Laminated Vinyl Stickers Without Registration Marks

If you're looking to make laminated vinyl stickers without registration marks - there is an entry-level print and cut sticker machine that is often overlooked. 

The iColor 250 is usually dubbed as a label printer, but this MAC and PC compatible printer and cutter can easily be used as a vinyl sticker printer. When it is, it comes in as the lowest priced sticker printer on the market. 

Text to Embroidery: How to Embroider a Custom Name

One of the most common reasons to get an embroidery name is to embroider custom names. 

That means knowing how to convert text for embroidery is a beginner skill - and one you should master early on.  I use (and recommend) Embrilliance Essentials which has a built-in text tool that handles digitizing text so you can easily embroider a name.

Enter at Your Own Risk Freebie Friday Silhouette Cut File

Freebie Fridays roll around quick here at Silhouette School! But I know you guys don't mind!

This week I have a design for all of the parents and grandparents out there living with some wild ones!

Sticker Printer Comparison: Roland BN2-20A vs iColor 250

If you're considering getting a sticker printer you maybe deciding between two of my favorite printers: the iColor 250 and the Roland BN2-20A. 

I have a lot of printers...but I can honestly say these are both incredible print and cut machines and it's a tough choice.  While there is some overlap there are different some differences as well. One thing that is the same about each of these is I love them both equally - so this is going to come down to YOUR needs and budget!

How to Hoop for Embroidery - Including the Floating Technique for Towels and Shirts

One of the most common questions beginners have when they get their first embroidery machine is how to actually get their project into the hoop correctly. There are actually two ways to hoop, and knowing which one to use makes a huge difference in your results.

Today I'm going to walk you through both the traditional hooping method and the floating technique - which is what you'll use for items like dish towels, shirts, and anything else that's too thick, too large, or too awkward to hoop the traditional way.

How to Halftone an Image for DTF Without Photoshop | Video Tutorial

If you're tired of stiff, heavy DTF transfers that feel like plastic, it’s time to start halftoning. 

You don't need expensive or complicated software like Photoshop to achieve this.

How Much Does Roland BN2 Ink Actually Cost Per Sticker? (Plus: Why your low ink warning is lying to you)

If you're running a sticker business on your Roland BN2 and you have NO idea how much your ink is actually costing you per sticker - keep reading. The math might shock you, and if you're pricing your stickers based on guesses, you're almost certainly losing money.

But here's the twist - before we get to the sticker pricing help - I recently made a discovery that has been saving me a ridiculous amount of Roland ink. It's why I'm now telling all of you to: start ignoring the low ink warning completely so you're not wasting money and ink!! 

Lake Life Freebie Friday Silhouette Cut File

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

Who else is ready for lake season? This week I have the perfect Lake Life summer sun design for all of my lake lovers out there! 

Borderless Printing from Silhouette Studio (Yes, It's Possible!)

You know what's awesome? When you're printing DIY patterned vinyl and you can print edge to edge from Silhouette Studio!

Not only do you avoid the white border around the printable vinyl sheet, but you also maximize your printable - and therefore cuttable - area.

Corrugated Plastic Laser Cut Settings

If you've been searching for the exact settings to laser cut corrugated plastic - you're in the right place.

I made a full set of photo booth props and big head cutouts for my daughter's graduation party using corrugated plastic. I've also used this same material to make holiday yard sign decorations so knowing how to cut coroplast is super helpful! 

I'm going to give you the exact numbers so you don't have to spend time doing test cuts like I did.

How to Transfer Embroidery Designs from Computer to Brother machine

If you just purchased an embroidery design and you're staring at a folder full of files wondering what on earth to do next - you are in the right place. Transferring embroidery designs from your computer to your Brother machine is simpler than it looks, and once you know the steps it takes about two minutes.

There are two ways to do this - via USB thumb drive or wirelessly through the Artspira app. This tutorial covers the USB method, which works for any design you purchase or download regardless of where you got it.