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title: "How detailed can my custom shape be?"
description: "Custom die-cut shapes can be intricate if every part stays at least 0.25' wide, curves stay smooth, tiny spikes are avoided and the cut line is a vector."
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# How detailed can my custom shape be?

Custom die-cut shapes can be fairly intricate, but a few physical limits keep the cut clean and the piece durable. Keep any part of the shape at least 0.25" wide. Thinner sections can bend or tear. Smooth curves cut more cleanly than sharp interior angles. Avoid tiny isolated points or spikes that can catch and fold. Build the cut line as a vector path so the blade follows it precisely. Files are usually reviewed before production, and any risky detail gets flagged so you can adjust it.

Custom die-cut shapes can be intricate if every part stays at least 0.25" wide, curves stay smooth, tiny spikes are avoided and the cut line is a vector.

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