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Thank you so much for your very clear videos. I have only just acquired a second hand Cameo 4 (in case I didn't like it) and have discovered a load of things to do with it - all thanks to you. I am just making a 90th birthday card for my Mum - a pop up with a photo of her at 90. Still glamorous! Thanks again from a 68 year old in the UK.
Hey Cassandra, I would really give the Cameo another look. The Cameo 4 has the same tools as the Cricut Maker, but if you are looking for additional tools, the Silhouette Studio software will unlock a lot more features than Design Space. I hope that makes sense. Hope this helps! ---Becky
@@DesignBundles Thxs Becky if they come out with a scoring tool before I’m ready to make a purchase then I’ll definitely purchase. Want to make a lot of 3D paper crafts
I love your videos, and i e tried the etching and they were pretty good results besides i did get lines running across outside of the actual design, like it going from design piece to design piece, any idea? I thought maybe ease off the force but thought id ask.
Hi, great video my first etching worked perfectly but I made some adjustments to the design and now when I send the design it only etches around 45% of the design and at different forces. Any advice?
Hey Debbie! You sure can, as long as you purchase one that is for the Portrait 3 or Cameo 4, or you have the correct adapter. This one I purchased for a prior model Cameo, so I used the adapter and it worked great. Hope this helps! ---Becky
Hi there! The Portrait can cut a depth of 2mm and for this craft you aren't cutting all the way through so you would just have to check the thickness of the acrylic. The one in the video is from Craft Chameleon: www.craftchameleon.com/products/light-base-and-acrylic-bundle-perfect-for-curio-laser-etching-and-oracal-translucent-vinyl?variant=29868123488359
Hello from Scotland I am new to your channel and have been trying to etch on acrylic with the Zoom precision etch tool but it is as if the tool is not actually hitting the acrylic shape so missing out loads of the design. Can you advise ?
After Part 1 I went to Design Bundles and bought the design. Tried Etching with not as good of results as you had. Could you post the link to the 3rd party etching tool that you used. I used a force of 33 and speed of 15. I will try your settings next time. Did use the same acrylic - the thin one especially for silhouette.
Hey Paulette! I don't have a link for you, but I remember that this is the Chomas Creations Precision (?) Etching tip for the Cameo. I believe you can purchase them from several vendors, they even used to be on Amazon. I'll be excited to see what you create! ---Becky
Greetings, I can do this job on the cameo 4 plus I just bought one and I'm waiting for it to be sent to me and where can I buy that blade for the cameo 4 plus, thank you very much
If you already have a Cameo, I would stick with another Cameo. Since you are used to the software, I believe you would be disappointed with the Cricut Design Space capabilities. Hope this helps! ---Becky
Hi Natalie! That's a great question! I think that would depend on the depth of the stamp but you can certainly create a stencil for cookies with the Silhouette!
Hey Becky! I love your videos, they are so helpful! I was wondering if you have ever tried an etching cream, like armour etch, with a stencil? If you have, how do you feel that it compares to etching with the cameo?
Hey Laura! I have used Etching Cream, it's fabulous for glass, but I don't believe it will work on acrylic like this. I'll link you to my video. Hope this helps! ---Becky th-cam.com/video/JSwZoR449Ko/w-d-xo.html
Tried etching a 2 mm acrylic round and it would not go under the blade carriage. Your's seemed to go under it fine but mine won't go under the center of the double blade carriage. Is there a way to get this to go through and cut? Any help would be appreciated
Ok, so I understand everything & had no problem creating the design , setting up the sketch settings BUT I keep having the same problem....the tool is not making it up onto the piece of acrylic! I have a Cameo 4 Pro & it's supposed to be able to accommodate materials up to 3mm & every piece I've tried is either just under/over 2mm! What am I doing wrong? PLEASE HELP!
Hi Jen! It sounds like you are doing everything correct. You may want to reach out to Silhouette customer support to make sure there isn't an issue with the blade
Hello, i really happy to find this Channel, i like you when you explain, and i have question.. I hope you can Reply my comment.. :) Can I draw on acrylic using a regular marker at cameo 4? Like Sharpie etc? Thankyou
Good Day and thank you for what you do. I have two questions 1. How can I cut through a suade material on my Cameo 4 with using the Auto blade 2. Is they a way to make my cutting mat sticky again? Thank you very much
Hey Gabriel, I don't know about Suede, it may be too thick to cut with the AutoBlade. You can make your mat sticky again by cleaning it and reapplying an adhesive spray, although I don't use that method unless I'm in a pinch. Hope this helps! ---Becky
I have the Silhouette Curio and was always taught use the emboss/deboss panel for etching. I actually only used the Line Effects for the first time in a long time to get to the marker sketching two days ago! I was wondering then which one should I be using when I noticed it said for sketching or etching projects at the top! The emboss/deboss panel only has 4 effects, I think the scribble effect would be good to have on some parts of my acrylic etching projects. I double crosshatch all my acrylic etching with one at an angle since I like it super white to show up even better, especially on Christmas ornaments and other acrylics that will NOT be lighted. I think it looks even nicer on the LED acrylics AND they show up well even when the LED base is off. I actually have two copies of the design with one copy crosshatching at an angle and change the color on one so it is easier to line up. I do use enable smart snapping to get them to line up perfectly and group them together to make sure they STAY together. I do zoom WAY in to make sure they are perfectly lined up. I'm so glad I watched this video, I thought RELEASE EFFECTS was the opposite of what it was... :) ANd learning I can use the Sketching panel for etching too! Your other videos have me thinking about saving up for an Epson that will allow me to use Sublimation inks... Oh well, I already have two heat presses, lots of shirts, some of which can be used without sublimating on my white glitter HTV. You are a bad enabler! :)
Hey Angela! Thanks so much sharing your experiences for etching! I love when we come together as a crafting community and share our wealth of information! Sublimation is a fabulous craft, maybe Santa will bring you a printer for Christmas (wink wink). But yes, I have been called an enabler a time or two, I will wear my badge proudly LOL. Thanks again! ---Becky
I was told to Mirror the image so that the design is on the back. Have you tried it that way? I just received my cameo 4 and was trying to etch, well it didn't go very well. As so as it started etching the tool holder everytime it came down it pushed the Acrylic moved all over, and it was stuck down on the mat and also taped it all the way around and will not stay stuck. can you help me with this. PS the Acrylic is 2mm thick. Thanks Jim
You have several options for mat board, but I don't think that etching would work well. I would suggest using adhesive vinyl, it's super easy and you can apply it right on the mat. You can also use the pens to write directly on the mat or use the Foil Quill for a metallic look. Hope this helps! ---Becky
Hi Connie! Which machine are you using? Not all blades are compatible with every machine. I've learned the hard way by ordering the wrong blade! - Dawn
Hey David! These ones from Craft Chameleon can be powered a few different ways. