😍 How to Find Best Silhouette Cut Settings for...Any Material!

Tips for finding the best Silhouette cut settings for you material..without wasting a whole sheet!!! | Silhouette School Blog 😍 Test cut like a pro! Find the best Silhouette CAMEO cut settings for vinyl, HTV, paper, and speciality materials! 👇 SUPPLIES and MORE INFO and IMPORTANT LINKS!👇
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[@kHoPhAe]

You are a blessing in every sense, thanks so much!

[@Craftybowladychannel]

Thank you it worked cutting on the glitter vinyl settings for my Silhouette

[@pennywilliams3664]

Thanks for all the tips .. you are a star!

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Happy to help!

[@nahnisjourney1406]

Absolutely AWESOME tutorial!!! Great Finish, too! Love the tote bag! 💛💛💛

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@neamanabil2359]

i like your channel really

[@annalouisefarm2563]

I am a newbie and your videos ARE SO HELPFUL!!! Thank you!

[@SilhouetteSchool]

I'm so glad!

[@karenhaley81]

Hi - really enjoy your channel. Thank you. I am a newbie - purchased the Cameo 4 to cut leather. I cannot get the machine to cut using cartridge #2, the Kraft blade. I keep getting message that material not compatible with blade #1. I don't have any blade in #1. I've gone through the settings to no avail. Please help! I have never been able to use the #2 cartridge or any blade other than the Autoblade. Extremely frustrating. Thanks again for any help you can offer.

[@roseannesaunderson2639]

I like your tutorials you explain things so well. Can you please tell me what heatpress you were using?

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Check it out here! www.swingdesign.com/collections/8-in-1-combo-heat-presses

[@jaimewise3521]

Thank you so much!! Anytime I’m having trouble I always go to your videos 😁 and by the way… are those your real nails? And what color polish is that? I love the way the look😁

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Yes they are! Dip. :)

[@ArtTogether]

I'm a newbie on a mission with a deadline and your videos have helped me so very much. Thank you! You're a great teacher! I do have one question for you. I've used the silhouette test and it cuts on my mat. Am I supposed to move it around with the arrows before clicking test? I've damaged two mats already. My settings for materials and mats were all correct. Could it be because I assigned registration marks at the beginning of the project instead of at the end?

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Hi there, that's a bug in the software..you can use the arrows to move the position of the test cut around, but you technically should not have to.

[@jennifermontejano3369]

Hi how are you I have the cameo 4 what blade and settings do I use to cut plastic sheets also knows as acetate sheets which I did not know 😭 ???

[@belispelaez3323]

I have a cameo 4. I need to cut the party foil paper cricut brand.

[@jazzmeane]

Can you cut foam board with Cameo 4? What cut settings would work? Thanks for all you share

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Hi there, the Cameo 4 can cut up to 3mm in thickness with some of the specialty blades, I haven't seen foam board that thin, unfortunately.

[@mellowboyphotography]

hello, i use the manual blade 1 mm and auto cut, my silhouette dont load the media for some reason. when i try cutting an image, it cits all choppy. am i using the correct settings?

[@porkylives]

I love this design What fonts did you use for this tutorial?

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Hi there, this is a design from So Fontsy, check it out here: sofontsy.com/products/throwing-sarcasm-around-like-confetti-svg-cut-file-commercial-use-svg-dxf-png-eps

[@vanessapiercewillis9368]

i need a video like this for the Cameo 2. Can't splurge for the new machines

[@SilhouetteSchool]

It's the same process for all machines. :)

[@JBoyOldSchool]

Have you ever cut Funkaka glow vinyl?

[@Dirafr3692]

Hi Melissa. I have the cameo 4 pro and it’s my second cutter that I’ve owned. My first was a Cricut. I wanted to help my son in law by cutting out vinyl for his work vehicle. I purchased 3mm thick faux diamond looking flat vinyl off of Amazon. The vinyl was very curled when we took it off the roll so we tried to curl it the opposite way of the curl. The roll of vinyl was too heavy to leave it on the roll so it was having feeding issues. We were using the 3mm craft blade and the highest settings on the force and blade depth and it was not cutting it cleanly through the vinyl. We were not using the mat. We tried 2 passes but it must have shifted during the process because it didn’t line up and gave me two cuts one offset of the other. We had the roller almost all the way to the right. It was like there wasn’t enough support on the right side even though the roller was down. Do you have any tips or suggestions?🤷🏻‍♀️ Thanks☺️

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Hi there! This is going to be tricky to say the least. I'd make sure that your material is fully supported (try putting your Cameo on a LONG table so that the vinyl is sitting flat both in front of and behind the machine. Check out this blog post for some tips and tricks for the kraft blade www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/2019/12/3mm-silhouette-kraft-blade-adding-custom-cut-settings.html and this one for loading the Pro www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/2021/07/how-to-load-vinyl-in-silhouette-cameo-4.html

[@darna-nl]

Thanks. The next time you will choose 4 but 1 or 2 passes?

