Fonts for Cricut and vinyl lettering
Vinyl is picky. Script letters need to touch so they weld into one piece, and strokes need to be thick enough to survive weeding. Every font here was checked for both.
Connected scripts that weld
We render a test word in each one: the letters run together into a single shape, so Weld gives you one clean piece.
Bold fonts that weed easily
Thick strokes and no hairlines, so letters lift cleanly off the backing.
Bench tips
- Tighten the letter spacing until every letter touches, then Weld. Welded text cannot be edited, so duplicate it first.
- Tiny holes inside letters (e, a, o) are hard to weed at small sizes. Go bigger or bolder.
- Mirror heat transfer vinyl before cutting.
Step by step: How to use downloaded fonts in Cricut Design Space.
Questions
What fonts weld together in Cricut Design Space?
Connected scripts, where each letter reaches the next. Every script in the first group above joins on its own. Tighten the spacing a little, select the text and click Weld.
What fonts are easiest to weed?
Bold fonts with simple shapes and no thin strokes, like the second group. Very thin scripts and tiny serifs tear when you weed.
How do I use these fonts in Design Space?
Install the font on your computer, restart Design Space, then pick it under System fonts.
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