# Makers Gonna Learn

> Makers Gonna Learn is a membership and learning community for Cricut and Silhouette crafters, from complete beginners to crafters building a handmade side business. Members get a library of SVG cut files, fonts, step-by-step courses, video tutorials, and the Maker Studio design tool. The site also publishes free tutorials and buying guides covering die-cutting machines, Cricut Design Space, crafting materials, and selling handmade products.

## Choosing and buying a machine
- [Which Cricut should I buy?](https://makersgonnalearn.com/which-cricut-to-buy/): How to choose between Cricut machines based on the materials and projects you plan to make.
- [Is the Cricut Maker worth it?](https://makersgonnalearn.com/is-the-cricut-maker-worth-it/): When the Maker is worth the extra cost versus the Explore, based on materials and budget.
- [Cricut vs. Silhouette: what you need to know](https://makersgonnalearn.com/cricut-vs-silhouette-what-you-need-to-know/): The differences in cutting power, materials, software, and price between the two.
- [Cricut Maker 3 or Explore 3: which should I buy?](https://makersgonnalearn.com/cricut-maker-3-or-cricut-explore-3/): A materials-based comparison of the two Smart Material machines.

## Cricut Design Space and cut files
- [How to download and import SVG files into Cricut Design Space](https://makersgonnalearn.com/how-to-download-svg-files-and-import-into-cricut-design-space/): Step-by-step: unzip a file, upload it, and send it to your mat.
- [What is Flatten in Cricut Design Space?](https://makersgonnalearn.com/what-is-flatten-in-cricut-design-space/): What the Flatten tool does and when to use it for Print then Cut.
- [How to slice and contour in Cricut Design Space](https://makersgonnalearn.com/how-to-slice-and-contour-in-cricut-design-space/): Using Slice and Contour to edit and combine designs.
- [How to use Cricut Offset](https://makersgonnalearn.com/how-to-use-cricut-offset/): Adding shadows and outlines around your designs.
- [How to upload third-party files and fonts](https://makersgonnalearn.com/how-to-upload-3rd-party-files-and-fonts/): Bringing outside SVGs and fonts into Design Space.

## Materials and techniques
- [How to layer iron-on (HTV)](https://makersgonnalearn.com/how-to-layer-iron-on/): Layering heat transfer vinyl cleanly.
- [How to Print then Cut photos](https://makersgonnalearn.com/how-to-print-then-cut-photos/): Printing and cutting photo projects with a Cricut.
- [How to fix dull sublimation](https://makersgonnalearn.com/how-to-fix-dull-sublimation/): Common causes of faded sublimation and how to fix them.
- [How to iron-on wood](https://makersgonnalearn.com/how-to-iron-on-wood/): Applying heat transfer vinyl to wood surfaces.

## Selling handmade and craft business
- [Etsy vs. Shopify: which should you use?](https://makersgonnalearn.com/etsy-vs-shopify-which-should-you-use/): Where new craft sellers should start, and when to move to your own site.

## About Makers Gonna Learn
- [About](https://makersgonnalearn.com/about/): What Makers Gonna Learn is and who it is for.
- [Blog](https://makersgonnalearn.com/blog/): Free Cricut and Silhouette tutorials, tips, and buying guides.
- [Membership (Join)](https://makersgonnalearn.com/join/): Access cut files, fonts, courses, and the Maker Studio design tool.
- [Fonts](https://makersgonnalearn.com/fonts/): The Makers Gonna Learn font library.
- [Videos](https://makersgonnalearn.com/videos/): Video tutorials and project walkthroughs.
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://makersgonnalearn.com/frequently-asked-questions/): Answers to common questions about the membership and tools.