Been doing vinyl decals for a few years now ,how I ve struggled doing 2 colour decals,never thought of using registration marks and I was a litho printer for 20 years,great stuff.
Nikki, thank you so much for this great instruction! I'm just beginning working with vinyl and I really would have tried to do one layer at a time if I hadn't seen this video. You can imagine how much frustration and time you've saved me! Great video!
I do like the way you take your time explaining in a simple manner. .Lots of the tutorials go to fast and does not benefit those of us that are newbies. Can't wait to see your website!! Tks!!!
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I agree with the other comments, your title is 'Cutting Your First Vinyl Decal With Your Silhouette Cutting System' , and you dont show that at all! Please rename your video?
Awesome video, Nikki. I love the way you avoid small talk, and go straight to the how to. I loose interest and click off a lot of videos, just don't have the time. I do have a question. What font did you use for your name, and did you get it from the Silhouette store? Thanks for sharing your skills!
Quick tip.....Once you have lined up all your layers you can trim around the decal and remove the registration marks. That way you don't have to worry about them sticking to the tumbler or whatever you are applying it too.
With the colour cut option in the advanced options, you do not need to remove all the other colours but simply select the ones you want to cut without moving them around or change your design.
its not a printer, its the silhouette cameo or curio machine its a file cutting machine. like a computerized die cutting machine using fils instead of dies.
Good video. I think if you had cut the application tape down a little you wouldn't experience so much resistance when pulling off the application tape.
The bits that explain the cut settings are missing, even though in your description you state that you go over it ("cut it in our software"). That's the entire reason I chose this video.
where has this video been??!! i received my cameo on 3 days ago and have been watching videos for weeks and none of it actually show from software to the tumbler!!!
Great video! Thanks so much: ) Can you please share what type of vinyl you have found to work best? I am making 9 cups as gifts and want them to last: )
Rodolfo, for a project like this when you create a decal with vinyl, the vinyl is up, the backing paper is down. You may be referring to HTV which is made for pressing onto fabric. In that case, dull side UP!!
I love my CAMEO, but to be honest, I've never really used a Cricket! I know many people that love that machine, too! Nope, I wouldn't seal the vinyl, but I would definitely hand wash it!
This was such a great, easy to understand video! Thank you! I was wondering...after you adhere the vinyl to the tumbler, do you wait a while before using the cup in order to let the vinyl really adhere? Or do you treat it with anything special before you use it? Thanks again!
thanks for this! what sort of vinyl do you print this onto? if i wanted a metallic would i just cut it onto the metallic vinyl then transfer onto transfer paper?
Hi, I have two questions. I can do it in a regular printer or in a special printer (cameo-cricut explore-air. How many times can you use the transfer paper. I wait for your reply thanks 🙏
You actually cut this vinyl with an electronic die cutter. It is NOT printed. You can use the transfer paper multiple times. It will eventually just not be as sticky!
which vinyl would you recommend for coffee cup projects? We are not necessarily new to the Silhouette Cameo machine, but we are new to various projects and the required materials. Any recommendations are appreciated. Thanks.
I'm not sure what the price difference is, but I always suggest people keep their eyes open for sales at your craft store, like Michael's, JoAnne's, and Hobby Lobby. Regardless of which machine you go with, if you time it right, you can get for a lot lower than MSRP!
what type of vinyl do you use? I want to make a few cups for gifts but i want to make sure i use the right type of vinyl so that it doesn't peel off in the wash.
my question is, for cutting the image, do you have to flip the image horizontally like you would for a heat transfer? or do you just leave it as is, & do i still feed the cutter with the "matte side up" vinyl ?
Did my first decal on a mug, my great grandson put it in dishwater about two weeks later and it came off, I don't know how long it was in the dish water. Is it because it sat in the dish water a while? Need help on this.
Hi Edna! It definitely could be from soaking in the water, or from the heat of the dishwasher. I always hand wash all of my pieces that have decals on them, and carefully dry them. I worry about pulling up the corner of the decals if I dry them too much with a towel!
Liz, I, too, am picky about where I get my fonts from. If there are too many ads and "download here" buttons, it scares me! In the past, I've had great success with Font Bundle and DaFont
I'm confused, what color vinyl did you use on your monogram, I thought black but how did it make the clear lines around the letter? Did that make sense?
