It’s an exciting day! You’ve got your software and materials ready to go so it’s finally time to set up your Cameo 4 machine. I’m going to walk you through each step of unboxing everything and getting ready to cut. Go ahead and lift the machine out … [Read more...]
Cut Doctor: Lesson 16 — The Machine
Welcome back to the Cut Doctor's office! All bodies have most things in common -- we all have the same organs, all need to eat and sleep, etc. But we may have certain dietary restrictions or may need glasses to see better. Silhouette machines are … [Read more...]
Cutting without the mat without losing your mind — Tip #14
So you’ve followed all my tips and are now a pro and cutting without the mat. There are still 2 more things to keep in mind after your successful cut. (To start with tip #1, go here.) Note: This post contains affiliate links. That means if you click … [Read more...]
Cutting without the mat without losing your mind — Tip #1
One of the awesome things about a Silhouette machine is that you can cut some materials without a mat. That means you can create projects that are larger than even the largest mat (the 12” x 24” Cameo mat). However, there are definitely some tricks … [Read more...]
When and how to change your cutting strip
In general, Silhouette cutting machines do not need maintenance. Keeping your machine clean around the mechanisms and along the bar is usually all that is required. But the cutting strip is one part that will sometimes need replacing. Let’s talk … [Read more...]
Before you begin series #8: Opening the box and getting to know the machine (Cameo)
It's an exciting day! You’ve got your software and materials ready to go so it’s finally time to set up your machine. I’m going to walk you through each step of unboxing everything and getting ready to cut. Note: This post contains affiliate links. … [Read more...]