What Blade Do I Need to Cut Leather With Silhouette?

Leather is a versatile material that can be used for both fashion and craft projects. Whether you’re creating a one-of-a-kind handbag or a unique piece of art, you’ll need to know what blade to use to cut leather with Silhouette. Here, we will explain the different types of blades available and which one is best suited for cutting leather.

Standard Blade: The Standard Blade is the most common blade used with Silhouette machines. It has a 45-degree angle and is designed for general purpose cutting of thin, light materials such as paper, vellum, cardstock, and thin vinyl. The Standard Blade can also be used to cut thin pieces of leather (up to 2mm thick), but it will not be able to cut thicker pieces.

Deep Cut Blade: The Deep Cut Blade is a stronger blade that has an 80-degree angle. It is designed for heavier materials such as chipboard, heavy cardstock, thicker vinyl, and thicker leather (up to 3mm thick). This blade will give you a cleaner cut on thicker leather than the Standard Blade.

Rotary Blade: The Rotary Blade is specifically designed for cutting fabrics. It has an oscillating action that allows it to cut through fabrics without fraying or tearing. This blade can also be used on thin leather (up to 1mm thick), but it may not be able to make precise cuts on thicker pieces.

Conclusion:

For cutting leather with Silhouette machines, the best blade would be the Deep Cut Blade. It has an 80-degree angle which makes it perfect for cutting through heavier materials like leather up to 3mm thick while still giving you clean cuts. The Standard Blade can also work well on thinner pieces of leather while the Rotary Blade works best on thinner fabric-like pieces.