Machine Comparison Cricut Maker vs Silhouette Cameo 4
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2020
- Have you been on the fence, having a hard time deciding if you want a Cricut Maker or a Silhouette Cameo? Let us explore the minor differences that you will find between the two machines so that you can make a well-informed decision. More info below 👇
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Thank you for saying Android and Apple....that made total sense to me
Great! I'm glad that helped! I think it's a fair analogy. I appreciate you stopping by! ---Becky
@@DesignBundles which one is the Apple 🤔???
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As a person who started with the cricut have gotten frustrated with every time they do an update. You have problems using the software. It’s the worst for me. I am looking into getting the silhouette 4. Thank you for your video!
I really appreciate the apple vs Android reference. The more you spoke about the machines the more I was able to understand the machines.
Thank you so much for this video I just got my cameo 4 yesterday and today I heard a cricut is a better machine I was so sad until I watched your video I know cameo 4 software is overwhelming I know I have to learn a lot about but I just think I’m going to love it .!
Gladys, I'm so glad you found our video because the Cameo 4 is a wonderful machine, you will not be sorry your purchased it over a Cricut. We have a lot of great starter videos for the Silhouette, be sure to check out our playlist. Hope this helps! ---Becky
Thank you so much for taking the time to explain all this to us newbies!
Thanks,I'm a newbie too
I learn so very much from Becky in Design Bundles. She has the ability to explain things so well. I hope to see more of her videos.
Thank you for watching!
I find myself coming back to Design Bundles more & more for various tutorials and info. I like that you don’t come across like aerobics instructors from the 80’s-constantly talking about how happy you are while smearing the screen with a glossy frozen smile. Ugh. Here, we get straight to the point/tutorials/advice. Down to earth. Like having coffee with a neighbor while being shown how to use expensive investment (I bought both Cameo 4 and Maker 3…because…yanno…) And is anyone else drooling over all those rolls of supplies she has? Just purchased over-the-door storage for rolls of vinyl, but think I like this set up better!
Hi Eli!! Thank you for your kind words and we appreciate you taking the time to share them with us. We LOVE talking about crafts and are so thankful to be a part of your crafting journey. What are you working on? If there is any project we can help with, just let us know. We also have a live chat option through our homepage at www.designbundles.net
Thank you so much for this video, I'm new to cutting machines and have been debating on what to get for a couple months and just discovered there are options other than Cricut. I'm really leaning toward the Cameo 4.
I'm so glad that you mentioned the autoblade issues. I've given up using my Cameo 4 because of autoblade issues. I'm going to try a rachet blade instead.
Have you sorted the issue?
@@orchardsocks4202 Hi. Yes, I now use a graphtec blade and it works brilliantly.
Thanks for going into so much detail about both systems. You've really answered my questions.
I watched a few more comparison videos and it sounds like there's really little difference between these machines. They both can do the same things just as well as the other one. The software seems to be where the biggest differences are but the programs can both be downloaded for free and work with both machines.
The biggest difference I have seen so far is that the Cricut has a USB phone charger port on the side and the Silhouette has a material cutter on the back.
I'm partial to the material cutter, though I doubt I'll ever use it.
@@lorensims4846 Hello, is the software program difficult to setup if say you download the silhouette software but is using it with a Cricut?
@@amyvang8194 as I understand it the software isn’t difficult to setup whichever machine you use it with.
Thank you so much for this comparison!
Thank you!! I have been debating selling my cricut and buying a silhouette for months as design space just keeps crashing on me over the past 6 weeks. I had no idea I could use the silhouette software and keep my cricut ❤️❤️
Hi, I was wondering if you've tried out using the silhouette software with your Cricut? If you did, how is it working out for you?
I had a whole nightmare experience with Cricut. A whole $1,000 nightmare experience. I returned everything got my money back bought, a Silhoutte & advise Cricut they need to spend more money and actually having a functional product then having a monopoly on the machine cutting business.
People really need to watch many videos on using their software and really use and practice with it. That is the only way! At some point you come to the AHA moment where you suddenly understand how it works! Then you are hooked!
