How to Cut Laminated Stickers with Cricut Maker 4

Beginner-Friendly Settings for Koala Sticker Paper

Laminating your stickers is a great way to make them water-resistant, scratch-resistant, and longer-lasting. If you’re using Koala sticker paper with Koala cold laminating sheets, the good news is: Cricut Maker 3 can cut them beautifully with the right setup.

This guide is perfect for beginners and will help you get clean kiss cuts and avoid common cutting problems.

What You’ll Need

• Koala Sticker Paper (printed and fully dry)

• Koala Cold Laminating Sheet (smoothly applied)

• Cricut Maker 4

• Fine-Point Blade

• LightGrip or StandardGrip Mat

Recommended Cricut Maker 4 Settings (Koala Materials)

Because the laminating sheet adds extra thickness, use these settings as your starting point:

• Blade: Fine-Point Blade

• Material Setting: Printable Vinyl or Sticker Paper – Glossy

• Pressure: 

  Light Cardstock (for cutting through the backing paper) or Cardstock

• Passes: 1

• Cut Type: Kiss cut (cuts through the sticker + laminate, not the backing)

• Mat: LightGrip (for easier removal) or StandardGrip

👉 Always do a small test cut first.
If the sticker doesn’t peel easily, increase pressure or add one more pass. If it cuts through the backing paper, lower the pressure slightly.

Important Tip: Fix Print Then Cut Reading Issues

Koala cold laminating sheets have a glossy surface, which can reflect light. This reflection may make it harder for Cricut’s Print Then Cut sensor to read the registration marks.

Easy Fix:
Before cutting, cover the printed registration marks with matte black lines, or do not laminate over the registration marks. You can do this by:

• Placing matte black tape over the lines

• Tracing over them with a matte black marker

• Printing matte black overlays

This reduces glare and helps Cricut read the marks more accurately.

Beginner Tips for Best Results

• Make sure the laminate is fully pressed down with no bubbles

• Use good lighting, but avoid direct glare on the mat

• Replace your blade if cuts start looking uneven

• Store the Koala sticker paper flat to prevent curling

Final Thoughts

With Koala sticker paper and Koala laminating sheets, making professional-quality stickers is easy—even for beginners. Using the correct Cricut Maker 3 settings and reducing laminate glare will help you get smooth cuts, clean edges, and frustration-free results.

Happy crafting with Koala 🐨✨