After you’ve created The Best Cricut Setup for Your Office, the next questions ensue. For example, what paper should I use with my Cricut? Specifically, the question around what printer paper to use with the Print then Cut feature of your Cricut is important to get beautiful colors with your Cricut projects. So, let’s talk about the Best Paper For Vibrant Print Then Cut Cricut Projects.
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The Print And Cut Feature on Your Cricut
There are so many amazing projects you can do with the print then cut feature on your Cricut! I bet you’re ready to start right now! However, once you do start, you quickly realize that your prints aren’t turning out as great as you’d hoped. For example, when print dark colors – like black or navy blue, they might seem dull or faded. I know, I’ve been there too!
The Myth about Quality Prints
This might make you come to the conclusion that in order to complete your print then cut Cricut projects you need a great printer! And while I did write a blog called The Best Printer for Party Decorations, I’m here to tell you that you don’t need an the best printer! Printing beautiful and vibrant colors for your print then cut Cricut projects is easier than you think!
It’s all About The Best Paper For Vibrant Print Then Cut Cricut Projects
So here’s the big secret about printing vibrant colors for your Cricut projects! It’s not your printer! It’s your paper! ::GASP!:::
That’s right. The secret to making gorgeous and vibrant print then cut projects with your Cricut is the paper! So let’s discuss the Best Paper For Vibrant Print then Cut Cricut Projects.
Best Paper For Vibrant Print Then Cut Cricut Projects
Some of the Criteria I had for the best paper for Cricut projects was that the paper be matte. After all, I didn’t want shiny projects. Additionally, the paper had to be light enough to feed through the feeder of my printer. (Paper weight is actually a very interesting topic that you can read more about in The Best Printer for Heavy Cardstock Paper). After searching for (and buying!) a ton of different paper variations, I found my favorites. Here are my recommendations for The Best Paper For Vibrant Print then Cut Cricut Projects.
Inkpress Duo Matte Paper: This paper is a good thickness. It never tears when I am using my print and cut feature on my Cricut. Additionally, this paper is double sided. This means that you can print on both sides if you wanted to, and it would look good on both sides.
Epson Ultra Matte Premium Presentation Paper: This is also great paper in terms of the thickness and brightness of the paper. It prints quality and vibrant colors every time. This particular paper is one-sided. This means that this paper is bright white on one side, but a little more yellow on the backside. (i.e. the backside won’t look cute.) This Epson paper comes in a double sided option as well.
Now that you have my recommendations for the best paper to use with your print then cut feature on your Cricut, you’re ready to craft up a storm! I hope it was helpful. For more Cricut related blogs, see below.
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Lastly, thank you so much for taking the time to read about Best Paper For Vibrant Print and Cut Cricut Projects. I hope this gives you some ideas about using your Print and Cut feature on your Cricut machine! Tell me below what you thought! I love to help you celebrate life through party decorations and beyond. Above all, I’d love to connect with you. Reach out to me on Instagram and let’s chat, or continue celebrating your life with The Celebration Effect.
xox
Lindsay