I don't know where you live, but you need to move to east Tennessee to be closer to me so you can come help me hahaha
I see you in all the groups helping and giving tips and you're the best
Ive seen the Cricut software of my friends and it seems completely mind boggling! I love my Silhouette software and would likely never switch. I believe if you pour your efforts into really learning and using your Cameo and the S software consistenly it can be totally satifying to own and use.
Do you have to manually adjust the blade pressure or does the auto blade take care of it
Thanks for this, so many comparison videos aren’t terribly informative.
I been working at a signage company for 5 years. I use Adobe illustrator and work with a 54” graphic tech vinyl cutter. Finally I decide I should start investing in doing my own hobby/business at home with custom stickers etc... I was planning on buying a cricket but after watching this video I think silhouette is more my jam. Thank you!
Hi can you please tell me how to get the Adobe Illustrator? I hope you are in a position to respond.
I would agree the Shilouette software is definitely more complex. However, as a diyer and now small biz owner (thanks to everything I've been able to make with my cameo) I love the advantages of a more robust software! But, the cameo 4 was my first ever cutting machine, haha so I don't know any different lol.
I agree Kelsey! But I started with Silhouette, too, so we might be biased LOL. Thanks for stopping by! ---Becky
This video was very informative! Thanks
The best comparison video I found on RUclips, thank you.
Your video answers all my questions
excellent video! thank you for all the details :)
I own both, the Cricut is more polished, it's quieter and it feels like a more quality product. The Cameo 4 is lighter, louder, finicky at times with registration marks, slow at connecting for bluetooth, plastic feels cheap. Which do I prefer? The Cameo 4 and the reason why is the software, I prefer silhouette over Design Space. And if you are into stickers, Cameo cuts full page without having to put crazy tape on a mat. I plan to keep both and can do about anything on either one but if I only had to choose one, it would be the Cameo 4
Your review has confused me so much. I am trying to choose one and majority of your review was cons about the Cameo but you still chose Cameo.
@@YonUndone3064 lol I mostly make stickers and the Cameo I like better for stickers, I also like the software for the Cameo better. For 99% of the people either will probably do just fine I just prefer the Cameo even when it acts stupid and I want to throw it out the window.
@@johnnyfudpucker6187 lol ok I understand now. I am just considering which one to purchase. It will be my first time using another like this so I want to start out simple. Which do you suggest for a person like me who really has no clue what I am doing or how to use either machine?
@@YonUndone3064 Cricut is probably easier because it seems to be more popular , I started out on the Cricut, used it for a couple weeks and found a used Cameo 4 and I liked it better but everybody has their preference. The cricut is fancier, quieter and feels like it's built better but I just like the cameo and it's probably mainly because of the software. You don't have to be online to use the Cameo Silhouette software but I think you have to be online to use the cricut. What are you mainly wanting to get into?
@@johnnyfudpucker6187 Ok thank you for your response. Well I want to do T-shirt designs and mats and pillows.
That Cricut cloud based software is the deal-breaker for me. I'll choose software I can install locally every time.
Man I wish this video existed before I purchased my cutting machine. I would have likely gone with Silhouette instead of cricut. I mostly use my cricut to cut my own designs and it is Tough. I will attempt the silhouettes software and may even purchase a second machine. Thank you for your honest and full review.
Wow! Thank you so much for posting this video. This is exactly what us beginners need. I will be sure to subscribe to your videos! Thanks again!
Glad it was helpful! 😊
I'm so glad for your assessment. Was going to buy pro to change from my cricut. Really helped
I'm glad this video helped you make a decision! :)
I love this video very detailed and gave me a clear idea if how both work. I am thinking to buy a cutting machine but wasn't sure which one to go for. Thank you
I have a Cameo 2 and we use gimp and inkscape too. I need to update and trying to figure out which to go with
Thank you so much!!
thanks for this video, I got almost all my questions answered. I can now go ahead with cameo.
Thanks again.
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent comparison!!! For cutting only fine vinyl letters to tape later which one do you recommend????
Hi thanks for an informative video; my question is while both machines have Bluetooth do they both have direct usb connectivity to a laptop?Thanks for your feedback
Thank you for this. I am still not sure which machine to get but this is very informative.
