Cricut Maker: Debossing Tip FAQ – Help Center

What is the Debossing Tip?

Debossing Tip is just one of the ever-expanding suite of tools for Cricut Maker. Use Debossing Tip creates depressions in a variety of materials to add dimension and flair to your projects without the need for a folder! Make a dimensional wedding card, thank you card with your monogram, or add flourish to gift boxes, tags, and more. It creates a stunning effect on foil cardstock, coated paper, shimmer and glitter paper, foil cardstock, basswood, and much more.

Can I use Debossing Tip with Cricut Explore family of machines?

No. Debossing Tip is compatible with Cricut Maker only. It requires the power and the drive mechanism that is built into the Cricut Maker Adaptive Tool System.

How do I tell my machine to use the Debossing Tip?

Based on the Linetype you select for your image in Design Space, your machine knows which tool is required, and Design Space will prompt you to load it into your machine at the right time. Learn how to select a Linetype.

How do I position my design so that it debosses where I want it to?

Use the Attach tool to fasten your debossing design to any cut layer.

If debossing precut items: When you are finished creating your design in Design Space, select Make It. On the next screen, the project preview screen, select and drag your design to the location on the mat where you would like it to deboss. Place your material on your mat in the corresponding location. If using the Design Space mobile app on an iOS device, use the SnapMat feature to more accurately position your design.

Which materials can I use with Debossing Tip?

To see which materials work best with Debossing Tip, view this list.

How do I change a Debossing Tip?

The QuickSwap Housing makes changing tips as easy as pushing a button. When Cricut Maker prompts you to insert Debossing Tip, push and hold the button at the top of the housing to snap on the desired tip. Then release the button, insert the tool into Clamp B, and you’re ready to cut. View simple instructions.

Do I need a separate housing for Scoring Wheels, Engraving Tip, Wavy Blade, Perforation Blade, and Debossing Tip?

No. QuickSwap Housing works for all.

What do the numbers on the tips refer to?

The etched numbers can help you identify which QuickSwap tool tip you are using.

Scoring Wheel: 01
Double Scoring Wheel: 02
Perforation Blade: 11
Debossing Tip: 21
Wavy Blade: 31
Engraving Tip: 41

Can I create custom settings in Design Space for Debossing Tip?

No. Currently custom material settings cannot be created.

Is Fast Mode available when using Debossing Tip?

No. Currently Fast Mode is not available for use with Debossing Tip.

Does Debossing Tip need to be calibrated?

No. Debossing Tip does not need to be calibrated.

Which mat should I use when working with Engraving Tip?

Use the appropriate mat for your material.

Is Debossing Tip functionality available with Design Space mobile apps, like on my phone or tablet?

Yes, you can use it on Design Space mobile apps.

Can I use the housing from my Rotary Blade for my Debossing tip?

No, the housings are not interchangeable. However, Perforation Blade, Wavy Blade, Engraving Tip, Debossing Tip, Single Scoring Wheel, and Double Scoring Wheel tools all use QuickSwap Housing.

How long will my project take when using Debossing Tip?

Debossing project times will vary depending on the size and intricacy of the design. Material settings for debossing do not contain multiple passes but will take longer if the design is intricate.

My Debossing Tip lifts and spins for several seconds periodically during debossing. Did something go wrong?

No. This mitigates wear on the tool.

Why are some materials greyed out for debossing?

Greyed out materials are not compatible. The materials that are compatible with the Linetype you’ve chosen will be selectable under the Compatible tab on the materials screen. To select your material, select Browse All Materials from the Compatible tab. We’ve done a lot of testing to set you up for success, and we’ll continue to add more as we discover them.

Debossing Tip