Silhouette CAMEO Silhouette PixScan Cutting Mat for use with CAMEO Cool process for Stamp and Cut -- WORKS!

Silhouette CAMEO Silhouette PixScan Cutting Mat for use with CAMEO Cool process for Stamp and Cut -- WORKS!
I actually like this mat better than the original mats I've used... and it is a favorite of one of my personal students too. I'll be introducing this PixScan feature to the entire class in the next couple of weeks, and I'm very excited about it. I've really enjoyed this feature. Thank you, Silhouette for making this available for us and on Amazon.com too! The only reason I can figure out why people would not like this is if they aren't using it properly... and I'll have to admit, it was difficult to "get" it because, at first, there wasn't much in the way of tutorials or instruction. I haven't looked lately, but I hope Silhouette is doing a better job at this because the technique is well worth having -- if you know how to calibrate your camera. I never did figure out how to calibrate my scanner. It never did do right... and I'm a techno geek. But, the saving grace was the ability to calibrate my camera(s). With this, I've been able to photograph my 8 1/2" x 11" stamped cardstock on the PixScan Mat and cut the stamped images out precisely using the upgraded version of the Silhouette Design Studio software. You have to be sure to upgrade your computer as well. It is an easy process once these two things are done: Calibrate camera and upgrade computer with Silhouette Design Software version 3.1.417. I have not found the need to buy the Designer version since I have Sure Cuts A Lot and can manipulate SVG files with it and also do the Rhinestone features and more, but my students are enjoying the Designer edition of the software. I would have bought it if I had needed it. You don't need the upgraded Designer program in order to do this PixScan technique. I had figured out a way to stamp and cut without PixScan, but it was a drawn out process. This PixScan made the task much easier. I hope this helps!

Silhouette CAMEO Silhouette PixScan Cutting Mat for use with CAMEO Cool process for Stamp and Cut -- WORKS!

Silhouette CAMEO Silhouette PixScan Cutting Mat for use with CAMEO

Silhouette CAMEO Silhouette PixScan Cutting Mat for use with CAMEO

Silhouette CAMEO Silhouette PixScan Cutting Mat for use with CAMEO

Details

• Turn hand drawn sketches and lettering into cut jobs
• Digitize fabric patterns
• Digitize your stamp collection into corresponding cut files
• Mat dimensions: 12.75" x 11.75"
• Cutting area dimensions: 11.75" x 8.5"

Silhouette CAMEO Silhouette PixScan Cutting Mat for use with CAMEO

Silhouette CAMEO Silhouette Replacement Blade

Silhouette CAMEO Silhouette Replacement Blade

Silhouette CAMEO Silhouette Replacement Blade

This is the perfect replacement blade for the silhouette cutting machine. I found a few things help have better results with this blade.

1. If you cut vinyl or paper and there are small pieces which clot around the blade carefully remove the debris to allow the blade to function properly.
2. Manually adjust the cutting speed - SLOW IT DOWN - for most projects, especially vinyl projects where there will be small pieces. It might take longer but I notice that the vinyl (and paper) tear less when the machine is not moving as quickly. I personally get better results this way.
Silhouette CAMEO Silhouette Replacement Blade

Great idea, saves paper Silhouette PixScan Cutting Mat for use with CAMEO

Great idea, saves paper Silhouette PixScan Cutting Mat for use with CAMEO

This mat is such a better alternative to the Print & Cut feature. You do not waste any of your paper printing registration marks because they are part of the mat. It is very easy to use.. you just put the paper you want to cut in the box, take a picture of the entire mat, import the picture into Silhouette Studio, and use the Trace feature to get the cut outline. You do need good lighting and a decent camera to get a good solid trace. One downside is that the max cut area is only large enough to fit 8.5" x 11" paper.

Great idea, saves paper Silhouette PixScan Cutting Mat for use with CAMEO

Silhouette CAMEO Silhouette Cameo Digital Craft Cutter with Vinyl Starter Kit

Silhouette CAMEO Silhouette Cameo Digital Craft Cutter with Vinyl Starter Kit

Silhouette CAMEO Silhouette Cameo Digital Craft Cutter with Vinyl Starter Kit

Details

• Silhouette Cameo II - Newest Model
• Vinyl Starter Kit - $39.99 Value
• Cutting Blade, Vinyl Trimmer, 12" x 12" Mat
• Software, Free Month Silhouette, Free Templates

 

 

Silhouette CAMEO Silhouette Cameo Digital Craft Cutter with Vinyl Starter Kit

Silhouette CAMEO Silhouette Cameo Starter Kit Bundle

Silhouette CAMEO Silhouette Cameo Starter Kit Bundle

Silhouette CAMEO Silhouette Cameo Starter Kit Bundle

• The silhouette cameo starter bundle includes an extra mat (2 total), cutting blade (2 total), metallic pen set and pick-me-up-tool
• 50 exclusive cuttable designs.
• Includes access to thousands of downloadable designs; Includes PC and Mac compatible software, One month free subscription ($10 value, gray card located in accessory tray) is included for use at the Silhouette Online Store.
• Cuts up to 12-inch wide and 10-feet long; cuts a variety of materials from vinyl to fabric . Does not Include Starter Kit vinyl
• Great for Scrapbook layouts, cards, custom apparel, vinyl decor, etched glass, sketch designs, and paper crafts

 

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Silhouette CAMEO Silhouette Cameo Starter Kit Bundle

Silhouette Sketch Pen Starter Kit

Silhouette Sketch Pen Starter Kit

Silhouette Sketch Pen Starter Kit

• 24 sketch pens
• 10 exclusive sketch designs
• Compatible with all Silhouette cutting tools

 

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Silhouette Sketch Pen Starter Kit

Silhouette CAMEO Silhouette Cameo Electronic Cutting Machine Starter Bundle

Silhouette CAMEO Silhouette Cameo Electronic Cutting Machine Starter Bundle

I have a Cricut Explore that I use at least weekly to make cards. I saw the Silhouette Cameo on my Amazon Vine queue and thought it would be a great opportunity to try it out and compare the latest and greatest from Silhouette with the latest and greatest from Cricut.

 Silhouette CAMEO Silhouette Cameo Electronic Cutting Machine Starter Bundle

• The Silhouette CAMEO is an electronic cutting machine that can cut a variety of materials (from vinyl to fabric) up to 12 inches wide and 10 feet long.
• This model improves upon its predecessor with a responsive touchscreen, a handy on-unit cross cutter, and built in accessory storage.
• The CAMEOs Print & Cut feature lets you cut precisely around designs and images you have printed on your home printer. Perfect for making stickers, printed iron ons, and much more.
• The Silhouette CAMEO Starter Bundle includes an extra mat (2 total), cutting blade (2 total), metallic pen set and pick-me-up tool.
• The CAMEO includes Silhouette Studio, an easy to use but powerful program which allows you to create your own designs using your own fonts and images with your CAMEO.
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Silhouette CAMEO Silhouette Cameo Electronic Cutting Machine Starter Bundle