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. 

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. 

Silhouette Curio Being Discontinued

Silhouette School has learned, the Silhouette Curio machine is being discontinued. 

Silhouette School has confirmed the flat bed Silhouette machine with a cult-like following by crafters who like to etch, engrave, and emboss will be phased out and manufacturing is expected to end in 2021. 

Embossing Clay with Silhouette Curio: Beginner Tutorial

I'm constantly amazed by the seemingly limitless ability of the Silhouette machines.  If you've ever seen the amazing clay crafts cut and embossed with the Silhouette Curio you know what mean.

I have to admit I've had clay sitting in a drawer in my office for more than a year - ready to be cut with my Curio...but I've been a little nervous. Today I want to share with you a beginner Silhouette Curio clay tutorial!

How to Use the Foil Quill on Acrylic with Silhouette Curio (Video)

The Foil Quill has become a must have tool for a lot of Silhouette crafters for it's ability to create gorgeous foil designs on a wide range of materials including paper and vinyl!

Photo courtesy: Kay Hall/Clever Someday

 But some Curio users have discovered you can also foil onto acrylic with amazing results!!! 

Silhouette Curio Tutorial: How to Flat Emboss with the BEST Results (Video)

If you're looking to get a beautiful and sharp flat embossing with your Silhouette Curio, you have got to try this technique.

It takes a little time to get it all set up, but it is so worth the effort when you see the how the Curio embosses.

24 Silhouette CAMEO (And Portrait) Tutorials from Silhouette School

It's that time of the month when I share all of the best Silhouette CAMEO tutorials (and Portrait and Curio) in one spot.  In case you missed a day, haven't signed up for the Silhouette School newsletter yet or Facebook isn't show you all our post (BOOOO!!) - I've got you covered!

Here's a look at all 24 Silhouette tutorials shared in June on the blog!

Secret to the Best Emboss with Silhouette Curio

Many Silhouette owners purchase the Curio to use to cut and emboss paper for scrapbooking and card making. To get the most defined emboss on cardstock, the trick is to score first, then emboss...twice. The Silhouette Curio's dual carriage make this two-step processes one.