Glad it was helpful! 😊 If you have any questions feel free to ask her or in our Customer Group on Facebook -- lots of helpful crafters there would be happy to help you decide! facebook.com/groups/1930716583871665/
software, software, software, offline use, use via a plug-in with your pro software(Adobe Illustrator and CorelDRAW), tier versions of the software. multiple machines can be sent files from software.(Silhouette)
Joe, you are right on the money! Silhouette Studio is an amazing software! ---Becky
I am right when you when you said cricut is for beginners I bought my year ago and love it but now I want to do more and looking into getting a silhouette to grown
Thanks so much for your review, it’s very helpful. I want to purchase one of them for mainly making reusable stencils.
Which would you advise would be better for my needs?
Hey Mama Yusuf! Either of these would be fine for reusable stencils. I don't think you can go wrong. Hope this helps! ---Becky
I have the cameo 4 with business edition software but just bought a maker to cut leather and fabric. I could not find any help with the cameo 4 to cut those materials well. Am I missing something? I have the rotary and deep cut blades but have never had any luck. Thanks for your videos. I always think you do a great job explaining.
Thank you so much, the video is so informative 🔥 , I'm about to start my crafting businesses in Sudan it helped a lot 💙💙🥰
Hi there! Best of luck on your newest venture! We are here if you need us 😊
Hi there,
If I am using one of the two for 36"balloons, which would you recommend? Thank you for your video...great info!
Awesome video - thank you!!
Thanks Maggie! Love your support! ---Becky
Hi! First time listener and first time commenter. Good work! I like the information I'm getting so far. I am betwixt machines trying to decide which to get that is specific to my needs. I want to start printing, mainly t-shirts for now. Would it be possible to input Ink scape or CorelDraw files to be used with either machine?
I may have follow up questions.
Thank you for posting, I was hoping you'd talk about print and cut size difference the 9.25 x 6.75 in Cricut Design Space is really small
Me too
No one mentions the print then cut. That’s my biggest reason I want to change. The Cricut is so small for a print then cut.
I was stick between getting Maker 3 or cameo 4 since the pro is sold out. However, after seen this video I feel like I am leaning more towards the Cameo 4. Can you tell me which are the softwares we can use with the Cameo? Thanks!!
Great video! Thanks so much! Thanks to all responses as well. I decided to go with the Cricut (I’ll keep on designing with Adobe illustrator). Cheers!
Yes! You will love it! The Cricut brand is very user friendly. If you have any questions, just shout! We are here to help! - Dawn
Great info!
Thank you Tiffiany! ---Becky
Thank you for a clear discription. Could you say something about the quality and thickness of the material that can be used?
Hey Monica! Since there are so many materials available (and tools), most softer materials (leather, balsa wood) can be cut with a combination of software settings and tools. For example, the knife tool is what you would need (for either machine) to cut balsa wood, which is much softer than "real" wood. Thicker styles of leather would also require a knife tool or perhaps a deep cut blade. There are just too many to relay individually. But these two machines are very comparable, and you would be able to cut the same materials with either one. Hope this helps! ---Becky
@@DesignBundles just learned today that the force of Cameo is greater than Cricut and will cut thicker stuff. (I have a Maker)
Might seem like a silly question....
But can you buy a cameo 4 machine and use the circuit maker 3 software?
Would really appreciate an answer back thank you
Love how you have your craft room setup.
Thanks for watching! :)
Love the vid and the comment section. Extremely helpful. Cameo it is for me.
Glad to hear it!
I honestly like the Cricut because I don't use the design space to make my designs only for the cutting so Design Space was never a limiting factor for me
Very valid point! The Cricut is a great machine and if you like the software, it is very straight forward and user friendly! Thanks for sharing your experience with us! ---Becky
What do you use to make your designs?
This is a great comparison. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful! 😊
Super detail video. Awesome!!
You're welcome! Thank you for watching!
Can i still create my own designs with my ipad/procreate and apple pencil and use the cameo to print? i'm new to all of this and trying to learn.
