Note: This article applies to Cricut Foil Transfer Tool created for use with Cricut Explore and Cricut Maker machines. To see which materials work best with Cricut Joy Foil Transfer System, click here.
The following base materials have been tested and work wonderfully with Cricut Foil Transfer Tool. We'll continue to add more to this list.
| Explore Machines | Maker | |||||
| Fine | Medium | Bold | Fine | Medium | Bold | |
| Light Cardstock – 60 lb. (163 gsm) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Medium Cardstock – 80 lb. (216 gsm) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Heavy Cardstock – 100 lb. (270 gsm) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Deluxe Paper | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Watercolor Paper | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Pearl Paper | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Vellum | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Printable Vinyl | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Printable Sticker Paper | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Kraft Board | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Matboard | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Poster Board | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Copy Paper (Printing Paper) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Photo Paper (Glossy, 200g) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Photo Paper (Matte, 230g) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Faux Leather | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Smart Paper, Sticker Cardstock (on mat) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
When sending a mat to your cutting machine that includes a Foil Linetype, you'll notice some material settings are not enabled. Only materials that have been qualified for use will be selectable (see list above). To view and select materials from the Compatible tab, select Browse All Materials.
What if I don't see the material I want to use?
If you don't see the material you're looking for, test some of the existing settings on a scrap or backside of your desired material to make sure you're happy with the results.