Cutting pleather (synthetic leather) on KNK digital cutting systems is a dream! I cannot believe I didn’t try it sooner! I bought this pleather at JoAnn Fabrics with some project in mind, but never got around to using it. I TOTALLY REGRET not trying this before!!! It cuts like butter, and turns out beautifully. For this project I made a simple card, but I have plans….oh, do I have plans!!!

Dove: approximately 2″ x 2.5″
Materials:
- Pleather
- Watercolor paper
- WorldWin ColorMates Smooth & Silky
- Fabric (yellow) blade
- Standard (red) blade
- Embossing Tool
- Scrapbooking Tape
- Double sided adhesive
- Embellishments (as desired)
Settings (Maxx Air):
- Pleather (Fabric Blade):
- f = 180
- v = 225
- p = 2
- Watercolor paper (Standard Blade):
- f = 33
- v = 300
- p = 1
- WorldWin ColorMates Smooth & Silky (Periwinkle, Standard Blade):
- Embossing the fold line (using small end)
- f = 180
- v = 300
- p = 3
- Cutting
- f = 85
- v = 300
- p = 1
- Embossing the fold line (using small end)
Method:
- Apply pleather to a very sticky mat. Use a brayer to ensure good contact.
- Cut pleather using the fabric blade. Set aside.
- Apply the watercolor paper to a lightly sticky mat. Cut the watercolor paper using a standard blade. Embellish if desired – I used silver ink splash on the piece with the dove.
- Apply the WorldWin ColorMates cardstock to a lightly sticky mat.
- Emboss the fold line with the embossing tool.
- Cut WorldWin ColorMates cardstock using the standard blade.
- Apply the pleather to the front of the card using a strong double sided adhesive and the watercolor paper to the inside of the card with scrapbooking tape.
- Embellish as desired.
I have so many ideas for pleather on chalkboard-painted or chalkboard vinyl covered projects! Too cool!