One of the most frequent questions I get is about how to have success cutting paper with Silhouette machines. If you struggle with getting a good cut without ripping, pulling or having it not quite cut through, you certainly aren’t alone. That was … [Read more...]
24” Cameo 4 PRO now available (and other sales this week)
Silhouette America has just released the new Cameo 4 PRO model. And there's a BIG surprise! The original intent was for this to be a 20" wide cutting machine. I can now let you in on the secret that it's actually a 24" one! That's pretty exciting, … [Read more...]
Cameo 4 Launch Party Review and First Look at the Machine
Yes, Silhouette America knows how to throw a party! Last week I attended the Launch Party for the Cameo 4 near Silhouette America headquarters in Lindon, Utah. I saw lots of friends, had some treats and did some make-n-take projects. Most … [Read more...]
Time-saving tip for AutoBlade users
If you have a Cameo 3 or Portrait 2 machine, or are looking with longing at the new models coming in the fall (more on that in an upcoming post), you have the option to use the AutoBlade. While it's nice that the machine adjusts the blade for you, … [Read more...]
Cut Doctor: Lesson 24 — Dealing with difficulties after the cut
We've made it to the end of our series (to start with Lesson 1, go here). Your cuts should be all healed now! But today's visit is a follow up appointment where we go over things like post-operative complications. Specifically, we're going to talk … [Read more...]
Cut Doctor: Lesson 23 — Bad cuts part 3
I spent most of last year dealing with health issues. It seemed like we’d NEVER find the cause or the cure. The day we did was the best day ever! Now I feel back to my normal self. I feel like today will be the same for many of you, because we’re … [Read more...]
Cut Doctor: Lesson 23 — Bad cuts part 2
Have you ever send a cut job to your machine, watched it work and away, then removed the material and realized it didn’t cut the material at all or cut it all the way through? Yes, I see every hand going up! We’ve all had this happen at one time or … [Read more...]
Cut Doctor: Lesson 22 — Problems with incomplete cuts or at the end of the cut
Some diseases you get as a baby, some as an adult, some as a senior. Basically, you can get sick throughout your entire life. In the same way, you can run into cutting woes at any point in the process. Today, we’re going to focus on problems that … [Read more...]
Cut Doctor: Lesson 20 — Noises and what they indicate
Picture this: It’s a dark night and the wind is shrieking. You’re driving on a deserted road when you hear the familiar thump of a flat tire. You pull over, tires kicking up the gravel. There’s a faint light in the distance and you walk toward it, … [Read more...]
Cut Doctor: Lesson 19 — When your cut starts well but then the machine goes crazy
Yes, I believe you! Sometimes it seems that your Silhouette machine is possessed. It starts great, then for some unknown reason seems to go completely crazy. It starts fine but then cuts in the wrong place, goes way too slowly, the blade doesn’t go … [Read more...]
Cut Doctor: Lesson 17 — Issues before cutting even starts
Welcome back to the Cut Doctor’s office! I hope you’ve been learning a lot about healing your cutting ills. Today we’re going to talk about things that might happen even before cutting starts. (To start with Lesson 1 in the Cut Doctor series, go … [Read more...]
Cut Doctor: Lesson 12 — Test Cuts
Have you ever started a prescription medicine and found out it just didn’t work for you? While it may be a great product, it may not work well with your body’s chemistry. Or you may need to use a different dose than the recommended one due to your … [Read more...]
Cut Doctor: Lesson 5 — Blade Number
Yes, the Cut Doctor is in, and she wants to help you improve your cut health today by helping you understand how to use your blade. This is the most basic tool we use in Silhouette machines, but often the most misunderstood. Let’s examine exactly … [Read more...]
Cut Doctor: Lesson 4 — Default Cut Settings
I’m so glad you are visiting the doctor’s office again today! Your commitment to good cut health is impressive. In today’s visit, we’re going to talk about the default cut settings. Those are the recommendations the Silhouette Studio software gives … [Read more...]
Cut Doctor: Lesson 3 — Tools
What would happen if your surgeon used a chain saw to remove your appendix? That would most likely not be a very successful surgery. You’d probably come out feeling much worse. It’s important for a doctor to choose the right instrument for a … [Read more...]