Silhouette CAMEO 4 Beginner Tips! Do's And Don'ts to Get Started! (CAMEO Plus too!)
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5 Tips for Silhouette CAMEO 4 Beginners and CAMEO 4 Plus Newbies| Silhouette School Blog 😍 After CAMEO 4 unboxing...then what? 5 Tips for a successful first cut! 👇 MORE INFO and IMPORTANT LINKS!👇
This Silhouette CAMEO 4 Beginner video covers:
00:00 Silhouette CAMEO 4 Beginners Video Introduction
00:41 Silhouette CAMEO 4 vs 15" Silhouette CAMEO 4 Plus
01:28 How to Pick a Beginner Friendly First Silhouette CAMEO Project
05:10 Meet the Silhouette CAMEO 4 1mm Premium Blade (My Favorite!)
05:56 Introduction to the Silhouette CAMEO 4 AutoBlade
06:20 How to Install the Silhouette CAMEO 4 AutoBlade in the Tool Carriage
09:15 Features of the CAMEO 4: Built in Ratchet and Mat Guide Line
09:55 How to Move the Silhouette CAMEO 4 Rollers
11:45 How to Power on the CAMEO 4 and Connect to a Computer
12:49 How to Load the Silhouette CAMEO 4 Cutting Mat
13:57 Mat Not Loading Straight? Roller Not Holding Cutting Mat? Here's the Fix
15:00 Extra Features of the Silhouette CAMEO 4: Cover, Blade Storage, Built in Roll Feeder
15:58 Best Tip for Cutting Vinyl and HTV with Silhouette CAMEO 4
You can find more FREE Beginner Silhouette tutorials for the CAMEO 4 and CAMEO 4 Plus here on Silhouette School Blog 👉
❤️CAMEO 4 Unboxing & Getting Started: www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/...
❤️❤️CAMEO 4 Plus Unboxing and Set Up: www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/...
😍Silhouette Studio for Beginners: www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/...
💁🏻♀️Silhouette CAMEO Projects for Beginners: www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/...
🤦🏻♀️10 Things No One Tells Beginners: www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/...
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@texanandes 2 жыл бұрын
This video was SO HELPFUL to me. I cannot thank you enough for doing a walkthrough on the absolute basics.
@SilhouetteSchool 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@chelsealane6363 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! This video has been so helpful! I have watched so many videos, but none have even come close to being this informative.
@SilhouetteSchool 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@ellenbeliveau4606 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the tutorial. It was very informative and helpful.
@lenellscreations6484 Жыл бұрын
She had me at 1:40!! 😂 I’m like how does she know what projects I’ve saved 🤦🏽♀️ New Cameo 4 Tuesday! New subbie!
@BernieSpearman 7 ай бұрын
I’m new at this myself sis, we all learning, at first I was a little intimidated. I didn’t open my box for weeks I think almost about a month. 😂 Thank the LORD for her tutorials.
@BernieSpearman 7 ай бұрын
I am a new beginner and I greatly appreciate you for being so thorough you seem to be a very good instructor. Thank you so much.
@SilhouetteSchool 7 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@Crafts-and-cocktails 2 жыл бұрын
Love this. I’m getting my Cameo 4 Pro next week and I need to learn this.
@SilhouetteSchool 2 жыл бұрын
Have fun!
@kia12345671 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for this. My husband just got this for me for Christmas. Definitely will be following to learn more.
@SilhouetteSchool 7 ай бұрын
That's great! I also suggest starting here www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/p/new-start-here.html
@chanra267 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the tutorial...I took a break bc I kept wasting vinyl, but I will change the force to a 14. Thank you 😊
@SilhouetteSchool 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@imperfecttocrafting6255 2 жыл бұрын
I just got a cameo 4 for Christmas. Never done anything like this before. Perfect timing on your video. I don't believe I heard you say the name of the PURPLE blade that we should get. Thanks for all your videos.
