How to Start a Small T Shirt Business With a Silhouette CAMEO

If you're a beginner looking to start a tshirt business with Silhouette CAMEO, I have so much info to share with you today that I jammed it into a video! 

We're talking the biggest mistakes to avoid when starting an at home t shirt business and the best equipment to have to set up your shirt business.  Plus pros and cons of various at home heat transfer printers and where HTV shirts SHOULD fit into your business. 

How to Keep Track of Orders for Small Business (Silhouette or Cricut)

If you have found yourself "organizing" orders on sticky notes or a notebook it may be time to get a little more organized and streamlined with a free order management "software" for small business.

Many Silhouette crafters did not intend to sell their items when they started out with their Silhouette CAMEO...but inevitably a friend, neighbor, or friend of a friend asks "Can I buy one from you?" And you have yourself a small business almost overnight with no way for order tracking.

One order is easy to remember or jot down on a notepad, but take it from someone who was in that position six years ago and now has a handful of employees..it's not the way to scale.  You need an ordering system for small business. Also take it from me..it's FAR easier to implement an order management system from the start and the Google Suite tools - all free - make it easy to do.

Install Silhouette Studio Designer Edition (DE+ or Business) for the First Time or on Second Computer (2024)

If you purchased a Silhouette Studio Designer Edition license key (or a license key for Designer Edition Plus or Business Edition) you can install them on up to three computers.

This comes in handy if you get a new computer or have more than one computer where you use Silhouette Studio. This tutorial will show you how to install Silhouette Studio license keys and also how to install on another computer.

How to Print Sheets on Epson SC F570 Sublimation Printer

Not only can you print directly from the roll, but you can print sheets on the 24" Epson SC F570 Sublimation printer. 

Having the ability to sheet feed means you can limit waste when you don't need to print in the wider format on the Epson F570. Read on for how to setup the Epson F570 sublimation printer to print sheets. 

Pre Order Siser Juliet Cutting Machine Price, Best Bundles, Set Up

The Siser Juliet Cutting Machine is now available for pre order! 

I got my hands on one of the first 12" cutting machines and have been busy not only hunting down the best Juliet Cutting Machine bundles for you, but also creating some beginner Juliet tutorials and videos to help you get started. 

How to Print and Cut Glitter Heat Transfers with Roland BN-20A

You can print custom glitter heat transfers at home without having to layer glitter HTV by either sublimating on glitter HTV or by printing and cutting glitter transfers on a Roland BN-20A or BN-20.

Both of these methods avoid the issue of added bulk when layering solid color glitter HTV. I prefer the Roland BN-20 method because it avoids the common issue of trying to line up the sublimation print with the cut vinyl and the transfer isn't as thick. 

Read on for how to make glitter heat transfers with Roland BN-20A. 

5 Tips for Creating Mock Ups in Silhouette Studio That Sell

If you sell digital cut files or buy commercial use designs to make products to sell with your Silhouette, you should make sure your mock up game is strong!

Mock Up photos help sell physical goods and digital designs by letting potential customers 'see' the finished product without you actually creating it first.  Put it to you this way...which of the above sets do you think sells more?

Craft mock ups are a huge help in selling digital products as well allowing designers to show examples of how their cut files can be used.  These five tips will help you take your mock up game to the next level so you can sell more - and at a higher price!

Going from Silhouette CAMEO to Roland BN-20A: 5 Steps to Transition Quickly and Cut the Learning Curve

If you are a Silhouette CAMEO user who is adding a Roland BN-20A to your business - I am here to help you quickly cut the learning curve. 

I'm also here to tell you - you have a huge advantage already with your understanding of Silhouette Studio. 

The Roland BN-20A and Roland BN-20 run off the Roland Versaworks software, however you will NOT need another software to create the cut lines. You guessed it - Silhouette Studio is part of that equation. Read on for how to seamlessly transition from Silhouette CAMEO to Roland BN-20A in five easy steps. 

DIY Custom Packaging for Small Business for (Almost) FREE!

If you're looking for a way to create custom packaging for your small business, you can do it for pretty much free.

Whether you're selling t shirts or tumblers, mugs or other custom items you can customize packaging for free with the help of your Silhouette machine. 

