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Have some wide rolls of vinyl that you’d like to cut down to save time? No problem. Today, I will show you how to easily cut down vinyl rolls.
Many crafters use a Silhouette or Cricut with a maximum cutting width of 12″. Unfortunately, most heat transfer vinyl sold in rolls comes wider than 12 inches. It can be time consuming to use scissors, a rotary cutter, or guillotine cutter to cut down your vinyl rolls.
To save time, I usually cut down my rolls as soon as they arrive with a table saw. Yep, believe it or not, I use a table saw.
Silhouette Cameo Pro
Before I show you how to easily cut down vinyl rolls, did you know that the Silhouette Cameo Pro has a maximum cutting width of 24″?
Tutorial: How to Easily Cut Down Vinyl Rolls with a Saw
Step 1) Make sure the vinyl is rolled very tightly. Using tape (I use painter’s tape), tape the roll together on both ends.
Step 2) Use a permanent marker to mark where you will cut the vinyl roll. I usually purchase 15 inch rolls and cut them down to 13 inches. 13 inches still fits on a Silhouette or Cricut mat well or feeds into a Silhouette Cameo without a mat. Tip: You could also purchase 24 inch rolls and cut them in half to make 12 inch rolls!
Step 3) Cut the vinyl roll down. I use a table saw, but you could also use a circular saw. If you aren’t comfortable with power tools, you could probably use a hacksaw (depending on the thickness of the roll).
That’s it – it’s just that easy to save time in your Silhouette or Cricut business.
Looking for my favorite places to buy patterned vinyl? See my list of the best places to buy patterned vinyl. And, let me know in the comments – how do you cut down vinyl rolls?
Since 2015, Christine Schinagl has been helping crafters start and run craft businesses through her blog, Cutting for Business. As a Silhouette and Cricut crafter herself, she has a unique take on what works and what doesn’t work in the craft business world. She also enjoys teaching other crafters how to create digital SVG designs, available through the Design with Me series.