The power distribution, high-order polynomial, bicubic spline interpolation, and geometric construction methods were used to reduce the edge thickness and weight of negative blended lenticular lenses. Four lenses with the same optical parameters were designed, simulated, machined, and evaluated using the four methods. Spherical and cylindrical power maps were generated and compared. The methods reduced the edge thickness by 78.73% for power distribution method, 77.40% for high-order polynomial method, 78.12% for bicubic spline interpolation method and 79.86% for geometric construction method for a 35 mm radius compared to that with the spherical surface. Geometric construction, power distribution, high-order polynomial, and bicubic spline interpolation reduced the lens weight by 43.86%, 35.98%, 33.06%, and 29.76%, respectively. The center optical area for the power distribution and geometric construction methods were larger than those with the other methods. •Power distribution, high-order polynomial, bicubic spline interpolation, and geometric construction profiles were applied.•Four NBL lenses were designed, simulated, manufactured and compared based on their powers, edge thickness and weight.•The optical area of high-order polynomial profile was the smallest to compare with other three profiles.•The edge thickness and weight of the lens obtained using the geometric construction profile showed maximum reduction.