Rod, my monogram is black. You cut lines are exactly that...lines that your machine will cut on. For vinyl projects, it doesn't really matter what color they are! I make them black in my software to match my fill color because I think it gives me a better idea of what the finished decal will look like!
I have a single color design as well and my machine keeps looking for registration marks and gives me an error because it does not find one. Any suggestions?
I’m assuming you ARE NOT actually using registration marks, correct? That your machine is searching for them when you don’t want it to? Are your registration marks visible in your software? If yes, you can turn them off there, and then your machine “should” stop looking for them!
Summer, I made this video before the warp feature was part of the Silhouette software, so no. I drew an oval, created my text, and then curved the text to match the oval. Now you could definitely use the warp feature and it would be a lot easier!!
Hi Freddie! Just do a quick google search for "Nikki In Stitches" and "Nikki In Stitches Craft Academy"...you'll find both my sites and all of the free DIY's and tutorials there!
Tanya, I rarely stray from the suggested settings in the Silhouette software, especially for a basic vinyl cut. This is oracle vinyl. It personally is my favorite, but you can use anything you'd like.
hello I'm new to all this just got my cameo machine and tried to do some cuts it's cutting thru my vinyl I seem to not be doing something right or maybe it's the vinyl I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong.
Hi Robert! You may need to adjust your blade settings. Every machine is different, so it is certainly ok to start with the suggestions from Silhouette, and then tweak them some from there. And yes! Different brands of vinyl cut differently, so again, experiment a little bit! And a huge tip: I find my blade needs to be adjusted if I'm cutting with a mat or without. So if you're going back and forth between using a mat or not, that could also be throwing you off!
Hi Andrea! I got your email and replied to you, but wanted to post here in case others had the same question. The font in the first cup is Collegiate and it's a freebie! Do a quick google search for it!
I buy most of my vinyl and transfer tapes from online resources. I like to use Expressions Vinyl, H & H vinyl supple, or USCutter.com. Depending on what kind of sale each of them is having, how many reward points I have stocked up, and how quickly I need it, I chose whichever works gives me the best price!
Well, would love to say I liked this video but since you didn't show the cutting step and that is part of the title of your video, hard to say I liked it.
Yup! The cut settings may not be the same. I’ve never used Cricut vinyl so I can’t make a suggestion as what settings to use, but you can certainly do it!
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I bought vinyl months ago and haven't touched it. This video totally gave me the confidence to start working with it. Thanks so much!
Been doing vinyl decals for a few years now ,how I ve struggled doing 2 colour decals,never thought of using registration marks and I was a litho printer for 20 years,great stuff.
Best example of using registration marks for multi-colored decals I've seen. Way to go! Thanks!
Nikki, thank you so much for this great instruction! I'm just beginning working with vinyl and I really would have tried to do one layer at a time if I hadn't seen this video. You can imagine how much frustration and time you've saved me! Great video!
I do like the way you take your time explaining in a simple manner. .Lots of the tutorials go to fast and does not benefit those of us that are newbies. Can't wait to see your website!! Tks!!!
Oh! Thank you, Liz! I hope you had a chance to look around both sites. There are TONS of DIY's and tutorials there!
The "x" registration mark is the best one I've seen, thanks.
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Perfect explanation! I have viewed a lot of videos, and yours is by far the best...Many thanks
Wow! This is great. Didn't thought that we could use vinyl decals on tumblers or mugs.
Thank you for the simple explanation.......I think I can do this! stay tuned
Thank you sooo much this is so helpful and I can’t wait to do a multi color decal.
I agree with the other comments, your title is 'Cutting Your First Vinyl Decal With Your Silhouette Cutting System' , and you dont show that at all! Please rename your video?
OMG thank you! Such a newbie & had no clue how to do this!
Watching your video and first vinyl video that uses registration marks. And i said what is that for? So now, I get it. It helps!!!
GREAT TUTORIAL!! Thank you. I believe that box hiding in Hubby's office is a Cameo Silhouette.
Awesome video, Nikki. I love the way you avoid small talk, and go straight to the how to. I loose interest and click off a lot of videos, just don't have the time. I do have a question. What font did you use for your name, and did you get it from the Silhouette store? Thanks for sharing your skills!
OMGosh, you make this look so easy. Im so inspired right now. Thank you so much.
My pleasure, Lorriane! So happy to have inspired you!!
