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21 Silhouette Tutorials, Tips & More! (March 2023 Wrap Up)

It's the beginning of April and here we are wrapping up March! 

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In March, we talked a lot about speciality printers, shared some great Studio tutorials, tons of freebies...and so.much.more!

How to Go Back to an Older Silhouette Studio Legacy Version (2022)

If you want to go back to an older version of Silhouette Studio, you'll need to download and install a legacy version of the software. 

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This tutorial will explain how to find and install Silhouette Studio legacy versions. 

Pressing Multiple Colors of Vinyl at the Same Time

If you're having trouble pressing multiple colors of heat transfer vinyl at the same time, then look no further! 

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With this blog, we'll provide you with tips and tricks on how to perfectly space out your designs every single time, so you can create beautiful multi-color graphics without having to guess or waste extra vinyl.

Epson F570 Cutter Maintenance Error on New Sublimation Printer

If you have a brand new 24" Epson F570 sublimation printer and you're getting a cutter error...do not worry. 

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While your first instinct is probably to reach out to Epson you can more than likely save yourself some time and stress with a quick DIY fix for this Maintenance Error.  Read on for how to fix the Epson F570 cutter error. 

Free Silhouette Design: Less People More Dog (Commercial Use Available)

It's everyone's favorite time of the week here at Silhouette School! 

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Where are my dog people? The ones that pet the dogs first at the party before talking to the people? This freebie has your name all over it! 

How to Move Silhouette Designs to Another Computer Easily

Did you know you can easily move and share Silhouette designs to another computer even without exporting the file from Silhouette Studio? 

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This is particularly helpful if you are working on multiple computers, computers in various locations or if multiple people are working from the same account. 

How to Make Design Thicker in Silhouette Studio | Perfect for Cutting Designs Smaller

Have you ever wanted to thicken a design in Silhouette Studio, but weren't sure how? 

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Well, you're in luck! In this blog, we will explain how to thicken a design in Silhouette Studio and why doing so can help make cutting the design at smaller sizes easier. Read on to learn more!

Roland DTF Printer Setup: BN-20D Printer, Driver and Software (Additional Video)

Setting up the Roland DTF Printer, the BN-20D, is actually pretty easy and straightforward...especially compared to other DTF printer setups which require a lot more when it comes to installing the ink. 


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Here I'll walk you through the steps to setup the Roland BN-20D 20" DTF printer from start to finish.  I also have a DTF printer set up video you can watch that goes through the same steps if you'd prefer.

Free Silhouette Design: Wildflowers Inspirational Quote (Commercial Use Available)

It's already time for another Freebie Friday here at Silhouette School! 

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This one I had to share with Spring right around the corner and it being Women's History Month. It's the perfect design for this time of year! 

Silhouette CAMEO 4 Cut Settings: How to Find The Best Settings for ANY Material! (Video)

If you haven't asked "What's the Best Silhouette Cut Setting for ____FILL_IN_THE_BLANK___?" are you even really a Silhouette crafter?

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While Silhouette Studio offers 100+ recommended cut settings for various materials they are a starting point. They don't take into account the exact material you are using, the condition of your blade, and sometimes (like in the case of permanent vinyl and smooth HTV) they're just wrong.  For this reason it's important to know how to find the best Silhouette CAMEO 4 cut settings so you don't waste an entire sheet of material.

Turning a Multi color SVG Design into a Single Color Design

With Silhouette Studio, you can quickly and easily turn your multi-layered, multi-colored SVG design into a single layered, single colored design. Whether you need to simplify the look of your project for a more professional finish or just want to do some personalization for a gift, making this conversion is easy and straightforward. 

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Follow this guide to learn how to transform any complex multicolored design into its simpler variant in Silhouette Studio.

DIY Wallpaper Peel and Stick: Print at Home with Roland BN-20A

Found another reason to love my Roland BN-20A...DIY Peel and Stick Wallpaper! 

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I wouldn't suggest this for large areas, due to how long it takes to print, but for a nook or a smaller area this is the perfect way to print your own wallpaper on removable vinyl. Using the Wallflair adhesive vinyl makes the wallpaper peel and stick so there's no damage to the walls AND it's super easy to apply! 

Free Silhouette Design: Lucky Shamrock Mandala (Commercial Use Available)

It's Friday and I'm so excited to share this fun Freebie Friday with all of you!!

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If you are on the hunt for a unique St. Patrick's Day design it's your lucky day! 

Inkjet Printable HTV vs Siser EasySubli Heat Transfer

With the recent release of Siser EasySubli, there are a lot of questions about how it compares to the much less expensive inkjet printable heat transfer vinyl - and why you might pick one over the other.

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While the Siser EasySubli and inkjet printable heat transfer vinyl share the same technique, when it comes to Silhouette, they are very different products.  In this tutorial, we'll take a look at the pros and cons of EasySubli vs inkjet printable HTV.

How to Make Keychain Gift Box Using Paper

With the help of your Silhouette machine, you can easily make a DIY card stock display box perfect for showcasing your handmade keychains. This type of box is great for presenting your creations as gifts or at craft fairs, and it's simpler than you might think! 

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In this tutorial, we'll walk you through the process step by step so that you can make the ideal display box for all your DIY keychains.

Why Are My Silhouette Registration Marks Not Fully Printing?

If your printer is not printing the full registration marks for Silhouette print and cut it's usually a pretty simple fix. 

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However, if you don't fix this issue - most often affecting the bottom left registration mark - you'll almost always have print and cuts that are not aligned. Read on for how to fix Silhouette registration marks that are not fully printing. 

Free Silhouette Design: Girls Trip in Progress (Commercial Use Available)

It's Freebie Friday here at Silhouette School and this one's for the girls! 

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This is for all the upcoming big girl's trips, bachelorette parties and even just short get away weekends!

19 Silhouette Tutorials, Tips and More You Don't Want to Miss! (February 2023 Wrap Up)

January may have taken it's time, but February flew by! It's the end of the month and we've been having so much fun here at Silhouette School that I blink and the month's over. Now it is time for another Silhouette School wrap up.

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In February I shared a bunch of  free cut files in the Freebie Friday series, showed some new tips and techniques in Studio, had some product debates, helped out troubleshooting those sublimation printers and much more.