122 thoughts on “Brother Scan N Cut Materials Cutting List – Version 2 – Updated 27.02.14”
Hi Mel and John. Just want to say how Great you both are in explaining the Instructions on the ScanNCut Machine. As you are learning so are we the Create and Craft Members. Keep up the Great work so we can all carry on learning to-gether what the ScanNCut can do.. Regards Edna
hi john could you please help me out., i have brought the brother scan n cut and i have also brought the extra large mat to go with it (12×24) i have just gone to use it and went to scan in so i could save it to my usb so i could cut it out and keep saying i couldn’t use the mat.
could you please tell me why you can’t scan on this mat and you can
on the 12×12. i was hoping to finish my card and box now i have to
cut it by hand and its going to take me for ages.
many thanks sue.
Hi Sue, the 12×24 mats were not designed for scanning. I have suggested this as an update for Brother to look at but can’t tell you if or when this will happen.
Are you able to scan a smaller version on the 12 x 12 and then increase to cut on the 12 x 24 mat?
J :)
i will and do it on my own scanner and then increase as you have suggested and let you know many thanks for getting back to me, it would be great if brother did do this
sue :)
Hi John. Have you any idea when Create and Craft will have further Supplies of the Scanning Mat, the Standard Mat plus the Pens and Pen Holder for the Brother ScanNCut Machine. As they have been out of Stock now for some time and there must be others like myself who need these essential items urgently. Or do you know if we can Purchase them directly from Brother themselves. Edna
Hi John. Can you please tell me how to convert SVG Files so I can use them on my ScanNCut Machine. Perhaps we could have a Demo next time you are on Create and Craft. Regards Edna
Hi John. Do the ScanNCut Machines being Sold on Create and Craft now already been Up-Dated by Brother. Or will we still have to Up-Date them ourselves. Regards Edna
Hi John Just received SNC on Friday, have made a couple of cards using the templates, which I would not have been able to do without the machine. I have a problem with hand tremor so thought the machine would help when I am cutting out stamped images but when I tried one, it wasn’t very successful. The image scanned ok but only showed a few scanty areas which the machine would cut, I tried making sure there were no broken edges as I recall you saying this (when Dean drew his hand on C & C) but not sure how to do this. Would you have any suggestions please?
I have found that it sometimes takes 2 or 3 attempts to scan for the machine to “recognise” the outline. If it doesn’t happen first time around it is worth trying again a couple of times and sometimes you get the result you want. I particularly found this when scanning a decoupage sheet which had lots of content. Loving the machine and learning all the time!
Thank you John for sharing these updated cut settings with us. What a caring, sharing Gent you are! :-) my mixed media canvas is near to completion so will email you a pic soon. Crafty hugs, Belinda xx
John I am thinking getting the scan and cut brother machine but want to know the Dimensions of the machine before I buy it size length width and weight please could you let me know thank you
Hi John. How many Up-Dates have Brother provided so far for the ScanNCut Machine. Also can you please tell me, have the Machines now being Sold by Create and Craft already been Up-Dated by Brother. Regards Edna
Hi Edna, as far as I am aware there has only been one update so far. I don’t know about all shipped machines being up to date however it’s easy to check and update once it arrives.