Hey Brandis! Absolutely! I'll link a very basic video here for you. Hope this helps! ---Becky
ruclips.net/video/eV75s3iNxOQ/видео.html
Can I design my own art/fonts on these machines and cut as well? I am a hand crafter and do a lot of wood signs and paper crafting, use a lot of manual machines but i am considering to buy one of these machines and i have no clue of these machines, i have been doing a lot of research and still not able to decide which one will serve my purpose. I use inkspace and create a lot of things of my own, i also make my own art and scan and print for tracing. My main purpose for considering these machines is to make stencils of my art for projects that I work on. I don’t know if I will need the software that comes with but will i be able to use them with other software, like inkspace? Are they compatible with other softwares/apps?
17:00 aaand that's why I'm getting a cameo 4... thanks for comparing these two. I've had my heart and mind set on a maker 4 but this point here, tipped me in the right direction.
Glad I could help!
@@DesignBundles I have 2 daughters, 14 year old twins, so I bought the pink cameo 4. The plan is to get them involved with creating their own ideas, for hoodies which they love, but also to expand their imaginations and hopefully teach them to make pocket money.
That sounds wonderful! We hope your daughters enjoy creating 😊
Super helpful video thanks hun
You are so welcome 😊
My question is the blades and tips...it seems like Cricut has a lot more tips, but I see that you can use third party tips in the Silhouette, so I am leaning towards the Silhouette, but I am just so confused.
I'm currently trying to decide between these two, the software isn't an issue for me as I'm confident using Adobe Illustrator and feel I could adapt to either. what I'm most interested in is how they adapt to different materials. I want to do a range of things with the machine from cutting stickers for my journal through to cutting waste plastic from plastic bottles. I know plastic isn't necessarily a listed material but as what i want to cut is a similar thickness to acetate and definitely thinner than leather I thought it might be possible? Which machine would you recommend?
thank you
Hey Kt! I would probably still recommend the Silhouette Cameo just based on the fact that you can purchase an upgrade that will connect AI to the machine, making it super easy for you. The machines are comparable enough that either should cut the material you are looking for. Hope this helps! ---Becky
Hi, thank you for sharing. I want to purchase a machine only for felt cutting, which machine is best for that??
Hey Nilam, either machine should cut felt for you with the rotary blade. Hope this helps! ---Becky
Thanks for this description...
When using my Cameo 1 with sketch pens, I have drag lines... Have a clue on how to prevent that ? I spent a fortune on sketch pens and would really love to be able to use them...
Hey Marie-Josee, that usually means the pens are sitting too low in the blade holder (pretty common). A lot of people will grab a popsicle stick (or similar thickness) and put it under the blade holder when inserting their pens. Then you can lock it in place and hopefully it'll be a little higher than where it's at now and will stop dragging. Hope this helps! ---Becky
@@DesignBundles I tried that and it still doesn't do the job correctly... I'm in touch with Silhouette Support... Will be back to you hopefully with the resolution....
Excellent !!!
Excellent comparison. Thanks a million.
Hi Becky what websites do you recommend for getting fonts THAT YOU CAN use for commercial use?? Thank you!
We'd have to recommend our sister site FontBundles.net ;) Commercial use is included in the license! :)
Can you print and cut larger on the cameo? I do sublimation and my cricut limits this and it’s s disappointing. I’m starting to look into Cameo now to possibly add one in a few months.
Yes, absolutely! The biggest advantage is that if you don't need to print and cut, you can print as large as your printer will handle. Print and cut is still a little limited but printing straight sublimation designs is up to the size of your printer. You can try out Silhouette Studio without needing a Cameo, maybe that will help you out in the meantime. Hope this helps! ---Becky
I just get my cameo 4 this week. Can wait to explore more on my cameo 4.,💜💜💜
That's so exciting!! We can't wait to see what you make!
Thanks for your video! I'm lazy and hate cutting out pattern pieces (fabric and interfacing) for my bags I like to make. What might the process be to do this when the files all come in mostly pdfs that have to be cut out and taped together in order to get them into the shape you need them to cut them? I hope the way I explained this made sense but some bag patterns come with like 46 pages that you have to put together like a puzzle. It's dreadful. TIA for any advice!
Hey Susan! I think I am understanding correctly, and I don't think either machine will really work for what you need. Maybe it will, but you would still have to piece together the individual pages. If you us Silhouette Studio and upgrade to the Business Edition, you can import PDF documents and break them apart in the software, then cut with your machine using cardstock or paper. Hope this helps! I'll attach a video on using PDF documents in Silhouette Studio. ---Becky
ruclips.net/video/fk0z0lLgfSA/видео.html
@@DesignBundles Becky thank you so much!
This video posted quite awhile ago but I hope you see my comment. I have Cameo 4. I’d like to learn two different things. How can I use the Cricut infusible products and 2) how can I cut designs from procreate on iPad?
Hey Joyce! I have just the videos for you. I'll link them down below. Hope this helps! ---Becky
Infusible Ink: ruclips.net/video/dGtyG2X3DNg/видео.html
iPad Procreate: ruclips.net/video/eV75s3iNxOQ/видео.html
Yes my autoblade and Premium works well. Ratchets are hard to find.
They surprisingly are these days, I wonder if there is a supply shortage somewhere along the lines. They used to be very easy and common. Hopefully they make a comeback soon! ---Becky
I have a cameo 3 and rarely use it due to issues with BT connectivity, the auto blade and it very rarely makes a correct cut. I have an extensive library and mainly due paper cuts, print and cuts and occasional vinyl. I started with the original Cameo. I have the designer software. I'm not sure if I should try the portrait, cameo 4 or cricut air at this point. I really miss using my machine. I'm not a beginner and would love to do my own stickers most of all. Which would you recommend?
I have an old computer so I was not able to use the BT feature. I was a little bummed at first; however, Ive owned my Cam 3 for 2 years and no issues wit direct connect. I hope it works out. ❤️
Hey Dena! I had the same problems that you are having. When I used my Cameo 3, I just resigned myself to using the cord to connect to my computer and then I switched to my Ratchet blade. There are many days that I miss my original Cameo 1 LOL. I don't think I would upgrade unless the bluetooth is really important to you, it's one of those nice features but the Cameo 3 can probably do everything you need it to do. Or if you just want to upgrade, the Cameo 4 is great, I don't think I would go from a Cameo to a Cricut without a solid reason for the switch, you'll just create more work for yourself. Hope this helps! ---Becky
With the cameo cutter, would I be able to create random shapes on the computer and then cut them or do I have to stay with stock images?
i recently bought my Cameo 4 after extensive research. what make me go for Cameo is that is actually more powerful than Maker when it comes to cutting power. (i read about it somewhere) please correct me if i am wrong. Because i made my choice based on that. Also i have the best of both worlds with my explore air 2 and silhouette, i think.
You are absolutely right Kattia, and you definitely get the best of both by having each machine! Thanks for sharing! ---Becky
I have been using my cameo for about 4 years now and really like it. I am now wanting to upgrade to a new model and am struggling as to which machine to get, the Cricut Maker 3 or the Cameo 4. I have been struggling with cutting fine lettering on vinyl (with the Cameo). I find I need to increase the thickness of anything remotely fine or it will not cut out properly and weeding is virtually impossible. I am just wondering how the Cricut is on cutting fine lettering and designs.
go for the Brother scan n cut
@@cocoscabana thanks so much. I don't know much about that machine so I will do some research on that.
Thank you 😊
Thank you!! ---Becky
I started as a hobbyist and got the Cricut maker 3 but 6 months in I'm ready for a better machine. DS drives me nuts and I want to be able to do larger prints and cuts. I'm thinking about switching...but I'm scared about the learning curve, new software and learning to use the new tools.
Lensy, watch some tutorials on silhouette studio to see if you might like it better ❤️
Great!
The fact that I could use my iPad or iPhone to work on a design when I’m not home made me love the Cricut .. I don’t like laptops I prefer using my Apple Pencil when designing and unfortunately I can’t seem to find a app for the cameo 😩
You're right, that is a deal maker or breaker for some crafters. The Silhouette Go app is still in Beta testing and isn't a very functional app at this point. Thanks for sharing your experience! ---Becky
That’s a really down point in my opinion. Now that Cricut has make 20 images only free for upload I’m looking at silhouette, but I use my iPads all the time! Including procreate etc.
