How to Use the Silhouette Heat Pen in Curio 2 for Beginners

If you're new to using the Silhouette Heat Pen in the Curio 2, I'll take you through the process to foil step by step. 

When using the heat pen in the Curio 2, you can add foil to materials and items that are up to 20mm thick thanks to the high clearance. Read on for how to use the Silhouette foil heat pen.

Silhouette Curio vs Curio 2: Side By Side Feature and Process Comparison

With the release of the second generation Curio, let's take a look at the Silhouette Curio 2 vs Curio 1. 

The two machines look very different, but what about the "guts" of the machine and the features and capabilities? Even the Curio 2 dimensions are drastically different than the original Curio.  If you haven't yet read all the details on the Silhouette Curio 2, you can find them in this post. 

Read on for a direct side by side feature comparison of the Curio 1 and 2. 

Silhouette Curio 2: Everything to Know (And Is There More We Don't Know About Yet?)

The long anticipated Silhouette Curio 2 is just weeks away...and is among the new 2023 Silhouette machines!

 
The second generation Silhouette Curio is one of four new cutting machines Silhouette announced for release in 2023. You can find all the details on the CAMEO 5 and CAMEO 5 Plus, including pricing, release date, and a features list here. If you’re interested in what the Curio 2 features are, when it will be available and more...read on! 

If you're looking for a complete Silhouette Curio 2 unboxing and set up, you can find that here.

Silhouette Curio Being Discontinued

Silhouette School has learned, the Silhouette Curio machine is being discontinued. 

Silhouette School has confirmed the flat bed Silhouette machine with a cult-like following by crafters who like to etch, engrave, and emboss will be phased out and manufacturing is expected to end in 2021. 

Silhouette Deep Cut Blade Review (And What It Can Cut in CAMEO)

If you're considering the Silhouette Deep Cut Blade for Silhouette CAMEO or Portrait, this review and tutorial will give you a good start including cut settings for otherwise hard to cut materials.

The Silhouette Deep Cut blade can cut materials up to 2mm thick. Those are usually reserved for the Curio, CAMEO 3, Portrait 2 and Silhouette CAMEO 4 which are the machines that have the higher clearance and therefore can cut thicker materials. However I was also able to use the Deep Cut blade with success in my CAMEO 2. This gives you some options if you want to avoid or can't use the Kraft Blade.

Embossing Clay with Silhouette Curio: Beginner Tutorial

I'm constantly amazed by the seemingly limitless ability of the Silhouette machines.  If you've ever seen the amazing clay crafts cut and embossed with the Silhouette Curio you know what mean.

I have to admit I've had clay sitting in a drawer in my office for more than a year - ready to be cut with my Curio...but I've been a little nervous. Today I want to share with you a beginner Silhouette Curio clay tutorial!

How to Use the Foil Quill on Acrylic with Silhouette Curio (Video)

The Foil Quill has become a must have tool for a lot of Silhouette crafters for it's ability to create gorgeous foil designs on a wide range of materials including paper and vinyl!

Photo courtesy: Kay Hall/Clever Someday

 But some Curio users have discovered you can also foil onto acrylic with amazing results!!! 

Silhouette 2mm Kraft Blade: What Materials Can You Cut

The 2mm Silhouette Kraft Blade is now available on pre-order ... but what materials can you cut with the Kraft Blade?

The 2mm Kraft Blade can be used in the Silhouette CAMEO 3, Curio, Portrait 2 and the Silhouette CAMEO 4's left carriage (with the tool adapter) to thick materials. 

Silhouette Curio Tutorial: How to Flat Emboss with the BEST Results (Video)

If you're looking to get a beautiful and sharp flat embossing with your Silhouette Curio, you have got to try this technique.

It takes a little time to get it all set up, but it is so worth the effort when you see the how the Curio embosses.

Cutting Polymer Clay with Silhouette CAMEO or Curio: Step by Step for Beginners

Is there anything the Silhouette CAMEO or Curio can't do? I'm thrilled to share with you some tips on how to cut Polymer Clay with Silhouette Curio or CAMEO today.


 
Mags Bowman is an expert in this little niche and she's here today to share with you pretty much everything you need to get started using your Silhouette Curio or Cameo to cut polymer clay.

Silhouette CAMEO 3 and All Things Silhouette Conference California Ticket Combo Offer

The countdown is on to the third All Things Silhouette Conference, and the first on the West Coast, and I have some new details to share...plus a brand new combo ticket which includes the conference ticket and new Silhouette CAMEO 3! (By the way, if you already purchased a conference ticket, email me and I'll get you all squared away so you can add the Silhouette CAMEO 3 to your ticket!)

We have a lot to cover here so bear with me...I promise it's all worth it!

So first things first - there is now a new ticket bundle which combines the entrance ticket for the All Things Silhouette Conference in Newport Beach and the Silhouette CAMEO 3. The best part is the new Silhouette CAMEO will be shipped right to you!

Secret to the Best Emboss with Silhouette Curio

Many Silhouette owners purchase the Curio to use to cut and emboss paper for scrapbooking and card making. To get the most defined emboss on cardstock, the trick is to score first, then emboss...twice. The Silhouette Curio's dual carriage make this two-step processes one.

