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 tint
- Contact paper
- Wallpaper trimming
- Detailed car wrap edges
- Crafting with ultra-thin vinyls or foils
- Bonded fabric
- Rice paper
- Film
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.
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.
| Blade Angle | Best For | Avoid Using On |
|---|---|---|
| 30° | Thin vinyl, small details | Thick or textured materials |
| 45° | Everyday vinyl, HTV, cardstock | Glitter or puff HTV |
| 60° | Glitter HTV, faux leather, chipboard | Tiny fonts or delicate decals |
You can find the replacement blades and more information here.
I’ve seen the 30° blades, and almost bought some, before. However, I decided against it, because I was actually shopping for 24in cutting mats. The blades were included with the mats, but I found a better deal, which didn’t include blades, rather it included 5 12x12 mats & 5 12x24 mats. I chose the extra 12x12s over the blades.