@@ChileanHands Cricut reversed their decision after the backlash
Great to know.
Thank you for your video.
Although my laptop is only about a year old, I don’t think it has Bluetooth, it only has Wi-Fi. Is there a cable included with the cameo so that you can plug directly in?
Thank you for your video. Can you help me to decide which one I’m going to buy? I will be using it specially for Cake toppers and it will be more likely an acrylic? Thanks in advance.
Hey Gerwin, unfortunately neither of these machines will cut acrylic, but they will both cut materials like glitter cardstock, chipboard and mylar. Either way you go I think you will be happy. Perhaps you should download the software (free) for each machine and see which one feels more natural to you. Hope this helps! ---Becky
Have you looked at a Glowforge? You can silhouette studio to create the file and cut the acrylic on the Glowforge.
@@lovelymsL1 The Glow forge is awesome,but the price not so much😫
Hi, Very good video. I make apparel using HTV but get calls for stickers and other stuff to make. I am looking to just print on printable vinyl and have it cut on a Cricut or Cameo. I use Windows as my operating system. Which do you think would be a better machine to work with? Thank you for making this video. RV
Honestly it will be personal preference! 😊
Good job explaining
Thank you!
just got a silhouette cameo 4. HATE IT. can't seem to cut anything. test cuts either don't cut or rip the material. thought I'd cut a piece of vinyl to practice on using the cutter that is supposed to be built in? didn't work. just fed thru and jammed. I guess you can only use that AFTER you cut something? I really need some help. I have a cricut maker and will be cutting my design with that but I do prefer SS business edition over DS.
I used to be in the imprinted sportswear business for 10 years. I did all the graphics and digitizing for the shop. I had a color laser printer Tabloid size, a 24 In vinyl print and cut machine from Stahls (could cut kiss cut tackle twill), 2 heat presses and a cap press, and a 6-head Tajima embroidery machine. I wish, now, I had taken these machines with me. ( a long bad partnership story) anyway, I used CorelDraw to do all the graphics. I still have CorelDraw 2017 but haven't used it in a while. It can make SVG files so I assume I could make whatever I want in there and use it on either machine? I do remember having software to bring it to the machine but I created in Corel. I'm a carpenter by trade (before and after this 10 yr venture) I use Sketchup now for 3d drawing and modeling my work. I'm building a wood shop for a variety of things. Current business, future semi-retired crafting, and hobbies. I have basically an unlimited source for scrap materials so I figure with my experience in the IS business and carpentry skills and tools I should be able to create . . . something LOL
*** should have listed a few seconds more I heard you say Adobe Illustrator so I know CD will work***
Wow!! With all of that experience you can probably host your own RUclips channel 😆 but yes, once you create an SVG in CorelDraw you can then upload it to any cutting machine that you have available. I love working with wood so I wish you lots of luck with your new wood shop! -Dawn
I have a Cameo - t ihink it is a 2. It will no longer talk to the computer , ie wont cut. Thinking about getting the Cricut Maker as more user friendly for not so tech savvy peeps like myself. Question is I have heaps of purchased files in my library with Silhouette , is there a way to use these with a cricut as some are my all time favs.
Unfortunately no, you won't be able to use Silhouette Design Store files in Cricut Design Space, they are proprietary to Silhouette America. Sorry I don't have better news. ---Becky
I have a sticker business and now plan to get a cutting machine, but do not know what to get. What machine is best for me to get?
Hey Stephanie, for stickers I think either machine will be fine. I usually have more reliable print-and-cut projects with the Cricut, but Silhouette gives you are larger print-and-cut area, so it's a toss up for me depending on what you need. Hope this helps! ---Becky
Does the cameo four have a cutting edge like the cricket 6.5 x9 or can you cut up to the 12 x 12
Hey Robert, the Cameo 4 can cut up to the size of the material you have. Hope this helps! ---Becky
I love your video and thank you so much. I have a circuit maker 3 and I love it. In the future I may buy a cameo. It is true. I am a android. I just switch to apple and their is some advantage and disadvantage. You need to live your own experience and do the best with what you have. I am tech savvy and I can take advantage of this. But not everyone is and you help a lot with this video. Thank you!
