How Do You Foil in Silhouette Cameo?

The Silhouette Cameo is a powerful tool used for cutting vinyl and paper into intricate shapes. Foiling with the Cameo is an easy way to add shimmer and shine to your projects. With just a few supplies, you can get started creating stunning custom designs with foiled accents.

What You Need

To get started foiling with your Silhouette Cameo, you will need the following supplies:

  • Heat Transfer Foil
  • Heat Transfer Adhesive orFoil Transfer Tape
  • Lint-free Craft Cloth
  • Heat source (Iron or Heat Press)

Step 1: Preparing Your Design

The first step in foiling with the Cameo is to prepare your design. You can use any of the pre-made designs in the Silhouette Studio library or create your own custom design. Once you have chosen your design, make sure it is sized correctly for your project and cut it out of heat transfer adhesive or foil transfer tape.

Step 2: Applying Foil To Your Design

Next, place the foil on top of the adhesive/tape and cover it with a lint-free cloth. Use a heat source (such as an iron or heat press) to apply heat and pressure to activate the adhesive/tape and bond it to the foil. Once complete, you should have an intricate design covered in beautiful foil!

Step 3: Applying To Your Project

The final step is to apply your finished foiled design to your project. Peel off the backing of your design and place it onto whatever surface you are working on.

Use a thin layer of heat transfer adhesive between the surface and your design if desired for extra adhesion. Apply a light layer of pressure and use a heat source once again to activate the adhesive/tape and bond it permanently in place.

Conclusion

Foiling with Silhouette Cameo is an easy way to add shimmery accents to any project! With just a few supplies and some simple steps, you can create beautiful custom designs that will stand out from the rest!