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Probably 2 passes!

[@lynnlane9468]

I am trying to make stencils for shirts I have the cameo 2

[@TervuerenAgility]

Hi, I am not owning a machine yet, but learning as much as I can now. So you can alter the depth of the blade, the force of which it cuts, the speed and the amount of passes. Is there an explanation what you tweak in what situation? What function does what? Because my logic would say that, if it didn’t cut through all the film, I would need a deeper blade cut.

[@SilhouetteSchool]

The software will give you recommended cut settings based on the material you are cutting. You will kind of start to learn what to adjust depending on what the situation is and I have a lot of tips and tricks at SilhouetteSchoolBlog.com :) I would not overthink it. If you have the blade installed correctly and you pick the correct material type and use the default cut settings, you are 95% of the way there ;)

[@tammy71870]

Where did you get those scissors?

[@karenlight-crandell597]

I am trying to cut out some keychain blanks from Dollar Tree flexible chopping mats...what blade would you recommend?

[@SilhouetteSchool]

I would start with the 1mm manual blade and go from there. www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/2021/04/silhouette-cameo-4-premium-blade-how.html

[@starz7536]

Out of curiosity, do you adjust the force to 14 for any material you use? or does that vary depending on what material you're using? I've been making hundreds of cuts with adjustments here and there for my easy psv coral pink glitter vinyl, but nothing is working and I found myself intimidated to use the passes.

[@SilhouetteSchool]

I only adjust the force to 14 for vinyl and HTV.

[@somethingspecial9458]

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[@ssergeant9682]

65lb or 110 lb cardstock. using a ratchet blade? cameo 4. thanks! I tried using the autoblade and it seemed to tear it around the edges. I was cutting pine trees for a christmas/winter scene shadow box.

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Hi there! I would make sure you turn on line segment overcut and check out this blog post! www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/2020/12/best-cardstock-for-silhouette-cameo-and.html

[@MomofScout]

So for cameo 4 machines, do you always have to guess at your cut settings? I'm new. Does studio have any predetermined settings?

[@SilhouetteSchool]

No you don't have to guess at the settings. There is a material list in the Send panel. You select the material you are using and it will offer suggested default settings.

[@Karenm1969]

Looking for the right cut settings for a cameo plus, new blade, doing KISS cut on sticker paper from online labels….any help would be appreciated!

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Hey there! This blog post should be helpful: www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/2022/05/how-to-kiss-cut-and-die-cut-stickers-on.html The only difference in the Cameo Plus is going to be the width, so anything for the Cameo 4 is applicable.

[@lynnlane9468]

I have poster board tried cutting a sunflower it did not come out right

[@valerieevans1801]

Hi I have a cameo 4 and have trouble in making the blade work in position 2 can you show how to use it.

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Which blade are you trying to use the in the second tool carriage?

[@annes.9963]

Is it better to increase force if it’s not cutting through, or use multiple passes? I always have to increase force on all my materials. I have cameo 4

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Hi there! This is really going to depend on the material. I would follow this blog post for troubleshooting your blade to make sure everything is working properly first: www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/2019/11/silhouette-cameo-4-autoblade-wont-cut-5.html

[@bahmchiq]

Hello, I'm new to the silhouette machine. Which blade should I get for making custom corrugated boxes? I am deciding on getting the cameo 4 plus instead of the pro. Thank you in advance.

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Hi there! The Plus and Pro have the same cutting abilities, it is just the size difference.

[@bahmchiq]

@@SilhouetteSchool Okay thank you so much! I love that you have a lot of tips for the silhouette machines and the fixes that owners have. I have already watched 3 hours of videos for when I have those same problems. 🤗

[@ddeweypink]

I am using cameo 4 business edition trying to felt eyes with lashes the lashes are cutting all the way, do I increase the force or number of passes

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Hey there, it sounds like you need to cut edge. This blog post has a walk through of the setting here www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/2017/08/cutting-script-fonts-without-welding-silhouette-cameo.html

[@ltc1hair]

Hi, I'm very green and watching this video, I did not hear what your heat is set at. I'm currently using an Iron, I do not have a heat transfer machine. I'm not sure how much heat to give the vinyl on a t-shirt. One shirt was good, but the other some of the vinyl was not sticking so I kept thy iron on longer, but the backing started to waver a little. What do you suggest if you do not have a heat machine?

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Hey there! Check out the Free HTV time and temp chart from So Fontsy here: www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/2022/11/temperature-and-time-for-htv-vinyl-free.html

[@toyatalbott2840]

I need to cut Automotive masking vinyl what is your opinion on cutting it?

[@toyatalbott2840]

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[@clairepulignano]

What cut settings do you use for regular glossy vinyl? The setting I created (since the Cameo 4 setting was no good) got deleted by mistake, and now I can't figure out the best setting.

[@SilhouetteSchool]

I use the default cut settings and increase the force to 14.

