Silhouette’s latest version of the Oracal 651 vinyl is perfect for crafting projects. It’s a versatile and high-quality adhesive vinyl that can be used for a variety of applications, including signage, car decals, temporary tattoos, and much more.
The Oracal 651 is available in a wide range of colors and finishes, so you can find the perfect look for your project. But before you start cutting your new vinyl with your Silhouette machine, it’s important to know what setting to use.
When it comes to cutting Oracal 651 with your Silhouette machine, the most important thing to consider is the blade setting. If you use a blade that is too sharp, it will cut through the material too quickly and could cause it to tear or rip.
On the other hand, if you use a blade that is too dull, it won’t cut through the material at all. The general rule of thumb is to use a blade setting between 2 and 3 when cutting Oracal 651 with your Silhouette machine.
The next thing to consider when cutting Oracal 651 with your Silhouette machine is the speed setting. Generally speaking, you should start by using a speed setting of 3 and then adjust as necessary depending on the complexity of your design. If you are working on intricate details or thin lines within your design, you may need to reduce the speed setting further in order to ensure accurate cuts.
It’s also important to remember that different colors require different settings. When working with darker colors like black or navy blue, you may need to increase both the speed and blade settings in order to ensure an accurate cut; whereas if you are working with lighter colors like pink or yellow, you may need to reduce both settings in order to achieve accurate results. Additionally, if you are working with glitter vinyls or holographic materials then it’s best practice to increase both settings slightly in order to get better results.
Ultimately, when selecting which settings are best for cutting Oracal 651 on your Silhouette machine will depend on several factors including complexity of design, color of vinyl being used and type of material being used (glitter/holographic). It’s important that you experiment first on scrap pieces before attempting any large projects as this will give you an idea on what works best for each individual project.
In conclusion, when cutting Oracal 651 on a Silhouette machine it’s important that users select an appropriate blade setting between 2-3 as well as adjust their speed settings depending on their project needs (intricacy level & color). Additionally users should take into consideration whether they are using glitter/holographic materials which may require higher settings than normal in order achieve desired results.