Double Sided Print and Cut Silhouette CAMEO Designs

Did you know it's possible to make double-sided print and cut designs with your Silhouette CAMEO?! Yes!!!

It's a more advanced technique - but one that I suggest you master because it comes in really handy. I've used it to make everything from greeting cards to little printables for my kids with this front/back print and cut technique.

How to Knock Out Shirt Color for Transfers - Video Tutorial

If you've ever pressed a large transfer and felt like you were wearing a stiff, heavy shield, it's time to master the knockout technique. 

By removing the colors that match your shirt, you’re creating natural breathing room in the design.

How (and Why) You Should be Using Select by Line Color - Silhouette Studio V5 Tutorial

If you've ever worked on a design in with a ton of elements and tried to manually click each one to select a specific color… this tip is going to save you so much time. 

Silhouette Studio has a feature built right into the top toolbar that lets you select all objects of the same line color — or the same fill color — in one single click. It's called Select by Line Color and Select by Fill Color.  This tutorial focuses on Silhouette Studio V5, but the process and the tool is the exact same in Silhouette Studio V4 as well. 

How to Turn an Image into a Pattern in Silhouette Studio (The Easy Way)

You can turn images into a pattern with just a few clicks in Silhouette Studio. 

The Advanced Replicate tool makes turning any image including a logo into a repeating pattern super fast and easy.  Keep reading to learn how!  

Design Trick! Using Glass Can Wraps as Patterns for Printing

If you want to get more out of the designs you own - use them in other ways! Glass can wraps become printed patterns or vertical sign designs are perfect for a sleeve or pant leg. 

Here's my secret for turning glass can wraps into digital patterns I can print! 

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!

This is a sponsored post but all opinions are my own.

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

Silhouette Studio Gradient Fill Tool Tutorial

Did you know you can fill designs with a gradient fill in Silhouette Studio?

There are default quite a few gradient color options in Silhouette Studio, but you can also customize the gradient fills as well.

Silhouette Rotary Blade: How to Turn Off Hooks and Loops in Silhouette Studio

You're not stuck cutting those hooks and loops Silhouette Studio adds to cuts with the Rotary (and Kraft) blades.  They can be turned off.

When you use the Silhouette CAMEO 4 Rotary Blade, the software adds the extra cut lines to help the Rotary Blade turn. Unfortunately, when cut, those hooks and loops can also almost literally eat up the fabric - which has many users wanting to turn them off completely.  Read on for how to turn off the rotary blade extra cut lines. 

How to Maximize Silhouette Print and Cut Size

Whether you're working on Silhouette CAMEO 4 print and cut project or an older Silhouette machine, you can enlarge the size of the print and cut area. 

To change the print and cut size area you need to adjust a few settings and also be aware of what NOT to change. 

Silhouette CAMEO Hack: Self Weeding HTV Designs!

Cutting distressed fonts and designs on HTV can be a real challenge to weed.

I recently had this epiphany moment realizing I could actually force the distressed areas to self weed when cutting with my Silhouette machine. And the best part is this works on Mandala designs as well!

Turn a 3D Layered SVG into a Lighted Shadow Box

3D layered cut files are gaining a lot of popularity with paper crafters. But if you've never used a layered 3D SVG design before it can be a little intimidating.

In this tutorial you'll learn how to convert a layered SVG into a design that really shines in these popular shadow box projects!

How to Use Layered Fonts in Silhouette Studio

The perfect font can add a whole new level of style to your craft projects, and if it's a layered font, it’ll make them even more special!

In this post, learn what a layered font is, how to use it, and how to create a fun birthday banner with it.

How to Design for Wood Signs with Slats in Silhouette Studio

I love a good Silhouette hack and this one is perfect for wood sign vinyl projects.

A lot of wood signs have wood slats which means there's a space between each board where the vinyl basically bridges between the boards.  BUT did you know you can design a break in your vinyl design so the vinyl isn't stretched across. It's actually pretty easy.

How to Save HEX IDs and Pantone Colors in Silhouette Studio (V4.3)

When Silhouette Studio V4.3 is released, it will be easier than ever to save HEX and Pantone codes in Silhouette Studio. 

The new Custom Color Palettes features can be used to save HEX and Pantone colors that are easily accessible right from the Fill Color and Line Color tool panels.

How to Get a Solid Foil Fill with Foil Quill and Silhouette

Ever since we first showed you the Foil Quill with Silhouette, I've been getting questions about how to get a solid foil fill.

Because the Foil Quill works the same way as a Silhouette blade or sketch pen it will only leave a foil outline. However, using the sketch fill options in Silhouette Studio, you can create a solid foil fill with the Foil Quill.

19 Silhouette Tutorials, Projects and Freebies You Don't Want to Miss! (February 2019 Wrap Up)

February flew by, which means it's time for another monthly wrap up where we look at the Silhouette School tutorials shared over the last month! 

In February not only did we share 19 new tutorials to Silhouette School blog, but we helped you transition to Silhouette Studio V4.2, shared several free Silhouette designs and introduced you to some cool new products you can use with your Silhouette machine.

Exporting Custom Material Cut Settings from Silhouette Studio

If you're like me and you have added a bunch of custom cut settings to Silhouette Studio then you should take the extra step of exporting - as a back up.

Exporting your custom material cut settings takes just a few quick steps.

How to Make 3D Stars in Silhouette Studio: Designing Tutorial

I can't be the only one who wnats to make 3D paper stars in Silhouette Studio as part of my Christmas decor!

Stars are such a great but easy decoration for Christmas. You can use them as ornaments, on wreaths, as a garland. The possibilities are only as limited as your imagination. But first you need to know how to create my favorite 3D star shape. 

Tips for Designing 3D Shapes in Silhouette Studio

Lots of people get intimidated to design in Silhouette Studio. Not only is it possible, but it's possible to design 3D shapes in Silhouette Studio as well.


Silhouette School monthly contributor Kati from Houseful of Handmade is here today to share some tips on designing your own 3D shapes.

How to Design Instagram Images in Silhouette Studio

For those who run a Silhouette-based business, social media and promotion are hugely important for being successful.

One of the wonderful things about Silhouette Studio is that you can use it as a design tool to make attractive photos for product listings and social media. Instagram is the land of the pretty photo so,
Silhouette School contributor Sarah from Sarah Designs is here today to share some tips on how to  create drop dead gorgeous Instagram images right in Silhouette Studio.