The Silhouette Cameo 4 is the ultimate DIY machine.  It uses a small blade to cut over 100 materials, including paper, cardstock, vinyl, and fabric up to 12 inches wide.  Designs are created using the Silhouette Studio software available for free download. 

• Silhouette Studio Software
• Project Ideas for Silhouette Cameo
• 101 Series
  • Basic Introduction videos made by Silhouette America.
• Silhouette How-To Page
  • Step-by-step instructions for using many different types of materials with the cutter.

Resources for Silhouette Supplies:

Many of the supplies and materials used with the Silhouette cutter are available at local craft stores (i.e. Michaels).  This includes the cutting blades, cutting mats and adhesive vinyl.

Other online sources:

• Cutting mat

• Auto-blade

• Adhesive vinyl.  The Makerspace suggests Oracal 651 vinyl in 12" x 12" sheets.  This is a permanent vinyl that can withstand hand-washing when placed on items such as mugs and water bottles.

• Other materials for cutting:  There are a variety of other materials that can be cut using the Silhouette cutter, such as iron-on vinyl and adhesive vinyls with different finishes (glitter, shimmer, iridescent, etc.).  These items can be found in craft stores and online.  Please contact makerspace@pugetsound.edu if you have questions about using these items on the Silhouette cutter.