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19 Silhouette School Tutorials You May Have Missed In September 2024


We are wrapping up another month here at Silhouette School. Take a look at everything that was covered during the month of September.

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This month we covered a lot of interesting topics! From the new Silhouette product releases to fall craft show ideas, lots of Silhouette projects and tips, DTF & UVDTF printing, laser engraving, and several amazing freebies!

Talk To The Paw Freebie Friday Silhouette Cut File

Happy Friday! Time for another freebie! 

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Celebrate your furry friends with this weeks free cut file Talk to the Paw.

How to Cut Fabric on Silhouette CAMEO without Rotary Blade

You can cut fabric any Silhouette CAMEO or Portrait machine - including those that can't use a Silhouette Rotary blade.


In a pinch you can use almost any NEW blade to cut fabric - in any machine.

How to Make Silhouette Stickers with a White Edge

You can easily make Silhouette stickers with a white edge in just a few clicks. 

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In this tutorial I'll show you how to add a white edge to stickers that you can print and cut with your Silhouette CAMEO or Portrait. 

Sketch Pen Fonts: The Best Thin Fonts for Silhouette

Finally! Finally I have found what I consider to be the best thin sketch pen font for Silhouette. 

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If you've been working Silhouette sketch pens for any length of time you know finding handwriting fonts to use with sketch pens isn't an easy feat.

Silhouette Web: What to Know About the New Browser-Based Software (and My First Thoughts)

The first of the new 2024 Silhouette products announced at Silhouette Summit, was the release of Silhouette Web - a browser-based software for Silhouette machines. 

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It's still in beta, which I think is pretty obvious, given my first experience with Silhouette Web. Read on for how to get started using Silhouette Web and why you might (or might not) want to. 

Thankful Blessed and Kind Of A Mess Freebie Friday Silhouette Cut File

It's finally Friday! Time for another freebie!

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This week we are feeling Thankful, Blessed and Kind of a Mess! 

How to Smooth Trace Lines in Silhouette Studio

If you're wondering "How do I smooth trace lines in Silhouette Studio?" you've come to the right place.

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Trace lines that are not smooth create jagged cut lines, which is why it's important to smooth trace lines in Silhouette Studio before you cut. This tutorial will explain how to smooth out Silhouette trace lines.

DTF vs UV DTF: What is the Difference? (It's More Than You Think!)

Are you confused about the differences between DTF and UV DTF printing? 

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You are not alone! In this blog post I'll explain the differences between DTF vs UV DTF including and how and when each of these types of DTF transfers can be used. 

Silhouette 2mm Kraft Blade 101: Beginners Getting Started Tutorial

If you got yourself a Silhouette 2mm Kraft Blade and are now like "Now what?"...you're not alone. 

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I've heard this a lot lately which is why I figured it was a good time to put together a Silhouette 2mm Kraft Blade beginners tutorial to answer some of those FAQs.

13 Halloween Signs to DIY in 2024 with Vinyl, Paint or Stencils

DIY Halloween signs are the perfect fix if you're feeling crafty this Halloween or need some on-trend wood signs to sell this fall.  

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I rounded up a collection of 13 Halloween Signs to DIY...whether you're looking for something for your front door, front porch or to dress up your mantle.  

New 2024 Silhouette Product Announcements: Heat Press, CAMEO Pro, Studio V5: Everything to Know (Price, Features, Release Date-ish)

The new Silhouette heat press, 24" CAMEO Pro II, tools, Silhouette Studio V5, and a web-based software are coming! 

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The official 2024 new product announcement was made at the Silhouette Summit this year. Unfortunately, due to a scheduling conflict, I was unable to attend Summit this year - but fear not I still have lots of info on the big announcements including pricing, release dates and more so read on! 

Mama Mini Freebie Friday Silhouette Cut File

Happy Friday! Time for another freebie!

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This week we have 2 free files for you, Mama and Mini designs.

How to Fill Sticker Sheet Backgrounds with Patterns in Silhouette Studio (Free Sticker Sets)

No one likes boring stickers...and you're in luck because it's possible to design, print and cut professional-looking custom stickers with your Silhouette!

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The added touch of a custom sticker sheet backing will take your sticker sets to the next level..no more boring white!

7 xTool Rotary Tips for Beginners: Read this Before Laser Engraving Your First Tumbler

If you're new to laser engraving tumbler, I have a bunch of tips today to make your first laser engraved tumbler go as successful as possible. 

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You can engrave stainless steel tumblers with all of the xTool lasers, but I prefer to use my xTool P2 CO2 laser since it just engraves so fast! Read on for my best tips. 

Sawgrass Print Manager Not Working? How to Install Sawgrass Print Utility

If you suddenly find Sawgrass Print Manager not working, you'll need to install the new Sawgrass Print Utility. 

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Sawgrass Print Utility, briefly named Sawgrass Print Mate, is replacing Print Manager (SPM) and will be required for all users.  Read on to learn how to install the new Sawgrass printing software. 

Sweater Weather Freebie Friday Silhouette Cut File

It's finally Friday whoo hoo!! You know what that means, time for another freebie!

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It's almost that time of the year again...Sweater Weather!

Why Bad Silhouette Cuts on Vinyl and HTV May NOT Be User Error (VIDEO)

If your Silhouette CAMEO is not making clean cuts when cutting vinyl and HTV, there's a good chance it's NOT user error (and I don't often say that).

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The default cut settings in Silhouette Studio V4.1 and higher are not accurate for the vinyl and HTV materials which makes getting a good cut without any adjustments nearly impossible. The trick for how to make Silhouette cut deeper should start with the force, not the blade depth.

How to Layer Vinyl Decals Without Registration Marks (Video)

There’s no better feeling in the crafting world than when the multi-color, multi-layer vinyl decal you’ve worked so hard on comes out perfectly aligned! Using the registration marks method is a tried and true way to line up the different layers of a decal perfectly.

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But what if I told you that there is a way you can line up vinyl decals WITHOUT registration marks? Well there is, and here’s how!

21 Silhouette School Tutorials You May Have Missed In August 2024

Another jam packed month is in the books! Check out everything we covered at Silhouette School during the month of August. 

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This past month we covered a lot of exciting topics, from new equipment such as the Procolored UV Printer and the xTool Heatpress to software, sublimation and laser tips & tricks. And don't forget about the amazing free Silhouette cut files that were shared!