20 Silhouette Tutorials, Tips and More! (October 2022 Wrap Up)

Well that's a wrap on October...and that means another 2o Silhouette tutorials are in the books!

Wow that went fast! I guess we've just been busy having fun learning all the new things here at Silhouette School. 

Free Silhouette Design: What a Wonderful World (Commercial Use Available)

Another Friday has rolled around here at Silhouette School which can only mean one thing...it's time for another freebie! 

Does this make you start immediately singing the song about all of the wonderful things that surround us? I know I do. 

Pre Order Siser Juliet Cutting Machine Price, Best Bundles, Set Up

The Siser Juliet Cutting Machine is now available for pre order! 

I got my hands on one of the first 12" cutting machines and have been busy not only hunting down the best Juliet Cutting Machine bundles for you, but also creating some beginner Juliet tutorials and videos to help you get started. 

How to Do All Over 20 Oz Skinny Tumbler Sublimation in Mug Press!

You can sublimate a 20 oz skinny tumbler in a mug press...and get amazing results IF you know a few  secrets. 

Contrary to popular belief you do not need a convection oven to do a full wrap sublimation on a 20 oz tumbler! 

How to Print and Cut A4: Silhouette CAMEO Tutorial

Let's talk about how to print and cut A4 size with Silhouette CAMEO. 

A4 size paper or material is slightly more narrow and longer than the standard US 8.5" x 11" which you may be used to using in your printer.  However...most 8.5 x 11" printers can take A4 size by a slight adjustment to the tray. That means you can also print and cut A4 with Silhouette CAMEO. Follow along for the steps on how to set up Silhouette Studio print and cut for A4.

Cutting Heat Transfer Vinyl Scraps with Silhouette Pixscan

Wondering what to do with HTV scraps? Don't throw them away! 

In this Silhouette Pixscan tutorial, learn how to use the Silhouette Pixscan mat to cut even the smallest heat transfer vinyl scraps.

How to Set Up Sawgrass SG1000 Sublimation Printer

Setting up your Sawgrass SG1000 sublimation printer is pretty quick and easy.  

In this tutorial I'll show you how to set up Sawgrass SG1000 from start to finish. 

Free Silhouette Design: Hello Treats (Commercial Use Available)

Can you believe that it is time for another Freebie Friday? I feel like time is just flying by!

Who are my dog moms and dads? Do you have the dog that just waits at the door when someone comes over? 

How to Get a Solid Fill with Silhouette Sketch Pens or Foil Quill

Don't want an outline, but want to give your design or font a solid fill when using sketch pens or Foil Quill with your Silhouette machine?

It's easier than ever to do in Silhouette Studio.  This beginner Silhouette tutorial will walk you through the few steps to go from the standard cut file to a solid filled sketched or foiled design.

How to Use Printable Heat Transfer Vinyl on Wood

Heat transfer vinyl on wood is a game changer for so many reasons!! 

In this tutorial I'll show you how to put heat transfer vinyl on wood...and why this thicker inkjet printable HTV is my go to for signs! 

How to Change SVG Size in Silhouette Studio to Fit Project

When you've found the perfect SVG design for your project, but you need to change the SVG size, it's easy to do in Silhouette Studio. 

You might need to modify an SVG file for any number of reasons including changing the SVG color or it's layout.  This tutorial will show you how to change SVG size and layout so the design perfectly fits. 

How to Print and Cut Glitter Heat Transfers with Roland BN-20A

You can print custom glitter heat transfers at home without having to layer glitter HTV by either sublimating on glitter HTV or by printing and cutting glitter transfers on a Roland BN-20A or BN-20.

Both of these methods avoid the issue of added bulk when layering solid color glitter HTV. I prefer the Roland BN-20 method because it avoids the common issue of trying to line up the sublimation print with the cut vinyl and the transfer isn't as thick. 

Read on for how to make glitter heat transfers with Roland BN-20A. 

Free Silhouette Design: Not Obligated to Tell You What's in Here (Commercial Use Available)

It's Freebie Friday and this week I'm sharing a fun mug design with you! 

I mean how awesome is this design and how fun would it be to have as your work coffee mug? 

5 Tips for Creating Mock Ups in Silhouette Studio That Sell

If you sell digital cut files or buy commercial use designs to make products to sell with your Silhouette, you should make sure your mock up game is strong!

Mock Up photos help sell physical goods and digital designs by letting potential customers 'see' the finished product without you actually creating it first.  Put it to you this way...which of the above sets do you think sells more?

Craft mock ups are a huge help in selling digital products as well allowing designers to show examples of how their cut files can be used.  These five tips will help you take your mock up game to the next level so you can sell more - and at a higher price!

How to Cut Stickers with Silhouette Auto Sheet Feeder and CAMEO 4: Beginner Step by Step Tutorial

The Silhouette Auto Sheet Feeder can be used with the CAMEO 4 and Portrait 3 to cut sheets of lined materials including stickers.

In this beginner tutorial I'll walk you through step by step how to cut multiple stickers sheets with the Silhouette Auto Sheet Feeder and CAMEO 4.  I'm using Online Labels stickers sheets to show that you can use other brands of sticker sheets - including my favorite. 

Tips for How to Apply Vinyl to Round Ornaments

Before making your own vinyl ornaments, be sure to check out our best tips for how to apply vinyl to round glass or plastic ornaments. You'll thank us later!

Following these tips will help to avoid wrinkled vinyl which can happen when the vinyl is placed on a round surface.

Amazon Prime Day 2022: Silhouette Deals and Crafty Steals to Watch and Buy

Amazon Prime Day 2022 officially starts Tuesday, October 11 at 3am EST and continues through October 12 - but there are already some early access deals! Just like we've done the last SIX years, we'll be following the Silhouette and craft deals closely!

There's never any way of knowing exactly what's going to be an Amazon Prime Day deal - or how long it will stick around - but I can give you some pointers and things to be on the lookout for and tips on making sure you don't miss a deal.

Free Silhouette Design: If You've Got It Haunt It (Commercial Use Available)

It is officially time to decorate for Halloween and it's Freebie Friday so we are sharing a great design with you!

How fun is this design you guys? I love that you can use this for so many different things. 

Best File Type for Silhouette When You Don't Have Designer Edition

If you're using the basic free version of Silhouette Studio you are somewhat limited in the file types you can use - specifically from outside sources.

That leaves a lot of users wondering what the best file type is to import when the .Studio3 file is not an option.

Silhouette Sheet Feeder CAMEO 4 Setup: Step by Step

The Silhouette Sheet Feeder set up for the CAMEO 4 and Portrait 3 is pretty easy and quick, but there are some important things you need to know. 

The initial A4 Silhouette Sheet Feeder set up requires a firmware update in Silhouette Studio and connecting the sheet feeder to the CAMEO 4 vs the Portrait 3 is slightly different. This tutorial will walk you through how to setup the Silhouette Sheet Feed - A4 with the CAMEO 4. You can follow this tutorial for how to use with the Portrait 3. 

23 Silhouette Tutorials, Tips and More! (September 2022 Wrap Up)

September officially flew by...but I know why! It was jam packed with some amazing blog posts. 

It was a busy and exciting month which included the announcement of the Siser Juliet and the Silhouette Sheet Feeder. I also gave some Pros and Cons on the DTF Printer and some help for those looking to go from the CAMEO to the Roland BN-20A! And as always we had amazing Silhouette Studio tutorials, tips and freebies!