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19 Tutorials You May Have Missed In June 2025

Can you believe June's over already? We've been working hard at Silhouette School to bring you all the best tips, tricks, and inspiration for your creative adventures.

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This past month has been really busy with lots of creativity, solving problems, and finding cool new things!

Beach Babe Freebie Friday Silhouette Cut File

It's Freebie Friday, and we're bringing the good vibes of summer right to you this week! 

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This Beach Babe design perfectly captures the carefree spirit of beach days, sunny skies, and salty air.

How to Cut and Score with Silhouette CAMEO 4 in a Single Pass

The ability to cut and score with Silhouette CAMEO can be extremely helpful when it comes to paper projects! 

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This Silhouette tutorial will show to set up cut and score lines in Silhouette Studio..which comes in really handy for cards, 3d box cards and favor bag toppers like for these adorable s'more bags.  

Which Roland Machines Are Mac Compatible?

If you've been looking for Mac friendly small business equipment to scale your business, Roland just opened a big door!

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Roland recently released Roland Versaworks 7 and it's compatible with both MAC and PC.  It doesn't, however, work with all Roland equipment. Read on to find out which machines and printers are MAC compatible. 

Why Your Silhouette CAMEO Might Not Be Connecting - and How to Fix It!

Tired of Silhouette Studio connection issues, especially with V5? We've got solutions!

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Ugh, there's almost nothing more frustrating than wanting to get your craft on, only to have your Silhouette CAMEO decide it's not going to cooperate and connect to your computer!

We hear you, and trust us, you're definitely not alone. It seems like connection issues with Silhouette Studio, especially with the newer V5, are becoming more and more common, turning what should be a fun crafting session into a head-scratching troubleshooting nightmare.

But don't throw your CAMEO out the window just yet! In this video, we're tackling this exact problem head-on.

Cutting Script Fonts with Silhouette Studio (Why You Should Stop Welding)

If you're still welding script fonts in Silhouette Studio you should stop now.  

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Welding a script fonts joins the overlapping areas between letters, but it then makes it impossible to change the text or even see the name of the text.  

Read on for the auto-weld solution you have to try! 

Welcome to Our Porch Freebie Friday Silhouette Cut File

It's Freebie Friday, and we're bringing the warmth of home right to your doorstep! 
 
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This charming Welcome to Our Porch design is perfect for creating inviting decor that makes everyone feel right at home.

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. 

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

How to Remove White Border From Stickers (To Use them for Sublimation or Transfers!)

Want to get more out of your sticker designs so you can them for heat transfers and sublimation, too? 

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Even though many sticker designs come with white borders that look great for stickers - they're not ideal for transfers or sublimation.  In this quick tutorial, I'm going to show you exactly how to remove those white borders using Silhouette Studio's trace by color tool. 

Meet the Epson F570: The Easiest Sublimation Printer to Maintain

Okay, sublimation fans, let's talk about something super important that often gets overlooked: printer maintenance! 

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We've all been there – that feeling of dread when your printer acts up because you haven't used it in a while, or you're just not sure how to keep it happy. Well, good news!

How to Open Files and Designs in Silhouette Studio from Free Google Drive

If you're not storing your Silhouette files and designs in the Silhouette library any longer in favor of using the free Google Drive - now you might be wondering "How do I open them in Silhouette Studio?"

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It's actually very easy and fast to open files that are not stored in the Silhouette library when you're ready to work with them. 

This tutorial is part of a series so if you haven't read the first two parts of the series on creating a free Google Drive account or importing your Silhouette library into Google Drive, check out those first. 

Vacay Vibes Freebie Friday Silhouette Cut File

It's Freebie Friday, and we're sending some serious sunshine your way today!

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This Vacay Vibes design captures the essence of relaxation, tropical getaways, and those blissful moments of vacation.

How to Sublimate Frosted Glass Tumblers with a Mug Press

If you're wondering "Can I sublimate on frosted glass?" the answer is yes...but. 

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It's possible to do sublimation on frosted glass tumblers, as long as they are sublimation ready tumblers and you have the right equipment, time, and temperature.  This sublimation tutorial will walk you through step by step how to sublimate a frosted glass tumbler for the best results.

How (And Why) to Import Your Silhouette Library to Google Drive

If you're looking for the best place to store your Silhouette files, I will continue to recommend Google Drive. 

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In this tutorial, which is part of my Safely Storing Your Silhouette Files series, I am sharing details on how to import your Silhouette library into Google Drive. 

Bai Mirror 15 Needle Embroidery Machine - Unboxing Video

Dream Machine Alert! Our First Look at the Beginner-Friendly Bai Mirror 15 Needle.

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I just got my hands on the brand new Bai Mirror 15 Needle Embroidery Machine, and am SO excited to share my first impressions with you.

Total Beginner: How to Setup a Free Google Drive Account (to Store Your Silhouette Files)

If you're looking for a free place to store Silhouette files - or files you get from other places like So Fontsy -  that's safe and accessible from multiple computers, Google Drive is hands-down my recommendation. 

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Google Drive will give you 15GB of free cloud storage. It's easy and fast to set up and I have a full tutorial for you if you've never set up a Google Drive account before now!

Teacher Wavy Retro Design Freebie Friday Silhouette Cut File

It's Freebie Friday, and this week we're celebrating all the amazing educators out there!

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Whether you're a teacher looking to personalize your classroom, a parent wanting to create a special thank you gift, or a crafter who loves all things retro, this freebie is sure to inspire! 

How to Install Silhouette Studio Software for CAMEO 5: Initial Setup

If you're trying to get your Silhouette CAMEO 5 connected to Silhouette Studio for the first time, there are a few steps you'll need to take. 

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In this CAMEO 5 beginner tutorial I'll walk you through everything so you can get Silhouette Studio downloaded, installed and setup so you're ready to begin cutting.

Roland Versaworks 7 Mac Users: It's Not All Good News

Roland released VersaWorks 7 for Mac users in March 2025 and while it seems like a major win for MAC users who want to run a print and cut vinyl and HTV machine -  it's a bit of a mixed bag.  

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As a MAC girl myself, there's one big issue that made me take pause and why I might still be using my PC when it comes to printing on my Roland BN2-20A

First Look at the Epson V1070 Flatbed UV Desktop Printer - Video

Say Hello to the Epson V1070! Your New Best Friend for Desktop UV Printing.

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Epson has launched their brand new V1070 desktop version UV printer the V1070.

22 Tutorials You May Have Missed In May 2025

Another month has flown by here at Silhouette School, and as always, we've been busy bringing you a wealth of tips, tricks, and inspiration to fuel your creative projects.

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May was a busy month helping you unlock even more cool stuff you can do with your Silhouette!