Hi John
Thanks for your reply about craft plastic from model shops. Sorry I have not replied sooner. The plastic I want to use is called Plastikard and the thickest I would use is 80thou but I think that a thinner one may be better. It comes in A4 and A3 sheets and can have a fancy finish or plain. Hope you can help. Thank you
Denise
Many many thanks john for your very valuable info and great shows I have been watching as many as I can (my husband thinks I am trying to brainwash him)they are great and very simply explained. The Scanncut machine is fantastic and cuts really intricate detail I cut a very fine filigree border frame on an oval stamp which saved having to stamp and then cut an oblong outside I then had a nice oval embelishment and can’t praise Brother enough for a fantastic and easy to use machine Once again thank you to you and Mel for your hard work Yours Julia in kent [image: Inline images 1]
Thank you John for all the hard work you have put into this work, I have had machine two weeks now, still a bit scared of it. You are me new best friend thank you again from Gina Gallagher
Hi John. Surely it is time Create and Craft had further Supplies of the Scanning Mat, Standard Cutting Blades, Pens and Pen Holders for the Brother ScanNCut. For thier Crafters to Purchase. Edna
Thank you John for this lovely comprehensive list. I have also found I can cut Crafter’s Companion Centura Pearl with settings:- Purple mat, blue blade on 6, cut speed 5, and pressure 2. And, Ali Reeves Washable sentiment sheets:- Blue mat, blue blade on 4, cut speed 3, and pressure 0 I don’t know if any of these are useful to you, but maybe to others just as a guide. Keep up the good work John, really enjoying yours and Mels shows Love and Light Sioux
Thank you john we know you are busy but could you please put the cutting guide for the centura pearl somewhere thanks in advance wouldn’t know what we would do with out you and Mel x
Will I be able to cut the GDF files that are on some of Crafters Companions CDs or will I have to print them out and then scan them into the Brother before I can cut them.
Thankyou so much John for all your hard work, I have the Brother 1500 embroidery machine and someone mentioned on C&C that the files were same, was wondering if the usb link cable for the embroidery machine would work with scan & cut machine anybody know
hi john, another great show on today (sunday) . in which you mentioned certain flash drives work. do we know what makes , and is there a list. thanks for your help and guidance. GILL
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Hi Mel and John. Just want to say how Great you both are in explaining the Instructions on the ScanNCut Machine. As you are learning so are we the Create and Craft Members. Keep up the Great work so we can all carry on learning to-gether what the ScanNCut can do.. Regards Edna
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hi john could you please help me out., i have brought the brother scan n cut and i have also brought the extra large mat to go with it (12×24) i have just gone to use it and went to scan in so i could save it to my usb so i could cut it out and keep saying i couldn’t use the mat.
could you please tell me why you can’t scan on this mat and you can
on the 12×12. i was hoping to finish my card and box now i have to
cut it by hand and its going to take me for ages.
many thanks sue.
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Hi Sue, the 12×24 mats were not designed for scanning. I have suggested this as an update for Brother to look at but can’t tell you if or when this will happen.
Are you able to scan a smaller version on the 12 x 12 and then increase to cut on the 12 x 24 mat?
J :)
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i will and do it on my own scanner and then increase as you have suggested and let you know many thanks for getting back to me, it would be great if brother did do this
sue :)
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Please can you tell me how to download the updates for the Scan’n’Cut.?
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The instructions are on the download page. There is a link at the side of my blog when viewing any post about the brother machine.
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Just a heads up: create and craft now have the pens, holders and scan mats in stock. Yippee! I will be able to use the drawing feature soon.
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Hi John. Have you any idea when Create and Craft will have further Supplies of the Scanning Mat, the Standard Mat plus the Pens and Pen Holder for the Brother ScanNCut Machine. As they have been out of Stock now for some time and there must be others like myself who need these essential items urgently. Or do you know if we can Purchase them directly from Brother themselves. Edna
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The pens and pen holder are on C & C website now Edna, I just ordered and have had notification they have left the warehouse. Very excited!
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Hi John. Can you please tell me how to convert SVG Files so I can use them on my ScanNCut Machine. Perhaps we could have a Demo next time you are on Create and Craft. Regards Edna
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Edna, when in the canvas software just click file and then import FCM/SVG, choose your file and it’s done :)
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Hi John. Do the ScanNCut Machines being Sold on Create and Craft now already been Up-Dated by Brother. Or will we still have to Up-Date them ourselves. Regards Edna
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I suspect that you will need to update
It but don’t know for sure.
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Hi John Just received SNC on Friday, have made a couple of cards using the templates, which I would not have been able to do without the machine. I have a problem with hand tremor so thought the machine would help when I am cutting out stamped images but when I tried one, it wasn’t very successful. The image scanned ok but only showed a few scanty areas which the machine would cut, I tried making sure there were no broken edges as I recall you saying this (when Dean drew his hand on C & C) but not sure how to do this. Would you have any suggestions please?
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Please email the image and I will take a look.
