How To Cut Balsa Wood Shapes

In this video we share how to cut balsa wood 132 and basswood 116.

How to cut balsa wood shapes. Use a template or draw a pattern freehand on 18 or 14-inch-thick balsa. Cutting the Balsa Wood If you have a Cricut Maker you can use your knife blade to cut thin balsa wood into fun intricate shapes. 116 balsa wood sheets.

For simple curves such as cylinders cones and such you can simply apply the wood to the formers or suitable shape holder having a good selection of tins tubes and rods helps here and tape hold the balsa to the required shape and allow to dry. To cut properly you must hold the knife correctly. Set the dial on your Cricut Explore to Custom.

Living on the edge today gu. Since my wood was already 4 wide it was just easier for me to cut it by hand into a square. Apply very light pressure to the knife.

2 Select which shapes you want to cut from the Design Space options. I used an Exacto knife on top of a small self-healing mat to make the shape. The dampness causes mould and dry rot to form.

Oh I have so many tricks up my sleeve today. Apply light pressure to the knife. If cut cleanly and correctly the shape should simply pop out of the card or balsa with a gentle push.

Attach a piece of 132-in thick balsa wood onto your Cricut StrongGrip Adhesive Mat. Its a new tool exclusively for the Cameo 4 that is made for cutting thicker denser material like balsa wood chip board or even felt or faux leather. We currently manufacture specialty items balsa kit parts and special requests.