beginner tutorial - silhouette cameo - cut and apply vinyl decal

This is a basic tutorial on how to cut and apply a vinyl decal with your silhouette cameo.

[@noemihernandez7324]

OMG i was having trouble with my cameo 4 not cutting all the way through the silhouette vinyl that came with the bundle that i bought from the company. i was so frustrated and thought maybe i had done something wrong or the auto blade wasn't calibrated right. Anyway i watched tons of videos and then i came to you and you said machines have a sweet spot so i moved the blade to 2 and force 11and it worked perfectly. omg i seriously almost cried im so happy! thank you!!!!!!

[@serenebubbles3685]

Exact problem I'm having now...will try again at those settings.

[@PeterGrace2013]

I want to thank you for this video, I've been searching for a good end-to-end video that showed not only the process of cutting vinyl, but the transfer and final application process. Yours is the first no-nonsense video that shows how to do this that I've found. Kudos!

[@totalwreckssdenbdjnnjeueje4017]

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[@natashahenderson513]

I watched this, then went shopping for my supplies. Then watched it again as I paused and followed your steps and my first vinyl cut came out perfect. Thank you for making it simple and easy to follow. Now I'm addicted, gonna spend all day cutting.

[@potatoesare-amazing1696]

Got first machine today and have been watching videos all day. All have been good, but this was the easiest to follow and pick up from. Thank you!!'

[@MzNotImpressed]

Please keep the tutorials coming . You explain things very well .

[@ryleewauters8599]

I just want to thank you. No fluff you just do it. You explain everything and get right to the point. Very informative. I can't wait to get my Machine Thursday.

[@davis24179]

Well, I am so glad that I found this tutorial. I have had my silhouette for years. Like you, I have the original. Vinyl has intimidated me for longer than I am proud to admit! I feel confident now that I can do it! I am subscribing to your channel and saving this for reference as well! Thanks!

[@bettynielsen9138]

Best video I've seen for simple & easy transfers!

[@knowfake9474]

THANK YOU for this tutorial. It was simple, straightforward and very helpful. I have a small business and I was able to create my own vinyl letters logo myself (saving money and still looking professional).

[@Woolleybird]

I still have the same Cameo, which has been used on and off over the years - not often successfully! Somehow I have been using it recently for card making and it has been working great. I got some vinyl sheets for Christmas and I have been building myself up to use them. This tutorial is just what I needed and was great to watch. It told me everything that I wanted to know - and now I am off to experiment on my own vinyl!! Many thanks

[@valerieparsons7131]

Thank you....VERY helpful. I just cut my first two decals that I will use for glass etching. I make stained glass items so this is a whole new technical piece to my work and you have made it very simple!

[@cuptonmillerlpnful]

Great tutorial. Thanks. Just got my Cameyo 4 today. Cant wait to get started.

[@debramendoza448]

Thank you Molly. You have a great way of explaining things.

[@destinyk2617]

Omg this has helped me out so much it too me so many different videos to look for someone to explain clear and you’ve just done that for me thank you ❤️

[@Amster011977]

Thank you! I want to make some things for Christmas for my friends this year, and because of this video, I really think I can do it!! Thank you !!

[@Lashawndennis]

Oh my goodness!!!! I finally understand everything. I truly appreciate this video. Thanks a bunch.

[@darlap4629]

Great Tutorial! Easy to follow, love how you started from the very beginning to the very end! Thank You!!!

[@ivanchacon3064]

Thanks a lot !!! Such a good and simple way to explaine and make clear ! 💯👍✌

[@StampingButterflySherrywayt]

Thank you for the to the point video without all the fluff. Great Job. It really helped me.

[@dumblovesong]

Your scrap bin looks like heaven!!!

[@mebearcreations]

Thank you so much! I'm about to cut my first vinyl decal and wanted to check before trying and getting frustrated because I'd do something wrong. You showed the whole process very clearly, without making it needlessly long. Thanks a bunch!

[@kittys3096]

Thanks! This was a great tutorial. I hope to see more!

[@amberwood1948]

This is super helpful! Thank you so much for taking the time to share this ❤️

[@sharonkeen7132]

Thank you, Molly. Awesome video and instruction. Easy to follow for this NEWBIE!

[@cassiehagood1865]

Thank you so much for this video. It to the point and not complicated and MUCH appreciated by me, who also has a Silhouette Cameo 1!

