The RIGHT Way to Curve Text in Silhouette Studio

Have you ever tried to curve text around a shape in Silhouette Studio, only to have it snap back to straight when you delete the guide line? 

It's one of the most common mistakes people make with text to path aka curving text in Silhouette Studio.

Cutting Script Fonts with Silhouette Studio (Why You Should Stop Welding)

If you're still welding script fonts in Silhouette Studio you should stop now.  

Welding a script fonts joins the overlapping areas between letters, but it then makes it impossible to change the text or even see the name of the text.  

Read on for the auto-weld solution you have to try! 

How to Use a Split Monogram Font in Silhouette Studio

The split monogram style is such a great way to add even more customization to your projects because it allows you to not only add a monogram, but a name onto your project as well!

In this tutorial, we'll show you how to add a name to a split monogram and perfectly center it.

How to Design Custom Location Hoodies (And the Best Font)

You can easily design custom location graphics if you know a few little tricks including the best font..and how to curve text. 

The custom location hoodies are super popular right now and they're super easy to make. Read on for how to design in Silhouette Studio.

How to Retro Warp Text in Silhouette Studio

Have you ever wondered how to get the popular warped text effect in Silhouette Studio? 

This retro look is all the rage right now so read on for the step by step details on how to make retro wavy text in Silhouette Studio. 

How to Shape Words in Silhouette Studio

If you ever wanted to shape words in Silhouette Studio you've come to the right spot. 

In this tutorial we'll walk through how to make words fit in a shape by manipulating the text using edit points in the Silhouette software. 

How to Use Shadow Fonts in Silhouette Studio

Shadow fonts take text to the next level by adding a background, border or shadow behind the original text. 

This really makes the text stand out!  In this tutorial, we'll show you just how easy it is to use shadow fonts so you can get started working them in Silhouette Studio.

3 Reasons Fonts Aren't In Silhouette Studio Font List

It's not uncommon to download and install a font, and yet still not be able to find it in your Silhouette Studio Text Style list - where all fonts are listed.

There are a few reasons why a font would not appear in your Silhouette font list. This Silhouette tutorial will focus on the three big reasons why...and how to troubleshoot when fonts aren't appearing in Silhouette Studio.

How to Use Silhouette Fonts with Glyphs in 3 Easy Steps

If you have Silhouette fonts with glyphs or swirls it's easy to access them in Silhouette Studio. 

This tutorial will walk you through the three simple steps to accessing font glyphs in Silhouette Studio so you can create beautiful text designs with fonts. 

How to Curve Text on Bottom of a Circle in Silhouette Studio

Once you know how to curve text around a circle in Silhouette Studio you may be wondering how to curve text along the bottom of a circle. 

Getting text to curve on the bottom of a circle seems to give Silhouette users more trouble with the text wanting to flip upside down or backwards. This tutorial will explain exactly how to do it! 

How to Know What Font You Used After Welding Text in Silhouette Studio

After welding a font in Silhouette Studio - or ungrouping or releasing the compound path - the software will no longer tell you the name of the font you used.

But here's a little trick for how to remember the font you used even after you weld a font in Silhouette Studio. 

How to Find GPS Coordinates to Make a Coordinates Sign

When you personalize one of your projects, either for yourself or as a gift, the personalization makes that project so much more meaningful and special. 

Besides adding a name or monogram to a project or sign, you can also personalize a sign with the GPS coordinates of a specific location, like a location that is special to you. In this tutorial we’ll show you how to find your GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) to make a custom, personalized coordinates sign.

How to Change the Default Font in Silhouette Studio

Silhouette Studio now gives users the ability to change the default font style and size.  This is an option in the Silhouette Studio Beta version V4.4.819 or higher.

Goodbye are the days of Lucida Grande and Arial 72! Now you can pick whatever font and font size you want based on any installed font on your computer! 

How to Knockout Text in Silhouette Studio

Create some knockout projects using this knockout text technique! 

In this Silhouette Studio knockout tutorial we'll walk through how to design custom knockout name designs in the Silhouette software.  

How to Accurately Measure Design or Text Size in Silhouette Studio

If the designs and text that you're cutting on your Silhouette CAMEO or Portrait are not sized exactly as the dimensions that show in Silhouette Studio, there's a reason why. 

This Silhouette Studio tutorial will explain where the discrepancy comes in and how to get a more accurate measurement for designs and text in the Silhouette software. 

Quickly View All Fonts in Your Silhouette Studio Designs with this Hack!

If you're struggling with font paralysis - as in you can't decide which font to use, you can quickly view all fonts that you have installed in Silhouette Studio! 

In this Silhouette Studio text tutorial, I'll share the secret to viewing your text design with many different fonts so you can choose the perfect one!

Split Monogram Design: How to Add More Space for Text in Silhouette Studio

Ever needed more room to fit your name or quote (or whatever you want) in the gap between a split monogram? 

The way to do it isn't always so cut-and-dry, so here are some helpful steps to get you through it - without messing up the split monogram design!

Downloaded Fonts Not Showing Up in Silhouette Studio: They Might Be Hidden!

The issue of downloaded fonts not showing up in Silhouette Studio is a very common problem (don't worry - you're not the only one!). That's why we've written about it before...along with several fixes: 

• Fonts Not Showing in Silhouette Studio (Windows Fix)
• 3 Reasons Fonts Aren't in Silhouette Studio Font List

Today I have yet another way to find fonts and extras if you're having trouble with fonts missing inSilhouette Studio. 

Stop Welding Script Fonts in Silhouette Studio (V4.2 Tutorial)

Forgot to weld your text before you cut?  No problem! Silhouette Studio has your back.

 
In the latest version of Silhouette Studio - 4.2.471 - text automatically defaults to Cut Edge which is essentially auto-welding. But there is one thing you should look out for.

How to Turn Text-Based Designs into Stickers with Silhouette (Plus Best Cut Settings)

We've talked a lot about how to turn cut files into stickers, but it's also easy to turn text-based designs into stickers.

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

Let's say you have a bunch of motivational quotes that you want to use in your planner or journal - with just a few clicks you can convert them into stickers and then print on my favorite repositionable and removable sticker paper!