GraphxNMore 282 Posted October 24, 2015 What is he best way to cut it? Our school has paw prints that are perfectly detailed. Are they cut using dies? I've also seen letters cut as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slice&dice 2,450 Posted October 24, 2015 coroplast cuts like butter with a standard utility knife. (I'll do so on my self-healing mat, and slice&dice 4x8 sheets to whatever dimensions I require -- usually 2'x3' pieces for inserts to sign frames). If you have the graphic, run it through your cutter on vinyl, adhere the decal to the coroplast, and follow the edge of the paw with your razor knife. As to your question about how they made the paw you saw already done -- yes, it's a die-cut. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mb20music 760 Posted October 24, 2015 coroplast cuts like butter with a standard utility knife. Yes, like FROZEN butter LOL 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sue2 920 Posted October 24, 2015 Yeah...maybe you guys have the strength to "cut like butter"... but I don't! Even a straight cut with the utility knife is tough for for this ole gal! Wouldn't want to hand cut paw prints. Sue2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadHatterGraphix 1,258 Posted October 24, 2015 Maybe use a scroll saw or a band saw to cut them out could try a saber saw also then somehow smooth the edges out with a sander of some sorts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GraphxNMore 282 Posted October 24, 2015 Thanks for the responses! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RickS 39 Posted October 24, 2015 Find someone with a laser cutter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pshawny 410 Posted October 24, 2015 Find someone with a laser cutter. or a waterjet cutter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BannerJohn 1,324 Posted October 24, 2015 http://corrugatedplastics.net/Coro-ClawKnife.html I use one of thee for cutting with the flutes....works great. Against te flutes I just clamp a straight edge across it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joker 618 Posted October 24, 2015 scroll saw would be best due to how small the blade is and you can adjust the speed to a real slow speed if you went that route. but normally i use a small box knife to cut it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadHatterGraphix 1,258 Posted October 25, 2015 I believe you can get a round blade for certain saber saws. I think that would be better than the straight blade. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joker 618 Posted October 25, 2015 yes you can use a round blade for scroll saw as well.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites