I own a Silhouette Cameo 4 and a Cricut Maker, and I use both regularly for different projects. My Silhouette gets about 80% of the action because I design my own stuff and Studio gives me full control. The Cricut comes out for fabric cutting and when I need the rotary blade.
This section covers everything about cutting machines: which one to buy, what materials actually cut well, software techniques like Autotrace for single-stroke paths, and project-specific tips I've picked up over thousands of cuts.
All Cutting Machines articles
Silhouette vs Cricut 2026: Honest Comparison
Side-by-side comparison of software, cost, materials, and which is better for card makers.
Best Cardstock for Cutting Machines
Tested dozens of brands. Here are the weights, textures, and brands that actually cut well.
Single Stroke Paths with Autotrace
How to convert images into clean single-stroke cut paths using Silhouette Studio Autotrace.
Cricut Explore: Cutting Materials Guide
Hands-on review of which materials the Cricut Explore actually cuts well — cardstock, vinyl, fabric, and more.
Custom Outlines for Stamps
Creating precise custom outlines for rubber stamps using your Silhouette cutting machine.
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