15" Silhouette CAMEO 4 Plus Set Up and Getting Started

Setting up a 15" Silhouette CAMEO Plus is almost exactly the same as the smaller 12" Silhouette CAMEO 4 set up.

One thing to keep in mind - especially immediately after the 15" Silhouette CAMEO Plus release - is you need to ensure you have a version of the Silhouette Studio software that supports the wider cutting machine.

15" Silhouette CAMEO Plus on PRE ORDER Now!

For the first time ever a Silhouette machine with cutting capabilities wider than 12" is on pre order!

The 15" Silhouette CAMEO Plus pre-order is open and available exclusively at Swing Design NOW!

If you are waiting on updates and pre order for the 20" Silhouette CAMEO Pro, click here to sign up for email alerts so you're among the first to know!

How to Print and Cut on Wide Format with 15" Silhouette Cameo 4 Plus

Print and Cut on a 15" Silhouette CAMEO 4 Plus is not only not much different than a 12" machine, it actually gives you a huge advantage.

Even with just three extra inches of cutting width, you get twice as much print and cut area. This Silhouette CAMEO Plus tutorial will show you how to take advantage of that and print and cut with a CAMEO Plus.

Silhouette CAMEO 4 vs CAMEO 4 Pro: What's the Same and What's Changed on the 24" CAMEO

If you're wondering what the differences are between the Silhouette CAMEO 4 and the CAMEO Pro you've come to the right spot. 

While the Silhouette CAMEO 4 vs CAMEO 4 Plus (15" Silhouette) are minimal, there are some changes to the Silhouette CAMEO 4 Pro which makes the list of differences between it and the CAMEO 4 and CAMEO Plus longer. 

15" Silhouette CAMEO Plus First Cut

Your first cut with 15" Silhouette CAMEO Plus requires just a few minor tweaks from using a 12" CAMEO 4, but it's easy to get started!

This beginner tutorial will walk you through your first 15" Silhouette CAMEO Plus cut from Silhouette Studio setup all the way through cutting.

How to Make a Doormat with Silhouette: Beginner Tutorial

If you've been wondering the best way to make a doormat with Silhouette - I may have found it!

There are a lot of different ways to customize a blank doormat but in this Silhouette doormat tutorial I'm going to share the way I have found to get the best results - using HTV and spray paint!

How to Sketch and Cut with Silhouette CAMEO 4

If you ever wanted to sketch and cut with your Silhouette CAMEO 4, it's possible although not as easy as it is with a machine with dual carriages.

The trick to sketch then cut with Silhouette CAMEO 4 is to use cut by line color! Read on for the step by step Silhouette tutorial on sketching then cutting.

New Silhouette Machines and Products for 2019 in Photos! (CAMEO 4, Heat Press, & More!)

The excitement around the Silhouette CAMEO 4 and 15" CAMEO Plus and 20" Silhouette CAMEO Pro continues...so I thought I'd share some additional photos of the new Silhouette CAMEO products. 

It's important to realize that while the Silhouette CAMEO 4 features have been announced Silhouette America has not officially announced details of the new machine.  Silhouette School obtained prior special permission to share details and prototype photos of the CAMEO 4 and other new 2019 Silhouette products with you including the Silhouette CAMEO Plus, CAMEO Pro, Silhouette Heat Press and Silhouette sheet feeder.

Eeek!! Ultimate Silhouette Guide for CAMEO 4 is Here!! (Early Reviews!!)

You guys I could not be more excited to finally release my 13th book...the Ultimate Silhouette Guide for CAMEO 4 (Plus and Pro!)

It's been a labor of love and I'm glad it's done..and judging from the early response, many of you are too!! And if you're wondering if I have a version for the CAMEO 3...2...1 (YES! The USG Second Edition is what you want). 

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.

Silhouette CAMEO 4 Pre-Order, Pricing, and Feature Details!! All Your Questions ANSWERED!

9/10/19 UPDATE CAMEO 4 PRE ORDERS ARE NOW OPEN!!

The long awaited Silhouette CAMEO 4 release date has finally been announced...and a limited number of pre-orders on the Silhouette CAMEO 4 are expected start soon!  Sign up to get email alerts here!

