Thank you for sharing such great information, I am new to silhouette (portrait) and have a lot to learn, but I’m looking forward to making the most out of it ❤
Thank you! I love the embossing tool. I didn't get the mat, as I only use the embossing tool for scoring. I much prefer a dented score to the default cut score.
That's really interesting to hear... I'm currently trying to decide if I want to get the embossing tool or not. I bought the Cameo 5 with the intention of making polyhedra and have done lots of craft projects with it, but still not taken the plunge and tried to make a polyhedron yet! I might just try scoring with the regular blade, making a partial cut, but I feel like using the embossing tool may be better for creating fold lines in cardstock?
@@silhouettesuccess It's great! Make sure you don't make the speed too fast. I was doing that in the beginning (before Silhouette added parameters for it in the software). It caused the machine to stutter and then the autoblade in carriage 1 would get out of whack and cut in wrong spots. It turned out the speed was the issue. Now that I know that and have made adjustments, I love it!
Great video; now i understand better what tool is for what project…was able to finally order my backup autoblade and picked up the pen adapter set as well! Thanks !
Hi Tracy! 🥰 you'll want to stick with the auto blade. The kraft blade will make the hooks and loops. Just bump your blade up until its deep enough, and you'll probably need 2 passes.
I am still trying to figure out if I should get the Cameo 4 plus 15"cutter or the Cameo 5 12" cutter I just can't afford the 5 plus but wouldn't want to miss out on the new tech or a bigger size cutter 🤷🏻 any suggestions?
Hi Brenda, thank you for such a useful information! I am totally new to this hobby, and I have a Cameo 5. I am wondering if I should get a deep cut blade. I cut rhinestones flocks that I bought from China. They are stiff, and the glue at the bottom is sticky and oily (but easy to peel off from the surface and re-stick very well, which is good). The problem is that some part cuts perfectly and the debris were lifted by itself and some part were not cut at all, just the mark is visible. I noticed that the auto blade collects the debris inside the blade cap and I cleaned them. I believed that the glue stickiness and oiliness affects the cut performance for a long cut. I started to add pauses, and clean the blade. Sometimes, there is no debris inside the blade cover, but still; the cutting was not great. To tackle that, I cut them twice. The cut setting is Force 33, Speed 10, Passes 2, Blade 10. Thank you in advance for your advice. Greetings from Finland ♥
Cutting the flock twice is the best solution. I don't think you need the deep cut blade. If you try to cut deeper, you will end up slicing through your mat. Unfortunately, that material is just stubborn. Lol
Oh - I don't know if the experience would be the same on the Cameo 5 as it is on the Cameo 5 Plus (I have the Plus version), but I bought the punch tool, and it was punching too high and ruining my vinyl, because it was punching in spots that were not supposed to be weeded out. I contacted support and they had me send in the machine and they sent me a replacement. Same exact issue. They are now researching it and I hope they will fix it one day. But in the meantime, you might hold off on the punch tool. Although it's cheap enough if you want to experiment. Supposedly, you can etch with it on the Cameo 5. I haven't tried it.
I just bought a Cameo 5. I want to cut felt. Will a rotary blade work with 5? I keep seeing conflicting information. Some say it is only compatible with 4. If I can't use the rotary blade can you recommend the correct blade. The felt will not have interfacing. If I can use the rotary blade with 5 do I need an adapter?
You can use the rotary blade with the Cameo 5. No adapter. Keep in mind that the rotary blade will use hooks and loops to turn, and it is best for simple designs. If you are doing something a bit more complex, you will want to get a strong grip mat and use the autoblade. Sturdier felt will work best. If you only have a regular grip mat, you can grab some contact paper from the dollar tree and put that down, covering the adhesive on the mat, sticky side up. That will give a bit more grip and it will keep the actual cutting mat clean.
Thanks for the detailed explaination of all the different tools. I'm a new user of the Cameo 5 and it's really helpful, because there's a lot to learn! I'm interested to learn more about the embossing tool and mat. I'm trying to decide if I need one for making polyhedra nets, or if I can get away with lightly scoring the cardstock or just using dashed lines.
