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Mine sat for 1 1/2 years! I'm pushing myself because I really want to start doing some chipboard constructions to then decorate and sell as home decor in addition to doing cards.
Glad I'm not the only one! The program has been hard for me to learn but, I am really putting in huge effort to learn it now though! Good luck guys, we can all do this! 💜💜💜
I loved that you touched the tips about the test cutting.. I would like to add the alwaays save scraps of the same color for just doing test cuts.. aslo I wanted to mention that all colors of the oracal 651 vinyles differ in thickness and so you test cut for each color.. take notes of good successful cuts.. like what force, speed, and blade dept. put it on a postanote and stick it on each roll
I purchased my Cameo 4 earlier this year, and am still intimidated. I just found your video this morning, and I love how you present the material. You are a great teacher. Thank you!
Loved this video! You explain things calmly and clearly. Sometimes with other videos, the person jumps back and forth and I get a bit confused at times. Thanks for giving calm and clear instructions! I will continue to follow you in the future! Thanks so much!
Hi Becky. I am new to this entire world and have just bought my first Cameo 4 to start a small business. I just want you to know that I find your videos really helpful and practical. See you along the way
I know I've already commented about you on a different video but, I just absolutely love your personality & style of teaching! Design Bundles need to give you a huge raise or whatever it takes to keep you as their tutorial person because you truly have such an amazing presence/personality that people just instantly love! Subscribed & bingeingfor sure!😁
Hey there! Thank you so much for you kind words, my heart is so happy to know that you enjoy my videos (and me!). I'm happy to report that Design Bundles takes very good care of me, they are a great company to work with and I plan on continuing to work with them in any capacity I can. See you again soon! ---Becky
Hi Becky. You are definitely the best on this channel when it comes to teaching. You are calm and objective. I often scroll away, perhaps too many episodes because that person is loud, stressful and does not have the ability to capture my interest. I'm brand new to this world. I'm still standing and doubting which machine to buy. I love to create, make nice cards and also do other things. After listening to you in several episodes, I have decided on a Cricut maker 3. It's your merit. I hope to see you more in the future precisely because of your personality and incredibly good ability to teach. Thanks Becky!
I been in the sign business for 30 years and I know all the best ways to buy vinyl. every major city has a sign supplier and mose of them sell the oracal 651 but they also have the 3m vinyls, I been using the rtape paper mask for many years. I also love the clear masking transfer too..
Another well-thought-out and spoken video on silhouette design. Doing a very good job and I hope many people see these videos. Excellent learning tool.
ok.. question.. and I’m searching for answers so hopefully I’ll find them, but in the meantime as well as assuming that I may NOT find my answers, I have the 2nd edition of Silhouette Cameo, I’m trying to figure out IF my machine will cut FOAM, Felt and basic fabric!! And being that it’s an older machine, finding the answers haven’t always been easy for me!! I’m not new to Silhouette but I’m not a PRO either!! Just playing around with the things and listening to many of yall who are so kind enough to help ppl like myself- giving details and how tos!! Much appreciated!!! Thanks for your help!!! And thanks for all the tutorials!! And obviously I only have the ratchet blade and I’m not sure what limits there are with this blade! Thanks again!! Have a blessed evening! ❤
I'm new to silhouette. I've always been a Circut gal, but I'm hearing great things about Silhouette. Your review on the Silhouette made me change over.
I have been a cameo user for 8 years....just graduated myself to a Cameo 4 Plus! Watched this video and am amazed at what I don't know! THANK YOU!! Made my day!
Hey Sandi! I'm so glad that we were able to help out even such an experienced user as yourself! I definitely learn new things all the time, so we'll take turns passing them back and forth, I'm sure! ---Becky
I know I'm supposed to learning but I'm just mesmerised by your gorgeous collection of vinyl in the glass cubes! :-) Thank you for making everything sound so easy :-)
Hey Michelle! I am mesmerized by them every day also, it's very distracting to have pretty sparkly vinyl close by. Thanks for checking out the video though! Hope we were able to pass on a few tips for you! ---Becky
Great info! I just want to say I love the way you smile throughout all of your videos. And you have a calming effect that I need sometimes, lol. I just appreciate the work you put into your videos….thank you!
Very helpful tips in one great video. 👍 Here are my 5 cents: Do not use JPEGs. These are only useful for screens, e.g photos and/or graphics with a background, scaling is a nuisance and edges are pixelated. Use vector graphics only (PNG*, EPS, SVG etc.), which you can scale up or down without losing any quality. (*)PNG is a bit limited
I have just purchased a Silhouette after using the Cricut for years (you will understand why as the news of Cricut "new features" filter through because this is going to blow up massively). Anyway, you are the first Silhouette information "Guru" I have subscribed too. & I've been browsing You Tube for a couple of hours now! Loving your videos so far, you make it so easy to understand. Thankyou
a little about the weeding tools. although I have the cameo i do love the circit weed tool, and also I have made my own weel tools by getting wood dowel rod, cut to aout 4 to 6 inches in length. then go to the sewing section of walmart and get some big marine canvas needles, drill a small hole and then press the needle into it.. another weeding tool i like to use is a exacto blade by friskers. nice grip and it sometimes helps to make your own weed lines between words
Thank you so much for letting me know that there is a problem with the blade. My daughter has experience with the version 3 and she has been teaching me how to use my 4 and we have wreaked our brains using different types of papers and not getting the cut . We finally said let’s get a new blade it couldn’t hurt to try to see if that’s the problem. Yes it was the blade.
