🥰 All About the Offset Tool in Silhouette Studio

[@OG_Beckie_Leigh]

I swear! Your videos teach me so much and make using Silhouette Studio fun instead of the dreaded chore it used to be for me. You are hands down the absolute best Silhouette Studio teacher around! ❤️❤️❤️

[@dallasdewoody9994]

So true me as well I was dreading it then I seen her videos and OMG I am loving it now I am just trying to follow her and mine is being weird I did step by step too. LOL

[@MaryJacobs-mm1mo]

You are an excellent teacher. I am excited to play with this tool!!!

[@monya1410]

I absolute love your videos. They are concise and jam packed with great info! Not to mention the tone of your voice keeps me relaxed in this learning journey. You are an awesome instructor!! Thank you.

[@DesignBundles]

Hi Mony! You are so very welcome! Are you a member of our Facebook group? It's very beginner friendly and we have such supportive crafters available to help with all of your crafting questions: facebook.com/groups/1930716583871665 🙂- Dawn

[@danielleboeuf4779]

Just want you to know that I’m just starting out and you have the best videos!! Thank you!

[@MsJudeAnne]

You are AMAZING. I have a cricut for my small business and am trying to transition to my silhouette I just bought. Couldn't figure out the offset for planner stickers and you covered it SO WELL. Thank you!

[@DesignBundles]

Thank you so much Judy! Good luck with your business! - Agata

[@2848Adriana]

Hi Becky, WOW, that was fantastic, I will have to watch it again and then DO it while I'm watching just a cool idea, TFS, Cheers Anna.

[@DesignBundles]

I'm happy it helped! Good luck!! :)

[@SharonJohnsonFitness]

Thank you! Your videos are so helpful. Love your teaching style😀

[@DesignBundles]

You are so welcome!

[@sharonbrown7715]

Thanks. I learned something new. The bottom “senior”. I will be using this.

[@carriewaddle8200]

Thanks Becky! I always appreciate your videos.

[@lorik2565]

Becky~Love, love your videos and teaching style. The offset of an offset was 🤩. Thanks for all you do.

[@kathleenoleary8104]

Thanks Becky. I learn so much from you 😊

[@tashasam7118]

You've saved my life. I've tried to find how to do tje color offset and you make me feel using silhouette studio so easy and fun. I've learned a lot from this tutorial♥️.

[@DesignBundles]

So happy this helped!

[@DollsandEverythingElse]

This video was awesome and taught me stuff I did not know and other things I was doing the long way. Thank you thank thank you.

[@DesignBundles]

Glad it helped!

[@HREI54]

I love the Offset Tool, been using it for years. Thank you for sharing...

[@DesignBundles]

You're welcome! :)

[@Jaden_856]

Yay I needed this tutorial I'm learning the silhoutte n I was kinda stuck on useing the offset thank u great video

[@DesignBundles]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dianin07]

OMG this is streamly helpful. Thank you so much for this information, especially the sticker printing info. I have look for this information every where. Totally subscribing. Thank you.

[@DesignBundles]

Hi Diana! Thank you for watching and subscribing! Let us know if you have any questions!

[@laurievehar3769]

Oh my goodness this video is exactly what I needed! I’m still very intimidated by my silhouette!

[@forzaLT]

Such a helpful video. Especially the 'thickening of thin letters' trick. Thank you!

[@DesignBundles]

You are so welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed it :)

[@yvettepierce4310]

I can’t Thank you enough for this awesome tutorial....♥️😊

[@Theresa914]

I’m learning so much from you. Thanks so much.

[@gailkedzierski3818]

Is it possible to offset with the square corners instead of rounded? In particular I am trying to offset a shark bite font and it rounds the offset, I would like the more rigid bite offset.

[@sarahdoby6353]

Thank you for this info. Learning so much🥰

[@semicrazyketogal8226]

Always good content from Becky!

[@DesignBundles]

Thank you for the kind words :)

[@candlestc]

Do you have any videos where you offset with rhinestones in the middle?

[@corikale6363]

Thank you! I learned so much todqy

[@DesignBundles]

Glad it was helpful!

[@chabricedidthat7719]

This is great information but do you have to flip the words around before cutting? Please help❤

[@SouthbayCreations]

Get tutorials Becky! Have you done a video about the auto print bleed? I looked for one in your videos but didn’t find any. I really like all the silhouette studio tutorials!! Thanks for sharing! Jason

[@DesignBundles]

I'm not certain if we have done a video about that specifically. I'm glad to hear you're enjoying the videos! :)

[@sharonbrown7715]

Thanks. I’ve never tried the bottom “senior “. I like that one.

