Cutout Maker Materials
There is no direct correlation between paper weight and the classification of paper as "light weight" or "heavy
weight" among manufacturers of construction paper. Due to the large variation of paper classifications, Variquest
Cutout Maker Paper is defined as listed below.
Variquest
Cutout Maker Paper Classifications
TM
• Light construction paper: 40-50 lbs.
• Heavy construction paper: 60-80 lbs.
• Cold laminated light construction paper: 40-50 lbs. light construction paper + the VariQuest
1200's dual-sided laminate.
• Cold laminated heavy construction paper: 60-80 lbs. heavy construction paper + the VariQuest
Laminator 1200's dual-sided laminate.
• Cardstock: 80-100 lbs.
• Bond (copier) paper: 20 lbs.
Determining Classifications for Unspecified Paper Types
Refer to the following tables to determine the paper weight for unspecified paper types. These tables will help
determine if you have light or heavy construction paper. Weight measurements are determined by a scale based
on number of sheets and size of paper.
100 sheets
500 sheets
1-4
Use of material other than that specified for use
with the Cutout Maker may result in poor cut
quality and damage to the blade.
Light Weight Construction Paper
9"x12"
100 sheets
1-1.3 lbs
500 sheets
5-6.3 lbs
Heavy Weight Construction Paper
9"x12"
1.5-2 lbs
7.5-10 lbs
12"x18"
18"x24"
2-2.5 lbs
4-5 lbs
10-12.5 lbs
20-25 lbs
12"x18"
18"x24"
3-4 lbs
6-8 lbs
15-20 lbs
30-40 lbs
TM
Cold Laminator
TM
Cold
24"x36"
8-10 lbs
40-50 lbs
24"x36"
12-16 lbs
60-80 lbs
VariQuest™ Cutout Maker 1800
TM