I have an old PA license too...great idea for it!!!! thank you
Quick tip.....Once you have lined up all your layers you can trim around the decal and remove the registration marks. That way you don't have to worry about them sticking to the tumbler or whatever you are applying it too.
Your video is great, I loved how u explained everything so well. Am suscribing 😁
Thanks so much!!
With the colour cut option in the advanced options, you do not need to remove all the other colours but simply select the ones you want to cut without moving them around or change your design.
Love the way you say "button" you cutey! x
Do you have any videos that actually show you how to cut once you have the item designed? Thanks!
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I would like to know this too. I haven't used mine yet and u skipped so much 😕
MotherMoonPads1 I would also like to know....
omg you just made my life easier thank you sooooo much
My pleasure, Bernard!
Okay, I get the transfer paper tape part but what kind of paper do you print it on? Vinyl paper? Do you need a special printer?
its not a printer, its the silhouette cameo or curio machine its a file cutting machine. like a computerized die cutting machine using fils instead of dies.
ohhh a video i can understand!!! please make more and more even more starter videos!!!! I'm so stuck its unreal :(
Happy to help, Kirsten! Be sure to subscribe to my channel. I post Silhouette videos whenever I work on a project!
Thanks for the tips, I needed it. I see your from PA!
Good video. I think if you had cut the application tape down a little you wouldn't experience so much resistance when pulling off the application tape.
Im assuming these wouldnt be machine washable right? But I absolutely love how you break everything down for us beginners!
Thanks, Reyna! Yes...I hand wash these!!
This video was perfect! Thank you
Great video!!
Thanks so much, Jane!
Do you seal the tumblers after? Also, what setting does the printer need to be on for vinyl? This was super helpful!
I do not seal my cups, but I do suggest hand washing them. This vinyl is actually cut with an electronic die cutter. It is NOT printed.
I love this!!! and the sleepers.... can you share that design?? or where did you get it??
Thank you! It's just from the Silhouette Online Store!
The bits that explain the cut settings are missing, even though in your description you state that you go over it ("cut it in our software"). That's the entire reason I chose this video.
very informative! thank you for sharing
very good video. Thanks so much.
where has this video been??!! i received my cameo on 3 days ago and have been watching videos for weeks and none of it actually show from software to the tumbler!!!
Thank you so much, this was very helpful.
Awesome video
Great video! Thanks so much: ) Can you please share what type of vinyl you have found to work best? I am making 9 cups as gifts and want them to last: )
For decals I use Oracal 651. It’s my favorite and it comes in tons of colors!
What a great idea! Thanks
Wow, great video, thank you. One question, which side of the vinyl sheet goes up into the cutter? the shinning one or the dull one?
Rodolfo, for a project like this when you create a decal with vinyl, the vinyl is up, the backing paper is down.
You may be referring to HTV which is made for pressing onto fabric. In that case, dull side UP!!
Great video! I'm new and wondered do you prefer the cameo over the criket? Also do you need to seal the vinyl so it won't peel off?
I love my CAMEO, but to be honest, I've never really used a Cricket! I know many people that love that machine, too! Nope, I wouldn't seal the vinyl, but I would definitely hand wash it!
This was such a great, easy to understand video! Thank you! I was wondering...after you adhere the vinyl to the tumbler, do you wait a while before using the cup in order to let the vinyl really adhere? Or do you treat it with anything special before you use it? Thanks again!
Thank you! You can use the cup right away! I do suggest hand washing them though!
Thank you!!! It helps soooo much :)
Great video. How many times can you use the transfer paper.
Thanks
I use mine a few times. Eventually it just isn't as sticky any more, but at least a few times usually!
Great Video! Thank you
Hi, great video. One thing ,I haven't understood the name of the font you used.Can you please tell me? Thank you. :)
It is Aquarelle!
thanks for this! what sort of vinyl do you print this onto? if i wanted a metallic would i just cut it onto the metallic vinyl then transfer onto transfer paper?
I actually cut the vinyl with an electronic die cutter. Metallic vinyl would be totally fine!
Thanks so much...a geat video!!!
Thanks, Frankie!!
What type of vinyl did you use? Great video
Nancy, I used Oracal 651
Hi, I have two questions. I can do it in a regular printer or in a special printer (cameo-cricut explore-air. How many times can you use the transfer paper. I wait for your reply thanks 🙏
You actually cut this vinyl with an electronic die cutter. It is NOT printed. You can use the transfer paper multiple times. It will eventually just not be as sticky!
