First, there was the AutoBlade — no more forgetting to turn your ratchet blade to the right number. Then came the feature where the machine gets your mat or no mat selection from the software and rolls in your mat or material the correct amount … [Read more...]
Cut Doctor: Lesson 18 — When the machine starts cutting in the wrong place
The Cut Doctor is in! We’re back for our second lesson in troubleshooting cuts on your Silhouette machine. This time we’re looking at symptoms at the onset of a cutting disease. Let’s look at some reasons your machine may start cutting in the wrong … [Read more...]
Successful Beginner Projects: #10 – Vinyl Wall Quote
Are you ready for your final beginner project? If you haven’t gone through the Software Basics series and the other Successful Beginner Projects yet, I recommend you do those first because we will build on the skills already taught. In this project, … [Read more...]
Help! My machine is cutting in the wrong place!
UGH! It’s SO frustrating when your Cameo machine doesn’t do what you want, right? It’s such a great machine we expect it to be able to read minds. One of the most annoying things is when it’s cutting in the completely wrong place. There are several … [Read more...]
Cutting without the mat without losing your mind: Tip #12
I told you in tip #10 that it’s difficult to load materials like vinyl and HTV because they are floppy. I also said I’d let you know another reason they are tricky. That’s today’s tip. Because these materials are often on a roll, they become curled … [Read more...]
Cutting without the mat without losing your mind: Tip #8
Today’s tip on cutting without the mat is all about another small thing that can make a HUGE difference. It happens even before you start cutting and has to do with how you load your material. In order for the material to stay under the rollers, you … [Read more...]
Cutting without the mat without losing your mind — Tip #5
I hope you’re learning some good tricks to help you cut without the mat. To start with tip#1, go here. Today’s tip is one you won’t need all the time, but it’s critical to understand it when it pops up. It’s about orientation — which edge of your … [Read more...]