Glowforge vs. Cricut: Which is Best for You!

[@cathh89]

Very informative and straight to the point, thank you Angie!

[@AngieHolden]

You are so welcome!

[@sondravaxmonsky7047]

Ty new to glowforge aura. Made a few things. Very informative. Live my Maker3 and my other cricut’s Have a great day

[@grantclark4139]

Thank you for the info! I was worried a Cricut couldn't handle the level of detail I need in my vinyl designs but it sounds like the Glowforge can't do vinyl at all.

[@AngieHolden]

The Aura can cut vinyl however it would have to be special for cutting on a laser.

[@virhil61]

What items do you need for the glowforge and requirements? Space, gases, weight, etc.

[@AngieHolden]

The Aura does need any gas as it is a diode laser. There is an IKEA alex cart it fits on perfectly but you need a little more room if you have the air filter. And it is really light weight actually.

[@AmyM-z3p]

Great video! Help Me make my decision. Where did you get your cabinet? Love the organization

[@AngieHolden]

Try this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGapdp-io7eepbs

[@Truecrimequeen68]

Too many issues with GF. I'm over it. No issues with Cricuit

[@ree_bloom]

I wish they would ship glowforge aura to australia!

[@sandrawilliams1558]

Very informative vid. My question is which would work best for me if I want to create my own acrylic blanks for mold making. Max 3mm thick acrylic. Thanks

[@AngieHolden]

You will need a laser to cut acrylic that thick. If you are okay with a colored acrylic, a diode laser like the xTool S1 would work well. If you need clear acrylic, you will have to invest in a CO2 laser.

[@sandrawilliams1558]

@@AngieHolden thanks for the guidance.

[@mariethomas519]

HI Angie: This was very informative and it helped me to realize that I do not want an Aura but the pro Glowforges are too much for what I would use them for. Are thre any comparison videos with the XTool and Cricut?? I'm trying to find something I can use along with my hubby who is a wood crafter but we are both hobbyists not sellers. Thanks

[@AngieHolden]

I know Hey Let's Make Stuff posted a Glowforge Vs Xtool video that might help!

[@letsgetdowntobusiness-]

Hi! love your channel.. Can the cricut engrave leather patches?

[@AngieHolden]

It does "engrave" but actually it scratches the surface so you do not get the same engraving you get with a glowforge.

[@letsgetdowntobusiness-]

@@AngieHolden thanks for the advice.

[@lenard8585]

Great video and to the point! I would like to make a nativity set with my glowforge machine, can I do it?

[@AngieHolden]

I think so!

[@yvonnetucker1416]

thank you

[@AngieHolden]

You're welcome!

[@k_rod90]

Have you tried the XTool machines? It's an laser machine as well and I was looking into getting one.

[@AngieHolden]

I have not since I have just dove in. I hear good things about them though so I would say they are a good investment!

[@miabettano]

Should I buy a XTool or a glow forge ?

[@mrgscustomtees3960]

XTool M1 best value for the money, combines laser with a blade cutter also, no need to have both a Laser and a Cricut cutter, also 10W which is more powerful than that GlowForge Aura.

[@AngieHolden]

Head to laser-ready.com to get the free guide that discusses a bit of this and how to determine what is right for you.

[@sandimiller5187]

How would the gloforge aura do with stickers?

[@AngieHolden]

Hmmm. I am not sure! You would have to find a sticker paper that could be cut with a laser first as many of them cannot be due to what they are made from.

[@dianachau7857]

Can glowforge cut magnet sheet? How thick? Thanks

[@AngieHolden]

You would have to make sure the magnet sheet didn't contain any PVC as some would. Second, the magnet itself can lose some strength and it can be a bit messy. It may or may not be worth it.

[@letsgetdowntobusiness-]

48 cm thick