When it comes to crafting and DIY projects, wood isn't a popular choice among crafts. However, Cricut machines can help you to create unique projects using various materials. Of course, Cricut machines need to be more powerful to cut wood. Cricut Maker and Cricut Maker 3 are two versatile machines from Cricut that are strong enough to cut wood. Note that both the Cricut machines only come with a fine-point blade. So you'll have to buy the knife blade to create amazing wood projects separately.
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What Kind of Wood Should You Use?
You can create various wood projects with Cricut Maker and Cricut Maker 3. You must use thinner wood such as balsa wood, basswood, and natural wood veneer to create wood projects. Also, ensure that the wooden sheets you will work on are thin enough. Even a thin sheet of plywood will do the job.
DIY Wood Projects for Your Cricut
If you have a Cricut Maker or Cricut Maker 3, you can try these tried and tested wood projects.
Wooden Coasters
A wooden coaster is an easy DIY project that is super easy to make. First, you must choose a design on the Design Space app, and the Cricut machine will do the rest. You don't have to worry about the complex shapes as you don't have to see the wood by yourself. These wooden coasters also make a great gift for friends and family.
Wooden earrings
What's the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the word earring? You must be thinking of a circular object made of metal or glass. With some help and a Cricut machine, you can turn a simple piece of wood into amazing earrings. Working with wood is different from working with plastic or metal. So, don't use complex shapes and small details since there is a chance that the wood may chip. Instead, you can use balsa wood or basswood to create amazing wood earrings.
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Wooden Bookmarks
Bookmarks are one of the simplest wood projects you can create using Cricut Maker or Maker 3. Only pick thin material for this project because these bookmarks should be able to fit between the pages of the book. For this project, basswood is an excellent option. If you or your friend loves reading, we would appreciate these wooden bookmarks. You don't have to choose a long and traditional rectangular shape for your project. With Cricut Maker and Maker 3, you can use any shape or design you want. For example, you can use a heart-shaped bookmark for romantic novels and a rocket-shaped bookmark for sci-fi books. When you are done with cutting out the shape, you can further personalize your bookmarks in many ways.
Wooden gift tags
For upcoming birthdays or holidays, wooden gift tags are a great way to enhance the appearance of the gift. It adds charm to your gift. You can make these gift tags even without a Cricut machine. But a Cricut machine will save you precious time and effort. To write a name on the tag, you can use paint markers or a Cricut machine.
Wooden Ornaments
This season, decorate your home with wooden ornaments created by you. No matter the occasion, place a few pieces of these wooden ornaments throughout the house to get into the holiday spirit. You can keep the design of these wooden ornaments simple or complex, depending upon your choice. You can create tree trinkets in any shape and paint them in any color you want. Once you have mastered Cricut wood projects, you can create an animal decor. These animal decorations bring life to the walls and home decor. You can also try the wood decor, as these designs look cute. Car decor is among the favorite wood projects of crafters.
Wooden Signs
If you have a wooden plaque with a smooth surface, you can easily decorate it with iron-on vinyl. Grab your Cricut machine, cut a vinyl pattern, and heat transfer it to the wood. The plaque can read anything you want, using a simple word or a more complex phrase. The only thing you need to remember is that the vinyl normally sticks best to smooth surfaces rather than rough surfaces.
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Wooden cutting board
There are various ways through which you can personalize your cutting board. For example, you can use your Cricut machine to cut out many vinyl designs or stickers and stick them on the cutting board. If you don't want to use vinyl, as it has difficulty sticking to a rough surface, you could use paper and make stencils with your Cricut machine. After preparing your stencils, you can paint anything on the wood surface. For this, you should only use paint or paint makers that work on wood. And also, ensure that the paint you are using is food-safe, or else you can use an appropriate sealing agent.
Modern wooden wall art
When you have mastered the basics of wood crafting skills, you can take them to the next level. Modern Wall craft is easy to make and looks good in almost any home. You only need multiple flat wooden blocks and a Cricut machine for this project. Of course, when it comes to modern art, you can't go wrong with black and white color. But if you are unsatisfied with these two colors, you can add colors according to your liking.
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FAQ
Which Cricut machine is best for wood projects?
Although Cricut machines are versatile and can cut various materials such as paper, cardstock, vinyl, etc., not all can cut wood. Cricut Maker and Maker 3 are the two models capable of cutting wood quickly and accurately. They can cut up to 300+ materials, ranging from the most delicate paper to tougher materials such as balsawood.
What wood projects can I create with my Cricut machine?
With Cricut Maker and Maker 3, you can create various amazing DIY wood projects. These wood projects range from simple to very advanced designs. These projects include wooden coasters, wooden signs or plaques, wooden cutting boards, wooden bookmarks, wooden earrings, wooden puzzles, modern wooden wall art, and more.
Do vinyl stickers or labels stick on wood?
Yes, Cricut vinyl can stick to the wood, but the surface needs to be smooth. The vinyl has a hard time staying on the wood surface. So ensure no dust is on the surface before you stick the vinyl sticker. Cricut vinyl can stick to stained wood, but sealing a stained surface with a water-based polyacrylic will help the vinyl sticker stay longer.