I'm not a fan of the perforated score lines personally, but I would play around with the options before investing in the embossing tool if that is the only thing that you would be using it for. I need to play around with the tool before I put out a video on it, but I think it might be good for scoring? Life got crazy right after I bought it and I put it away instead of getting frustrated with it.
@@silhouettesuccess Thanks for the info... you're right, I think I'll play with what I've got for now. I got the Cameo 5 with the intention of making polyhedra and I've loved every minute of it, making cards and craft projects, but still not made a polyhedron yet... not even something simple, like an icosahedron!
@@silhouettesuccess They are good fun! I'd recommend starting out with something fairly simple to start with, maybe aset of platonic solids (tetrahedron, cube, octahedron, dodecahedron and icosahedron) before moving onto the more complex, e.g. stellated models.
@@silhouettesuccess do you mind sharing the. Link to this webpage -the compatibility chart. I went to that URL and it’s not the same as in your video. I know SA is working on the website and store.
Unscrew the little white cap from the blade with the white plastic tool that came with the machine, then carefully remove any debris. You can use a cotton swab with some rubbing alcohol to remove sticky residue, then replace the cap. You want to get it tight, but not too tight. It will crack the housing if you put too much pressure on it.
Hi, I bought a portrait 4 and need a blade to cut card stock, the auto blade that came with it is totally useless! Please anyone advise which one I should get. Thanks in advance
Check to see if the white cap on the end of it is tightened down. Also check to see if the red line on the blade is moving when it taps. Does it match the software settings? Is the blade seated properly in the carriage? Is the tab in front of the blade pushed in to hold it in place?
Hi, Thankyou for replying. Yes to all your questions I have checked all it’s fine. I have tried different settings but it either doesn’t cut all the way through or rips the card. I have an old silhouette portrait 2 and that works better than the new one. The only thing left to change is the blade but I’m not sure which one is suitable for my machine as most say suitable for portrait 3 but nothing for portrait 4.
@mrhamzah18 you can get a manual or premium blade. Anything that fits the cameo 4 or Portrait 3 will work. They didn't change the blades with the newest machines. You might also want to try a new autoblade. Sometimes, you just get a bad one.
@gabys9197 not that I'm aware of. I'm pretty sure it would void the warranty if anything went wrong. But then again, I don't think Cricuts are really made to do this, either. People like to push these machines past their limits. You really should consider a laser to cut acrylic.
@@silhouettesuccess Thank you for the reply! Since making the original comment I have found 3rd party engraving tools for Cameo 5 by Zoom. Any reason to avoid those?
Thank you for sharing such great information, I am new to silhouette (portrait) and have a lot to learn, but I’m looking forward to making the most out of it ❤
You're going to have so much fun!! 🥰
Thank you! I love the embossing tool. I didn't get the mat, as I only use the embossing tool for scoring. I much prefer a dented score to the default cut score.
I really need to work with the embossing tool. I bought it, then life got hectic and I put it away.
That's really interesting to hear... I'm currently trying to decide if I want to get the embossing tool or not. I bought the Cameo 5 with the intention of making polyhedra and have done lots of craft projects with it, but still not taken the plunge and tried to make a polyhedron yet! I might just try scoring with the regular blade, making a partial cut, but I feel like using the embossing tool may be better for creating fold lines in cardstock?
@@silhouettesuccess It's great! Make sure you don't make the speed too fast. I was doing that in the beginning (before Silhouette added parameters for it in the software). It caused the machine to stutter and then the autoblade in carriage 1 would get out of whack and cut in wrong spots. It turned out the speed was the issue. Now that I know that and have made adjustments, I love it!
@@edwardholmes91 I think a dented score looks so much nicer, especially if your cardstock is not solid core.
@@Salialto oh. Thank you!! I was struggling with the settings when I put it away. It's good to know that there's a starting point in the software now.
Great video; now i understand better what tool is for what project…was able to finally order my backup autoblade and picked up the pen adapter set as well! Thanks !
I'm so glad that you found the video helpful! It's great that you picked up some new tools for your crafting!
