Using a deep cut blade for a Silhouette Cameo is the perfect way to add detail, depth and intricacy to any project. With its extra strength and cutting power, the deep cut blade can handle thicker materials such as cardstock, foam core board, magnet paper and even balsa wood.
The first step in using a deep cut blade is to install it into your Silhouette Cameo. To do this, remove the current blade by pressing down on the tab at the top of the blade holder while gently pulling up on the blade itself.
Then, insert the deep cut blade into the holder with its grooves facing up and its tip facing towards you. Push the blade down until you feel it click into place.
Next, adjust your settings to accommodate for the deeper cutting power of your new blade. To do this, open up Silhouette Studio and select “Preferences” from the menu bar.
Select “Blade Settings” from “Cut Settings” at the bottom of this window. Here you will be able to adjust both your speed and thickness settings.
Speed Settings:
For most materials, you should use a speed setting of 3 or 4 when using a deep cut blade.
Thickness Settings:
Thickness settings will vary depending on what material you are cutting with your deep cut blade. For cardstock or magnet paper, use a setting of 8; for foam core board or balsa wood use 10-11.
Once you have installed your deep cut blade and adjusted your settings accordingly, it’s time to start cutting!
When cutting thicker materials such as foam core board or balsa wood, it is important to use a mat that is both sticky enough to hold down these materials as well as thick enough for them not to flex under pressure.
Using a deep cut blade for your Silhouette Cameo can help take any project from ordinary to extraordinary! With its extra strength and cutting power, you can easily create intricate designs with thick materials like cardstock and foam core board without having to worry about damaging your machine.
Conclusion
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By following these simple steps you can easily incorporate a deep cut blade into any Silhouette Cameo project. With its added strength and cutting power, projects with thicker materials won’t be an issue anymore!
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