[@ny6976]

Thank you for yet another great lesson. I finally got how to do offset and subtract( I hope will see)

[@DesignBundles]

I'm glad this video helped! :)

[@BjorkL]

Really great video! ℹ️ℹ️ℹ️

[@DesignBundles]

@@BjorkL thanks for watching! ☺️

[@marie-josee-bouliane]

Inspiring indeed ! If your project is the box then the offset is outside of this box ! lol thanks!!!

[@DesignBundles]

Hahah love that! :)

[@veronicarodriguez2127]

Do you have a video on internal offset with multiple colors on images and text

[@DesignBundles]

We do not, however this is a great suggestion! - Brittany

[@mariaguerrero9196]

I have an initial that have a flower that runs through it, I’m using vinyl and it sized for a shot glass what is the best way to 1 cut it 2 weed it so I can the use the armor etch cream.

[@DesignBundles]

Hi there! To use the etch cream, you want to weed out the flower part and then apply the larger piece to your glass. Then, paint on a thick coat of the etching cream. - Dawn 🙂

[@chrinamint]

I thought you might do the internal offset before the end to show all the different things.

[@DollsandEverythingElse]

When I send my image to the cutter and select the image it does not highlight with the allow me select it or click on No Cut…why? Love love love this video, I’ve learned so much and will definitely be putting it to practice.

[@DesignBundles]

Our apologies for the delay in response and we hope you've found the answer but if you are still having any troubles, please feel free to write in to [e-mail] or join us in a live chat so we can help with your next project! - Brittany

[@happytohelpu2]

very useful. thanks.

[@danabower5674]

I am loving using Silhouette Studio and love your videos! My only compliant is the program runs soooooooo slow on my computer. I have a MacBook Air. Have you heard of anyone else having this problem?

[@DesignBundles]

I've not yet seen that complaint before -- maybe try seeing if there's an update? Or what the minimum software requirements are?

[@MsBowers35]

Could you do a video on using design bundles spring backsplashes and frames

[@DesignBundles]

You got it April! ---Becky

[@tajaetaynor5199]

6:10 loveeeeeee thank you!!!

[@mrsesta1119]

Thank you! This is exactly what I needed go learn for clear stickers. I appreciate your teaching style also. It's very straight and to the point without a lot of extra info to overwhelm me but also with enough info to help me understand. You're the best. 🥲

[@DesignBundles]

We're always happy to help! Thanks for watching!

[@cathypowell7852]

Great video!! Can you do a video with the clipart changes and go slower! hehe! The finished project is sooo cool! Blessings

[@DesignBundles]

Will do thank you Cathy!

[@MariaHernandez-yf2vv]

I recently purchased a portrait 3 so I’m a total newbie! When I was playing around with the software I noticed I don’t have many shape options.. after doing some research I found that I need to upgrade my software? I just want to make sure before I make the purchase, thank you in advance! Love your videos

[@DesignBundles]

Hey Maria! Yes, in order to use the FlexiShapes, you'll need to upgrade to the Designer Edition Plus or Business Edition. Hope this helps! ---Becky

[@umdabest74]

I can't seem to get the ruler to come up on my portrait 3. What is it under

[@judyblaise1639]

Learned something new about changing texts. I have some glitches with internal offsets sometimes.

[@DesignBundles]

I'm happy this video helped! :)

[@susieavedikian9741]

Hi Becky! What a great help you are with all of your informative teaching. I love the rainbow pattern you used where can I find that pattern?

[@DesignBundles]

Hi Susie! We have so many wonderful rainbow patterns in stand alone SVG form or even digital paper! You can find them here: designbundles.net/search?search=rainbow+pattern+svg - Dawn 🙂

[@susieavedikian9741]

@@DesignBundles I can't seem to find it, do you know the name? It's the one you used in OFFSET

[@BarbeeDoll77]

Thank u so much!!!!

[@DesignBundles]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching :)

[@christinabarnes1105]

Hi Becky. Since I am going to print and cut this on design space. What should I select on the PAGE SETUP. Where it shows the words MACHINE, CUTTING, MEDIA SIZE??

