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Review on πŸ”ͺ Somolux 12Γ—8 3Pcs Standard-Grip Clear Cutting Mats for Kricut and Silhouette Electronic Die Cutting Machines, Perfect Replacement by Shantel Griffin

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Not ideal for Cricut machines, but might work if you're creative

I use Cricut Maker and use it almost all day, every day. I go through Cricut mats quite often and wanted something more budget friendly. The carpets are good, no question. The adhesive is superior to Cricut brand mats. However, they are thinner and more flexible. The biggest problem is that although the grid is the same as Cricut (12x24), the size of the mat is different. It's about 1/2 shorter vertically. This causes problems when aligning objects to the grid and trying to cut cleanly within the Cricut app. This can be an issue when you are cutting full size and need precision. My solution is to lay a clear mat on top of the cricut mat, align the tops, and then align my material to the grid on the cricut mat. A chore, I probably won't buy them again because of that, but they're serviceable and good quality nonetheless.

Pros
  • Lots of positive vibes
Cons
  • No productivity