Which blade to use — 30° vs 45° vs 60° — and for which materials

Loklik cutters use the same angle logic as Cricut, Silhouette, and most craft plotters. The blade angle determines how well it can navigate thickness, texture, and detail.

🟨 30° Blade (Detail Blade)

Best for: Thin vinyl, small fonts, intricate shapes, and delicate decals.

Use a 30° blade for:

• Small text and fine graphics 
• Thin adhesive vinyl (especially for decals or laptop skins)
• Window film and contact paper
• Wallpaper trimming 
• Detailed car wrap edges
• Crafting with ultra-thin vinyls or foils

Why:

The sharper angle gives you a finer tip, which means cleaner corners, less drag, and minimal adhesive damage. It’s like a scalpel compared to the 45° utility blade.

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🟦 45° Blade (Standard Blade)

Best for: everyday materials, smooth surfaces, and anything not too thick.

✔️ Use a 45° blade for:

• Regular adhesive vinyl (glossy, matte, permanent, removable)  
• Standard HTV (smooth, everyday iron‑on)  
• Printable vinyl  
• Sticker paper (matte or glossy)  
• Light cardstock (65 lb)  
• Faux leather thin sheets  
• Window cling  
• Stencil vinyl  
• Holographic adhesive vinyl (non‑thick types)

Why:

The 45° blade is designed for clean, controlled cuts on materials that aren’t too dense. It’s your “default” blade for 80% of projects.

⬛ 60° Blade (Deep‑Cut Blade)

Best for: thick, textured, glittery, or fibrous materials.

✔️ Use a 60° blade for:

•  Glitter HTV  
• Chameleon HTV (your favorite fussy diva 😆)  
• Puff HTV  
• Flocked HTV  
• Metallic HTV  
• Thick holographic HTV 
• Faux leather (medium–thick)  
• Chipboard (thin craft board)  
• Heavy cardstock (80–110 lb)  
• Kraft board  
• Magnet sheets (thin) 
• Shrink plastic sheets
• PVC template
• EVA foam board
• Any material that needs more force or multiple passes

Why:

The steeper angle lets the blade dig deeper and handle texture without dragging or tearing. It also helps with materials that need two passes, like your Chameleon HTV.

🟪 Deep‑Point Blade (Loklik iCraft)

The Deep‑Point Blade is Loklik’s steeper‑angled blade designed for tougher, thicker, or more textured materials that need more bite than a standard 45° blade. It is not a Knife Blade, but it is stronger than the 60° blade and can handle materials that resist shallow cuts.

✔️ Materials the Deep‑Point Blade CAN Cut

- EVA foam board (typically 1–2 mm)
- Faux leather (thin–medium)
- PVC stencil sheets
- Magnetic sheets
- Shrink plastic
- Glitter cardstock
- Heavy cardstock
- Flocked HTV
- Holographic vinyl
- Other thick or textured specialty vinyls

❌ Materials the Deep‑Point Blade CANNOT Cut

- Basswood
- Balsa wood
- Chipboard thicker than ~1 mm
- Real leather (thick)
- Cork sheets
- Any rigid board material

Notes:

- EVA foam works because it is soft and compressible, allowing the blade to slice through cleanly.
- Rigid materials like wood require a true Knife Blade, which the iCraft does not have.
- For best results, slow your speed and use a test cut before running the full design.

You can find the replacement blades and more information here.