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.

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!

Coffee Mug Decal Placement Tips

Cutting vinyl decals for coffee mugs is popular with Silhouette crafters, but there's one big question that people often ask.

Which side of the mug does the vinyl decal go on?

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.

How to Get Vinyl to Stick to PVC (Like DIY Drink Pouches)

If you're looking for a fun way to personalize a party, make your own drink pouches and add some vinyl!

Vinyl doesn't always want to easily stick to PVC...but there is an easy trick so read on. 

How to Apply a Vinyl Decal to Wood...So It Sticks!

Making a wood sign with your Silhouette is one of the most popular projects you can do with your machine. But applying vinyl to wood can sometimes be a little tricky. 

In this tutorial, we'll share some tips on how to apply vinyl to wood, so you can start making your own vinyl wood signs with ease! 

How to Use Laser Printer Sheets for Stencils When You Have Inkjet Printer

If you got an Ikonart Stencil Kit and you now have a pack of inkjet or laser printer sheets that aren't compatible with your printer - all is not lost. 

If you have an inkjet printer, like I do, you can actually use the laser printer sheets that came with it to make custom reusable stencils. Read on for how to use the Ikonart Laser Sheets for stencils even if you don't have a laser printer (and same goes for inkjet!)...and how to save 15% off anything on the Ikonart site!

How to Do Bleach Shirts with Vinyl

After I shared my 7 best tips for how to bleach shirts at home, I got a lot of questions from people asking how I do bleach shirts with vinyl. 

Using adhesive vinyl as a way to block the bleach from areas of the shirt gives a really cool effect and it's not hard to do. 

How to Make Stencils for Wood Burning Signs with Silhouette CAMEO

You can use your Silhouette CAMEO to cut stencils for wood burning signs and create totally custom pieces! 

If you've never cut stencils with your Silhouette..now's the time to start!  In this Silhouette stencil tutorial we'll walk through everything including the best stencil material for Silhouette to how to using a scorch solution with a heat gun to burn wood. 

Comparison: HTV vs Vinyl Wood Signs

Wondering if HTV or vinyl is better for wood signs?  

We get the question quite a bit so today we'll compare making a wood sign with vinyl vs heat transfer vinyl. Both results in beautiful signs so read on for more info on each method to decide what you think will work best for you and your project. 

Oracal Printable Vinyl for Inkjet Printers: Review and Beginner Silhouette Tutorial

Guess who just got in the printable vinyl game?! Oracal!!

Oracal has released a new line of printable permanent adhesive vinyl for inkjet printers - perfect for when you have multi color decals and don't want to layer vinyl.

Where to Buy 24" Adhesive Vinyl Rolls for Silhouette CAMEO Pro

With the launch of the 24" Silhouette CAMEO Pro...now the big question is where to buy 24" adhesive vinyl rolls and other wide format materials like stencil material.

In a survey of Silhouette School readers prior to the Silhouette CAMEO Pro launch, finding wide form materials for a 20 or 24" machine was the #1 concern. No need to worry - I have details on where exactly you can find 24" rolls of Oracal 651, 24" adhesive vinyl roll bundles and even longer 24" rolls of Oracal 651 and 631. 

How to Apply Adhesive Vinyl to Canvas (So it Sticks)

If you ever tried to get adhesive vinyl to stick to canvas you know it can be a struggle.

For this reason I almost always suggest using heat transfer vinyl on canvas. But sometimes, that's just not possible..so here's the trick (or actually three of them) for getting vinyl to stick to canvas.

What Vinyl to Use for Silhouette CAMEO Projects: Beginners Listen Up!

If all the options for vinyl have you confused on what to use when and where and on what - let's just get to the bottom of it today.

Between the numbers, the finishes, and the adhesive types it can be super confusing and overwhelming to figure out the best type of vinyl for your Silhouette CAMEO projects.

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.

Best Oracal Vinyl Bundle...Ever (For Everyone)

Usually when I get asked about what's the best vinyl bundle I have to say...well it depends on what you want. No more!

If you're looking for the best Oracal 651 vinyl pack there's one bundle that's better than the rest...the one you can build yourself!

And good news - since originally sharing the Build a Vinyl Bundle option on Silhouette School, Swing Design is now offering even more Vinyl Build a Bundle options and they are continually adding more!

Best Vinyl for Coffee Mugs

If you're looking for the best vinyl for coffee mugs you have a couple of choices - all of which can be cut with your Silhouette CAMEO or Portrait.

Vinyl coffee mug designs end up taking a lot of handling and use, so you want to pick a vinyl that's affordable and has a strong adhesive.

Vinyl Roll Bundles Are a Steal...But Why Are They Shipped Like That?!

If you've ever purchased a bundle pack of vinyl or Heat Transfer Vinyl rolls it may have come all rolled together.

The most efficient and affordable way to package 12 6' rolls of vinyl, for example, is by rolling it all together into one large roll.  In other words, rolling it this way is done to keep the shipping price reasonable (or even free!).

Oracal 641: Matte Permanent Vinyl (Best Silhouette CAMEO Cut Settings and Uses)

Did you guys know there's such a thing as Oracal matte permanent vinyl? Yup...Oracal 641 is a thing and all the crafters said AMEN!

Matte Oracal 641 was introduced to the market in late 2017 combining the best of Oracal's popular permanent vinyl 651 with the matte finish of Oracal's removable vinyl line - Oracal 631.

Oracal 751 Vinyl: Better than Oracal 651 and 631 for Crafters

Oracal 651 and 631 have long been popular with Silhouette crafters and other hobby die cutters. But recently Oracal 751 has crept into the crafting space as more and more crafters look for a more durable vinyl at an affordable price point.

Oracal 751c is not a new permanent adhesive vinyl by any means - it's long been used by the sign and auto industries - but it's gaining popularity with Silhouette crafters for a lot of reasons!

Permanent Matte Vinyl in All the Colors?! Yes...PLEASE!!

I have to admit I've been holding out on you guys...about two months before we moved I got my hands on some permanent matte vinyl. I was dying to try it because hello - permanent matte 651 only comes in black and white and well sometimes you just need pink or teal or lavender or all the colors!!

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

I packed this bundle of Scraft Artise permanent vinyl into a box (marked: Open First!) and ...let's just say it was one of the first things I cut when we finally got settled here in the new house.