited for that. : ) Actually, both software packages will together give you a LOT of designing capabilities, as well as free files. MTC comes with over 5000 ready to download from the Internet for free!
Sandy, I would like to purchase MTC for my nephew. Can you send him a gift certificate with the registration # and how do I go about doing this? Thanks Judy
Your choice… you can click on this link to purchase: http://www.iloveknk.com/products-page-2/make-the-cut/
If you have any problems with it processing I can also send you a Paypal invoice. Just let me know your Paypal address. I’ll send you an email now directly so that we can work this out. : )
Sandy,
I purchased the Zing from a sewing store which is through Janome. So I got the Artistic Studio Version 6. However we can not figure out how to callibrate or get the machine to cut where it is supposed to. It goes off the edge of the paper. All the help answers goes back to your software and the Artistic Software just shows to export to the cutter. But says nothing about sitting up or callibrate the cutter. So, I guess I will go ahead and purchase the make the cut CD. However, I did not receive a fabric blade or extra mats to make up for not getting the software as I noticed in another response listed above. So far, I have had it for one very frustrating week. Beginning to wish I had not made this purchase. I hope I can get it up and running and did not just throw away 1200 dollars. So far the software and the cutter have not worked hand in hand as I was told.
Hi Sally,
I’m happy to help you with this. First of all, you probably don’t need to calibrate your Zing, if you are just cutting rhinestone shapes. I put the calibration feature into the Zing UM for MTC only for those who need things to cut at an absolute exact size. With rhinestone patterns, it’s not nearly as critical because you should cut out some test patterns at a range of different diameters and then brush your stones in to see which size works best. Then you know which size to use for designing. If you are going to cut fabric, then even then, the calibration may not matter since the shapes should cut within about 1/32” of the size specified in the software.
What accessories came with your Zing? I think this is something that we can check on with Janome. I may have been misinformed. The Zings they sell come straight from the factory to them and not through the KNK USA facility in Florida, so it’s not something I can control. BUT I do want to understand what they are providing with our Zings so that I answer correctly when customers like you contact me!
Please don’t give up on this purchase! The Zing is THE best cutter in the hobby market. Not only does it cut rhinestone templates with far more perfectly round circles, but it is incredible when cutting a range of fabrics. So, let’s get these issues worked out and get you on the road to success! : )
Sandy