[@DesignBundles]

Hey Christina, I would select Machine: None, Mat: None, then Media: Letter. Hope this helps! ---Becky

[@rhysholley8289]

Oh Becky I wish my wife was as smart as you. How about you come over to the UK and give me some 1 to 1 training on this machine

[@DesignBundles]

Thanks for watching!

[@randcproductsservicesllc2794]

I know about offset.. I have a Cameo 3.. I'm unable to locate the print bleed in my software can you help me out,,

[@catieholder3927]

How do I do the hollow offset like just the outline around my letters but not filled hollow

[@DesignBundles]

Once you have your offset select both layers and hit slice delete the middle

[@catieholder3927]

@@DesignBundles slice? Is there slice option on silhouette?

[@Funnelcloud99]

Can you tell me why the Offset tool isn't thickening my font uniformly? I am using Monotype Corsiva and offset of .05 (I am not setting the corners at all). For a given letter, the offset thickens parts of the letter more than other parts ... and sometimes even rounds the thickening. Do you have any advice/hope for me?

[@DesignBundles]

I would check to see if it is set for an internal offset or an outside offset. You will want to make sure you have the regular offset button clicked. 😊

[@liwhite484]

Thank you Becky! Can you explain, How to do that on the glow Forge? To cut the outside (boarder)but engrave the letters? How do I set that up on a glowforge?

[@DesignBundles]

Hey Li! The key to separate parts of your design is changing each area to a different line color. Then when you import into Glowforge, you can select the separate areas and choose which to engrave and which to cut. Hope this helps! ---Becky kzbin.info/www/bejne/g53KhIusgq-lqdU

[@gayleostic4369]

I have added an offset but then wanted to edit it again. Whenever I go back I get another offset. Can you go back to edit an original offset you made? Or even see its settings so you can repeat it on another word? Thanks

[@DesignBundles]

Hey Gayle, unfortunately you cannot. Once the offset is created, it turns into a line and cannot be edited or reviewed. Hope this helps! ---Becky

[@gayleostic4369]

@@DesignBundles Thank you Sometimes I feel like it would would a simple function or in this case not at all. Will stop searching LOL

[@robindeano2545]

Why does my offset create a box around my image instead of outlining the image? I just want the image to have a small outline but it creates a rectangle instead.

[@dallasdewoody9994]

Hello Dear I love your videos and I do them as you. Only one thing when I do the offset and then shift, modify, subtract . umm HANSOME is all gone from mine. What am I doing wrong? hmmm AT 6:02

[@DesignBundles]

Hey Dallas! Make sure you are only selecting two shapes at a time and you'll have to watch the order that the shapes are in. I'm going to link you to the video we have that will better explain this! Hope it helps! ---Becky kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKu0dJStaZqsas0

[@Amocreardesigns]

you can make a video how to make glitter colors and have them in the panel where the colors are

[@DesignBundles]

Hey Isa! Glitter colors will work the same as importing patterns, and luckily we already have a video for that. I'll link it here for you! Hope this helps! ---Becky kzbin.info/www/bejne/lV7PopSuiNmNZtE

[@photoalley]

I can't seem to get the hello handsome offset to work. :(

[@kjk9771]

Wait! How did you spruce it up?? Do you show those steps in a video?

[@DesignBundles]

Hi there! Yes we do! If you have any questions, please let us know! - Dawn 🙂

[@ShimboMacaroni]

You can also use OFFSET and SUBTRACT with the KNIFE TOOL to create "interlocking" shapes and letters - see kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKfGZoqKg8eCsM0

[@starrspoter]

i think i got all that lol what is internal offset used for?

[@DesignBundles]

Hi Vicki! The internal offset can be used to create contoured inner lines for designs.

[@lairekarice3556]

Just what i was looking for. But when i hit subtract it erases almost all of my bottom word..what am i doing wrong...HELLLPPP PLZ thanks for all of your content

[@DesignBundles]

Hey Laireka, subtract can be tricky with what layers are on top of each other and what you have selected. For something like this, you can post in our Facebook group with a few screenshots and tag me (Becky Dykes) and we can chat better there. Hope this helps! ---Becky facebook.com/groups/192859435768879

[@starrspoter]

what does compound path mean i see it makes the middle of letters pop out

[@DesignBundles]

Hi Vicki! "Compound path" is a term used that tells your design program that you are using different lines to form one object. It's similar to grouping but with a compound path the inner lines are embedded into the design allowing a design to be filled with color. If you have any other questions, let us know! 😊

[@billiereynolds8776]

I have the basic version but all my cuts are totally off the cut in the middle of the stickers and i cannot figure out how to get itto cut the stickers the right way can you pplease explain how to fix this

[@DesignBundles]

Hi there! It sounds like your Silhouette needs to be recalibrated - Dawn

[@billiereynolds8776]

@@DesignBundles how do you do that?