Thank you so much
which vinyl would you recommend for coffee cup projects? We are not necessarily new to the Silhouette Cameo machine, but we are new to various projects and the required materials. Any recommendations are appreciated. Thanks.
For cups in general, I usually use Oracal 651
Great video what type of vinyl did you use for this project?
Thanks, Remona! This is Oracal 651 vinyl.
Nikki, In Stitches q
Love your video very simple but I have a question are you using a cricut? I'm kind of lost
Thank you so much! I use a Silhouette CAMEO!
If you don't mind me asking is it cheaper than a Cricut
I'm not sure what the price difference is, but I always suggest people keep their eyes open for sales at your craft store, like Michael's, JoAnne's, and Hobby Lobby. Regardless of which machine you go with, if you time it right, you can get for a lot lower than MSRP!
My cameo 4 does not wana read any registration marks for vinyl....any tips?
what type of vinyl do you use?
I want to make a few cups for gifts but i want to make sure i use the right type of vinyl so that it doesn't peel off in the wash.
Deborah, for these cups I used Oracal 651. It's "permanent" but I still recommend hand washing them!
where did you get your vinyl and what kind did you use? I am wanting to do some wood signs.
I use Oracal vinyl, either 631 or 651 depending on the project! You can find it online!
my question is, for cutting the image, do you have to flip the image horizontally like you would for a heat transfer? or do you just leave it as is, & do i still feed the cutter with the "matte side up" vinyl ?
Emma, you DO NOT need to flip your image when you can vinyl! Put it into your machine vinyl side up with the backing paper down!
Do you use a special Paper and just a home printer to make the stickers?
Jackie, I cut the stickers with an electronic cutter. Mine is a Silhouette CAMEO.
Could u use mod podge to go over the cup for a smooth finish ?
I don't think the vinyl will like the mod podge. If you use a permanent vinyl (like here I used oracal 651) you won't need it!
Did my first decal on a mug, my great grandson put it in dishwater about two weeks later and it came off, I don't know how long it was in the dish water. Is it because it sat in the dish water a while? Need help on this.
Hi Edna! It definitely could be from soaking in the water, or from the heat of the dishwasher. I always hand wash all of my pieces that have decals on them, and carefully dry them. I worry about pulling up the corner of the decals if I dry them too much with a towel!
thank you for this tutorial! how do you pick who to download fonts from? I'm afraid to get viruses
Liz, I, too, am picky about where I get my fonts from. If there are too many ads and "download here" buttons, it scares me! In the past, I've had great success with Font Bundle and DaFont
I'm confused, what color vinyl did you use on your monogram, I thought black but how did it make the clear lines around the letter? Did that make sense?
Rod, my monogram is black. You cut lines are exactly that...lines that your machine will cut on. For vinyl projects, it doesn't really matter what color they are! I make them black in my software to match my fill color because I think it gives me a better idea of what the finished decal will look like!
Do you reuse the transfer tape?
I do reuse it a few times inside of the same project. Used pieces are not the easiest thing to store, so typically after I finish a project I toss it!
Do you know what is the difference between Oracal 651 & Oracle 651 ?
I couldn't hear to well, what is the font you used with the ballet slippers?
If I remember correctly, it is Aquarelle!
I have a single color design as well and my machine keeps looking for registration marks and gives me an error because it does not find one. Any suggestions?
I’m assuming you ARE NOT actually using registration marks, correct? That your machine is searching for them when you don’t want it to? Are your registration marks visible in your software? If yes, you can turn them off there, and then your machine “should” stop looking for them!
Do bear microwave heat with washing
could you be able to wash this cup even with the design on it ? or would it come off ?
I hand wash all of my cups!
What is the white paper that holds the decal and how did you get it on
That is the backing paper. It comes on the vinyl already!
Nice video. I do not see ungroup in the bottom left corner of my screen... UGG. can you help
If you've updated to version 4 of your software, ungroup is now at the top your screen, just to the left of center.
can you do the same for wine glasses
Yup! Just be mindful that some wine glasses are really curvy. Larger designs won't lay nice and flat on them!
Did you use the warp feature?
