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Layered butterfly in two colours SVG

Layered butterfly in two colours, in layered colours
Layered butterfly in two colours. The preview is the SVG file itself.

Two layers: a plain coloured butterfly underneath and the black veined monarch on top, so the colour shows through every cell. Cut each from its own sheet.

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What is in the file

Size100 × 78 mm (3.94 × 3.08 in), scales to any size
Pieces2 separate pieces
Outlines to cut56: 2 outer edges and 54 cut-outs
Cut length1,858 mm at this size
Narrowest partNothing narrower than 6 mm at this size
Nodes402 curve and line segments
SymmetryMirror
Layers2: colour and veins

Measured from the file. PNG: 2,000 × 1,583 pixels, transparent. About the three file types.

Will it cut at your size?

Scaling a design scales its thinnest part too. Here is this one at seven sizes, from 1 to 12 inches on its longer side, with how many copies fit a 12 × 12 inch sheet or mat.

Size, width × heightNarrowest partCut lengthFit on a 12 in sheetRule of thumb
1 × 0.78 in (25 × 20 mm)Over 1.5 mm472 mm120Vinyl, card and thin sheet
2 × 1.57 in (51 × 40 mm)Over 3 mm944 mm30Any material, including 3 mm wood and acrylic
3 × 2.35 in (76 × 60 mm)Over 4.6 mm1,416 mm12Any material, including 3 mm wood and acrylic
4 × 3.13 in (102 × 80 mm)Over 6.1 mm1,888 mm6Any material, including 3 mm wood and acrylic
6 × 4.7 in (152 × 119 mm)Over 9.1 mm2,832 mm2Any material, including 3 mm wood and acrylic
8 × 6.26 in (203 × 159 mm)Over 12 mm3,775 mm1Any material, including 3 mm wood and acrylic
12 × 9.4 in (305 × 239 mm)Over 18 mm5,663 mm1Any material, including 3 mm wood and acrylic

The narrowest part is the thinnest neck that holds the design together; sharp tips are not counted. For wood and acrylic, keep it at least as wide as the sheet is thick. How to open the file in Cricut, Silhouette and laser software.

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