Cutting Adhesive Without Applying It First? Let’s Talk About It.

The other day, someone asked if anyone had tried cutting adhesive sheets like 3M or Orabond without sticking them onto acrylic first and I was instantly up for the challenge!

In the first video, I walk you through exactly how I tested it out step by step. But before you jump in, here’s a reminder: trial and error is your friend. There are so many adhesive types out there, and the thickness can vary, so even if my settings work great for me, you may still need to run a few test cuts of your own to get the cleanest results.

One of the big follow-up questions we got was why someone would do this. I was curious too! But the overwhelming response was that it saves a ton of material. So if you’re looking to reduce waste or stretch your supplies, this might be a great method to try.

Another question that came up: What do you do if your adhesive arrives in a rolled form? In the second video, I share how I handle adhesive that comes rolled up, along with a few tips to make working with it way easier.

Cutting Adhesive 

Working with Rolled Adhesive