How to Prep a Photo for Laser Engraving (And Why Most People Get It Wrong)

Photo engravings on wood either look stunning or look like dull, muddy mess. It's not actually the laser itself - it's the prep work you do on the photo before you send it to be laser engraved. 

Most bad engravings are directly related to the image that was sent to the laser.  If the photo is low contrast, has a messy background, or is the wrong file format, no power or speed settings will fix it. Here's how to fix photos before engraving. 

How to Trace by Color with One Click in Silhouette Studio - Video Tutorial

If you have ever found yourself manually tracing every single part of a design just to isolate one color, you are doing way too much work! 

The Trace by Color tool is the easiest way to grab exactly what you need in one click, and it’s a total game-changer for your workflow.

How to Design for Tapered Tumblers in Silhouette Studio (Conical Warp Guide)

Did you ever design a tumbler wrap in Silhouette Studio where the text looks great - perfectly straight, nicely spaced, centered on your design - then you sublimation print and the text is slightly curved? Or if you printed some type of circle it's now somewhat oblong?

You didn't do anything wrong.  A tapered tumbler isn't a cylinder - it's a cone. And when a flat design is wrapped around a cone it gets slightly warped so you need to compensate for that in the design program. That's what Silhouette Studio's conical warp tool fixes.

Peace Out School Freebie Friday Silhouette Cut File

It's Freebie Friday and you guys know what that means - time for a freebie!

This school year is wrapping up and for those counting down the remaining days, this week's free design Peace Out School is for you!

Epson F570 Won't Print: Fixing a Clogged Nozzle

Are you having trouble with your Epson F570 not printing correctly? This is usually caused by clogged nozzles, and it's a very common issue with sublimation printers. 

The good news is that it's an easy fix - especially on an Epson F570 sublimation printer In this tutorial, I'll walk you through the exact steps to get your printer back up and running.

Why Your Silhouette CAMEO Cuts Are Misaligned (It's Probably Not Your Blade)

Are you struggling with your Silhouette CAMEO mat moving around or bad cuts that are misaligned?   

Bad cuts aren't always a blade issue. They can also be caused by how the mat and material are loaded in your Silhouette machine. The good news is there's a quick fix! 

How to Run a Test Print on the EufyMake E1 (and What to Look For)

If you're not sure whether your EufyMake E1 is printing correctly - especially the white ink - running a test print is the first thing you should do. 

It takes about four to six minutes and tells you exactly what's working and what isn't with your UV printer.  This tutorial will walk you through the complete test print process. 

How to Get White in your Roland Prints Without White Ink

If you're wondering how I'm printing white on my 4-channel Roland BN2-20A...I'm not.  I'm printing AROUND the white. 

The 20" CMYK ecosolvent printer does not have a white configuration, but that doesn't mean you can't print designs that have white in them. So what's the trick? There isn't one, really. That's the whole point. Read on and I'll explain. 

Best Embroidery Machine on a Budget - Why I Recommend the Brother SE2000

When most people hear "embroidery machine" they picture either a cheap beginner machine that lacks features leading to limiting frustrations or a professional multi-needle setup that costs as much as a used car. But there is a sweet spot. And I found it.

The Brother SE2000 starts at $1,499 - and in the world of embroidery machines, that is genuinely on a budget. Especially when you look at everything this machine can do.

I upgraded from my original Brother SE600 and couldn't be happier.  After using it for a year or more, I'm ready to show you exactly why the SE2000 is my top pick for the best embroidery machine on a budget.

Cool Mom Freebie Friday Silhouette Cut File

It's everyone's favorite time of the week here at Silhouette School - Freebie Friday!

With Mother's Day coming up, I had to do something for the Mamas this week. 

22 Silhouette School Tutorials You May Have Missed In April 2026

Is April already over?? I swear, I blink and it’s time for another monthly wrap-up!

Let's take a look at everything that was covered at Silhouette School this month.