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that the tip of the blade is around 1/16” above the material you are cutting before the cut begins. This will
allow for more force as the KNK drops the blade tip to penetrate the material.
Other Blades and Accessories
The following items can be purchased at http://www.knkusa.com for use in the Klic-N-Kut machines:
Fabric Blade: Cut at a blunter angle, this blade is well suited for cutting fabric. Note: does not fit original
black blade holder. A replacement cap is required if using the silver blade holder. This cap has larger
diameter hole to accommodate this larger blade. Unfortunately these caps are now out of stock! But you
may be able to find someone who will sell theirs at one of the KNK Support groups.
Engraving Tip: This tool is used for engraving on metal or hard plastics (such as acrylic) or embossing on
vellum and cardstock. It comes with a felt strip which can be placed over the white cutting strip and materials
can be engraved and embossed without using a mat. Note: does not fit original black blade holder.
Punch Tool: This tool is used to punch small holes for paper embroidery or Dutch paper crafting. It comes
with rubber strips which can be placed over the white cutting strip and materials can be punched without
using a mat. Note: does not fit original black blade holder.
Multi-Use Tool: This is used for holding pens, embossing styluses and other thin tools you may wish to use.
The Multi-Use tool will fit items up to ~11/32” or ~ 9 mm in diameter.
Mats: There are newer thicker mats which last longer and provide better cutting results.
1.07 Mat (Carrier Sheet)
Always use a mat to hold the material to be cut unless the material has its own protective backing. For
example, vinyl and iron-on transfer both come with a layer that you do not cut. Thus, this backing layer
serves as the carrier for cutting. Paper and cardstock do not have a backing, thus they must be cut on the
mat.
If your mat was sold with a can of Krylon Easy Tack, carefully follow the directions on the can. Shake the
can well and place your mat on newspaper in a well-ventilated area such as a patio or inside a garage.
Never spray near other objects! Spray the mat back and forth vertically and horizontally, but only apply a
light coat! Then allow about 30 minutes to dry. Press your hand to the middle of the mat and lift. If you
cannot lift the mat, then apply a second coat. If you can lift the mat and it drops right away, then it’s probably
just right for cutting paper. If you can lift the mat and it drops after a few seconds, then that’s about right for
cardstock and rhinestone template materials. If the mat stays stuck, then that’s best for cutting fabric.
If the newly-sprayed mat is too sticky, causing difficulty in removing cut items without tearing, place an old
but clean towel over the surface of the mat and press with a brayer or rolling pin. Then pull up. Test the
stickiness and repeat until the mat is more appropriate for your material. It should only take a few pressings
to greatly reduce the stickiness, as tiny (too small to be visible) fibers from the towel are added to the
surface.
While Krylon Easy Tack has proven to be an excellent mat adhesive for cutting paper and cardstock,
alternative adhesives may be used in place of the Krylon. If you are cutting thicker materials, such as oil
board or styrene, then you may want to experiment with stronger adhesives and use painter’s tape to secure
the material to the mat. If you are cutting thin paper, then you may want to experiment with lighter
adhesives.
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