[@dmcdmtsdccec4]

Thank you so much for this video - VERY helpful. I'm brand new and I learned a lot from this video!

[@lduvalier]

I love this video. Very simple and easy to follow. I am ready to get started! Thank you!

[@serenity4menow]

Thank you for this video, I am hoping it is as easy to do with the cameo 3 I just ordered. Everyone is saying what a nightmare it is to figure out the cameo 3, I hope not. But this was clear, to the point and very easy to understand. Keep them coming!

[@killastepz17]

I just want to say thank you!! you are a major life saver, lol!

[@luly444lou]

thank you for the cut settings! cutting some intricate designs for a party was having a hard time weeding it, after setting them with your specifications weeding was a breeze

[@mshortyscreations]

wow, I really understand it very good, thank you so much for taking the time to record this, I feel ready to do my first one, :-)

[@mebearcreations]

And another big thanks, because I just jazzed up a couple of water bottles and it was so simple after watching your video! I've cut out the name of the person who's getting them and it looks so fancy! I think she'll be delighted :)

[@Linnea4462]

Thanks for walking us through from the beginning!

[@truewordz777]

A very useful tutorial. Thanks

[@monicaruffin2352]

Love this tutorial!! I got a cameo 3 in December- I am still scared of it!! I have made a few things, but not very good at it yet... thanks again!

[@jananstunes]

This is super amazing. Thank you

[@Snapwhiz]

Thank you so much for this demo tutorial!

[@julieramage3827]

Thank you so much for this video.❤️

[@lievelyne]

this was very helpfull to get my settings right and cut the vinyl :) thanks !

[@ryanmindfulness158]

Thank you so much this video truly helped me . I appreciate you

[@TreeOfLifeSword]

No mayhem there! Thanks, Molly. Great tips!

[@aydeedlc2788]

Thank you! I will be doing my first today!

[@davidspears1770]

Thanks! This was very helpful!

[@kaylamod2084]

Thank you so much for this tutorial

[@BlkPearlQueen]

Awesome. Thank you. I keep procrastinating because of fear to try the decals, etching and everything else Cameo has to offer. No More! Today is the day!

[@sherylldupuis4330]

Great video. TFS. ❤️🇨🇦

[@nicolec2470]

You did an awesome job explaining

[@tealatezz]

Thank you this really did help me I'm new the explorer air 2 I was cutting way wrong

[@tegmapat11]

Buying vinyl for a gift. Which is used most, glossy or matte vinyl? Thanks!

[@TheIZKALOTZIN]

Thank you so much for this video, it really helped me! 🤗

[@sheripowers2396]

Thank you! Great tutorial. So helpful.

[@hiramsilva9635]

Perfect explanation 😎🤙

[@joellewilkinson9588]

Could you do a video with adding it to class cups?? Great video!

[@GalaxyDust]

Is that a good transfer tape? I can't find a good one and a bunch of rolls included.

[@chikita4456]

I just bought the cameo4, I've found your video very well explained, too bad is hard to see the what you are doing on the computer, nice tutorial though

[@marcybarragan4929]

Just started following you....love your work...lol I have to have an apple computer for this? I have an HP

[@luigionthego]

thank you for this video. very simple and accurate. do i need transfert tape is i reverse and press on a tshirt?

[@lisal3645]

It's hard to see with camera off to the side so you can't see the screen. Makes it hard to follow

[@k-antinormel3861]

Thank you for this great video.

[@ConnieRuff]

Basic..LOVE IT...thank you

[@heidygonzalez8828]

Good video!! I have a question. Can you cut wool felt with your Cameo? if yes what blade or setting you have to use for it?

[@John1doe]

Best video well explain 👍👍👍👍

[@destlovesyouu]

thank you so much for this video! you explained everything from start to finish for everything so perfectly. can you post a list of products you used? i got the starter bundle but i didn't come with much and i would like to go shopping for things! thank you!

[@channi101]

Very detailed, thank u luvie!❤❤❤

[@eddiesobe554]

great video.

[@kushyisrael1652]

That is some great vinyl

[@Elizren]

I love your channel and I subscribed, is your computer an apple? Also do you design out of any kind of program like Photoshop thank you

[@Lizaxoxo3]

Thank you, my friend has one of the first silhouettes and just did an upgrade on the software from a 3 to 4 not sure if that makes a difference but I told her I'd learn what I could to help her out. Could you do a tutorial if there is a difference please or if it's easier just to answer on here ?