Summer, I made this video before the warp feature was part of the Silhouette software, so no. I drew an oval, created my text, and then curved the text to match the oval. Now you could definitely use the warp feature and it would be a lot easier!!
Hi! I'm trying to go to your website but computer cant seem to find you!! Can you help please?
Hi Freddie!
Just do a quick google search for "Nikki In Stitches" and "Nikki In Stitches Craft Academy"...you'll find both my sites and all of the free DIY's and tutorials there!
How come mine didn't cut as neatly as your?
Every machine is a little different. You may just need to adjust your speed, or blade depth!
What are the setting you used???? What kind of vinyl??? This is not geared toward first time users.
Tanya, I rarely stray from the suggested settings in the Silhouette software, especially for a basic vinyl cut. This is oracle vinyl. It personally is my favorite, but you can use anything you'd like.
hello
I'm new to all this just got my cameo machine and tried to do some cuts it's cutting thru my vinyl I seem to not be doing something right or maybe it's the vinyl I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong.
Hi Robert! You may need to adjust your blade settings. Every machine is different, so it is certainly ok to start with the suggestions from Silhouette, and then tweak them some from there. And yes! Different brands of vinyl cut differently, so again, experiment a little bit! And a huge tip: I find my blade needs to be adjusted if I'm cutting with a mat or without. So if you're going back and forth between using a mat or not, that could also be throwing you off!
Thank you..
What is the name of cutter and where did you get your software?
I use a Silhouette CAMEO and the software comes with your purchase of the machine!
Do you use the new Cameo 3?
I have an old CAMEO, before the touch screen even was heard of. Knock on wood, it is still going strong!
What is the name of the font that you use for the cup?
Hi Andrea! I got your email and replied to you, but wanted to post here in case others had the same question. The font in the first cup is Collegiate and it's a freebie! Do a quick google search for it!
Nikki, In Stitches how may I continue you?
Question when I click ungroup and then try to click the letter the text setting area won't let me click on anything. How do I change this?
Katie, did you get this figured out?
Where do you get the tape & vinyl for decal
I buy most of my vinyl and transfer tapes from online resources. I like to use Expressions Vinyl, H & H vinyl supple, or USCutter.com. Depending on what kind of sale each of them is having, how many reward points I have stocked up, and how quickly I need it, I chose whichever works gives me the best price!
Well, would love to say I liked this video but since you didn't show the cutting step and that is part of the title of your video, hard to say I liked it.
Is vinyl affected by heat and washing the glass
I hand wash all my cups with vinyl on them!
Is that a software that comes with it ?
Yup. It is a free download from Silhouette. You can pay for a few upgrades if you want, but they aren't necessary to make any of the projects I post!
What transfer tape do you use?
Hi Debi!
I use RTape Clear Choice AT65. You can buy it online in big rolls that are inexpensive and will last you forever!!
Can I use cricut vinyl on my portrait 2
Yup! The cut settings may not be the same. I’ve never used Cricut vinyl so I can’t make a suggestion as what settings to use, but you can certainly do it!
what type of transfer paper do you use?
It is RTape Clear Choice AT65
Hey guys! Hope you are enjoying your cutters! Now you just need to put them to work without spending all that time designing!
We have hundreds of awesome cutting files that can make you plenty of money from t-shirts or decals. Even great for DIY projects. They are 100% cut ready instant downloads. DXF,SVG,PNG,AI, EPS. Come browse our Etsy shop! www.etsy.com/shop/GuysAfterConception?ref=search_shop_redirect§ion_id=20845154
there is NO cutting in this video! I'm looking for info on setting up my vinyl and mats and cut settings.....
She doesn't understand how to make a "TUTORIAL"
You didn’t show the process of cutting your vinyl letters on the machine. You just showed applying the letters not cutting.
what type of vinyl paper is that ?
This is Oracal 651 vinyl.
You skipped some steps and you did not show us "exactly" how to do this. Unhelpful.
thank you
what paper did you use?
Charlita, this is Oracal 651 vinyl!
Hello! Please tell me how is calling the green support which you have on table? Thank you.
It is just a cutting mat that you typically cut paper on with an acrylic ruler and a rotary cutter!
But it doesn’t show us how to CUT
what paper?
This is Oracal 651 vinyl.
you didnt show how to cut it
Cutting Your First Vinyl Decal With Your Silhouette Cutting System didn't show how to CUT?