Fastest (and Scariest) Way to Weed Vinyl...5 Tips and a Silhouette Video Tutorial

I recently shared a quick video on the Silhouette School Facebook page showing a vinyl weeding technique I called "BandAid Method"...for obvious reasons. And from the sound of the collective gasp, you all lost.your.minds.

This technique where you quickly rip off the excess vinyl around the cut design, rather than slowly pulling away the negative, has also been called Snap Weeding.  Some also suggest "Waxing Method" might be most appropriate.  I'll let you decide.

Reverse Weeding Explained: How and When to Reverse Weed Vinyl (VIDEO)

Have you ever tried reverse weeding? The technique is amazing for those small adhesive vinyl designs that just want to pull up as you weed.

In this Silhouette tutorial we're experimenting with what we'll call traditional weeding vs reverse weeding and then you can decide for myself which method works best for you!

DIY Vinyl Printing with Inkjet Printable Vinyl Sheets

Ever in need of a specific patterned vinyl, but can't find it? You can print full sheets of printable vinyl at home!

It's possible to create custom printed vinyl sheets with your home inkjet printer and printable adhesive vinyl.

How to Foil on a Vinyl Decal with Silhouette and Foil Quill

Putting foil on vinyl has never been easier than it is now with the Silhouette and Foil Quill.

In this tutorial I will show you exactly how to add foil to a vinyl decal AND make sure it doesn't rub off!

How to Set Up a Foil and Cut in Silhouette Studio with Foil Quill (Free Practice Design)

Did you know you can add foil accents to your vinyl decals?!

The Foil Quill - which started shipping from certain retailers, including Swing Design, last week makes adding foil to adhesive vinyl - like Oracal 651 and 631 - very easy with the Silhouette.  While this foil and cut tutorial is geared toward vinyl, the foil and cut process works the same for other materials as well.

Stick People Design Set: Free Silhouette Designs

Who else is excited for Friday? But who else is REALLY excited that it is Freebie Friday where we give you - free Silhouette designs?

It's the best time of the week around here!

How to use a T Square for T-Shirt Decal Placement

I'm always being asked how to line up decals on t-shirts so I thought today I'd show you a tool that can help you do just that...without the need to measure anything!

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

This is helpful for those who don't trust the ol' Eyeball It Method and want to make sure their decals are centered and/or straight.

Should I Seal Vinyl? And With What Sealant?

I get a lot of questions about whether or not you should seal vinyl.  Personally, I never seal vinyl, but that doesn't mean there's never a reason to.

Silhouette School contributor Becky Dykes from MyPaper Craze is back this week to share details on the best way to seal vinyl...and when it may be necessary to!

Vinyl Mailbox Decal Design: Free Silhouette Studio Cut File

Vinyl mailbox decals are a popular way to add personal and curb appeal to a home.  One of the very first designs I created in Silhouette Studio was a monogram mailbox decal.  For this week's Freebie Friday I'm sharing the cut file with you so you can simply add a monogram, cut, and apply to your mailbox.

Cutting Large Vinyl Decals with Silhouette (Part 1 of 2)

I've been asked time and time again how to cut and apply large vinyl decals created in Silhouette Studio.  I've discussed how to create oversized stencils and shared how to apply wall decals, but today I'm going to combine the two to hopefully make this as easy a process as possible for you.

Awhile back I asked you all what type of large vinyl decal I should put up to demo this tutorial and it was a pretty evenly split between a tree and a monogram.  I'm gonna be honest here - I am not a huge fan of wall decals. BUT for the good of the blog and all you fine, people I decided I'd go with the monogram in my daughter's room.

To start open up Silhouette Studio. At this point just work on the 12x12 virtual mat, don't worry about making this thing ginormous - yet. If you don't already have a design for your wall decal, create it or open it from the library or purchase from the Silhouette Design Store.

How to Make a Rhinestone Decal with Silhouette

So you're not a Rhinestone wearing-kinda girl (or guy)? Rhinestone decals, though, that's something you can get behind? I'm right there with you.  Now that me and rhinestones are back on good terms, I'm going to show you how to make a rhinestone decal that you can put on your car, laptop case, wall, windows, mirrors....or Silhouette. So fun!

Custom Monogram Pumpkin: How to Design in Silhouette Studio (Using Everything You Already Know!)

A few weeks ago a Silhouette School reader posted on our Facebook page asking where to start in making a pumpkin monogram like this one.  She had found a door hanger she was going after and it certainly was ADORABLE!  I mean, you can't go wrong with a monogram, right?

Designing something like this takes a few steps, but nothing you can't handle...promise!

Of course, I could just give you the design, but honestly what fun is that?  I'm trying to help teach you how to use the Silhouette Studio software and your machine and this tutorial is a great example of how learning the basics can really help you.  As you'll see this tutorial builds off soooo many previous lessons covered on Silhouette School: tracing, replicating, aligning, edit points, offset, welding, compound paths, PicMonkey designs, thickening fonts, modifying and subtracting...all to achieve the final design!  Sound intimidating? It's not...promise!

So here goes!

How to Faux Etch Glass, Mirrors and More with Vinyl

Etching is like the new black. It's in.   But here's the thing, while I like to etch glass and I love the look of etched glass, there are just some glass surfaces that I'm not 100% sure I want to permanently etch...and that's what happens when you use etching cream.  There's no going back.

Enter etched glass vinyl! Yes...etch vinyl. It gives the look of etched glass, but without the commitment since it's vinyl and can be removed eventually.

8 Tricks to Working With and Cutting HUGE Silhouette Stencils or Decals

So you have a stencil or a vinyl decal that you want to cut on your Silhouette, but it's super sized? No problem! Today I'm going to share 8 tricks and tips with you on cutting and working with huge designs that can't be made in a single cut on any of the Silhouette machines.