Silhouette Cameo Using Vinyl

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Silhouette cameo using vinyl.

This has been a game changer for me since i love vinyl labels. If you re using a different type of htv make sure to read the manufacturer s instructions for the cutter settings. Once you have your cut settings selected correctly now is the time to perform a test cut. The one challenge with using a roll is the it can curl or veer to the side while cutting but it s nothing you can t learn to manage with a little practice.

You ll likely hear people talking about 651 and 631 vinyl or permanent and removable and glitter and htv use this vinyl guide to understand the different types of vinyl for silhouette cameo and when to use them. For this silhouette cameo project you re going to want to use adhesive vinyl specifically oracal 631. How to cut heat transfer vinyl htv with your silhouette cameo. Since the new cameo also has a sensor to cut vinyl based on a setting in silhouette studio you don t have to adjust the blade either.

If you are using a silhouette cameo 3 you are equipped with an automatic blade. The blade will adjust to the depth it needs to be to cut your vinyl successfully without going through the back. The silhouette cameo 3 comes with 2 blades. I ll be using siser easyweed vinyl.

If you re using backed media such as vinyl you won t need to use the cutting mat although should still align the material like you would do the cutting mat and press load media. With the designer edition of the software i will walk through how you can tak. Add the vinyl to the silhouette cameo. With the new cameo 4 there is a holder to keep the vinyl in place as you cut.