Silhouette CAMEO 4 Prototype

Yours truly was there when the details and features of the new Silhouette CAMEO 4 - along with several other big Silhouette releases for 2019 including the 15" Silhouette CAMEO Plus and the 20" Silhouette CAMEO Pro - were announced in Hawaii at Silhouette America's Annual private Summit meeting.

Silhouette CAMEO 4 Premium Blade: How and When to Use It

The new purple 1mm Silhouette CAMEO 4 Premium Blade is now available as an Autoblade alternative...but how and when should you use it? 

This Silhouette tutorial will explain everything you need to know about the new CAMEO 4 Premium Blade aka 1mm manual blade. 

24" Silhouette CAMEO 4 Pro ORDER NOW! Everything You Need to Know! (& Unboxing)

The 24" Silhouette CAMEO Pro is finally here...and it's 4" larger than Silhouette America initially promised - a secret I've been keeping for what feels like an eternity now!  I'm soooo thrilled I can finally tell you that following MONTHS of delays due to the pandemic, you can now pre-ORDER the 20" Silhouette CAMEO Pro 24" CAMEO Pro or a Silhouette CAMEO Pro Bundle from Swing Design with FREE shipping. 

Unlike the change to the width, the Silhouette CAMEO Pro price has not increased above the initial $499.99 price tag which was announced in May 2019. To find out more about the largest CAMEO machine including changes from the CAMEO 4 and CAMEO Plus vs CAMEO Pro, what comes in the box, Silhouette CAMEO Pro set up, and where to find 24" vinyl rolls... read on! 

Silhouette CAMEO 4 Blade: How to Use the Ratchet Blade Instead of Autoblade

Silhouette CAMEO 4 autoblades are becoming increasingly more difficult to find, but that doesn't mean you can't cut with your machine. If the CAMEO 4 Autoblade is sold out, switch over and use the Silhouette ratchet blade instead.

This manually adjustable blade can be used in any and all Silhouette cutting machines - including all Silhouette CAMEO 4 machines.

Silhouette CAMEO 4 Pro Review: Pros and Cons of the 24" CAMEO

The Silhouette CAMEO 4 Pro is finally here...and so is my first 24" CAMEO Pro review!

As I always do, I'm here to give you guys all the information - pros and cons -so YOU can make an educated decision on if the new Silhouette CAMEO Pro should find a spot in your craft room! 

New Silhouette CAMEO 4 Blades (First Look)

Three new Silhouette CAMEO 4 tools will be available to order very soon!  

The new blades allow Silhouette CAMEO 4, CAMEO 4 Plus, CAMEO 4 Pro, and Portrait 3 users to get away from using some, but not all, of the tool adapters currently needed to use tools fitted for the older model Silhouette machines. 

Silhouette CAMEO 4 Tools and Blades: Which Tools are Compatible (And How to Use them)

Confused on which tools can be used in the Silhouette CAMEO 4? You're not alone.

Between two different tool carriages, various tool adapters, and multiple versions of the same tool, it's easy to see why knowing which tool to use in the Silhouette CAMEO 4, 15" Silhouette CAMEO 4 Plus, and Pro can seem like a guessing game.

How to Cut Fabric with Silhouette CAMEO 4 AutoBlade

If you don't have a Silhouette CAMEO 4 Rotary Blade, you can use a Silhouette Autoblade to cut fabric. 

It does require more preparation to cut fabric with an auto blade, since you need to stabilize it, but it is possible in a pinch. This tutorial will walk you through how to cut fabric with a Silhouette CAMEO 4 Autoblade. 

Silhouette CAMEO 4 Blade Not Cutting? How to Clean It

If your Silhouette CAMEO 4 Autoblade is not cutting there could be several reasons why.

If there is something stuck on the blade or debris in or under the cap, it can cause the CAMEO 4 blade not to cut. This is one of the most common CAMEO 4 auto blade problems. This tutorial will walk you through how to use the Autoblade tool to remove the cap and clean it out.

Can the Silhouette Rotary Blade be Used in CAMEO 3

The Silhouette Rotary Blade is hands down one of my favorite Silhouette accessories.

The ease of use in cutting fabric, felt, tissue paper, and other difficult to cut materials has made it extremely popular. It's so popular the rotary blade is often difficult to find....and highly intriguing to users with older model Silhouette machines as well who are left hoping and wondering: "Can I use the rotary blade in Silhouette CAMEO 3?