How Do You Cut Glitter Paper on Silhouette Cameo?

Cutting glitter paper with a Silhouette Cameo can be an easy and fun way to add a little sparkle to your projects. There are a few tips and tricks you should know before attempting this, however, as glitter paper can be tricky to work with. Here are the steps for cutting glitter paper with a Silhouette Cameo.

Step 1: Start by setting the cutting blade on your Silhouette Cameo. You will need to adjust the blade depending on the type of paper you are using. For glitter paper, it is best to use a blade setting of 3-4.

Step 2: Place your glitter paper onto the cutting mat. You may want to use some transfer tape or double sided tape to make sure that the glitter paper stays in place while you are cutting.

Step 3: Load your design into the software and adjust it as necessary.

Make sure that you select “glitter” as your material type in order for the software to adjust its settings for cutting this type of material.

Step 4: Send the design to your Silhouette Cameo by pressing “send” in the software. Once it is sent, watch as your machine cuts out your design.

Step 5: Carefully remove your design from the mat once it is finished cutting. Make sure that you do not pull too hard or else you risk ripping or tearing the glitter paper.

Conclusion:

Cutting glitter paper with a Silhouette Cameo is easy when following these steps. The key is to make sure that you set your blade correctly and use transfer tape or double sided tape when placing the paper onto the mat. With these tips in mind, you will have no problem creating beautiful designs with glitter paper!