{"product_id":"cricut-perforation-blade-for-maker-2-5-mm-teeth-0-5-mm-gaps-quickswap-tip-for-clean-tear-offs","title":"Cricut Perforation Blade for Maker — 2.5 mm Teeth \/ 0.5 mm Gaps, QuickSwap Tip for Clean Tear-Offs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cricut Basic Perforation Blade (2.5 mm teeth \/ 0.5 mm gaps) creates clean, uniform perforations for easy tear-offs on paper, cardstock, acetate and more when used with a QuickSwap housing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you make cards, tickets, calendars or tear-away elements, consistent perforation lines save time and look professional. This perforation blade is designed to be used with Cricut Maker machines by mounting it into a QuickSwap housing (housing sold separately). The blade forms evenly spaced teeth and small gaps to make controlled tear lines that separate cleanly while leaving the surrounding design intact. It works across common craft materials and swaps with other QuickSwap tips to expand your machine’s capabilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does this blade produce neat tear-away edges?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade uses alternating 2.5 mm teeth and 0.5 mm gaps to score a perforated line rather than cutting all the way through. That pattern creates tiny weak points that guide a straight, predictable tear while preserving the look and structure of the piece. You get consistent results across repeated cuts without manual scoring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2.5 mm teeth \/ 0.5 mm gaps for uniform perforations\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePrecision-ground teeth for repeatable tear lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOptimised for straight or curved perforation paths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich materials will it perforate cleanly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for common crafting substrates, the Perforation Blade handles delicate paper through thicker boards while maintaining perforation integrity. It’s ideal when you want a perforated tab, raffle ticket, or tear-away booklet page rather than a full cut. Results depend on material thickness and machine settings, so test cuts are recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePaper and lightweight cardstock — crisp, easy tears\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMedium cardstock and poster board — controlled perforations\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAcetate and specialty craft materials — perforates for peel-away elements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I install and switch this blade in my Cricut Maker?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe perforation blade is a QuickSwap tip and must be installed into a QuickSwap housing that fits into your Maker’s tool carriage. Once mounted, the housing clicks into place so the machine can move precisely while cutting. Swapping tips lets you quickly change between perforation, scoring, engraving and other finishes without complex tool changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlace blade into QuickSwap housing (housing sold separately)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInsert housing into Cricut Maker tool carriage and lock in place\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUse material-appropriate settings and run a test cut before final projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat project types benefit most from the Perforation Blade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis blade excels where you want a user-friendly tear line: tickets, coupons, advent calendars, tear-off forms and interactive paper crafts. It’s also helpful when a design needs a removable section without cutting all the way through. Because it preserves edge quality, it’s useful for gift tags and layered paper assemblies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRaffle tickets, coupons and tear-away cards with consistent break points\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdvent calendars, paper dolls, and perforated interactive elements\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBooklets and journals where pages can be torn out cleanly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWho is this for: Crafters, card makers, small business owners who produce ticketed events, and anyone using a Cricut Maker who wants neat, repeatable perforations. If you already own a QuickSwap housing and make projects with removable or tear-away parts, this blade adds a precise, reliable method to create professional-looking perforation lines that improve functionality and finish. Remember to pair the blade with the correct housing and material settings for the best results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Is the perforation blade compatible with Cricut Maker?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Yes — the blade works with Cricut Maker when mounted in a QuickSwap housing (housing sold separately).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What materials can this blade perforate?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: It perforates paper, lightweight to medium cardstock, acetate and poster board; test settings for thicker materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Cricut","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55296671613265,"sku":"B07TTF4CVP","price":49.56,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1086\/5567\/3681\/files\/cricut-perforation-blade-front-view_58203d8f-eb97-4bb7-bf6e-fe697d6707c4.jpg?v=1791945234","url":"https:\/\/craftiche.co.uk\/products\/cricut-perforation-blade-for-maker-2-5-mm-teeth-0-5-mm-gaps-quickswap-tip-for-clean-tear-offs","provider":"Craftiche","version":"1.0","type":"link"}