HTV: Hot Peel vs Cold Peel: Everything to Know About HTV Peeling

Besides using the correct amount of time, temperature and pressure when it comes to pressing HTV, knowing whether to peel off the carrier sheet hot or cold is an important component to getting a successful press. 

In this tutorial, we'll explain the difference between hot peel and cold peel HTV and how to know when to do which.

Print and Cut Silhouette CAMEO 4: Beginner Sticker Tutorial (Free Sticker Designs)

If you've never made print and cut stickers with your Silhouette CAMEO 4 this beginner tutorial will walk you through everything you need to know. 

I'm also going to include the free sticker designs for download so you can focus on the process of printing and cutting. 

How to Make a Border Around a Shape in Silhouette Studio V4 (Beginner Offset Tutorial)

Making a border around a shape in Silhouette Studio is simple - but it's not as simple as making a copy of a design and then enlarging it.

That won't actually make you a border around your shape - but the Offset tool will. 

How to Move CAMEO 5 Rollers

The Silhouette CAMEO 5 rollers are different than previous versions of the cutting machine. 

Here I'll show you how to adjust the CAMEO 5 rollers to position them to hold your mat and materials from about 5" wide to 12". 

How to Setup Silhouette CAMEO 5 Start to Finish (Don't Worry It's Easy!)

If you're trying to get your Silhouette CAMEO 5 setup you've come to the right spot. 

I'll take you through the quick and easy set up process step by step so you can be ready to make your first cut with Silhouette CAMEO 5.  If you'd rather watch a complete CAMEO 5 setup video, I have that here.

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How to Cut Heat Transfer Vinyl with Silhouette CAMEO 4: Beginner Tutorial (2022)

Cutting heat transfer vinyl with Silhouette CAMEO 4 is a great first project for beginners. It's easy to cut, easy to weed, and easy to apply. Plus HTV is very forgiving.  

Picking the right design is key to having a successful first Silhouette CAMEO heat transfer vinyl cut and lucky for you I am not only including a free Silhouette design download for you, I am going step by step so you can follow right along! 

Why Silhouette Studio Designs Disappear When Welding (and the Fix)

If you're trying to weld two or more Silhouette designs in Silhouette Studio and your design or part of your design is disappearing - there's an easy fix.

The issue is almost always caused when trying to weld into a frame.

10 Silhouette Terms Every Silhouette CAMEO Beginner Needs to Know

When you're new to Silhouette it can be challenging to even search for free Silhouette tutorials because you don't know the correct terms to search.

I thought it would be helpful to share and define 10 of the most common (and confusing) Silhouette terms so you can get a head start as a Silhouette CAMEO beginner.

How to Print and Cut with Silhouette CAMEO 4 for Beginners (2022)

Silhouette CAMEO 4 print and cut is probably one of the most intimidating things for beginners. But it shouldn't be! While I would not suggest print and cut be your first  Silhouette CAMEO 4 project, you should learn how to print and cut with CAMEO 4 as soon as you can as it opens up a lot of possibilities! 

To help you worth through this first print and cut project, I am not only including a free Silhouette design download for you, I am going step by step so you can follow right along! 

How to Cut Vinyl with Silhouette CAMEO 4: Tutorial for Beginners (2022)

A lot of Silhouette beginners start by cutting vinyl. While I would recommend cutting heat transfer vinyl, over adhesive vinyl as your first Silhouette CAMEO project if you're here to learn how to cut vinyl with Silhouette CAMEO read on! 

Picking the right design is key to having a successful first Silhouette CAMEO vinyl cut. You want to look for a design that's at least 5 inches wide and five inches high. There should be no small areas and it should be a single color design. I have a free Silhouette cut file you can download and use to follow along this tutorial. 

21 Silhouette Tutorials, Tips and More (October Wrap Up)

If you're looking for 21 of the Best Silhouette Tutorials on the web..you've found them! 

We've been having so much fun here at Silhouette School that I blink and the month's over and it's time for another Silhouette tutorial wrap up.

How to Make a Rhinestone Template with Silhouette CAMEO 4 for Beginners

All Silhouette machines can cut rhinestone templates including the Silhouette CAMEO 4. 

You can also make your own rhinestone templates in Silhouette Studio if you have Designer Edition or higher.  Follow along to learn how to make a rhinestone template with Silhouette CAMEO 4 in just a few easy steps.

How to Use Silhouette Studio for Beginners

If you're a Silhouette beginner, using Silhouette Studio for the first time can be a little overwhelming. There are a lot of tools and features in the software it can be intimidating. 

In this Silhouette Studio beginner tutorial I'm going to show you the very basics on how to use Silhouette software so you know enough to cut your first Silhouette CAMEO project. 

10 Tips for Your First Vinyl Project with Silhouette CAMEO 4

If you're about to tackle your first vinyl cut with Silhouette CAMEO 4 - I have 10 beginner tips to help make it a success! 

From picking a beginner-friendy design to knowing the best techniques for applying vinyl straight and centered, these 10 tips will help make your first Silhouette vinyl project a win! 

First Paper Project with the Silhouette CAMEO 4

If you're new to Silhouette and looking for a first Silhouette CAMEO paper project, you've come to the right spot. 

In this Silhouette CAMEO beginner tutorial we'll share the ins and outs of cutting paper while making a paper card. 

How to Print and Cut with CAMEO 4 Like a Pro When You're a Newbie!

Silhouette Print and Cut is one of the most popular - but intimidating - ways to use the Silhouette cutting machines. 

It's possible to print and cut on all Silhouette machines, including the Silhouette CAMEO 4, CAMEO 4 Plus, and CAMEO 4 Pro. This beginner Silhouette print and cut tutorial will walk you through all the steps.

First Cut with 24" Silhouette CAMEO Pro (Free Cut File)

If you're a Silhouette CAMEO Pro beginner and are looking a step by step tutorial to walk you through your first cut, you've come to the right place. 

In this beginner tutorial you'll learn how to set up Silhouette Studio and your Silhouette CAMEO 4 Pro to make your first cut..without a cutting mat!  

14 Free Silhouette CAMEO 4 Beginner Tutorials to Get You Started!

If you're a Silhouette CAMEO 4 beginner and you're looking for some help getting started, you've come to the right spot!

Six years ago I was in the same spot as you getting my first Silhouette machine for Christmas 2013!  There were hardly any free Silhouette resources for beginners at that time - but that's all changed! Silhouette School Blog is now the largest free resource for Silhouette crafters on the web.

How to Use the Silhouette CAMEO 4 Rotary Blade: Beginner Tutorial

One of the biggest advantages of the CAMEO 4 is being able to use the Silhouette Rotary Blade.  No other Silhouette machine is able to use this new blade.

The Silhouette Rotary blade can easily cut materials that are otherwise difficult or impossible to cut with the traditional cutting blades.  This Silhouette beginner tutorial will get you started with your first rotary cut!