Basic Use of the Silhouette Cameo

In this tutorial, we will be going over the basics of the using the Silhouette Cameo and its software Silhouette Studio.

Supplies

Silhouette Cameo

Laptop with Silhouette Studio program downloaded

12" x 12" Sticky Mat

Permanent Decorative Vinyl

Step 1: Download and Install Silhouette Studio Software

Download Silhouette Studio for Mac or Windows and Install on your Computer

Link to Download:

https://www.silhouetteamerica.com/software

Step 2: Open Silhouette Studio

Silhouette Studio may open up to a default canvas with the incorrect side.

Step 3: Upload Image of Your Choice My Navigating to File -> Import

Step 4: On the Ride Side of the Window, Change the Material Size to Match the Size of Mat Being Used

In this case, the mat we are using is a 12"x12" sticky mat. Therefore, I have selected "12 x 12" in the "Media Size".

Step 5: Place the Image in the Corner of the Canvas

TIP: The red outline on the canvas is where the Silhouette will plan to cut the vinyl out.

Step 6: Navigate to the Send Tab on Top Right

Step 7: Connect Silhouette by Selecting One Method on the Bottom Right Corner Printer Icon

Step 8: Once Connected Select Material and Blade Pressure

Step 9: Lift Up Lever on Silhouette Machine

Step 10: Place Mat So That Edge Lines Up With Leftmost Edge Marking

Step 11: Clamp Lever Back Down to Secure Mat

Step 12: Click the Upward Arrow on the Silhouette to Load the Mat

Step 13: Press Send in Silhouette Studio

Step 14: