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. 

Getting Started with Silhouette CAMEO: 10 Things No One Tells Beginners Before the First Cut (Updated 2021)

This time of year there are always a lot of beginners getting started with Silhouette CAMEO so I figured what better time to tell you what no one else will tell you before making your first cut with Silhouette!

After eight years of writing Silhouette CAMEO tutorials for beginners on up, I admit I sometimes think to myself "Is this information too basic?"  Turns out...when it comes to learning Silhouette...usually the answer is no.

So today I'm going to tell you 10 things no one will tell you when you're getting started with Silhouette Studio and your cutting machine.

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. 

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!

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.

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.