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I have found that it sometimes takes 2 or 3 attempts to scan for the machine to “recognise” the outline. If it doesn’t happen first time around it is worth trying again a couple of times and sometimes you get the result you want. I particularly found this when scanning a decoupage sheet which had lots of content. Loving the machine and learning all the time!
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Thank you John for sharing these updated cut settings with us. What a caring, sharing Gent you are! :-) my mixed media canvas is near to completion so will email you a pic soon. Crafty hugs, Belinda xx
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Hi John
I was wondering if you have tried to cut mount board ?
Bob
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Mel has. Settings are on the downloadable sheet :)
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John I am thinking getting the scan and cut brother machine but want to know the Dimensions of the machine before I buy it size length width and weight please could you let me know thank you
From Sue
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Approx 20 inches wide
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Hi John. How many Up-Dates have Brother provided so far for the ScanNCut Machine. Also can you please tell me, have the Machines now being Sold by Create and Craft already been Up-Dated by Brother. Regards Edna
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Hi Edna, as far as I am aware there has only been one update so far. I don’t know about all shipped machines being up to date however it’s easy to check and update once it arrives.
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Hi John
Thanks for your reply about craft plastic from model shops. Sorry I have not replied sooner. The plastic I want to use is called Plastikard and the thickest I would use is 80thou but I think that a thinner one may be better. It comes in A4 and A3 sheets and can have a fancy finish or plain. Hope you can help. Thank you
Denise
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Hello Denise, I have some on order and will test when I can.
J :)
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Thank you John. Look forward to your results
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Many many thanks john for your very valuable info and great shows I have been watching as many as I can (my husband thinks I am trying to brainwash him)they are great and very simply explained. The Scanncut machine is fantastic and cuts really intricate detail I cut a very fine filigree border frame on an oval stamp which saved having to stamp and then cut an oblong outside I then had a nice oval embelishment and can’t praise Brother enough for a fantastic and easy to use machine Once again thank you to you and Mel for your hard work Yours Julia in kent [image: Inline images 1]
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Thank you John for all the hard work you have put into this work, I have had machine two weeks now, still a bit scared of it. You are me new best friend thank you again from Gina Gallagher
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Hi John. Surely it is time Create and Craft had further Supplies of the Scanning Mat, Standard Cutting Blades, Pens and Pen Holders for the Brother ScanNCut. For thier Crafters to Purchase. Edna
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Many thanks John, it’s a great reference.
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Thank you John for this lovely comprehensive list. I have also found I can cut Crafter’s Companion Centura Pearl with settings:- Purple mat, blue blade on 6, cut speed 5, and pressure 2. And, Ali Reeves Washable sentiment sheets:- Blue mat, blue blade on 4, cut speed 3, and pressure 0 I don’t know if any of these are useful to you, but maybe to others just as a guide. Keep up the good work John, really enjoying yours and Mels shows Love and Light Sioux
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Hi John, many many thanks for all your hard work and effort very very much appreciated
You are my new best friend regards Gina Gallagher
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Thank you john we know you are busy but could you please put the cutting guide for the centura pearl somewhere thanks in advance wouldn’t know what we would do with out you and Mel x
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Will I be able to cut the GDF files that are on some of Crafters Companions CDs or will I have to print them out and then scan them into the Brother before I can cut them.
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I think that you’ll probably have to print them.
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Thankyou so much John for all your hard work, I have the Brother 1500 embroidery machine and someone mentioned on C&C that the files were same, was wondering if the usb link cable for the embroidery machine would work with scan & cut machine anybody know
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You are amazing -don’t know how you find the time.Thanks very much for this fantastic list -you are much appreciated x
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hi john, another great show on today (sunday) . in which you mentioned certain flash drives work. do we know what makes , and is there a list. thanks for your help and guidance. GILL
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There is a list of compatible storage. There’s a link on the side of this blog.
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Thanks for this John, you are such a busy person, how on earth do you fit it all in?
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Thank you very much, I am hoping to have one of these for Christmas and this will be so useful.
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Just wanted to add my thanks for putting time and effort into putting this all together for us, it has made so much difference
Jeannette
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