Free Silhouette Design: I'm Just Here for Recess (Commercial Use Available)

Freebie time has rolled around yet again here at Silhouette School! 

I also know that school is rolling back around for some parts of the country and knocking on the doorstep for others. So, it's time to share a design to get everyone ready for that time of year. 

Tips for Cutting, Weeding, and Placing Tiny Silhouette Designs

If you've ever tried to cut a really small design on your Silhouette you know it's not always the easiest thing.  

Vinyl lifting off the backing and paper tearing are among the chief complaints. Cutting very small and delicate shapes is something the Silhouette can definitely handle, but it can be a lot less stressful - and let's face it, less wasteful - if you follow these few tips for success.

How to Make Custom Stickers with QR Codes

You can generate free QR codes for custom stickers in one of my favorite design programs: Canva. 

The best part about this is you can export designs from Canva, including QR codes so you can make custom stickers, QR code window clings or even vinyl stickers! 

How to Fill an SVG with a Photograph in Silhouette Studio

There's no better way to customize your projects than using your own photographs! 

In this tutorial, we'll show you how to fill an SVG design with a photograph in Silhouette Studio.

Free Silhouette Design: Cactus Glass Can Wrap Template (Commercial Use Available)

It's Friday at Silhouette School which only means one thing...freebie time!! 

This week I am sharing this Cactus Glass Can Wrap with you guys since so many of you have asked about in FB Lives and commented on posts.

Silhouette Studio Updates vs. Software Upgrades

Silhouette Studio upgrades are not the same as Silhouette Studio updates so let's get to the bottom of it today.

 

There are some key differences when it comes to Silhouette Studio Updates vs Silhouette Studio Upgrades - the biggest is updates are free and upgrades are a one time fee.  But that's not the only difference... so read on for a better understanding.

It's BACK! The Silhouette U Christmas in July 24 Hr Sale!

We don't do this often...but when we do we go big!  The 1 day Christmas in July Silhouette U membership sale is is here!  

And this isn't just any sale...we've rolled back our prices to 2016 Silhouette U Launch Day prices...which means if you join before 11:59pm est on Monday July 25, you'll LOCK IN those prices for the lifetime of your membership. 

All membership plans for Silhouette School's exclusive premium membership site - which includes videos, 1:1 chat help, free mini guides, and a monthly credit for fonts and designs - are discounted but only for 2 days! And here's a secret - the discount is greater the longer you join Sil U! 

This is a sale for not only existing members who want to change plans, but also new members...so read on! 

How to Print Patterned Vinyl at Home

There are various ways to print your own patterned vinyl.  

You can print patterned vinyl with an inkjet printer and inkjet printable vinyl as I shared previously, but you'll get the best results, the longest lasting, and the highest quality with an eco solvent printer and cal vinyl. In this tutorial I'll share the steps for how to print patterned vinyl or heat transfer vinyl with the Roland BN-20A or BN-20. 

How to Re-Size Tumbler Wrap Templates for Sublimation on Glass Cans

Wrap template designs are some of the greatest designs for sublimation because they are pre-formatted to fit a specific size of mug or tumbler, so you can easily just print and press.  

But what if you want to change the size of a sublimation tumbler template to put it onto a different size mug or tumbler - such as the those popular glass cans? In this post, we'll share one way you can resize sublimation templates for glass cans and other size tumblers and mugs in Silhouette Studio. 

How to Sublimate Glass Cans with a Mug or Tumbler Press

Sublimating on glass cans has become very popular - but it's created a lot of questions about how to get the best possible colors and results. 

In this sublimation tutorial I'll share my tips on how to sublimate on glass cans with a mug press. 

Free Silhouette Design: Adventure Awaits (Commercial Use Available)

It's time here at Silhouette School for another freebie! 

Here's to all of the adventurers! Your next one is out there just waiting for you.

Fix Heat Transfer Vinyl Pressing Lines from Carrier Sheets

Did you ever press a multi-color heat transfer vinyl design only to get pressing lines from the carrier sheet?

It happens when the carrier sheet from the second layer "presses" into the original heat transfer vinyl.

5 Ways to Add Bleed in Silhouette Studio

If you want to print and cut and avoid any chance of a white edge you need to add a bleed to your design in Silhouette Studio. 

How you add a bleed though depends on the design itself.  Let's look at the four most common ways to add a bleed in Silhouette Studio and when you'd want to apply each method. 

Free Silhouette Design: Dog Kisses (Commercial Use Available)

Can you believe that it is time for another Freebie Friday? I know that this is everyone's favorite time of the week! 

Where are the dog lovers out there? This one has your name all over it!

Typing Vertical Text in Silhouette Studio (The So Easy It's Stupid Way)

I love it when I find a way to do something that's so easy it's stupid...don't you?!

Well, allow me to introduce you to the vertical text option.  This comes in very handy for subway art designs and other types of typeface projects.

New! How to Print to Sawgrass SG500 or SG1000 from Silhouette Studio in 3 Easy Clicks

If you're a Mac user you will no longer need to export designs and images from Silhouette Studio and then re-import into Sawgrass Print Manager to print on your Sawgrass sublimation printer.

Silhouette quietly released a connection between the two programs that is a game changer for Mac users. This tutorial will show you exactly how and why this is such a time saver. You'll have your image printed to your Sawgrass SG500 or SG1000 in just three clicks! 

How to Apply Vinyl to a Clear Backpack or Bag

You can easily add vinyl to a clear backpack or bag if you know a few tricks. 

In this tutorial we'll share some tricks on how to put vinyl on a clear bag so you avoid bumps and bubbles. 

How to Add Weeding Lines in Silhouette Studio: The Why Didn't I Think of That Method

Weeding lines in Silhouette Studio help to break up the negative space around a design to make weeding the vinyl or HTV easier. 

Manually adding weeding lines can be time consuming and the Silhouette Studio automatic weeding lines in Business Edition can be too restrictive - but this "why didn't I think of that" method is super fast and easy!  

Free Silhouette Design: The Porch (Commercial Use Available)

You guys! It's that favorite time of the week yet again here at Silhouette School. 

And who doesn't love freebie Friday? Especially when we are sharing a design perfect for any porch! It's not a porch if it doesn't include sitting, relaxing and some gossip right?