Why Your Silhouette Won't Register Marks (and 5 Quick Fixes!)

If your print and cut job is giving you registration errors, it's almost always a simple setup issue!  

It can be confusing trying to find the right settings, but we've narrowed down the five biggest things that cause problems for beginners. 

FREE Affinity is Here (Thank You, Canva) - What This Means and How to Download

Affinity is now free...like completely free.  Like you don't even need to put a credit card in - free. 

Canva, who owns Affinity, is making the downloadable design software available to anyone and whether you're a crafter or a small shop or a graphic designer this is HUGE news!!

Pumpkin Spice Freebie Friday Silhouette Cut File

That time of week has already rolled around again here at Silhouette School! That's right...Freebie Friday!

Where are my pumpkin spice lovers? This design has your name written ALL over it!

Sublimate on Cotton Using White Glitter HTV

Sublimation is great for colorful designs that would otherwise require a lot of cutting and layering - but it's not great on cotton or darks.  

There are a few work-arounds to sublimate on cotton - my favorite being using white glitter heat transfer vinyl!  This Silhouette tutorial will take you from start to finish so you can get a vibrant and sparkly sublimation  design on any fabric in just a few steps. 

Tips for Designing Multi-Color Rhinestone Templates in Silhouette Studio

If you've ever tried to design a rhinestone template with multiple colors and ended up with overlapping rhinestones that don't fit together...this tutorial is for going to show you how to use Silhouette Studio to avoid this issue.  

Designing rhinestone templates with multiple overlapping elements requires one important step to ensure your rhinestones aren't overlapping. 

Add Any Font in xTool Creative Space - Video Tutorial

If you're new to xTool Creative Space, this is a game-changer: you can use any font that is installed on your computer right inside the software! 

This opens up tons of design freedom for your laser engraving and cutting projects.

How to Setup Brother Sublimation Printer Drivers and WIFI Printing

There's two parts to the Brother SP-1 Sublimation printer setup: the printer setup and the network connection and driver installation. 

In part 1 of the Brother SP1 set up, we went through the printer setup.  In this tutorial I'll walk you through exactly how to get your sublimation printer connected to your network so you can print wirelessly as well directly from any software program! 

Brother Sublimation Printer Setup to First Print in 30 Minutes!

If you're looking for an entry-level sublimation printer that costs under $400 and has affordable ink- you're going to love this.  Meet the Brother SP-1 sublimation printer. 

The best part? You can go from box to first print in under 30 minutes! Read on for the step by step set up guide. 

Thanksgiving Casserole Freebie Friday Silhouette Cut File

It's everyone's favorite time here at Silhouette School...Freebie Friday!

I love nothing more than a funny design, and this one is just that!

Turn an SVG into a Wood Inlay Design in 3 Easy Steps (Video Included)

You can turn any one-dimensional SVG file into a wood inlay design perfect for laser cutting. 

It only takes a few quick clicks in Silhouette Studio to turn an ordinary SVG file into a three dimensional file! 

How to Sublimate a Doormat Like a Pro (When You're a Newbie)

If you've been wanting to make custom doormats but thought sublimating something that THICK was too complicated...it's not! 

Sublimating a doormat is actually so much easier than you think. The key is using a little cardboard trick and pressing in sections. Let me show you exactly how to do it!