How Do You Cut HTV Vinyl on Silhouette Cameo?

Cutting heat transfer vinyl (HTV) with a Silhouette Cameo is a great way to create custom t-shirts and other projects. HTV is a type of vinyl that can be ironed or heat-pressed onto fabric, allowing you to create unique designs that last. But before you can start creating your own designs, you need to know how to cut HTV on the Cameo.

The first step in cutting HTV on the Silhouette Cameo is to make sure that your vinyl is compatible with the machine. The Cameo can only cut certain types of vinyl, so make sure that you’re using a type that is compatible with the machine. Once you’ve made sure your vinyl is compatible, it’s time to start cutting.

Start by loading your vinyl into the machine. Make sure that it’s loaded correctly and securely so that it won’t move during the cutting process.

Once it’s loaded, use the Silhouette Studio software to design your project. Once you have designed your project, select “Heat Transfer Material” from the Material Type drop-down menu and select “Vinyl” as the material.

After selecting these settings, click “Send To Silhouette” and follow the instructions on the screen. The Cameo will then begin cutting your design in HTV. When it has finished cutting, remove the vinyl from the machine and weed away any excess material using tweezers or an X-Acto knife.

Once all of the excess material has been removed, place your design face up onto an ironing board or other flat surface and cover it with a piece of parchment paper or teflon sheet. Heat up an iron (or heat press) and press down for about 10 seconds for each side of fabric before moving on to another area.

Conclusion:

Cutting HTV on a Silhouette Cameo is an easy process once you know what settings to use and how to prepare your machine and materials for cutting. By following these steps, you will be able to quickly create custom projects using heat transfer vinyl in no time!