Silhouettes Cutting Machine, White, 25.2 x 10.9 oz 9.2

Product Information

The Silhouette Cameo 4 Pro also allows the user to die-cut through materials without the need for a mat. The tool head is offset and that matched with the grooved cutting strip allows the machine to cut through materials without the need to apply the media to a carrier sheet first. Haven't been game to try styrene sheet yet but given the in depth info provided here I had better give it a go.

Cricut, by contrast, offers a more expansive range of tools, 13 in total compared to Silhouette's five. You can use the Rotary Blade, Knife Blade, Scoring Wheels, Foil Transfer Tool, and more when you buy them as part of a bundle or direct from the Cricut store. The machine comes with a Premium Fine Point Blade as standard. (Read our guide to the best Cricut blades for more details.) If you're keen on the best craft machines from each brand, then read our detailed comparison of the Cricut Maker 3 vs Silhouette Cameo 4, where we put both leading digital cutting machines against one another.This can come down to preferences, budget and how you're using your cutting machine. The Silhouette Cameo 4 has a greater cutting power than the Cricut Maker 3, for example, but the Cricut Maker overcomes this with faster cutting and can offer a cleaner edge. The Silhouette Cameo 4 is better for fabric cutters, as its larger size is useful. http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/79025-a-guide-to-using-the-silhouette-cameo-cutter/?p=1559539 You will need administrator permission to install the software. On personal computers, this is usually your regular login information. If you are not an administrator, you will have to get the login information to continue with the install. For smaller masks, I'll just lay a strip of Tamiya tape on the cutting mask. Tamiya tape is also available in sheet for (item 87130)

If you’re wondering whether to get the Curio or Cameo, then you just need to answer one easy question to find out your answer. Includes AutoBlade, Bluetooth compatibility, Print & Cut capability, PixScan compatibility and a nice 2mm clearance plus it’s compatible with the Cameo 4 tools I’ll just add that the Cameo isn’t the only plotter out there, so it’s worth researching before you buy one. If you do get one, make sure it can cut user defined shapes. Not all of them can. Silhouette Portrait 3— A ‘portable’ craft cutter with a smaller cutting area, ideal for smaller projects and lighter materials.

I probably won't be on tomorrow, but feel free to post any questions you have and I'll answer them (or someone else can) as soon as I can. Select your operating system Mac® from the drop down menu under Silhouette Studio® or Mint Studio™.

It’s worth bearing in mind that it’s intended to be used as a companion to the Cameo, rather than as a rival to it, as it can do a number of things that the Cameo can’t. This desktop cutter uses a simplified touch panel to load materials, move the cutting mat, connect to Bluetooth, and position the tools. 2. Storage Compartment The machine uses Silhouette Studio Software technology and Bluetooth connectivity, helping you bring every idea to life with ease. It is also compatible with PixScan mats, available separately, for print and cut jobs. The Silhouette Cameo 4 is Silhouette's latest, biggest and best cutting and crafting machine. As far as competition, the best crafting machine is a toss up between Cricut vs Silhouette, and they both have their unique strengths. Perhaps the most stand-out is that with the Silhouette Cameo 4, you have a rear-mounted touch-screen in-built into the device. With the Cricut, you'll need a tablet to work with it, and to pay a monthly subs fee for the Cricut Access software. Not so with Silhouette. So what should you be looking for when choosing the best Silhouette machine for you? Well, if you're after a cutting machine, the most obvious factor to consider is the types of materials you want to cut and the size of the projects you wish to make.The Silhouette Portrait 3 offers a whole host of incredible features that will transform your DIY and craft projects! The compact cutting machine comes with cutting-edge updates, offering both automatic tool detection and matless cutting capabilities. Depending on what function you are trying to achieve, only the relevant buttons will illuminate making navigation intuitive and easy! Cricut Design Space requires an internet connection to print, whereas the Silhouette does not require internet. The Cricut Roll Holder is sold separately but greatly extends the vinyl cutting length (Image credit: Cricut)