Thank you for mentioning that it can open .dfx files, it made me think of a workaround for opening PDF files in the basic version - Inkscape (afree SVG software) does the trick. Import PDF in Inkscape and export as .dfx file and import that in Silhoutte Studio 😬
Great tips! I am a well seasoned Cameo owner & I learned several things to make crafting better. I especially loved the weeding box idea. I use non-Silhouette mats. They are so much better than Silhouette branded & won’t be going back. Also just discovered being able to design & print directly from Studio Software. Love it. Thanks so much. I look forward to your tutorials!
Thank you! I'm so glad that you have shared my experiences, I know it can be so overwhelming for beginners but us seasoned crafters will take care of them ;) I'm so glad that you are enjoying the videos, I welcome all your comments and input! ---Becky
Hey Doll G! I would just search Amazon for Silhouette Cameo cutting mats. I've tried the Nicapa brand and they work very well. Good luck with your crafting and thanks for watching! ---Becky
@@dollg44 I have used "Nicapa" and am currently using "Linked Go Standard Grip". I've been happy with both brands.. They are much thicker than Silhouette & have lasted quite a while. Just make sure they are for the model of machine you have. Happy cutting!
I don't have a Sillhouette yet but I will probably have a Cameo 4 by this afternoon. LOL. I'm so glad I found your videos and they will definitely be a BIG help right from the beginning. (Now I'm off to go shopping)
This video was the best comprehensive summary for a beginner I've ever seen. I have wanted to get a Silhouette and related software for a long time, but I felt ugg...this is going to be a hugh learning curve. Now I know the great content is available along with customers support. The ability to export designs is HUGH. In my opinion this is a game changer. As a "diehard" Cricut owner this is hard to admit. This is important when as creatives we use Adobe and other Graphics programs in our business.
Thank you so much for your honest opinions! I have had Cricuts for a few years but I really wanted to try a cameo for multiple reasons (design space issues but mostly curiosity, tbh). My cameo 4 arrived yesterday and I had watched your unboxing video when I ordered it. I decided to copy you and do a decal. The first two attempts were impossible to weed (second cut, I adjusted the cut from 1-3) and then I finally selected cut twice. That helped but cut a little too much so I was weeding half pieces of the backing off of some of the letters. I'm definitely going to try a ratchet blade!
Thank you Becky for another really informative video, I haven't got my Cameo 4 delivered yet but after watching your videos I cant wait for it to come and get started on this incredible journey with help from your videos, a big thank you.
Hi Becky! Haven't seen any new videos from you lately. Truly miss them. I do have a question . . I noticed that you use weeding tweezers in some of your videos and was wondering if there is a pair that you would recommend. I've tried several and find the tips seem to bend quite easily. Hope to see you back soon!
You are so sweet and informative. Thank you so much for all the great info. As a beginner I highly appreciate all this valuable knowledge. Great video!!
Hi Mony! Thank you for your kind words! Are you a member of our Facebook group? It's very beginner friendly! facebook.com/groups/1930716583871665 - Dawn 🙂
Hi Becky thanks for the wonderful hack/tips/tricks. My question to you is: Where did you get your clear storage binds for your vinyl. I really love your setup and looking to organizing mine.
Hey there! I'm sorry to report that I don't actually know where they come from originally. I purchased them second-hand when a local retail store was going out of business. Hope this helps! ---Becky
Love your style of teaching. I have the business addition and am still trying to grasp the beginning of Silhouette Studio keep getting stuck with cutting. However, is the beginning all you teach?
OK, so I tried to find an email. We really need a video that goes over Premium License, what you can and can not do as far as printing and selling items, reselling the file and print on demand do's and don'ts. Thank you
Can you please recommend a permanent-printable size white vinyl sheets suitable for outdoor, we just purchased a Cameo 4 and want to make graphic decals for our side x side. I can’t find any Oracal letter sized 651 sheets. Thank you, really enjoy the videos, they are like drinking from a fire hose!
I am a Cricut user who also has a Cameo 4. I have spent an entire day trying to get the auto blade to cut reliably through matte vinyl. I am going to see if the ratchet blade will work better for me.
