20 Silhouette Tutorials, Tips and More You Don't Want to Miss! (January 2022 Wrap Up)

You guys! We survived the first month of 2022. It may have felt like a year by itself, but we've made it! 

I shared a bunch of free cut files in the Freebie Friday series, we had TONS of fun helping the newbies get started with their machines in the beginners series, began dipping our toes into the Roland BN-20A and way more! 

Free Silhouette Design: Give Me a Cup of Coffee (Commercial Use Available)

It's Freebie Friday and this week I am sharing a "Give me a Cup of Coffee" Silhouette Studio design with you. 

This week, I needed LOTS of coffee! And how nice would it be if it would come with someone telling me I am pretty? 

Easiest Way to Add Bleed Around Silhouette Print and Cut Designs

You can add a bleed around images in Silhouette Studio to avoid getting a white edge around print and cut designs. 

This tutorial will walk you through how to quickly add a bleed in Silhouette Studio so you get perfect print and cuts on things like planner stickers and vinyl stickers.

Silhouette Studio Double Sided Print and Cut Tutorial

Use Silhouette Studio's Offset tool to create double-sided print and cut projects in Silhouette Studio! 

This tutorial will walk you through how to make double sided print and cut projects with Silhouette CAMEO using the offset tool in Silhouette Studio! This technique can be used in so many ways including to make double sided tags, cards and even magnet bookmarks like we're making today. 

How to Tape a Skinny Tumbler for Sublimation to Prevent White Spots

Knowing how to tape a skinny tumbler for sublimation with a mug press is important to get the best results! If you are getting white spots or ghosting when sublimating 20 oz tumblers it could be due to how you're wrapping the tumbler and taping.

Taping keeps the sublimation print tight around the skinny tumbler and it keeps air and wrinkles out which can cause ghosting and spotting specifically along the seam and at the top and bottom of the tumbler. 

Free Silhouette Design: Doorbell Broken (Commercial Use Available)

It's Friday which means it's time for a free Silhouette cut file on Silhouette School.

This week I am sharing a fun home design for you. 

Foil Quill Transfer Sheets: Avoid Foil Quill Skips

If your Foil Quill skips while it's foiling with your Silhouette CAMEO - I'm sharing a trick today that will help you avoid skipping! 

One of the reasons you may be having skipping issues with Foil Quill is because the foil transfer sheet isn't smooth which can results in areas of missed foil.  In this Silhouette Foil Quill tutorial I'll show you one easy way to get your foil to lay flat! 

How to Cut Vinyl with Silhouette CAMEO 4: Tutorial for Beginners (2022)

A lot of Silhouette beginners start by cutting vinyl. While I would recommend cutting heat transfer vinyl, over adhesive vinyl as your first Silhouette CAMEO project if you're here to learn how to cut vinyl with Silhouette CAMEO read on! 

Picking the right design is key to having a successful first Silhouette CAMEO vinyl cut. You want to look for a design that's at least 5 inches wide and five inches high. There should be no small areas and it should be a single color design. I have a free Silhouette cut file you can download and use to follow along this tutorial. 

How to Place an HTV Monogram Straight...Without Measuring

If you struggle with centering HTV monograms and placing them on straight, then this trick is for you! 

In this tutorial, we'll share how to cut a monogram in HTV so that you can place it on straight and exactly where you want it!

First Print on Roland BN-20A: Beginner Tutorial

It's actually pretty fast and easy to do a first print on the Roland BN-20A! 

For this beginner tutorial we are only going to worry about the process of printing so we can get the basics down. 

Follow this Roland BN-20A beginner tutorial for first print using a roll of adhesive vinyl. 

Free Silhouette Design: Heart Breaker (PLUS 50% Off Mini Bundle)

Valentine's Day is coming! When it comes to Freebie Friday I like to be a little ahead of the game, so you all have time to actually use the files I share if you're making holiday-related items.

And this week, we've got a super cute Valentine's Day design for you that you will be able to use on just about anything!

How to Use Graphite Paper to Make Custom Signs

Vinyl, stencils, and torch paste aren't the only way to make signs...you can also use Silhouette Studio to set up designs to use with graphite transfer paper!

Using graphite transfer paper gives you a really cool hand drawn look. 

Sublimation vs White Toner Transfers for T Shirts: Pros and Cons of Each

When it comes to making full color t shirt transfers there are a few different ways you can do it - it all depends on the equipment you have and the t shirt itself. 

Let's take a look at the differences between sublimation vs white toner transfers and the pros and cons of each when it comes to making t-shirts specifically. 

How to Print on Roland BN-20A and Cut on Silhouette CAMEO 4 Pro (Free Template)

If you are running a business using a Roland BN-20 or BN-20A you can of course print and cut with the 20" ecosolvent printer. 

Most Roland BN-20 users will tell you, it's not a fast machine especially when printing. To speed up production on print and cuts however, you can pair the BN-20 or BN-20A with a cutting machine - including the relatively low-cost Silhouette CAMEO 4, Plus or Pro - all desktop cutting machines. This tutorial will explain how to print with Roland BN-20A and cut with the 24" Silhouette CAMEO Pro. 

To make this as easy as possible, and avoid common issues due to set up errors, I have setup a Silhouette Studio print and cut template for use with the Roland BN-20A and CAMEO 4 Pro for you.  

Free Silhouette Design: Empty Laundry Basket (Commercial Use Available)

It's Friday and that means it's Freebie Friday around here at Silhouette School!

...and probably laundry day for someone and the best five seconds of the week! When the basket(s) are all empty for just that short time.

How to Use (Game Changing) Silhouette CAMEO 4 Pen Holder

The Silhouette CAMEO 4 pen holder is now available and they're honestly a pretty big deal.

The marker and pen holders for the CAMEO 4 open up the possibility to use products - like the Cricut Infusible Ink Markers, these American Craft cutting machine pens, gel pens, and fabric pens -  that otherwise can't be used with the CAMEO 4, but can be used with the older model Silhouette machines.

How to ReColor Images in Silhouette Studio with Image Effects Tool

Recoloring images in Silhouette Studio couldn't get any faster or easier. 

In this tutorial, we'll show you how to use the Image Effects tool to edit multiple images at one to achieve new color schemes quickly. This tip is especially useful for making stickers, but has many other applications as well.

How to Find GPS Coordinates to Make a Coordinates Sign

When you personalize one of your projects, either for yourself or as a gift, the personalization makes that project so much more meaningful and special. 

Besides adding a name or monogram to a project or sign, you can also personalize a sign with the GPS coordinates of a specific location, like a location that is special to you. In this tutorial we’ll show you how to find your GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) to make a custom, personalized coordinates sign.

Unboxing Roland BN-20A: Initial Software and Machine Setup in 8 Steps

Setting up the Roland BN-20A for the first time is a several step process, but it's nothing to be overwhelmed about! 

In this Roland BN-20A beginner tutorial I'll take you step by step to set up the 20" eco solvent print and cut machine including the machine, (optional) stand, software package, blade and material to get you ready for your first print and cut with the Roland BN-20A. 

 

The Roland BN-20A is an eco solvent, desktop print and cut machine that will take any small vinyl business to the next level and open up expanded opportunities for Etsy sellers and their customers!  It's similar to the original Roland BN-20, but without the white and metallic ink options allowing a lower price point. 

If you're coming from the crafting side where you're used to a Silhouette CAMEO machine the Roland will seem like a print and cut dream!  But before you can get to printing and cutting vinyl stickers on this 20" printer and cutter we need to get it all setup....and I would recommend devoting a few hours to a half day to do that.