@SilhouetteSchool 2 жыл бұрын
It's a 1mm Premium Blade. www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/2021/04/silhouette-cameo-4-premium-blade-how.html
@ohyetgalicia2489 11 ай бұрын
Wow! Thank you so much for the tutorial I just got my Cameo Plus.
@SilhouetteSchool 11 ай бұрын
Glad I could help! Be sure to check out my blog SilhouetteSchoolBlog.com for thousands of free tutorials :)
@imsewnavy Жыл бұрын
This is so helpful! I mentioned on a different video that I needed Silhouette for dummies! 😄 this helped so much!!
@SilhouetteSchool Жыл бұрын
I'll just leave this right here ;) www.ultimatesilhouetteguide.com/
@imsewnavy Жыл бұрын
@@SilhouetteSchool Thank you so much!
@donnagarner4282 2 жыл бұрын
I got a lot of info from this video thank you!
@SilhouetteSchool 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@LadyMocha 2 жыл бұрын
I'm going to be a full time student. Didn't even realize I had a gap in the blade feeder...I plan on watching more of your videos and I am a new subscriber as well....
@SilhouetteSchool 2 жыл бұрын
That's great!! Welcome!
@diamondrosestarot 5 ай бұрын
I got your book and signed up for trial Sil U . This was so easy to follow thank you!!!!!’
@SilhouetteSchool 5 ай бұрын
Awesome!! Thank you
@bettypierce8050 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Glad I found you.
@SilhouetteSchool 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@Jeannie37412 Жыл бұрын
I really appreciate you!
@autoweldandpaintingfabrication Жыл бұрын
Hi sis, i am your new subscriber keep it up a good work idol!
@albertagrebe2470 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the helpful tips on why the machine wouldn't cut my htv (blade settings). My question is.....why doesn't silhouette fix this issue with an update? It sure would help us newbies trying to learn and cut down on waste and frustration.
@AndrewTAustinMetaphors 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you!!
@SilhouetteSchool 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@anthonykirkendhall4344 Жыл бұрын
Awesome! You saved my machine!
@SilhouetteSchool Жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
@michaeldequatro1012 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. I couldn't figure out why my machine wasn't cutting the stencils all the way through. My blade wasn't in all the way. Thank you so much.
@SilhouetteSchool 2 жыл бұрын
You are welcome!
@diamondrosestarot 5 ай бұрын
OMG I love you❤❤❤❤❤
@AnaSilva-ux6us 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Melissa, I just got my cameo 4 and I've been watching all your videos trying to learn to use it, so thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with all of us!!! I have a quick question, as I was trying to cut some stickers I am trying to select the cut edge option. But, It won't let me select it. Do you happen to know why that is and how I can fix it? Thank you so much!!!
@SilhouetteSchool 2 жыл бұрын
Hey there! That really depends on what you mean that it won't let you select it. I'd check out this blog post and then reach out if you still have trouble!
@alma.702 2 жыл бұрын
Can you please make more videos using the cameo pro 🙏🙏
@shellyscholting4443 2 жыл бұрын
Your video's are awesome for learning, even though I still have a hard time, but that is due to a different reason. I wanted to know if you would tell me the exact name of the blade you recommend other than the auto blade. I went looking, but didn't realize there was so many different ones. Thank you.
@SilhouetteSchool 2 жыл бұрын
1 mm Manual Blade :) Check out this blog post for a great look at the blades you can use with the Cameo 4 www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/2021/02/new-silhouette-cameo-4-blades-first-look.html
@bathtimeboutique2594 Жыл бұрын
I just bought Cameo 4, I have Cricut Maker know that machine well. Just wanted to branch out, they say cameo hard to learn. I love making tshirts and sweatshirts. They say cameo hard to learn, but going to watch all your videos. Thank you!!! I do need a heat press I 've been using easy press ready for heat press. Can you recommend one?
@SilhouetteSchool Жыл бұрын
Welcome to the Silhouette world! I wouldn't say hard to learn but you'll definitely get out of it, what you put into learning! This is my current go-to heat press: www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/search?q=8+in+1
@kennethkyamanywa3894 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tutorial. Just wondering if its possible to cut 3mm thick and what settings and blade i can use for the silhoutte 4 cameo
@SilhouetteSchool 2 жыл бұрын
Hey there! Check out this blog post: www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/2019/11/silhouette-cameo-4-3mm-kraft-blade-beginner-first-cut.html
@crystalbee7654 2 жыл бұрын
what is the name of ur heatpress ?? I also love ur videos and the way you explain the “how to” thank u
@SilhouetteSchool 2 жыл бұрын
Hi there! It's the 8-in-1 from Swing Design, check out the blog posts we have on it here: www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/search?q=8+in+1
@belindaprescott4753 2 жыл бұрын
I just print and cut for the very first time today using the tutorial you did with your daughter…… thank you 😊 Hubby got me a cameo 4 for Christmas ❤️ I wanted it specifically to cut planner stickers 😁 Okay, a little off topic, but where did you get that sweater? I LOVE it 🥰
@SilhouetteSchool 2 жыл бұрын
That's great you were able to do it!! The sweater I'm wearing in this video is VICI. www.vicicollection.com/
@belindaprescott4753 2 жыл бұрын
@@SilhouetteSchool thank you 😊
@laniwiens6574 2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you asked that question about the sweater, it caught my eye, too! :)
@melaniedonaldson3724 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for all of the knowledge you share I have learnt so much! Can you please help me with a problem? My machine will not register the top left registration mark. I’ve tried recalibrate, putting the censor over the mark, moving the placement of sticker paper on the mat and it’s still cutting way off. I’ve wasted so much material and so frustrated, please help!
@SilhouetteSchool 2 жыл бұрын
Hi MELANIE DONALDSON, it would be easier to provide you the help you are requesting if you could please send an email with some additional information. Please provide as much info (including cut settings / exact material / screen grabs) as possible when emailing. My email can be found through the contact page on Silhouette School Blog www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/p/blog-page_9.html
@anthonylee5003 Жыл бұрын
Hey Melissa, great video as always. I've now moved up to a new cameo 4 plus from my portrait 3. For some reason it is cutting in a entirely different location on the matt ? Do you know why ? I've made sure the blade is in correctly as you have shown us. Thanks Tony
@SilhouetteSchool Жыл бұрын
Hey there! Make sure that you have your mat turned on in the page set up and that your firmware is up to date.
@anthonylee5003 Жыл бұрын
@@SilhouetteSchool Thank you, yes I've done that and selected the page size, is there anything else you can think of ?
@bahmchiq 2 жыл бұрын
Hello, I am new at buying the silhouette cameo. I picked the cameo 4 plus because of the 3mm. Which blade is best for cutting custom corrugated boxes? Thank you in advance.
@SilhouetteSchool 2 жыл бұрын
Hey there! It is really going to depend on how thick the material is. Check out this blog post: www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/2019/11/silhouette-cameo-4-3mm-kraft-blade-beginner-first-cut.html
@moniquerubio3456 2 жыл бұрын
Can the purple top blade cut through faux leather and chunky glitter leathers? Or do you recommend a different blade?
@SilhouetteSchool 2 жыл бұрын
Yes it can!
@arvzprintingexpress7488 Ай бұрын
100% of the time, only carriage 1 is useful. I hope silhouette will release blade similar to deep point blade for carriage 2. Cricut has it, so much better than kraft blades.
@Ririsdiaries08 8 күн бұрын
i just bought my cameo 5 and still cant use it. it wont cut. i badly need help to get started
@carmenoswald2868 2 жыл бұрын
Where can we find the hummingbird file? I love it!!
@carmenoswald2868 2 жыл бұрын
I just found it! I should have known it would be on so fontsy!
@nelsonfelix6701 2 жыл бұрын
Hi! I'm from Brazil and I'm looking for a video on how to use foil quill on the machine Cameo 4. I saw it on Pinterest
@SilhouetteSchool 2 жыл бұрын
Hey there, check out this blog post: www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/2019/11/how-to-use-foil-quill-in-silhouette.html
@ZERAMM 25 күн бұрын
What can i do to get my license key for my machine? i bought a new laptop and contacted the company i bought it from three times and they will not help me. Do you know who i can contact about this?
@creamnation7531 Жыл бұрын
Will it 13x19 ? ThNks for showing
@SilhouetteSchool Жыл бұрын
If you are asking if you can cut 13x19 on the 12" CAMEO 4, no as it's only a 12" wide cutter.
@wildcatz42743 Жыл бұрын
What was the purple blade called again? I probably need one of those.
@SilhouetteSchool Жыл бұрын
1MM blade You can find it here www.amazon.com/shop/silhouetteschool/list/MOVDRDD6SM6W
@elizabethk8938 Жыл бұрын
Right now, I've had my machine for a month and hate it. I've played with, done SilhouetteU tutorials and watched every video I can find. I've gone through help with customer service and I still can't get a good cut. I want to toss it out the window. I'm still trying and still watching your videos to see if there's something I missed.
@SilhouetteSchool Жыл бұрын
Hey there! Please email the Silhouette U inbox or take advantage of the 1:1 chat hours so we can help!
@SamVa94 Жыл бұрын
I'm making a switch. Is there anyway to transfer cricut projects over to silhouette?
@SilhouetteSchool Жыл бұрын
Hey there, only if they're SVGs that you've imported from a third party. Unfortunately, you cannot export native Cricut files.
@dickydedaye9586 2 жыл бұрын
Looking to buy a machine was looking at this or the cricut maker 3 have no idea which to buy and get started with , please help thanks
@SilhouetteSchool 2 жыл бұрын
We have a blog post about switching from Cricut: www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/2021/03/is-it-cost-and-time-effective-to-switch.html You should be able to get some valuable information about the pros and cons!
@SilhouetteSchool 2 жыл бұрын
This should help you and if you have any further question feel free to email me melissa(AT)SilhouetteSchoolBlog.com ! www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/2021/03/is-it-cost-and-time-effective-to-switch.html
@Purebeachlove 11 ай бұрын
Do I still need to change force to 14 for HTV and adhesive vinyl if I just purchased the cameo 4?
@SilhouetteSchool 11 ай бұрын
I still recommend this, yes.
@Purebeachlove 11 ай бұрын
@@SilhouetteSchool thank you! I have a cricut air 2 but I’m so excited to test my new cameo! Thanks for all the tips!
@tinasimaika Жыл бұрын
Do I need ince and a white to use oil?
@SilhouetteSchool Жыл бұрын
I'm sorry I am not understanding the question you are asking.
@clendonrobinson6867 6 ай бұрын
I've had the 4plus since it's introduction. I still haven't tried to teach myself
@SilhouetteSchool 6 ай бұрын
No need to! That's what I'm here for. Start here: www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/p/silhouette-cameo-first-cut-and-beginner_14.html
@clendonrobinson6867 6 ай бұрын
@@SilhouetteSchool how can I cut out a photo in silhouette cameo 4
@laurahatfield736 2 жыл бұрын
Can you give us the link for the purple blade?
@SilhouetteSchool 2 жыл бұрын
Hey there! Check out this blog post for links :) www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/2021/02/new-silhouette-cameo-4-blades-first-look.html
@pursellgroup 2 жыл бұрын
I want to join silhouette u but it will not pull up in my computer browser, only on mobile. Any reason why?
@SilhouetteSchool 2 жыл бұрын
@Jill Pursell www.silhouetteu.com should work on both mobile and desktop. I just confirmed it does. If you have an issue shoot me an email: melissa@SilhouetteSchoolBlog.com
@BillieLee-dg3pq 9 ай бұрын
How do you unstick your cameo blades?
@SilhouetteSchool 9 ай бұрын
You could try cleaning your blade: www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/2022/08/how-to-clean-cutting-mats-and.html
@susanneward4204 8 ай бұрын
How do i place Siser Easyweed on the mat?
@SilhouetteSchool 8 ай бұрын
You want the matte side up, shiny side down. The shiny layer is your transfer mask.
@mistyzavala5388 Жыл бұрын
Mine has been in the box for over a year.
@SilhouetteSchool Жыл бұрын
You need to get it out!!
@laurenekendrick4928 2 жыл бұрын
whats the actual name of the purple topped blade that is NOT the autoblade?
@SilhouetteSchool 2 жыл бұрын
It is the 1mm manual blade! Check out this blog post for all Cameo 4 blades: www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/2021/02/silhouette-blade-name-changes-in-send.html
@beccacarroll918 2 жыл бұрын
What’s the link to make the decal that you have on the side???
@SilhouetteSchool 2 жыл бұрын
Hey there! You can find it here: sofontsy.com/collections/free-silhouette-templates
@beccacarroll918 2 жыл бұрын
@@SilhouetteSchool schweet thank you!!
@richellefiscus9309 2 ай бұрын
I worked with Cricut for years. Struggling with the silhouette…
@SilhouetteSchool 2 ай бұрын
I would recommend starting here www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/p/new-start-here.html and here www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/p/silhouette-cameo-first-cut-and-beginner_14.html
@kadianbarker4648 3 ай бұрын
Can the Bluetooth be used with a phone or tablet
@SilhouetteSchool 3 ай бұрын
You can use the Silhouette Go mobile app but it's not nearly as robust as the desktop app.
@xeniaendris3010 Жыл бұрын
Omg I have my cameo plus for 3 plus years and haven’t used it 😢I scared 😱 lol
@SilhouetteSchool Жыл бұрын
You can do it! I would start here! www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/p/new-start-here.html If you find that you need extra help we'd love to see you over at Silhouette U where we have in depth videos, and office hours for 1:1 help! www.silhouetteu.com
@mannymoreno299 2 жыл бұрын
I cannot remove the auto blade in tool 1
@mannymoreno299 2 жыл бұрын
The auto blade is not low enough.
@SilhouetteSchool 2 жыл бұрын
Hey there, I'm not totally sure what you mean. I'd check out this blog post to make troubleshoot your autoblade: www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/2019/11/silhouette-cameo-4-autoblade-wont-cut-5.html
@CrystalChristianStore 2 жыл бұрын
I need the link for the purple blade😪
@SilhouetteSchool 2 жыл бұрын
It's linked in this post: www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/2021/04/silhouette-cameo-4-premium-blade-how.html
@CrystalChristianStore 2 жыл бұрын
@@SilhouetteSchool thanks ☺️
@bigblynd Жыл бұрын
I started with small letters the vinyl got wrinkled and I quit
@SilhouetteSchool Жыл бұрын
Hey there! Check out this blog post: www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/2017/02/7-tricks-to-cleanly-cutting-tiny-script.html
@robinwaltz5037 2 жыл бұрын
What is her Facebook and Blog called?
@SilhouetteSchool 2 жыл бұрын
facebook.com/silhouetteschool and the blog can be found at www.silhouetteschoolblog.com
@jenniferbouhana193 2 жыл бұрын
Mine is still in the box…..😩😂😳
@SilhouetteSchool 2 жыл бұрын
Just take it out! You'll be glad you did. If you want something structured with in depth videos, opportunities for 1:1 help and more check out Silhouette U! silhouetteu.com/pages/silhouette-videos-help
@thedustytrail-e7m 2 жыл бұрын
why does the print and always fail? on the cameo 4
@SilhouetteSchool 2 жыл бұрын
Usually there's something that's been set up incorrectly that causes it to fail. Follow this tutorial exactly and it should work fine. www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/2021/04/print-and-cut-silhouette-cameo-4.html
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