I mainly cut stencils (large stencils) so I needed the 24" cut of the Cameo Pro. My question is can I cut 7.5 mil mylar plastic without a mat? Thank you
Great tips that took me maaaany years to learn. I've used a Silhouette machine since they first came out, I love the possibilities that it offered at the time vs the Cricut. I'm curious why you also use the Cricut machine. Thank you in advance for sharing your knowledge, I really like your videos.
Fun fact, you can communicate with the Cameo (4) without directly using Silhouette Studio, I use Inkscape and a package called inkscape-silhouette-git which makes it possible for me to cut stuff on my Cameo 4 on Arch.
Silhouette Connect is a plug-in that allows you to cut from within Adobe Illustrator or CorelDraw. Also Sure Cuts A Lot 5 will send to a Silhouette directly. So there are other options. I mainly use Silhouette Studio Business Edition to create svg files that I can export to my embroidery software for digitising.
Hi thank you for more information regarding silhoutte machine. I'm still confused regarding to all the material that I need to start my clothing brand. Hope you could help to it.
i’m new to this, i recently just got a cameo and i’m not sure how to use it or connect it to my computer. it’s like it just won’t connect. i’ve watched your videos and i’m a slow learner so i most stuff i still don’t get. i would love it if you could walk me through step by step on how to set everything up and help me figure everything out!
I love your videos! You are so informative. I just purchased a cameo 4 and I'm excited to get started. I've been using Cricut design space and just got really frustrated with the software limits and inconsistencies. I do have a questions about the Silhouette software. First, can I use the designs I have in design space in Silhouette? Second, can I create svg files in Silhouette? I kinda got lost when you were discussing this. Do you have a video that explains all this? Third, if I only want to do print and cut, or cut svg files, can I get by with the Basic software? Or do I need to purchase an upgrade? Again, I'm so excited to get started but I almost feel overwhelmed. I know that it will all come, but just need some guidance to get started. Thank you in advance for all the videos you create to assist all of us newbies :)
Hi Karlene! Do create SVG files, you need the Designer Edition of Silhouette. It's an extra expense, but totally worth it! The basic edition of Silhouette only allows you to use DXF files, not SVG. - Dawn
Hey Tammy! No way, you will adjust and love this machine! The software comes with a lot of features and I know it's overwhelming. But you will love it once you get the hang of it! If I can help, let me know! ---Becky
See. All I want is to be able to use lightburn with the cameo. I've already got a laser engraver. I already learned a design program. Now Imma have to learn a new one😭
You're amazing! I've had my cameo 4 for our a year and couldn't figure it out. It wasn't cutting right. It might be the auto blade!I'm gonna try the ratchet blade. Also, I can't figure out how to load my own logo and designs. Is it because I didn't upgrade? I saw you mentioned a little on that. Thanks!
Hello, I just have a question, I have had my silhouette cameo for a long time but I really don't used it. Im trying to learn more on how to use it so not that long I fond out that to get an image it had to be a certain file to download an image or to buy one. So I'm not sure what file is what I need so Can you help me what's the file I need? I was try to find a video but I thing it got me a little bit confuse. Thanks for your help and videos they alway help.
love this studio software I have a maker and really wished I would have done more research and found out how many problems the circuit software had before i bought it . I would have also loved the matless cutting with the cameo . maybe next time .thank you for all the tips
Hey Christina! The Maker is still a fabulous machine, I use mine all the time! Check out this video, if you have already, you might unlock some new ideas! ---Becky ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-U_aXLOZ1D1Q.html
would love to see a video on the various things available for a cameo cutter. I have the 15". haven't used it yet.........I bought the basic cutter with few accessories but would like to know what is out there and how to use it. thanks for your videos.
Hi, I was wondering if you have a video of how to start printing from Silhouette Cameo? I am having a hard time with the Registration. It keep falling. I tried with or without the matte, still get Registration Fail. Help please.... Thank you
I think I have a lemon. I have the Cameo 4 Plus. No matter what i do or settings I adjust (which is about all I've used) I can't get a good cut. I need help if I'm going to keep this machine but right now I want to toss it.
I just received a Cameo 4 as a birthday gift from The Hubster! I have been using my original Cameo and it started having issues. I followed your tutorial and printed a vinyl sticker for my new machine. Everything works with the exception of the BlueTooth. All my other BlueTooth devices work but not the Cameo. I am fine right now, but I hope to get it going. Any suggestions? I am using the iMac OS High Sierra version 10.13.6.
ok is 2nd time or 3rd time I see your video and I just seen the part were you talk about what file I need, with my 2little ones I miss that part the first couple time I saw the video, SO is DXF what I need not SVG? did I got that right ?
I have a Portrait and am interested in the not using the mat to feed. As the design shows the mat how do you avoid it stopping at the end of the “mat” or will it just continue to feed
Hi Sandi! You will need to have additional material loaded beyond what your design will call for just so that Silhouette registers there is enough material. Once your design is cut, it will end on it's own 🥰- Dawn
