How Do I Use the Cross Cutter on My Silhouette Cameo?

Using a Cross Cutter on your Silhouette Cameo can make intricate cuts in a variety of materials quickly and easily. The Cross Cutter is an optional tool that is available to be used with the Silhouette Cameo and is great for cutting thin material such as paper, vinyl, fabric, thin cardstock, and craft foam.

To use the Cross Cutter on your Silhouette Cameo, you will need to have the correct blades installed in the machine. The standard blade that comes with the machine will not work for this type of cutting.

You will need to purchase the Cross Cutter blade specifically designed for use with the Silhouette Cameo. Once you have installed the blade into the machine, you are ready to begin cutting!

Step 1: Load Your Material – Before you begin cutting, it is important to make sure your material is properly loaded into the machine. Place your material onto the cutting mat and load it into the machine by pressing down on the roller bar until it clicks into place. Make sure that your material is lined up correctly so that it aligns with your cut lines onscreen.

Step 2: Adjust Your Settings – Once your material has been loaded into the machine, open up your project in Silhouette Studio and adjust your settings accordingly for a Cross Cutter cut. In order for this type of cut to be successful, you must set both a speed of 5 and a force of 8 in order for it to work correctly.

Step 3: Select Your Cut Line – Now you are ready to select which cut line you would like to use with your Cross Cutter blade. To do this, simply click on one of the lines in Silhouette Studio and then select “Cutter” from the drop-down menu at the top of your screen. This will ensure that only this line will be cut using this specific tool.

Step 4: Send Your Cut – Now all you need to do is send your project over to be cut by pressing “Send” at the top left corner of your screen. Your project should now begin cutting along that specific line using only a Cross Cutter blade!

Conclusion:

Using a Cross Cutter on your Silhouette Cameo can open up many possibilities when it comes to crafting intricate designs quickly and easily! With just a few simple steps outlined above, you can have beautiful cuts on any type of thin material in no time at all!