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

Method:

1. Apply pleather to a very sticky mat. Use a brayer to ensure good contact.
2. Cut pleather using the fabric blade. Set aside.
3. 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.
4. Apply the WorldWin ColorMates cardstock to a lightly sticky mat.
5. Emboss the fold line with the embossing tool.
6. Cut WorldWin ColorMates cardstock using the standard blade.
7. 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.
8. Embellish as desired.

I have so many ideas for pleather on chalkboard-painted or chalkboard vinyl covered projects! Too cool!