How to use a Silhouette Cameo 5 for the First Time + Cricut Comparison

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@judyblaise1639 10 ай бұрын

I have a silhouette and love it. My daughter has a Cricut so I have used both. I would not change my silhouette to Cricut because I love the abilities that I have with my Cameo. Glad you did the video.

@thediymommy 10 ай бұрын

What makes you love your Silhouette more than the Cricut? I can't wait to keep making things with mine!

@judyblaise1639 10 ай бұрын

I like to make my own designs is one thing. I can do mockups. I can adapt, resize, or take a whole design or only 1 tiny thing and use in another design. I like the different things I can do with the lettering or do my own letters (sizing, changing angles, adding accents, or just changing colors is easy) lol You are right that Cricut is for people who don’t want to do a lot of designing themselves and it is more user friendly in the beginning . 😬 Once you learn the Silhouette machine and the software it is great! I do designs or trace things for family. I have enjoyed this ‘art’ since 2012 or 2013 (I have the Cameo 1, 2, 3). I really enjoyed showing someone how to use and have fun with the Silhouette. They are not as quiet as the new one. lol. I think the Cricut is a good machine but it seems more limited to me.

@jasperjai 5 ай бұрын

@@judyblaise1639 I agree i recently just got a Cricut Maker and I wish it was as flexible as Silhouette Design Studio, especially the tracing part. Also, another disadvantage of the Cricut Design Space is that it only works when you have an internet connection.

@joycemudge3486 4 ай бұрын

I'm very confused why you thought the Silhouette was more difficult to set up? I found it pretty plug and play. I started with a Cricut back in the days when you had to buy cartridges for every different font or design. I switched to Silhouette and have never looked back. The Cricut software is just now catching up to where Silhouette has been for years. Cricut has a more recognizable name, and I have not used Cricut for years now, it could be much improved, but I would never go back. The best part of Silhouette is the software! I designed parts of my new home from actual design (moving walls and windows) changing ceiling heights, color schemes, and exterior landscaping with this software. It's very powerful and easy to use.

@thediymommy Ай бұрын

That's great! I found the setup process a little longer and more involved than Cricut. However, now that I've used the software for a year or so it's definitely gotten easier.

@MichaelOmer-cl6em 10 ай бұрын

I actually found this really interesting. It's always helpful to see comparisons and learn how to use new tools. Thanks for sharing it!

@thediymommy 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@grneydaleut 4 ай бұрын

Wow! These comments have been very helpful. I did some research and bought a used Silhouette 4, and had a little difficulty understanding the software, but didn't get the opportunity to really delve into it before it melted in a fire. So I'd really like to buy one, and was going to just buy the 5 since it's out, but was researching again, and I thought based on some other website reviews that the Cricut Explore or Maker 3 would be good machines, but now I'm thinking stay with Silhouette. Thank you for the video, and everyone who commented.

@KRenae53 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! I have the Cameo 4 and I love it. I was thinking it was time for an upgrade and wasn’t sure if I was going to get a Cricut or stay with Silhouette. I just may stay with Silhouette. Have a blessed day!

@thediymommy 10 ай бұрын

The Cameo 5 is great! I can't wait to try more crafting with it.

@normacano5642 7 ай бұрын

I just got the 5 for Mother’s Day and the mat from my kids. I am a cricut user of about seven years as well. I had to take a planner making class and the ladies use silhouette studio which I download it and it’s so much more friendlier for designing. With all the issues Cricut has been having lately I was really intrigued about getting a cameo. I was very surprised to have received this from my adult children. And then my husband got me that we create 40 W laser for Mother’s Day too so I would love to be at home to play all the time but one thing at a time and I do appreciate any classes that you could load on KZbin for us newbies on the silhouette studio design community.

@thediymommy 7 ай бұрын

What an incredible gift!

@HelenJooste-i8i Ай бұрын

You are so blessed❤❤

@PoshPaperPerfection 4 ай бұрын

The video was exactly what I was wanting to see. Thank you for being so thorough. 😍🥰

@JayceeCali 10 ай бұрын

Off topic, but I love your floral hoodie! 💜 💜 💜

@thediymommy 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! It's an oldie but a goodie. 😄

@marysetati9473 6 ай бұрын

Thanx for the tutorial just received my cameo 5 im new on it planning to do small home business

@thediymommy 6 ай бұрын

Best of luck!

@Bratzilla1966 10 ай бұрын

I just got the cricut maker 3. I didn't even know the cameo existed until last week. 😅

@Verwaiste_Mutter 15 күн бұрын

On the silhouette, you just smoothed the vinyl down and ran it. When i do that, my vinyl moves on me. is there a trick to keeping the vinyl down while cutting?

@annthrope8611 29 күн бұрын

Does the Cameo 5 still have the cutting blade at the back of the machine?

@WIZEMART 15 күн бұрын

Yes. Now it’s even better

@jackiemosley1234 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing I got the 5 on July 12, 2024, I just set it up and listened to you make it a little easier. I love how you take your time to explain I hope I will get it soon. wish you were here to do hands-on.

@MADOVERBIKING 3 ай бұрын

Not able to cut after printing! Registration marks are there but somehow when we cut it mis aligns… is there anything special we need to do with putting the vinyl on mat ?

@Dee-nl2jk 4 ай бұрын

Hi my lady, do you have a similar video for a Cameo 4? I am hoping!! can you go over the different things that we would click on to understand what they do and how to make something? Thank you!!

@eversosophi9653 10 ай бұрын

So no mat needed? Is it the Cameo 4 that you prefer or the Silhouette brand in general? I purchased a Silhouette years ago (before Cricut transitiined from cartridges) and it died after years of use so i have been thinking of getting a Cricut (tiniest model).

@kiranm6749 26 күн бұрын

Does it cut the png logos

@susanrey3222 10 ай бұрын

How do you adjust the presure for cutting?

@thediymommy 10 ай бұрын

In Silhouette Studio on the final screen before sending.

@IlkaMasheva Ай бұрын

Hello. Which Cameo model would you recommend?

@thediymommy Ай бұрын

I really like the Cameo 5.

@manishabocus668 9 ай бұрын

Hey there! Do you have any inkjet printer recommendations you love that are affordable and work well with the silhouette cameo 5?

@tonyhawk123 Ай бұрын

Which brand is easier to use with general design software, eg photoshop/illustrator? I'm hoping to automate some of the design using custom software, which is more open and extendable?

@pastuh 11 күн бұрын

Photopea 🤔

@TheSlimHim 5 ай бұрын

Could you have put a cut at the end to cut off the strip you used scissors for?

@myhavenmyhome Ай бұрын

You definitely can add cut lines in silhouette for easy removal

@thediymommy Ай бұрын

Yes!

@JandKG 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing. I know this isn't the topic at hand but I love your shirt in this video, where did you get it?

@thediymommy 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! It's very old from Joules.

@HeinleinShinobu 11 күн бұрын

the machine seems noisy but weirdly you say it's quiet

@WIZEMART 14 күн бұрын

*What to buy* for 2024 Black Friday weeks ish ( now it starts on thanksgiving and ends week after BF itself lol. So that bottom bundle on their site bundle with Electrostatic mat, roll feeder and basic to business cost $359 plus $30 shipping or subscription for the club. Anyway customer service absolutely suck on Silhouette (they just don’t answer at all) and good on Cricut. Silhouette missing main pillar of American business. You know…