The Silhouette Cameo is an invaluable tool for making custom designs, whether it’s for a craft project, sign making, or anything else that needs some unique personalization. One of the most important aspects of working with the Cameo is knowing how to use the pen correctly.
While it may seem like a daunting task at first, it’s actually quite simple.
The first step is to make sure that your pen is securely inserted into the Cameo pen holder. Once this is done, you’ll need to adjust the tension wheel on the side of the holder so that it can grip your pen securely without damaging it. This will also help ensure that your pen moves smoothly and accurately as you work.
Next, you’ll need to load your design into Silhouette Studio. You can either draw your own design from scratch or use one of their pre-made templates. Once your design is loaded up and ready to go, you can start working with your pen!
To use the pen with Silhouette Studio, you’ll need to set up a “Cut” type job in the Send panel. This will tell the Cameo to use its cutting blade instead of its pen when tracing out your design. However, if you want to use a pen instead of a blade, simply select “Draw” instead.
Once this is done, all you have to do is press “Send” and watch as your Cameo traces out your design using the pen! You can even adjust the speed and pressure settings in order to get just the right look for whatever project you’re working on.
Conclusion:
Using a pen with your Silhouette Cameo doesn’t have be difficult or intimidating! Just make sure that your pen is securely in place before starting any projects and then adjust tension wheel accordingly so that it grips firmly without damaging it. After loading up your design into Silhouette Studio and setting up a job as either “Cut” or “Draw”, all you have to do is press send and watch as your Cameo traces out everything perfectly!