How Do I Load Vinyl Onto My Silhouette Portrait 2?

Vinyl is a great way to add personal touches to any project. Whether you’re using it for scrapbooking, making signs or even customizing your car, vinyl is a great way to give your project that extra bit of flair. But how do you get started with vinyl? If you’re using a Silhouette Portrait 2, the process is actually quite simple. Step 1: Load your vinyl onto the cutting mat. Make sure that the side of the vinyl that has the adhesive side facing up.

Step 2: Place the cutting mat onto the Silhouette machine and use the arrows on the machine to adjust it so that it fits securely into place. Step 3: Load your design or image into Silhouette Studio and make sure all of your settings are correct for cutting vinyl. Step 4: Once you’re satisfied with your design, click on “Send” and select “Cut” from the drop down menu. This will send your design to the machine and start cutting out your design in vinyl. Step 5: Once it’s done cutting, remove the cutting mat and peel off any excess vinyl that may have been cut away from your design. Step 6: Finally, apply transfer tape to the top of your finished piece and use it to adhere it onto any surface you wish!

Conclusion: Loading vinyl onto a Silhouette Portrait 2 is actually quite easy once you know how! By following these steps, you can quickly and easily create projects with custom designs made with vinyl in no time at all!