[@angiemar673]

Hiii. Please help... how can a make a stick figure and cut it out on vinyl?

[@DesignBundles]

I would design it in a program you're comfortable with and then upload the PNG/SVG to Silhouette Studio :)

[@QueAquatics]

I must have watched 10:56 to 11:00 dozens of times but I can’t see how you filled in the just the offset. Both my font and offset get filled. What am I doing wrong?

[@DesignBundles]

Hi there! Our apologies for the delay in response and we hope you've found the answer but if you are still having any troubles, please feel free to write in to [e-mail] or join us in a live chat so we can help with your next project! - Dawn 🙂

[@suzannelallen]

Hi Becky, I've tried to do this. I get the offset done and then try to do the 'subtract,' but my word handsome disappears. What am I doing wrong? Thanks :)

[@DesignBundles]

Hey Penrhyn, make sure you are only selecting two items at a time. Also, it will make a difference on what layer is on top, so make sure the offset is in front of the bottom word. Hope this helps! ---Becky

[@giselet158]

I'm having trouble offsetting two separate words together. I offset it at 0.035 but the offset on the two words don't connect. They offset separately. Anyone know a way to connect?

[@DesignBundles]

Hey Gisele! Can you move the text so that you can manually weld the 2 pieces of the offset and then add the text back over top? 😊

[@pghphyl]

how did you apply color on offset

[@DesignBundles]

You can click on the offset and click fill, then choose the color you'd like. 😊

[@christinabarnes1105]

I am trying to learn step by step by doing what u are doing. Cause I am new. You end up typing your text doing it real fast. Then changing the font. Then u Selected the offset an applied. The reason why I’m trying to follow you to see if I am doing it right. but you fast forward the video to apply offset. Help help

[@DesignBundles]

Hey Christina, I'm happy to help. What are you trying to do with the offset? It sounds like you have the understand of how it works, you can type out any text, select any font, then click offset and hit apply. Let me know what you need. Hope this helps! ---Becky

[@bearhakum899]

Help. Why do I get a red border around my text when I change the font. Then it cuts around text and the offset

[@DesignBundles]

Hi there! You will want to attach your offset to your font and then flatten the image so it prints as one png. It will then cut around the offset rather than the letters. - Dawn 🙂

[@gingerwhatley2222]

Missing your videos…are you not doing them anymore?

[@DesignBundles]

Becky is currently working on other projects. 😊

[@chelseypennington1247]

Do you need designer version for this?

[@Tabascopeppers]

I have a Question that wasn't talked about in the video. Let's say I have 3 words. Can I create 1 big Offset bubble/cloud behind all 3 words? I saw in the video that the Offset is behind each individual word.

[@DesignBundles]

Yes, absolutely. Hope this helps! ---Becky

[@OKLAHOMALOVE2]

Hello everyone one. At 2:45 in the video she moved the design to print the outline or fill first. My question is: Is it possible to simply hide a layer (instead of moving the layer)? I ask because it seem as if it'll be difficult to put everything back (especially if one have a complex design). I will greatly appreciate anyone who can help me with this.

[@DesignBundles]

Hey Justin, you sure can, it's just a few extra steps. Here is a video on using layers. Hope this helps! ---Becky kzbin.info/www/bejne/faO5Z39olt-DfqM

[@OKLAHOMALOVE2]

@@DesignBundles You are absolutely the G.O.A.T!!! I absolutely thank you for and appreciate all you do for us newbies (and advanced users). I will be only recommending my friends your videos. It's so clearly to understand and actually soooooo professional. Thanks for replying so fast too!!

[@rebajackson1077]

I really like you videos, but the lines going across the page is distracting to me.

[@DesignBundles]

Hi Reba! We're sorry for that and we appreciate the feedback. We are always looking to improve our videos. - Dawn

[@desepod]

YOUR VIDEOS WOULD BE GOOD IF YOU DIDNT GO SO FAST. SOME OF US DO NOT UNDERSTAND HOW TO DO THE EXTRA STUFF U DO. LOL