How to Cut Wood On a Cricut Explore or Maker | Wood Veneer Bookmarks!

Did you know that you can cut wood on your Cricut? Yes, the Cricut Makers can do it, but even the Cricut Explore cutting machines can cut wood. You just need to use the right wood and the right blade. I’m going to show you exactly how to do that in this video tutorial. And to demonstrate, we’re going to make some super cool wooden bookmarks using wood veneer, which is the easiest wood to cut and where I recommend beginners start!

Topics covered in this tutorial:
0:00 - Introduction
0:35 - The right wood to cut on a Cricut
1:45 - The right blade to cut wood
3:31 - The right mat to cut wood
5:17 - Step 1: Get the Wood Bookmarks Design
6:10 - Step 2: Cut Wood On Your Cricut
11:18 - Step 3: Assemble Your Wood Bookmarks
14:25 - Step 4: Add Ribbon
15:25 - Step 5: The Finished Project

WATCH ME CUT AND ASSEMBLE WOOD VENEER AND MAKE WOOD BOOKMARKS IN MY STEP-BY-STEP VIDEO COMING ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3!

MATERIALS LIST (contains my affiliate links):

* Painter’s Tape (40″ for each 12″ x 12″ sheet)

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The best wood to use in a Cricut cutting machine is SUPER THIN wood. That means things like wood veneer or very soft and thin woods like basswood and balsawood. And here’s the important part — the wood needs to be 1/16th of an inch or LESS in thickness. That’s 1.5 mm or less. This is really quite thin!

Now basswood and balsawood are pretty light-colored woods, so if you want a different look than that, go for wood veeners. You can get wood veneers in a wide range of finishes and wood veneers the easiest woods to cut. Veneer will also give you the sharpest cuts. I made these bookmarks from different wood veneers! And they turned out SO good.

Whatever you do, do NOT use plywood in your Cricut, even if it is one-sixteenth of an inch think — it will not work well, and you’ll waste material and time.

To show you how to cut wood, I’m going to use Cricut Natural Wood Veneer in Maple and Walnut and make these gorgeous wooden bookmarks!

The right blade for cutting wood veneer like this is the Deep Point Blade that comes in a black housing like shown below. They don’t come default with any Cricut cutting machines, so you’ll need to get it separately. You may see it called a Deep Cut blade, but so long as it is in this black housing, it’s the same blade. The Deep point blade has a steeper blade angle (60 degrees vs 45 degrees for the other fine point blades) and harder, more durable steel.

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Credits:
Introduction: PixelBytes (my child!)
Music: Cute by Bensound (licensed, royalty and copyright free)
Videography: Jennifer Marx on a Panasonic Lumix FZ-1000 DSLR 4K camera
Design: A Jennifer Maker original!

[shadowsilverlight]

you can use a cereal box to do test cutting on before cutting your wood to make sure the designs come out before wasting wood. the cereal boxes also work great for stencils too. ive used my air 2 to make a few stencils for air brushing. just got my air 2, so i will be using for other things as well.

[carolgrosz]

I’m planning to make these bookmarks for the ladies who attend our annual women’s retreat. I’m very challenged with the software and assembly of Cricut…I tried one five years ago and then gave up. Then I met Jennifer! Last night I finished my first project on Design to Shine 101. My breakdown became a BREAKTHROUGH!

[biancatoledo]

From a newbie to this business, I am so glad I found you! I've had this machine for 2 years and haven't gone beyond vinyl. Thank you so much for the tutorials.

[Interestedwoman]

I think that I asked for this demo. Thank you so much for listening to your followers. You are one of the best instructors I have ever had!

[katewalker]

just wanted to say thank you so much for sharing your talent with others. whilst youtube is a great font of creative people it can be quite overwhelming when you have several people telling different ways of doing the same thing (hope this makes sense? lol but yours is now the only one I come to when i want to know anything to do with cricut .You are an help and inspiration to many people . have just watched your video on cutting wood with a cricut and was impressed even down to your giving the thickness of the wood, covered every thing so thank you once again Kate from Australia

[CLMG]

Hi Jennifer. You are the only craft person that I trust. I am going to start my own business soon. You are a life saver! I am new to Cricut. Thank you for being so patient in your videos! God bless you! <3

[curedgirlz]

THANK YOU!!! I've been struggling for days making a cake topper with both bass and balsa wood...even watching a video of yours from 2 years ago...I have said soooo many bad words. It wasn't until you reminded me of the veneer...what a game changer ...with the wedding this Saturday, I was hoping I didn't have to bribe my husband or dad to make one on their scroll saw

[positivethinking]

your voice is very calming. you are easy to follow with your detailed instructions. Thank you for all your behind the scenes HARD WORK!

[sharonlamendola]

Thank you for the clear explanation of the two different blades to use with wood. I have the knife blade but I think I will go get the deep blade also.

[nwiegman]

well done- just the info I needed. Thank you for being brief and to the point without a lot of music, transitions and fluff- just the facts. furthermore to show a sample project demonstrating the key steps.

[BrendaLG]

These are simply amazing! I’ve been too chicken to try cutting wood veneer with my Explore 2, but you’ve inspired me to try it! Thanks for a lovely tutorial.

[LizzieWestBathandBody]

And this is why I love this channel this is the best Cricut Channel ever!

[juliegpickwick]

Thank you so much for all your video's. i love them and how you explain everything in so much details. I think you are an amazing lady, so thoughtful and kind for sharing all your hard work and to us for free. you are very special. Thank you. xxxx i will make my own from now on instead of buying them.

[lesliewalker]

Thank you, I would never have tried this without your instructions!

[angelascott]

Haven't tried cutting wood yet, but this makes it look SO EASY!!!

[renjadegroff]

Jennifer! You are simply amazing!! All of your tutorials and free svgs... I just can't thank you enough for everything you do for us!!

[caltats]

Hello Jennifer.. my first time here and live the details given. Thank you. First timer. Can't work due to lupus. Trying to make ends meet since trying to get disability and learning this is amazing..THANK YOU

[SabrinaB]

Wow! The bookmarks are beautiful, my favorite one is the heart one and I like it that you can use veneer but also add someone's name. What a great gift idea! Great video!

[stacyford]

I just wanted to thank you for all the help you are giving people. I just purchased two of your books. Thank you again.

[jamiehillman]

Jennifers videos are very easy to follow. They are clear and precise and very friendly. Thankx Jennifer!