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General tips for cutting faux leather + layered bracelet free pattern

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Faux leather is a great material for cutting with a plotter. It does not fray and comes in many colours, textures and patterns. It can be used to make cases, wallets, earrings, bracelets and many other fancy things. To cut fau x leather successfully (and avoid frustration, and save your precious mats…) , follow these tips: Use the strong adhesive mat. Place the leather on the mat with the right side down - it adheres much better. In addition, there is often some fluff on the left side that remains on the mat and cannot be removed. Avoid cutting multiple parts from a large sheet. It is better to cut them individually from smaller pieces. Additionally, fix the edges of the material to the mat with masking tape. Faux leathers varies in thickness. Always do a few tests before cutting out the final pattern. Avoid very small elements in your pattern (like tiny holes in lace patterns) - they may not come out well.   If want to glue faux leather, test the glue you plan