Vinyl cutter

Silhouette Cameo 3 at public library makerspaces

11 US public library makerspaces list a Silhouette Cameo 3 on their own pages, in 9 states. Below: what the maker says it does, what the libraries' pages say about using it, and where to find one.

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An illustration of a Silhouette Cameo 3 — Illustration made with AI. The real machine may look a little different.

What it is

The Silhouette Cameo 3 is a desktop cutting machine that uses a small blade to cut shapes from sheets or rolls of material, controlled from a computer. People make vinyl decals, paper crafts, cards, stickers, and heat transfer designs for shirts.

First sold: 2016 swingdesign.com
Cutting force: 210 grams silhouetteschoolblog.com
Max cutting area with roll: 30.5 cm x 300 cm (about 12 in wide) wiki.imal.org
Mat cutting area: 30.5 cm x 30.5 cm wiki.imal.org
Features: Dual carriage, touchscreen, Bluetooth, auto blade swingdesign.com

Facts from the maker and the pages linked, checked on October 25, 2026. The maker's page.

What the libraries' pages say

Training and fee lines that library pages tie to their Silhouette Cameo 3, in their own words, from our machines report. Rules change, so check the library's page before you go.

Barrington Public Library, RI
Training: Must complete training before unsupervised use
Read it on the library's site
Medway Public Library, MA
Training: Requires certification prior to use
Read it on the library's site