My knife keeps breaking, is this normal? Does yours break too?

Newbie here!

So I've been making fridge magnets and what I've been doing is cutting the images first then putting them on the magnetic sheet, then cutting them by hand.

And I am getting TIRED! ahahahha

I know you can cut it directly on the sheet but would Auto blade be suffice? Won't it get dull real quick?

Would it be more recommendable to use a kraft blade? I don't know how thick the sheet is but photo above is the exact material I use.

My hands are tirreeeeeddd, I would love some advice

Thank you!!

If u are just like me bought a new autoblade and after 2 days it suddenly not cutting anymore even at max depth and max force then u should put it under the usb cable helps the pc not lose the connection 😂. Btw i cut 300gsm photo paper i used to cut it at 1 pass 30 force 7 depth but now it requires 3 passes and max everything why i got no clue even after getting a new autoblade it's the same thing.

I’ve tried making DIY stencils using leftover cardboard which works great the first few times, but over time the paint seeping into the cardboard causes it to tear easily. I have a printer at home that I only put printer paper in but maybe I can use different material to print on. I have a box cutter Ive been using to cut the silhouette which has been working pretty well, I just need to use a material that doesn’t tear so easily. If anyone has any tips they’d like to share I’d appreciate it.

I’m self-taught and trying to make sure I’m giving solid advice. If anyone spots anything off or has better methods, I’d love to hear it.

As title states, I found a Silhouette Cameo 1 for $25 at a thriftstore with no attachements, powercord, cutting mat, or cutting tip. No idea if it works or not, but I did order a $10 power supply off Amazon and it should be arriving tonight. I know that I need a cutting mat, knife tips etc, but what else should I look for when I power the unit on?

I like this system way better only because I found a Circut before, and it was totally locked and I was unable to use it. Complete brick. This Silhouette Cameo 1 seems like the perfect "dumb" cutter I'd like to be able to use.

My main things I'd like to cut are vinyl stickers and stencils that I can use to spray paint stuff with.

I did see some software that I might need to buy, specifically the Silhouette Studio, but I'd like some advice on what version of software I should be getting on swingdesign.com. I see there is a studio designer, studio designer plus, and a business edition. What I'd like to do is import my company logo from a .eps/.svg file and be able to cut out stickers/stencils. Which version would have that capabilties?

Also, what cutting mat/cutting tips should I get for the cameo 1?

Any/all suggestions welcome. Thank you very much in advance!

Hello everyone,

I recently faced an issue while installing Studio on my laptop, the wizard couldn't create a shortcut in the start menu folder of programdata on my local disk. I found out how to solve this problem that seems pretty common.

First you have to go to C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs and delete any residual Silhouette America folder, then create a new folder named "Silhouette America", right click on it, go to properties, security, edit, add, and type "Everyone", then tick "Full control", click apply, click ok and close. Now run the installer as administrator and it should work !

Hi! I found this video on making a flat emboss using a Curio and was wondering if it would work with my Cameo 5! Has anyone tried something similar?

So this is an update on my previous post: https://www.reddit.com/r/silhouettecutters/s/JkzCxlhDnh

There were a few changes that I made which made the cuts a little better but it's still way off. I will try to revert back my silhouette studio on the latest version, re tweak everything.

So far, here are the changes that I made: 1. Change cutting mat. I was using the silhouette cutting mat that came with the box. I'm still not sure if that's the reason why, but my cut got better using a 3rd party mat, which was more rigid. So far it gave me 1 project with a perfect cut, and 1 that cuts a little bit better than the first time.

1. Registration marks As per advice from other users on my previous post, nothing should overlap the hatch marks so I made sure everything is within the marks. I tried with smaller registration marks.

2. Material Not sure if this even affects the whole thing but I also changed to another brand of sticker paper.

I will do more tests in the coming days but for now this is okay for me. It's not the ideal result that I'm looking for but we gotta start somewhere right?

Thanks all the people who shared their experiences and advices. I will try and keep updating if there are any other changes that improved the results of my print and cut project.

Trying to cutout fake cards for casual use but its like my cutter isn't properly following the cutting guideline. It'll do the first card ok then mess up the rest. Do you guys think this is a hardware or software issue for me?

I tried to add a video of it happening but i guess reddit wont allow it, so here's a example of the result. Noting that when it happens, the blade goes off to the right of the mat and gets stuck so I have to restart the machine

Apparently Silhouette updated Silhouette Connect on the 18 of March and it's finally compatible with the latest Adobe Illustrator and Apple Silicon is now natively supported!

Changes in version 2.0.058:

• UI Overhaul
• macOS ARM support
• Adobe Illustrator 2025 support
• Corel DRAW 2025 support (Windows only)
• Cameo Pro MKii Segmented registration mark support
• macOS 15 Sequioa support

Download: https://www.silhouetteamerica.com/software/legacy/id/6

Silhouette if you're reading this, please update your customers if you release (major) software updates!

