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How to Setup CAMEO 5 Roll Feeder

Want to cut off a roll but not sure how to set up the CAMEO 5 roll feeder? You're in the right spot. 

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The Silhouette CAMEO 5 roll feeder is included with the machine, but it's not built in. Read on to learn how to attach the roll feeder. 

How to Use Presto Self-Weeding Transfer Paper (Instead of HTV)

If you struggle with weeding small HTV designs...self weeding transfer paper may be the answer you've been looking for. 

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I absolutely love Presto transfer paper. Not only is it self weeding, but the small details it picks up is unbelievable! 

Plus, major points for the fact that I can print directly from Silhouette Studio to my laser printer to use it!  Read on for how to use Presto instructions and tips! 

Free Silhouette Design: Professional Overthinker (Commercial Use Available)

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

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Where are all of my overthinkers? I know you are out there! This design is for you.

How to Print to Laser Printer from Silhouette Studio (MAC)

You can print to any printer from Silhouette Studio which means you can print to a laser printer from Silhouette Studio. 

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Laser printers open up even more options for creating custom items due to the toner cartridges which have easy maintenance, play well with things like foil, and no cut, no weed laser printer transfer paper. Read on for how to print to a laser printer from Silhouette Studio. 

How to Re-Size Sublimation Tumbler Wraps for Sublimating Pens

Did you know you can use sublimation tumbler wraps for sublimating pens?! 

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The trick is all in how you resize them...and this can all be done in Silhouette Studio.  Read on for the step by step tutorial on resizing sublimation tumbler wraps so they're the perfect size and scale for sublimation pens!

Free Silhouette Design: Peace, Love, Camping (Commercial Use Available)

Another Freebie Friday is here! This week is for everyone who loves camping! 

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I just think this is the cutest design for anyone who loves to camp and so I had to share it. 

How to Make a Border Around a Shape in Silhouette Studio V4 (Beginner Offset Tutorial)

Making a border around a shape in Silhouette Studio is simple - but it's not as simple as making a copy of a design and then enlarging it.

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That won't actually make you a border around your shape - but the Offset tool will. 

How to Move CAMEO 5 Rollers

The Silhouette CAMEO 5 rollers are different than previous versions of the cutting machine. 

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Here I'll show you how to adjust the CAMEO 5 rollers to position them to hold your mat and materials from about 5" wide to 12". 

How to Sublimate Pens (Using Tumbler Wraps...Genius)

You can sublimate pens even without a heat press pen attachment.

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The key is to use a sublimation oven and wrap your pens tightly so you get good pressure and heat. Follow along for the step by step tutorial on sublimating custom pens like a pro.

Silhouette Curio vs Curio 2: Side By Side Feature and Process Comparison

With the release of the second generation Curio, let's take a look at the Silhouette Curio 2 vs Curio 1. 

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The two machines look very different, but what about the "guts" of the machine and the features and capabilities? Even the Curio 2 dimensions are drastically different than the original Curio.  If you haven't yet read all the details on the Silhouette Curio 2, you can find them in this post. 

Read on for a direct side by side feature comparison of the Curio 1 and 2

Free Silhouette Design: Creepin' It Real (Commercial Use Available)

It's Freebie Friday and we are getting ready for Halloween around here! 

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It's about time we Creep it Real around here! 

How to Turn Drawings into Stickers

You can turn your drawing into stickers pretty easily using Silhouette Studio. 

You can even do it with the free version of the Silhouette software program...whether you have a Silhouette cutting machine or not. 

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Follow along to learn how to turn your drawings into stickers in just a few steps. 

How to Setup Silhouette CAMEO 5 Start to Finish (Don't Worry It's Easy!)

If you're trying to get your Silhouette CAMEO 5 setup you've come to the right spot. 

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I'll take you through the quick and easy set up process step by step so you can be ready to make your first cut with Silhouette CAMEO 5If you'd rather watch a complete CAMEO 5 setup video, I have that here.

Amazon Prime Day 2023: Silhouette & Small Business Deals and Crafty Steals to Watch and Buy

Amazon Prime Day 2023 officially starts Tuesday, October 10 at 3am EST and continues through October 11 - but there are already some early access deals! Just like we've done the last SEVEN years, we'll be following the Silhouette and craft deals closely!


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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.

Silhouette CAMEO 5 Unboxing! Check Out What's in the Box..And What Isn't

The Silhouette CAMEO 5 unboxing you've been waiting for. Find out what's in the box..and what isn't in my unboxing video!


Free Silhouette Design: Climb a Cactus (Commercial Use Avaliable)

It's Freebie Friday and you know what that means!!

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I have a free Silhouette design for you!

How to Use Silhouette Studio as Sticker Sheet Design Software (Even Without a Silhouette Machine)

If you're looking for an inexpensive and robust sticker sheet design software, look no further than Silhouette Studio.

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Even if you don't have a Silhouette machine you can use the software for designing sticker sheets. If you do have a Silhouette you can of course also print and cut. 

Read on for how to use the Silhouette software to design sticker sheets.  I have a separate tutorial on how to print and cut sticker sheets with a Silhouette machine.

How to Engrave Bamboo Lids for Glass Cans and Tumblers

Don't just customize the glass cans and tumblers with bamboo lids - customize the lids too!! 

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You can laser engrave on bamboo lids very quickly and easily with an xTool laser engraver - including the xTool M1 and P2 lasers. And..the best part is you can do all the designing in Silhouette Studio.

DIY Vinyl Glass Can Wraps (Without Layering Vinyl): Step by Step Tutorial

Vinyl wraps have become a popular way to decorate libbey glass can tumblers. 

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Using printable vinyl is a great alternative to sublimation and UV DTF wraps - both of which have certain limitations.  In this tutorial we'll walk through the steps to learn how to make DIY vinyl glass can wraps without layering. 

22 Silhouette Tutorials, Tips and More!! (September 2023 Wrap Up)

Just like that Fall is here and September is in the books!

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If you skipped class in September at all here at Silhouette School, here is your lesson plan recap!