Prestige A3+ DTF Printer Review: Pros and Cons of the Desktop Direct to Film Printer

If you're considering getting into DTF (direct to film) and looking for a Prestige A3+ DTF Printer review - you'll find it here. 

If you're not even sure what Direct to Film printing is or how it fits into your Silhouette business, you might want to start here first.  Then be sure to come back to read the pros and cons of the desktop Direct to Film printer so you can make a decision if it's the next best printer for your small business. 

Prestige A3+ DTF Printer and Software Setup: Step by Step Guide

If you're the owner of a new Prestige A3+ DTF Printer or are considering adding the desktop DTF printer to your business this tutorial will walk you through how to set it all up! 

Setting up the Prestige A3+ DTF Printer will take you about an hour or so and honestly the hardest part is getting it out of the crate! Follow along for step by step help on how to setup the Prestige A3+ Printer and included Cadlink software (needed to print!) 

How to Print White Ink on Black Paper...FINALLY! (Video)

If you've been wondering how to print white ink on black paper..I've got the answer for you today! 

I love having the ability to print white on black paper. It's perfect for things like invitations, cards, chalkboards, and menus. When I remembered I could print Silhouette Studio-created designs with one of the printers already in my craft room - I was ecstatic! 

So Fontsy Just Got Fontsier...10 NEW Features and Updates!

If you're ever looking for commercial and personal use cut files and free SVGs and fonts...I'm of course going to recommend So Fontsy.

As many of you know along with Silhouette School, Silhouette U, and the Ultimate Silhouette Guide ebook shop - I am also one of the owners of So Fontsy.  We could not be more excited to have just re-launched So Fontsy capping off a nearly two year completely custom rebuild - bringing new features and a better overall experience for you and our awesome designers.

Why Small Silhouette Businesses Should Consider Outsourcing Transfers

If you run a small Silhouette business you probably - from time to time - get asked if you can take a bulk order.

Ten or 20 shirts doesn't seem like much before you start cutting, weeding, and pressing, but we all know time is money. Sometimes it just makes the most business sense to outsource!

How to Save HEX IDs and Pantone Colors in Silhouette Studio (V4.3)

When Silhouette Studio V4.3 is released, it will be easier than ever to save HEX and Pantone codes in Silhouette Studio. 

The new Custom Color Palettes features can be used to save HEX and Pantone colors that are easily accessible right from the Fill Color and Line Color tool panels.

Why Now May Be the Best Time Ever to Buy a Silhouette CAMEO 3

With the recent announcement that Silhouette CAMEO 4 will be released later this year, now may be the best time ever to get a Silhouette CAMEO 3.

If you’re considering getting your first Silhouette CAMEO or already own one but want to upgrade or need a back up - here are five reasons to think about getting a CAMEO 3 now…before you no longer can. 

5 Reasons the Pink Heat Press Might Be Perfect for Crafters!

I might have a problem with collecting heat presses...but I promise they're all different and they're all great for different reasons.

I recently added the adorable pink Heat Press....and I can't think of one reason not to love it. In fact there are 5 reasons this might be the perfect heat press for you! 

#1 Thing NOT to Do as a Silhouette CAMEO Beginner

One of the biggest mistakes Silhouette beginners make is to rush into taking orders or requests from friends and family.

It's almost a guarantee as soon as you get a Silhouette CAMEO and people realize you can make a  custom shirt or a vinyl decal they will ask you to make something for them. And you're going to want to say YES to all.the.things. Don't.

Yet.

Second Silhouette CAMEO: 7 Ways to Justify Needing Another Cutter

Many Silhouette crafters - at one point or another - question whether or not they need another (or a new) Silhouette machine.

There are a number of reasons why it's a good idea to seriously consider a second Silhouette cutting machine.  Some of them would fall under the "want" category while others should definitely be considered a "need."

Fastest Way to Install Fonts from Bundles: Silhouette Studio Tutorial

I shared my tips for organizing SVG bundles by bulk downloading, unzipping, and installing previously...but then I thought I bet it would be helpful to know how to bulk install fonts too.

A lot of SVG bundles including both SVG designs and fonts and since they are each installed differently it's important to know how to bulk install fonts too!