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Post by lilbug13 on Jul 23, 2015 20:26:31 GMT
I finally succumbed and got a Cameo. While I can tell it is amazing, I am super overwhelmed. I tried to use the master list of Cameo threads listed in this forum but it is not working.
Anyone have any tips or links to good tutorials to help get me going? There's a lot of possibilities!!!! |
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Sherry C.
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Post by Sherry C. on Jul 23, 2015 20:42:41 GMT
Silhouette has some tutorials and YouTube is a great place to look for specific things. So exciting, enjoy!
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scrapnnana
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Post by scrapnnana on Jul 23, 2015 22:39:04 GMT
First tip: make sure it is set (on the machine window) to "Load cutting mat," (NOT "Load media"). Use the arrow buttons on the Cameo to change it if necessary.
Load media is for cutting something like vinyl on a roll, without the mat. Personally, I put everything on the mat. It's less prone to error.
Silhouette Plus forum is a great resource for tutorials, resources, and questions. Chances are that someone has already asked your question, so search there first before asking on their message board.
Have you updated to the newest version of software? It isn't necessary, but what software version you are using is something you need to know if you want to ask a question at the Silhouette Plus forum.
It's a great machine! Enjoy!!!
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Post by 950nancy on Jul 24, 2015 2:14:53 GMT
The bullseye button at the bottom of the screen (is it also the offset button?) is your friend. It makes layers for titles so easily. Check to see if you LSS has a class. Our did and it made all the difference for me.
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Post by scrapincin on Jul 24, 2015 9:45:33 GMT
Silhouette America on You Tube has a ton of videos and there is Debbie H who has the site for Silhouette Users who has a ton also.
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Post by rhhdk on Jul 24, 2015 11:36:17 GMT
There is a lot of information and help at this blog www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/She have made a book, I don't have it myself, but have seen many recommend it at Youtube, look for scrappydiva, se make a lot of great tutorials and.... congrats with your new best friend |
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Post by alittleintrepid on Jul 24, 2015 12:50:41 GMT
I would start by choosing some basic shapes and trying to cut things to get a feel for the machine. You'll have lots of time to learn how to cut the print and cut designs, and to learn how to use the different supplies (sketch pens, vinyl, magnets, fabric....so many options!).
You can probably find most things through Silhouette school blog and Youtube but if you want there are intro classes online. Kerri Bradford runs a few online classes from her website and Paige Evans is currently offering a Silhouette class through Craftsy (I haven't taken it so can't give a review).
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dald222
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Post by dald222 on Jul 25, 2015 4:54:47 GMT
some other listed places i go but I also find lots of tutorials & info on Pinterest too
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Post by katyscrap on Jul 27, 2015 19:32:55 GMT
Wilna Furstenburg has a free Silhouette 101 class on her website.
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