Thank you so frustrating to try to find which blade to use when you are a new user
You're welcome! Thanks for watching.
Thank you for your great video on which tools go with each machine very informational.
Brenda, you’re awesome. If I’m cutting holographic stickers should I use the craft blade or just stick to the auto blade? Thank you lovely lady ❤
Hi Tracy! 🥰 you'll want to stick with the auto blade. The kraft blade will make the hooks and loops. Just bump your blade up until its deep enough, and you'll probably need 2 passes.
please can i use autoblade to cut 300gsm of mirror cardstock and glitter cardstock for my caketoppers business?
I am still trying to figure out if I should get the Cameo 4 plus 15"cutter or the Cameo 5 12" cutter I just can't afford the 5 plus but wouldn't want to miss out on the new tech or a bigger size cutter 🤷🏻 any suggestions?
Hi Brenda, thank you for such a useful information! I am totally new to this hobby, and I have a Cameo 5. I am wondering if I should get a deep cut blade. I cut rhinestones flocks that I bought from China. They are stiff, and the glue at the bottom is sticky and oily (but easy to peel off from the surface and re-stick very well, which is good). The problem is that some part cuts perfectly and the debris were lifted by itself and some part were not cut at all, just the mark is visible. I noticed that the auto blade collects the debris inside the blade cap and I cleaned them. I believed that the glue stickiness and oiliness affects the cut performance for a long cut. I started to add pauses, and clean the blade. Sometimes, there is no debris inside the blade cover, but still; the cutting was not great. To tackle that, I cut them twice. The cut setting is Force 33, Speed 10, Passes 2, Blade 10.
Thank you in advance for your advice. Greetings from Finland ♥
Cutting the flock twice is the best solution. I don't think you need the deep cut blade. If you try to cut deeper, you will end up slicing through your mat. Unfortunately, that material is just stubborn. Lol
@@silhouettesuccess thank you for answering! Double cut it is then 💪🏻
Oh - I don't know if the experience would be the same on the Cameo 5 as it is on the Cameo 5 Plus (I have the Plus version), but I bought the punch tool, and it was punching too high and ruining my vinyl, because it was punching in spots that were not supposed to be weeded out. I contacted support and they had me send in the machine and they sent me a replacement. Same exact issue. They are now researching it and I hope they will fix it one day. But in the meantime, you might hold off on the punch tool. Although it's cheap enough if you want to experiment. Supposedly, you can etch with it on the Cameo 5. I haven't tried it.
You are full of good information!! I'll hold off. I think it has been removed from the Silhouette shopping page. I had to search for it on the site.
Very helpful video!
I love your ombre blade box. Where did you get it?
I made it! 😊 This video has the design store# and shows the process. ua-cam.com/video/LfA972tR0OE/v-deo.html
Thanks for this very specific video.
I just bought a Cameo 5. I want to cut felt. Will a rotary blade work with 5? I keep seeing conflicting information. Some say it is only compatible with 4. If I can't use the rotary blade can you recommend the correct blade. The felt will not have interfacing. If I can use the rotary blade with 5 do I need an adapter?
You can use the rotary blade with the Cameo 5. No adapter. Keep in mind that the rotary blade will use hooks and loops to turn, and it is best for simple designs. If you are doing something a bit more complex, you will want to get a strong grip mat and use the autoblade. Sturdier felt will work best. If you only have a regular grip mat, you can grab some contact paper from the dollar tree and put that down, covering the adhesive on the mat, sticky side up. That will give a bit more grip and it will keep the actual cutting mat clean.
Thanks for the detailed explaination of all the different tools. I'm a new user of the Cameo 5 and it's really helpful, because there's a lot to learn! I'm interested to learn more about the embossing tool and mat. I'm trying to decide if I need one for making polyhedra nets, or if I can get away with lightly scoring the cardstock or just using dashed lines.
I'm not a fan of the perforated score lines personally, but I would play around with the options before investing in the embossing tool if that is the only thing that you would be using it for. I need to play around with the tool before I put out a video on it, but I think it might be good for scoring? Life got crazy right after I bought it and I put it away instead of getting frustrated with it.
