Print and Cut in Silhouette Studio V5 - Video Tutorial

Ready to master Print and Cut in Silhouette Studio V5? 

This new version has some big changes, especially with registration marks, that can be super confusing.

Why You Can't Ungroup In Silhouette Studio and How to Fix It - Video Tutorial

Ever run into a frustrating situation where you have extra cut lines on your design and just can't seem to get rid of them? 

It's a surprisingly common issue, especially when you have a transparent offset and are literally just clicking on empty space!

The secret to fixing this is so simple! Check out this video, and I'll show you exactly how to do it. 

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Print and Cut Registration Errors in Silhouette Studio: 5 Things to Check First

There is nothing more frustrating than finally getting to your print and cut project...and then getting hit with a registration mark error. 

If your Silhouette is acting up, don’t panic—this tutorial walks you through the 5 most common reasons for failed registration in Silhouette Studio.

Print and Cut in Silhouette Studio V5 New Changes - Video Tutorial

If you're diving into Silhouette Studio V5 for the first time—especially for a print and cut project—there are some BIG changes you need to know about.

Even if you're a pro at print and cut in earlier versions, V5 looks and feels completely different, and it can throw you off fast if you're not ready.

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? 

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. 

How to Change Position of Registration Marks in Silhouette Studio

You can change the position of registration marks in Silhouette Studio to create a larger printable and cuttable space. 

It may also be necessary to change the position of print and cut registration marks to ensure all of your marks print correctly.  Read on for how to move registration marks in Silhouette Studio. 

Building Roland Gang Sheets Doesn't Have to Cost: Here's the Free Way - Video Tutorial

Stop Wasting Material! Learn the Easy Way to Gang Multiple Roland Jobs in Flexi Designer.

Want to maximize your materials and print multiple Roland jobs at once? Building a gang sheet is the way to go, and Flexi makes it easier than ever!

Waterproof Sticker Paper, Printable Foil, Printable Iron On...Oh My!

Since writing my sticker book, The Ultimate Silhouette Sticker Guide, I get asked often about various types of sticker paper and where it can be purchased.  I'm thrilled to say I've finally found my sticker paper people: OnlineLabels.com!

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

Ohhh emmm gee, you guys!  Online Labels has every possible type of sticker paper you could ever think of! Not only do the majority of their printable sticker and label sheets come in both glossy and matte options, they're also available for both laser and inkjet printers!

How to Make Stickers with Canva and Silhouette CAMEO

Are you ready to step up your sticker game? Making custom stickers with Canva and Silhouette CAMEO is easier than you think! 

In this blog post, I'll share my best tricks for how to make stickers with Canva and Silhouette CAMEO. 

Silhouette Studio V5 Print and Cut Page Setup for Beginners

If you haven't tried print and cut in Silhouette Studio V5 - I'm going to walk you through step by step! Even if you're not a beginner with your Silhouette machine, if you're new to V5, I would HIGHLY suggest reading through this tutorial because there are some really important and pretty big changes in V5. 

And here's the secret - if you want to get your registration marks perfect on the first try (and avoid those frustrating registration errors), there are some specific steps you need to follow in V5 that are different from previous versions.

Three Silhouette Studio V5 Changes I Could Have Done Without

If you've recently upgraded to Silhouette Studio V5, you may have found yourself frustrated by some of the changes. You're not alone! 

The more I use V5, the more some of the changes have me questioning: "why fix what wasn't broken?"

Silhouette Print and Cut Registration Marks Vs Vinyl Layering Registration Marks

If you've ever been confused by talk of registration marks let's get to the bottom of it today. 

There are two different types of Silhouette registration marks that we talk about. It can be confusing for beginners...so much so that it we see it causing a decent amount of problems. Today we're going to get to the bottom of the two different types of registration marks and when to use one or the other...or neither. 

First Print and Cut in Silhouette Studio V5 (Important Changes)

If you're using Silhouette Studio V5 for print and cut, there are some important changes you'll want to be aware of. 

Even if you're not a beginner, I would highly suggest going through this step by step tutorial the first time you are printing and cutting in V5. 

Print and Cut Sticker Printer: Introducing the iColor 250 Sticker Machine (MAC and PC)

If you run a sticker shop or custom sticker business, I just found what hopefully will end up being one of the best printers to print stickers!!

The Uninet iColor 250 is a super compact, super fast print and cut sticker machine that can print on 5" wide sticker and label material as well as speciality materials like magnet, BOPP (a polypropylene material with permanent adhesive), and metallics. 

There is a lot to like about the iColor 250 including that this print and cut sticker printer works on both a PC and a MAC as well as its small size and fast, high resolution printing. Did I mention the small learning curve?

Yes, the price tag is high, but so are the margins on stickers especially for a machine that both prints and cuts leaving you hands off rather than fussing with registration marks and multiple machines. 

Read on to learn if the iColor 250 print and cut sticker machine is right for your small business. 

How to Design a Shaped Card in Silhouette Studio

It's easy to design a shaped card in Silhouette Studio with a few design tricks.  

While I would not consider this a first Silhouette project, it's definitely beginner friendly. Read on for the step by step on how to design shaped cards. 

White Toner Printer: 5 Surprising Things You Can Make (And Sell) with a Uninet iColor 560

A white toner printer makes creating ready to press full color transfers fast and easy to make.  There's no cutting or weeding and you can put the decals on any color and type of garment. It's one of the reason I love my Uninet iColor 560.  But if that's all you're printing...you're missing out and undervaluing the printer! 

What I've found, in the six months since I've added it to my office, is that cut-free, weed-free transfers are only the tip of the iceberg for the Uninet iColor 560 White Toner printer.  

With the price point close to $3600, the more you can do with this printer - the more the price is worth it for small businesses. Let's look at five surprising things you can make with the iColor that you will expand what you can make and sell! 

How to Design Pattern Sticker Sheets with Silhouette Studio

You can take your sticker sheets up a notch by replacing the boring white background with a fun pattern by making pattern sticker sheets.

This is relatively easy to do in Silhouette Studio. Follow the steps below to create your own custom sticker sheets with a pattern background. 

How to Make Silhouette Stickers with a White Edge

You can easily make Silhouette stickers with a white edge in just a few clicks. 

In this tutorial I'll show you how to add a white edge to stickers that you can print and cut with your Silhouette CAMEO or Portrait. 

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 Print and Cut CAMEO 4 Page Setup: Beginners Start Here!

Having a successful Silhouette print and cut with a CAMEO 4 (or any Silhouette machine) starts with having the page set up correctly. 

This beginner Silhouette print and cut tutorial is stripped down to focus on exactly how your page should be set up for a successful Silhouette CAMEO 4 print and cut.  If you are having print and cut issues I would suggest you open a new design area in Silhouette Studio and start with this step by step Silhouette print and cut setup tutorial.