Nervously staring at an unopened Silhouette box that’s been gathering dust? Still not sure how to get started?Or maybe you have the packing material shredded and scattered like confetti around the room as you race to get your new machine into your crafting area?Either way this tutorial will guide you through how to use your Silhouette Cameo 3, even if you’re a complete beginner.If you have an older model, the same basics will still apply: I’ll cover everything you need to know.Tips, tricks, setting it up, and how to make the software easy to use.At the end I’ll also give you a collection of free SVG files + designs to get started.
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You want to first start by making sure you have the proper type of vinyl - that in and of itself can be overwhelming. But don't worry - we'll get you covered in one of the most popular tutorials ever on the Silhouette School blog!Vinyl Types and Transfer TapeFor this Silhouette CAMEO project you're going to want to use adhesive vinyl - specifically. You'll likely hear people talking about 651 and 631 vinyl or permanent and removable and glitter and HTV - use this vinyl guide to understand the and when to use them.For a wall decal like this you want which can be removed without damaging the paint or the wall. You'll also need transfer tape. I recommend the as well.Recommended Vinyl Tools for Silhouette CAMEOYou'll also need a few including a weeding hook, spatula, and a scraper. I like the brand cutting mats, spatula and scraper - but find this hook to be the.Preparing Your First Silhouette CAMEO Vinyl Cut.
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Note: This Silhouette CAMEO beginner tutorial has been updated to reflect Silhouette Studio V4.Now that you have all of your tools you're ready to get started with your first vinyl cut with your CAMEO.For this Silhouette CAMEO vinyl project we'll cut a design that's in the library - one of the free Silhouette America designs that came with the machine. Open Silhouette Studio and Silhouette Studio and click on the 'Library' button along the top tool bar.Tip: Check out these Silhouette beginner tutorials if you heed or for the first time.
Place the vinyl onto the Silhouette Cutting mat with the backing (paper) side down onto the mat making sure the vinyl is covering the same area where the design is placed on the virtual mat in Silhouette Studio.If your Silhouette cutting mat is brand new, you may want to de-stick the cutting mat somewhat by blotting it with a clean t-shirt. This will prevent the vinyl backing from sticking to the cutting mat and tearing when it's removed after cutting. (It is possible to cut vinyl without the mat, but I only recommend thatwhen the vinyl won't fit on the mat.and even in that case I wouldsuggest a.).
How to Load the Silhouette Cutting MatLoad the mat with the vinyl on it into the machine.positioning the mat is the same for each of the machines, but actually 'loading' it is slightly different.Start by gently positioning the top edge of the Silhouette cutting mat along the white rollers. This will begin the cutting process. If you are using an Autoblade watch to make sure the red line is actually moving when the blade taps to the correct blade depth.After the design is cut, unload the mat from the machine and carefully remove vinyl from the mat. If necessary, use scissors to cut off the area of the design from the larger piece of vinyl.How to Weeding and Transfer Adhesive VinylUse your vinyl hook tool to remove the excess vinyl from the backing leaving just the design. This is called weeding.When you're done weeding vinyl, it should look something like this. Grab your transfer paper or transfer tape, cutting off a piece that's the same size as the vinyl or slightly larger.
If the transfer tape or paper is on a paper/waxy backing, remove the backing. Transfer tape doesn't always have a backing, especially if it's on a roll.With the sticky side down, lay the transfer tape on the vinyl trying not to get any wrinkles or bubbles. (It may help to gently put the vinyl backing onto the mat to help keep it flat while you're putting the transfer paper on top.)Use your Silhouette scraper to burnish the transfer tape onto the vinyl.Starting at one corner, slowly peel the transfer paper up with the vinyl attached.The entire design should be stuck to the transfer tape with the adhesive side of the vinyl out and ready to be applied to the final surface.Now you can move the Silhouette vinyl design where you want.a wall, a wood sign, a glass container (that won't be handled much or washed at all).
Tumblers, mugs and glasses, in general, should get Oracal 651 vinyl.Press and smooth out as much as possible with your hand and the Silhouette scraper to really burnish the transfer paper and vinyl design onto the surface.Starting in a corner slowly pull back the transfer paper using the scraper at the same time to ensure the vinyl design does not peel off.And there you have it - easy peesy.and it looks so beautiful! Congratulations you have completed your first Silhouette CAMEO vinyl cut!! If you're still feeling a little overwhelmed with your Silhouette machine, use the search box on Silhouette School blog to find beginner CAMEO tutorials or check out what many have referred to as my 'Silhouette CAMEO for dummies guide' - it's 160 pages and 2+ hours of videos on pretty much anything you need to know about using your Silhouette CAMEO.In case you're looking for more to help you get started with your Silhouette CAMEO - check out the of Silhouette School Blog found under the 'Find Tutorials' tab on the main menu bar!