@@silhouettesuccess Thanks for the info... you're right, I think I'll play with what I've got for now. I got the Cameo 5 with the intention of making polyhedra and I've loved every minute of it, making cards and craft projects, but still not made a polyhedron yet... not even something simple, like an icosahedron!
I had to look up a polyhedra 😅They look like a lot of fun to make - I might give it a try, myself!
@@silhouettesuccess They are good fun! I'd recommend starting out with something fairly simple to start with, maybe aset of platonic solids (tetrahedron, cube, octahedron, dodecahedron and icosahedron) before moving onto the more complex, e.g. stellated models.
@@silhouettesuccess do you mind sharing the. Link to this webpage -the compatibility chart. I went to that URL and it’s not the same as in your video. I know SA is working on the website and store.
Can you use the engraving power tool to engrave on glass??
I'm not sure. If you attempt it, I would definitely advise using all of the safety gear!
I have a Cameo 4 Plus. I cut a lot of rhinestone flock; how do you clean the blade?
Unscrew the little white cap from the blade with the white plastic tool that came with the machine, then carefully remove any debris. You can use a cotton swab with some rubbing alcohol to remove sticky residue, then replace the cap. You want to get it tight, but not too tight. It will crack the housing if you put too much pressure on it.
Hi, I bought a portrait 4 and need a blade to cut card stock, the auto blade that came with it is totally useless!
Please anyone advise which one I should get.
Thanks in advance
Check to see if the white cap on the end of it is tightened down. Also check to see if the red line on the blade is moving when it taps. Does it match the software settings? Is the blade seated properly in the carriage? Is the tab in front of the blade pushed in to hold it in place?
Hi, Thankyou for replying.
Yes to all your questions I have checked all it’s fine. I have tried different settings but it either doesn’t cut all the way through or rips the card.
I have an old silhouette portrait 2 and that works better than the new one. The only thing left to change is the blade but I’m not sure which one is suitable for my machine as most say suitable for portrait 3 but nothing for portrait 4.
@mrhamzah18 you can get a manual or premium blade. Anything that fits the cameo 4 or Portrait 3 will work. They didn't change the blades with the newest machines. You might also want to try a new autoblade. Sometimes, you just get a bad one.
Does the kraft blade 3mm attaches directly to cameo 5 or does it require an adapter?
It goes in carriage 2. No adapter needed.
What About the Sillhouete SD Cutter Craft?
I actually had to look that machine up! There's a brand new on for sale on my FB marketplace. I was tempted to buy it. Are you using one?
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Can the silhouette cut 2 or 3 mm acrylic / plexiglass ??
No. It can only engrave it.
@@silhouettesuccess ahh. I saw a video of someone cutting thin acrylic with the cricut. There’s absolutely no way to do it with the cameo? thanks!
@gabys9197 not that I'm aware of. I'm pretty sure it would void the warranty if anything went wrong. But then again, I don't think Cricuts are really made to do this, either. People like to push these machines past their limits. You really should consider a laser to cut acrylic.
@@silhouettesuccess i know its just so out of my budget. Do you have any tutorials on what i can use the rotary tool on the cameo 5 for ?
@gabys9197 I don't. A fabric tutorial is on the list, but I haven't got to it yet. I feel like I'm not being much help to you at all right now.
Can the cameo 5 engrave? Is that the same as etching? I read somewhere there was a software update that allowed for this.
The Cameo 5 can emboss. Only the Curio should be used for engraving.
@@silhouettesuccess Thank you for the reply! Since making the original comment I have found 3rd party engraving tools for Cameo 5 by Zoom. Any reason to avoid those?
@TheSlimHim I've heard people use it successfully. Just know that it will void your warranty.
@@silhouettesuccess Oooh had no idea about it voiding the warranty!
Thank you I've just upgraded to Cameo 5 from 3 and still have quite a few old blades not yet used. Is there an adapter for the type A Auto Blade?
Unfortunately, no. Cameo 4 and 5 use the same blades, but the Cameo 3 blades will not work.