You are so welcome! - Brittany
hello.. what would you recommend for a firstime user who is not techi 😂? i currently use a sizzix die cut manual machine but looking at these type of machines for a but nore variety of what i can do. but i am a bit affraid if the software is something my brain can understand 😂
I'll be honest, if you are not interested in learning how to design in the software and want a more plug-and-play machine, probably Cricut will better meet your needs. Hope this helps! ---Becky
Can I use Affinit Designer with the Cameo?
Your organization is immaculate
Thank you! 😊 Thanks for watching!
My craft space is on the opposite side of the house as my desktop. Which of these machines would work best with that setup? I have a wifi tablet in my craft space if that helps.
So based on that information, if you are not interested in moving or investing in a computer closer to your craft space, I would definitely invest in a Cricut. The Cricut app is much more functional than the Silhouette app. Hope this helps! ---Becky
@@DesignBundles Thank you, that's what I'm thinking. I have been considering getting a chromebook to keep back there, but wasn't sure it it was any better than a tablet. I am currently working from home and prefer to have my desktop hardwired into the ethernet rather than using wifi. I like the expandability of the uses of the silhouette and the roll feeder, but since I am mostly a quilter I don't think I will outgrow the cricut for some time. I'm not even sure I even need the maker, but that was the direction I was heading. Thanks again for responding. I have been finding your videos the most helpful in comparing the two systems.
Hello. Nice video. Which one do you think a beginner should get who just purchased a t shirt hear press and also wants to make stickers to heat press onto mugs as well ???
I would suggest downloading both programs and seeing which you like best! 😊
Yes but I mean, which machine would you recommend to purchase for that ?
Witch one do you think I should get for runing my own business
I think either would be fine for a business, but the Silhouette will be able to grow more with you if you decide to expand into new areas in the future. Hope this helps! ---Becky
I’m interested in purchasing as Cricut Maker but I heard some negative information on having to PAY a monthly fee for what used to be free going forward. What can you tell me about this?
Cricut has gone back and revoked that change. As of now you will not have to pay to upload designs. inspiration.cricut.com/dear-cricut-community-from-ashish-arora-ceo/
I started with the original cricut 6 & 12"(cartridges $$$) and they were transitioning to online tech so needing support was not an option. In frustration, I was surfing around and saw the Cameo and started researching. Bought the 2, still use. Can use CB09 blades but don't think you can anymore with new machines. I've only had one glitch /user error with Cameo early into my journey. They were okay at that time. I want more range in media so this is a very helpful video.
I’m about to start a sticker business/bookmark business. Maybe even add some custom tshirts. Maybe. What would be the best for someone who only has an iPad Pro?
Hey Ambereigh, definitely the Cricut. The Silhouette Go App is very limited and still in beta testing. The Cricut app is limited also, but does have many of the functions of the desktop. Hope this helps! ---Becky
Thank you! Very helpful !!!
does the cricut maker 3 has issues cutting card stock? There have been reviews making this comment.
A very nice video, greetings from Turkey.
Can u do a review over the new pro critcut maker?
Would you be able to help me?! I’ve been trying to cut small dot stickers on my cricut explorer air 2 but they are never smooth circles. I’ve purchased stickers from other shops with the same size dots so not sure what the problem is. I was hoping this machine would help cut down on costs for making my own planner stickers. Thank you!!!!
Hey Annabelle, what kind of circles is your machine cutting? Are you trying to create your own using the circles in Design Space? I'm happy to help any way I can! ---Becky
@@DesignBundles thank you so much! I’m just trying to make some small dot stickers for my planner. I laid out my sticker sheet in photoshop, made a png with the actual size and another with the bleed size (that one is just a print layer). I am also trying to make my own drops and the medium sized ones cut perfectly but the smaller ones have jagged edges. The drops and larger dots are .30” and the smaller dots are .18” I know that’s small but I but stickers from shops that are the same size so not sure what I’m doing wrong. I was hoping to save money in the long run by making my own but not how to fix what’s happening and wasting sticker paper 🥴🤦🏻♀️