[@grandmaLeslie]

awesome video!

[@dianagranado3764]

Thank you so much for your tutorial. But I don’t understand how you’re just getting the letters on there I am getting a white back or you can see right through the letters and I don’t want that just want the letters I don’t want extra vinyl around my lettering if I’m making any sense can you help me out?

[@wensdai]

This is Fantastic! What kind of transfer tape do you use, and what do you mean by using “real” transfer tape? (I’m new here lol)

[@SlomoUofR]

When do you use the mat? How do you feed a piece of scrap into cutter?

[@aprilswaine]

So helpful - thank you!

[@zaccomusic]

amazing content friend

[@Blazegirl81]

So if I have a 12x12 sheet of vinyl do I just load it in the machine by itself or do I need to put it on a cutting mat.

[@TiffanyCraftingLikeaBossMcGill]

Great video! Thank you so much!!!

[@trevellw8210]

Excellent video thanks

[@TruththeRealist]

What are you using to cut the vinyl? That slider cutter? Where did you get that?

[@marthacoronado608]

We have the first cameo machine and having problems with the vinyl. My husband made some images that he wanted. The vinyl is not cutting well. We changed the blade and the bought new vinyl. Can you help?

[@erikaalexandraparrabernal2021]

Thank you so much for this great video! It really helped me with my project. Where do you get your tape? Thanks!

[@tashaw696]

Send me your scraps!!!!! lol Great video

[@coachdee5162]

Whats the easiest vinyl cutter to use for heat transfer startup business ? It looks simple but the hard part to me looks like the program and choosing images texts sizes etc.. Weeding and transferring the image looks the easiest to do

[@dethsgreetings]

I am also using cameo 1. How you cut your small pieces vinyl? Do you have video on that? Thank you

[@shellgray2113]

WHEWWW I thank you helped me alot

[@sbenedettot]

Hey Molly nice tutorial..!! I have a question , all that process can i do the same for a wine glass????, I mean can I make the vinyl decal for a wine or beer glass??? I do appreciate your answer..!!! ;)

[@lillyc6527]

Great video tfs.

[@Dulceknits]

I am very thankful for this tutorial. So when cutting vinyl it is not necessary to load the cutting mat? I got my Cameo to cut, however I used the cutting mat and did not succeed. I am also using self adhesive vinyl from The Paper Studio so maybe this is not the best. It is a bit frustrating to spend hours and not getting good results.

[@robinfranks9752]

Nice tutorial...you spoke of an Etsy Shop....What is your shop name????? Thanks !!!

[@edzclemente]

Where did you get your vinyl cutting board? Name please? Thanks

[@CraftCreatePaint]

What make vinyl and transfer tape do you use? Yours came off so easily. The one I bought from sillouette is not very good.

[@AshleyLikesCouture]

Great video. I brought vinyl not know I need a transfer tape as well.

[@aceace1542]

thank you .and some nice nail polish on your nice hands looks nice..keep up the good work

[@DJDELLECGE]

Could you use heat to make it stick too?

[@balla6010]

Please can we see the computer screenseeing the symbols helps a great deal, I am a newbie I like to see the whole picture. Seeing you go from com. to machine is very good. Thankyou

[@melissatumale7723]

I heard you say that you have done really long decals. I am wanting to do a large Eiffel tower and was wondering if you have done a tutorial on a longer piece?

[@josejavierxyz]

Hey there just finish watching, can you let us know what brand vynil and transfer paper you use?

[@Paula-zx8mt]

Thanks! We've had a cameo for years, just sitting in the closet, lol... now I want to use it because I bought some cute camp chairs for toddlers and want to put their names on them. What is making the vinyl stick though?? Is the vinyl sticky on the back?? Is there a certain type of vinyl I need to be looking for??

[@sharonkeen7132]

DISREGARD! I'm so proud of myself! I figured out the issue! New Blade and setting at 2 and should've been a 1!

[@polarmuffinandmordecai7601]

Also what brand of transfer tape do you use. I am reading reviews on a few and they say that they leave a residue and are too sticky.

[@31janicke]

Have you ever used the silhouette transfer tape? I had such a hard time with it today. It wasnt very sticky and the silhouette vinyl didnt stick to it like in your demo.