[@clairepulignano]

@@SilhouetteSchool thanks! I tried that, but I can’t get my vinyl to get cut all the way through without the blade depth on 4. Could that just be the vinyl or does it sound like something is wrong w my autoblade? It is installed correctly.

[@walkbyfaith2874]

Does these settings work with the silhouette portrait 3?

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Yes!

[@marisolsalcedo8638]

I have a question about silhouette studio. I see you’re using a MacBook. I use a MacBook Air, the newest version and notice the software look blurry on it. On my 9 year old MacBook, it looks clean. Why is that?

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Hi there! Make sure you're using the the 64 bit version of Silhouette Studio. You can find the download here: www.silhouetteamerica.com/software

[@RhondaSnyder-vj5mg]

My Silhouette does not have a Cricuit Infusible Ink option. What type of material setting would be best.

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Hey there, check out this blog post www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/2019/06/silhouette-and-cricut-infusible-ink.html

[@somethingspecial9458]

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[@kenadeetaylo]

Hi there, I've done 6+ test cuts and still can't figure out what I need to do. It's cutting fine and weeding like a dream in some sections, and other sections are like it's not cut at all. Any suggestions? I did my most recent test cut with 4 passes and it's still coming out this way. I've used this HTV before, and never had this issue.

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Hey there! I would make sure that your blade is pushed all the way down. Check out this blog post: www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/2019/11/silhouette-cameo-4-autoblade-wont-cut-5.html

[@paqtriciafaler2185]

If I need a cutout design to be a certain size, how do I show the silhouette machine what size to cut it. What it indicates it going to cut and what it actually cuts is NOT the same

[@SilhouetteSchool]

In the software if you select the design it will give you the dimensions of the selected shape - this will include if there is any "space" between the shape and its edge. If you need to make something EXACTLY 3x3" for example, use the Draw a Rectangle tool and draw out a 3x3" square, then place the design you want to cut inside and size it to the edge of the box. Then delete the box. This should help you www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/2021/03/how-to-accurately-measure-design-or.html?m=1

[@oldzzy]

How do you change the test cut to the bottom left of the sheet?

[@SilhouetteSchool]

There are arrows that allow you to move the test cut next to the button in the bottom of your send panel.

[@pamallen9943]

I am having trouble cutting Silhouette Adhesive Matte Vinyl. The bigger parts of my design are fine, it is the smaller parts I'm having trouble with.

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Hey there, I'd make sure your blade is clean: www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/2020/02/silhouette-cameo-4-blade-not-cutting.html Otherwise, if you haven't already, up your force to 14.

[@bobbyallredjr4548]

I have a problem cutting heat transfer vinyl what settings I need to use

[@SilhouetteSchool]

I generally use the default settings as a start.

[@noenoe8158]

I bought cameo 4 last 4 months ago. And im still trouble with cutting line problems. Because everything I tried Cameo4 for sticker cutting, the cutting line were getting off from when the blade was going down to the lower part of the sticker paper. The cutting lines are slightly off from where they have to support to cut rightfully. That’s why i tried to fix the problem with calibration and setting details again & again but it still the same >< upper side was correctly cut in right place and im only suck with lower part of the sticker. Can u help me how to fix that problem??

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Hi there! You should watch this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKPOgIGff82gqtU It sounds like you need to adjust your lighting.

[@noenoe8158]

@@SilhouetteSchool i did it ~ now my cutting line ain’t off from where they support to cut. Cuz’ i change paper setting A4 to Letter. Thz so much for teach me how to fix it xoxo

[@yvettecarlos9509]

Siser colorprint easy I'm having problem cutting my cameo 4 does not reconized and keep saying register failed

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Hey there, check out this blog post: www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/2019/12/silhouette-cameo-print-and-cut.html

[@sandydouglas3476]

do you take the top layer off

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Hey there! If you're cutting HTV, you cut with the top (clear) layer down. You will peel that off after it is pressed.

[@kareneason6504]

having problems with portrait cutting

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Hey there! Without knowing exactly what is happening, it’s hard to troubleshoot. If you’re using the auto blade, check out this blog post: www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/2021/05/silhouette-cameo-4-autoblade-not.html

[@donnastrode2404]

Why are you using the 1 mm blade

[@SilhouetteSchool]

It gives me more control than the autoblade.

[@lindalott25]

Instead of doing so many cuts. why are you not going by the settings you have in the links? Best Cut Settings for DecoFilm Glitter: Blade Depth 4, Force 33, 2 Passes (speed depends on size of design)

[@SilhouetteSchool]

This video is for the trick to finding the settings. If you have settings, by all means use them!

[@kareneason6504]

i need a private class can i speak with u

[@SilhouetteSchool]

I offer 1:1 chat and help through SilhouetteU.com. There is a 7 day free trial available

[@suefox9380]

Am I supposed to be seeing a 10 minute video on Apple Visions Pro?

[@SilhouetteSchool]

It sounds like you were maybe watching the ad before the video lol