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

You guys. I am not really sure where November went...but wow it flew by!

If you missed anything on Silhouette School - and we were jam packed with Silhouette tutorials, tips, tricks and free designs - we've got ya covered!

Wood Burning Signs: Quick and Fun Silhouette Craft for Camping Theme

If you're looking for fun Silhouette crafts...camping themed crafts are always a winner. 

Pair custom cut stencils, torch paste, and unfinished wood blanks to create camping theme Silhouette crafts. Read on for a quick Silhouette tutorial on how to get started wood burning for beginners! 

Making Planner Stickers with Silhouette CAMEO 4

Making planner stickers with Silhouette CAMEO 4 will allow you to make custom stickers and save some money on buying them! 

So if you're wondering "How do I make my own planner stickers?"...read on for this step by step tutorial. 

Free Silhouette Design: Create What You Wish Existed (Commercial Use Available)

It's Freebie Friday around here...I know it's everyone's favorite time of the week! 

Today I am sharing a design I hope will inspire you. Everyone that comes to the blog is creative, so I hope for you to create what you wish existed.

Black Friday Deals 2022: Crafty and Silhouette Deals Not to Miss! (Continuously Updated)

The 2022 Silhouette Black Friday Deals (and Cyber Monday, of course) are here..and I'm here to help!! 

As I do every year I'm excited to bring you not only the best current deals, but a sneak peak of upcoming 2022 Black Friday Silhouette Deals! 

I'll be to keeping this 2022 Silhouette Holiday Deals Headquarters updated so check back often..but know there are limited time and limited quantities so in some cases once the deals is gone it's gone...so act fast! 

Finally, the fastest way to get deal alerts is to join our Silhouette CAMEO Deals and Crafty Steals Facebook Group so you get notified instantly when I post a deal! 

Ready to get those 2022 Black Friday Silhouette Deals? Game on Crafty Fridays, game on!!! 

Desktop DTF Printer Comparison: Prestige A3+ vs Prestige A3+ R

There's rapidly increasing interest in desktop Direct to Film printers for at-home t-shirt transfer businesses. That's created a market that's trying to keep up with the demand for full color weedless, cutless printable transfers in a compact DTF printer size. 

I shared with you an introduction to DTF and how it might fit into your business along with everything to know about the Prestige A3+ DTF printer not long ago. Now there's a second model that gives small businesses even more options to grow.  

There are a few differences between the two desktop DTF printer models depending on your needs, space, and budget!  Read on for a comparison of the Prestige A3+ vs Prestige A3+ R DTF Printer...where R stands for "roll"...and how to get yourself some free DTF film if you decide to invest in a DTF printer setup. 

How to Use Silhouette Studio for Custom Sublimation Tumblers for Beginners

You might be surprised to know all that you can do with sublimation when you learn how to design in Silhouette Studio for sublimation tumblers. 

Keep reading, because in this Silhouette Studio sublimation tutorial, we'll show you the easiest way to create custom sublimation tumblers!

Epson F570 and F170 Sublimation Printer Setup on PC (Why Does Everyone Miss The Most Important Step?)

Correctly setting up the Epson F170 Sublimation Printer - or the larger Surecolor F570 Pro - is crucial in making sure the sublimation printer is printing the correct colors. 

The key to getting the best sublimation print colors is to make sure you are printing through the print manager. This is true whether you are using a MAC or a PC. 

Read on to learn how to install the Epson Print manager on a PC when setting up the Epson SC F570 sublimation printer. 

If you have a MAC, hop over here to learn how to set up your Epson sublimation printer.

Pre Black Friday Sale: Buy Any Silhouette School eBook Bundle or Gift Card Get a FREE Month to Silhouette U

Black Friday is coming, but I've got a Pre-Black Friday deal for you!! 

The good news is Silhouette School is celebrating with a 48 Hr Pre-Black Friday Sale...not only are all Ultimate Silhouette Guide eBooks and eBook bundles on sale for 50% off, but when you buy any ebook bundle OR gift card on Ultimate Silhouette Guide you'll get a FREE month to Silhouette U too! 

How to Calibrate Silhouette CAMEO

There are times when you may need to know how to calibrate your Silhouette CAMEO machine.

Silhouette CAMEO calibration is helpful when the machine is cutting in the wrong area and ends up cutting off the mat or off the material on the mat.  This Silhouette CAMEO calibration tutorial will fix that issue applies to the CAMEO 4 and other older machines. 

What Do You Need for DTF Printing? Getting Started Supply List

If you're considering getting into Direct to Film printing and are wondering "What do I need for DTF printing?" - don't let that stall you from jumping in!

There's nothing more frustrating than thinking you've got a full DTF set up only to realize there's an essential piece that you're missing just to get started. I also understand you definitely don't want to overbuy what you don't need especially if you're on a tight budget when making this small business investment! 

I've created a Getting Started Supply List for DTF that will make sure you get everything you need for DTF printing so you can get set up and start printing transfers within an hour of opening the box or should I say crate?

How to Line Up Vinyl Letters on Vertical Wood Signs

Let's make some Dollar Tree crafts using Silhouette!

Check out this blog post about how to line up vinyl letters on a Dollar Tree DIY Christmas 2022 vertical welcome sign.

Temperature and Time for HTV Vinyl: Free Printable Cheat Sheets

If you're like me and you have trouble remembering temperature and time for HTV vinyl, I have just the craft hack for you!

You can download these free printable HTV time and temperature cheat sheets from So Fontsy for easy reference so you're never left searching for the right time and temp again!

Free Silhouette Design: Thankful, Grateful & Blessed (Commercial Use Available)

These weeks just keep flying by you guys! I feel like every time I turn around it's time for another Freebie Friday! Which I know none of you are complaining about. 

With Thanksgiving around the corner, we are in the mood for being thankful! 

How to Use Siser Easy Color DTV on Darks for Beginners

Siser EasyColor DTV is an inkjet printable heat transfer vinyl material that allows you to print full color images directly on heat transfer vinyl and apply to light or dark garments.  

That means no layering and no bulky transfers on your shirt! This beginning tutorial will walk you through exactly how to put Siser Easy Color DTV on a dark shirt or surface using Silhouette CAMEO 4.

How to Set Up Silhouette Studio for Print and Cut with EasyColor DTV

Launch Silhouette Studio and start by adjusting your page size to match your inkjet printer. I'm using an 8.5x11 printer. 

From the right sidebar, open Page Setup panel and be sure the Machine is set to CAMEO (Auto), select 12x12" cutting mat, and change the Material Size to "Printer".  

Turn on the printer border and cut borders by checking the boxes for Show Print Border and Show Cut Border. 

Finally, turn on the registration marks by pressing "M" on your keyboard or toggling the button to "On" on the Registration Marks tab of the Page Setup Panel. 

How to Open a Design in Silhouette Studio Work Area for Print and Cut

If you haven't already, open your design into the work area by going to File > Merge. I'm using this Boho Rainbow Christmas design from So Fontsy's Mini Christmas $5 Buck Bundle.

 

It's easiest to use a SVG file or a PNG file (and keep auto trace turned on in Silhouette Studio).  This will help you avoid needing to trace the image to create the cut lines.  If you are using an JPEG or PNG that needs to be traced these beginner tracing tutorials will help you prepare you design. 

Once the design has cut lines, scale it so it fits inside the print and cut boundaries and will fit on the surface where you plan to apply it. 

You also want to make sure no part of the design is touching any of the hashed areas around the registration marks. 

Best Printer Settings for Siser EasyColor DTV

From Silhouette Studio click the "Print" button. Adjust the print settings for "Plain Paper". Usually I recommend putting the quality on "high quality" or "Best" but with Siser DTV that actually lays down too much ink so keep the quality on "Normal". 

Place a sheet of EasyColor DTV in your printer so it will print on the rougher side of the material.

Best Silhouette Cut Settings for Siser EasyColor DTV

Once the sheet is printed place it on the Silhouette cutting mat and load into the CAMEO 4. 

In Silhouette Studio, move to the Send panel and adjust the cut settings. I found the best Silhouette CAMEO cut settings for Siser EasyColor are Blade 3, Force 6, Speed 8, 2 Passes. 

From the Send panel send the design to cut. 

When the cutting is complete, do not unload the material. Do a test weed to make sure that the cut is complete. You want to make sure the EasyColor DTV has been fully cut through and it's easy to weed otherwise it will peel, stretch, and curl when weeding. 

How to Transfer EasyWeed DTV Transfer to Garment 

Weed away the excess material around the transfer.  Be aware the backing is not sticky so thin areas of the design that are not fully cut through may stretch and come off the backing. 

You'll want to use a piece of low tack mask over your transfer to pick it up off the backing and place on the garment. 

After covering with the mask, use a scraper to burnish well so you can easily remove the backing sheet. 

Place the design face up on your dark shirt or surface. I am putting this EasyColor DTV transfer on a black tea towel. 

Have your heat press warmed up to 310 degrees and set to 15 seconds.  Press the design with medium pressure and then remove the carrier sheet/mask. 

Wait at least 24 hours to wash the garment to help keep the colors bright and bold! 

Want to learn more about EasyColor DTV and how to use it on lights and whites? Check out everything you'll want to know about Siser EasyColor DTV! 

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Tips for Putting Heat Transfer Vinyl on Burlap

If you're wondering "can you use heat transfer vinyl on burlap" the answer is yes! Read on for how to put heat transfer vinyl on burlap so it sticks. 

To make it easier to put heat transfer vinyl on burlap, you want to start with a design that has a good amount of surface area. Designs with small intricate details have less adhesive making it harder to using iron on vinyl on burlap.

How to Print Sheets on Epson SC F570 Sublimation Printer

Not only can you print directly from the roll, but you can print sheets on the 24" Epson SC F570 Sublimation printer. 

Having the ability to sheet feed means you can limit waste when you don't need to print in the wider format on the Epson F570. Read on for how to setup the Epson F570 sublimation printer to print sheets. 

Free Silhouette Design: If Found In Microwave (Commercial Use Available)

It's time for another Freebie Friday and everyone's favorite time of the week here at Silhouette School!

This week is for the mom's. The ones that are always having to reheat their mugs of coffee (or tea) in the microwave...and then forget it there only for it to get cold again. 

How to Make Text Curve in Silhouette Studio V4 {3 Step Tutorial}

If you're trying to make text curve around a circle in Silhouette Studio, you've come to the right spot. 

Making text wrap or warp is actually very easy and in this 3 step Silhouette Studio tutorial I'll explain how to do it!

Epson Sublimation Printer Printing Wrong Colors from Silhouette Studio

If you're wondering why your sublimation printer is printing the wrong colors, it could be an easy fix. 

I often see questions about why the Epson SureColor F570, Epson F170, and converted Epson sublimation printers print teal as blue. This is caused by using the wrong print settings specifically the wrong color profile - and it can happen from any software program. 

Read on for how to fix your sublimation printer settings so you get the right printed colors. 

How to Use Nesting Tool in Silhouette Studio

You can get more out of your material if you know how to use the nesting tool in Silhouette Studio. 

The nesting feature allows you to automatically rotate and space designs to use the least amount of material while cutting the most amount of designs.  Read on for how to use the Silhouette Studio nesting tool to fit the most designs on your page.