How Do I Use Iron on in Silhouette Cameo?

The Silhouette Cameo is a great tool for craft projects, especially for those who love to work with fabrics and other materials. One of the features of the Cameo is its ability to use Iron-on transfers.

This process allows you to take any design or image and transfer it onto fabric, wood, paper, or other materials. Here’s a quick guide on how to use Iron-on in Silhouette Cameo.

Step 1: Prepare Your Design

Before you start using your Iron-on transfer material, you need to create or locate a design that you want to transfer. You can either create one from scratch using the Silhouette Studio software or find one online through the Silhouette Design Store. Once you have your design ready, make sure it is flipped horizontally so that it will be mirrored when transferred.

Step 2: Cut Your Design

Load your Iron-on material into your machine and select “Iron-On” from the material list. Adjust your blade settings as needed and then send your design to be cut. After it has finished cutting, remove the excess material around your design.

Step 3: Apply Heat

Now that your design is cut out, place it onto the material that you will be transferring it onto. Make sure it is centered on the fabric and then use an iron or heat press to apply heat and pressure onto your design. Apply heat for around 15 seconds and then remove it.

Step 4: Peel Away

Once all of the heat has been applied, carefully peel away the iron-on backing from your design. If some pieces of backing stick to the fabric, simply reapply heat for a few more seconds until they come off easily.

Conclusion

Using Iron-on transfers with Silhouette Cameo is a great way to customize any fabric or material with a unique personalized design. With just four simple steps – preparing your design, cutting it out, applying heat, and peeling away – you can quickly add some unique flair to any project!