How to Stipple with Silhouette Curio (for Beginners)

One of the features of the Silhouette Curio is its ability to stipple.   The stipple effect leaves a bunch of tiny dots rather than a cut line, resulting in a pretty cool effect.   With more and more Sil users getting the Curio I thought it was about time I share a basic 101 tutorial on how to stipple with the Silhouette Curio.

21 More Silhouette Tutorials: Tips, Tricks, & Reviews (November Wrap Up)

Let me tell you a little secret about Silhouette School - I work at least a month ahead on blog posts. For the monthly reviews I schedule them for the last day of the month, but I do get them all written up well ahead of time.   But here I am at 9:05pm on Sunday night...as in last night....writing this - that's how fast November got away from me.

Testing the CURIO Embossing Tips in the Silhouette CAMEO

Every time I mention the Curio blades and tips on the blog or on Silhouette School's social media sites I get questions about whether or not they can be used in the CAMEO and/or Portrait.  The fact of the matter is the Curio tips and blades can physically fit in the Silhouette CAMEO and in the Portrait. However, it's more about how they perform in those machines than their size - and it's not all about the blades, you have to consider the mats as well.

Regular Silhouette School contributor, Becky from My Paper Craze, is here this week with the results of testing the CURIO embossing tips in the Silhouette CAMEO. 

Turn Sketch Fonts into Cuttable Fonts in Silhouette Studio

I don't buy a whole lot of designs or fonts from the Silhouette Studio library - but there's one thing I will buy and that's sketch fonts and that's because these single line fonts are SUPER useful!

Not only are the Silhouette sketch fonts ideal for using with Silhouette Sketch Pens because they draw in a single line instead of as an outline, but they can actually be used as cut-able fonts too!

Embossing on Cardstock with Silhouette Curio: Wide vs Fine Tip

Today we're talking all about embossing with the Silhouette Curio!  Silhouette School weekly contributor Becky put the Curio's embossing capabilities to the test and she's here with the results!  

We'll be the first to admit that we've been a little hesitant in using the new Curio. I just love my Cameo so much, I can't even imagine how the Curio could top all these amazing capabilities that I'm already used to. One tool that just keeps playing round and round in my mind is the embossing, especially since I'm a paper crafter at heart. 

22 More Silhouette CAMEO Tutorials You Need to Read

It's the end of another month and that means it's time for a look back at the Silhouette CAMEO (and Portrait and Curio and Mint) tutorials you missed while enjoying the last days of summer and the first days of fall. September was a huge month for Silhouette School! We hit 50,000 almost 52,000 Facebook followers and celebrate with a giveaway like no other - thank you for all 80,000+ entries!!

We also shared a whole slew of free cut files from a CAMEO2 control panel template to a chalkboard printable.  If you're a new Curio users there's a 101 tutorial for you and details on how to cut stencils for cookies with Silhouette. And always there was a whole bunch of project inspiration from string art to 3D swinging doors...so be sure you don't miss a thing and check out all of these Silhouette School tutorials!

• Welding Text and Shape Outlines in Silhouette Studio
• Silhouette Curio vs CAMEO (or Portrait)
• Silhouette Mint Studio Software Released Ahead of New Stamping Machine
• The Best Heat Transfer Vinyl on Dri Fit and Other Athletic Gear
• Set of Pumpkins Free Silhouette Studio Cut File
•  How to Gradient Fill a Multi Piece Design in Silhouette Studio
• How to Make a Rhinestone Decal with Silhouette
• Turn Anything into a Silhouette Studio Pattern
• Chevron Circle (Free Silhouette Studio Cut File)
• Silhouette Curio for Beginners: A Great First Curio Project
• How to Add HTV on Towels
• Silhouette Studio Mobile Release Date and Function Details Announced
• How to Make String Art Patterns with Silhouette
• September 11 Never Forget (Free Silhouette Studio Cut File)
• Silhouette Studio Library: Adding Keywords for Easier Searching
• Silhouette CAMEO 2 Control Panel Shape (Free Silhouette Cut File)
• One Click Trick to Cutting Tiny HTV and Vinyl Designs
• Door Photos Shadow Box with Silhouette Studio
• Chalkboard Printables Template: Free Silhouette Studio Cut File
• Silhouette Hack for Easy Glitter HTV Weeding (It's All About the Sketch)
• A Commercial Font Deal with Something for Everyone
• Cutting Cookie Stencils with Silhouette

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Silhouette Curio vs CAMEO (or Portrait)

I've had my Silhouette Curio now for several weeks so I'm slowly beginning to see more and more major (and minor) differences between it and the CAMEO and Portrait.  If you read my first impressions of the Curio (not quite a review) you know we got off to quite a rough start.

This post, however, isn't about what I like and don't like about the Curio, it's just about straight up facts so you can decide if you need to add a Silhouette Curio to your crafting tool belt.

Silhouette Curio for Beginners: A Great First Curio Project

I know all you new Curio owners have been waiting for a Silhouette Curio beginners tutorial so today I'm happy to share one with you!  Weekly Silhouette School contributors and my go-to paper girls, Becky and Glenna from My Paper Craze are here with an intro to the Curio.