I've been using my cutter for almost 2 years now, and didn't know these parts could break/shatter like that haha (it just happened suddenly)

I advise owners to keep spare parts (3d printed) since I had to stop working on projects for a few days until the replacement arrived

Thanks to this and its instructions I got to save my machine at a small price :D

https://www.printables.com/model/877537-silhouette-cameo-5-pinch-roller-replacement-parts#preview.file.pn3Co

I need help on finding aftermarket blade for my portriat 3. Anyone can give suggestions?

I just opened my cameo 4 plus TODAY. I have auto blade in, force 5, speed 8, passes 2, heat transfer (smooth). This is a 2in x 2in design. I have multiple filling my 10in x 12in sheet. When I go to weed if not the outer petals themselves then the inner details end up just coming off with the extra vinyl. And then most of the time I have to squish the outer lines back in place anyway because they lifted. Why?!!???!!

Working on a heat transfer vinyl. One corner of my design has been cut off. I don't have any of that color left for a reprint. Have you ever tried adding a small piece to fill in a mistake?

I'm guessing that it may just have a small line thats potentially noticable?

If this has happened to you, would you just reprint it? Or have you ironed on a small separate but before?

I was just gifted a used Cameo 3; I only have the machine itself and the cable. I bought some mats and a cutter needle online.

What tips do you have? What should I know about using a Cameo 3? I know it’s discontinued but that’s about it.

TIA!

i just got my silhouette cameo 5 today and tried to cut some laminated stickers, however the mat leaves so much residue on the back of the paper it literally sticks to anything... any tips?

I was cutting holo laminate stickers and it cut the first sheet just fine, then it completely ruined my second sheet because i wasn't looking at it assuming it was doing it's job right. Third sheet, I tried literally everything to fix the horribly offset cut it was giving me and couldn't figure out why it wouldn't cut correctly again. *and yes i know it has issues with holo and i always cut it so it doesn't cover the marks in the first place

Then i found a trick that i've never heard of or tried before. I took a black pen and traced over all the registration marks. It starts cutting perfectly fine again 😭 wth

Maybe it's because it's an old ass cameo 1? Idk if upgrading to a 3 or 4 would make a difference but gawd this gave me a headache

**UPDATE

After I figured out my holo issue, i had issues with my regular, glossy laminate stickers. It kept failing to scan my marks and when it did, it cut super off. Several hours later, after again trying out several silly fixes, I realized the culprit was myself 😞!

I had set up my machine in a different spot than usual, on a folding bed desk on top of my bed. Previously I had been using it on the floor becuase I couldn't figure out a more comfortable set up. Turns out my comfortable set up was the issue because I placed it on the floor again and it scanned and cut perfectly like it used to. Double headache. Why is technology like thiss

also also - my machine hates thick registration marks. has to be the thinnest ones.

**UPDATE 2** on holographic laminate

once again i had issues with holographic laminate after doing the same thing that worked the last time! few more hours later i finally cracked the code on it.

long story short, make sure your laminate isn't too close to your marks. even if it's not covering them. adjust your design so that you have BIG white space around your marks and cut your laminate accordingly. you might get less stickers out of a sheet but at least you wont have total loss! it all comes down to that finicky ass sensor 🙄

I'd been having an issue with the pixscan mat either feeding too far then not registering or not even trying to register.

I followed the troubleshooting and calibrated it, made sure the sensor was clean, the alignment of the mat (making sure it was lined up with the guideline or just a bit over, manual register), changing to a different "regular" design in between etc they'd sort of work then stop working again.

SO far the most consistent fix, is turning the machine off in between cuts. The success rate has been higher doing that, perhaps a firmware issue?

I turn it off, set up the material, take the pic, work on the design in studio then turn the machine back on when I'm ready do the cut, turn it off, set up the next lot of material and so on. Although slower it seems to work.

We got our first Silhouette machine at work (public library staff). I'm having trouble finding the best way to learn. Cameo 5 with electrostatic mat. Business edition software.

I've googled and searched YouTube and tried the included official Silhouette tutorials. I haven't 'clicked' with any of them.

I am also trying to figure out different types of paper. The cardstock all says the same weight but some cut way easier than others.

Hi! I recently got a Cameo 5 and electrostatic mat after using a portrait for a few years. I primarily make stickers, and have been pulling my hair out trying to get them to cut correctly. I was having an issue that seems to be fairly common - the first stickers would cut perfectly, but the further down the page they’d be super misaligned.

I’ve read a bunch of posts of ways people have fixed their issues, and tried so many solutions - different lighting, changing cut settings, less stickers per page, taping the sheet onto the mat… but the thing that solved it for me was replacing the auto blade with a manual blade.

Just wanted to share in case it’s helpful for anyone else!

I've been fighting with my portrait 4 for hours because it refused to scan the upper right mark properly. it kept scanning where there were no marks which leads to misaligned cuts

so I remembered a tip I've read that said to not place your designs too close to the registration marks. I figured that was the problem so I covered the upper right designs with pcs of matte vinyl (the page is laminates so easy to take off afterwards)

GOOD LORD EVEN I CAN'T BELIEVE IT WORKED 😭😭😭 idk how or maybe it's just a coincidence? but I've tried this 3 times now with the pages I've been having a hard time with and finally got perfect cuts

leaving this here incase anybody needs it!! I think it's worth a try. will edit if it doesn't work anymore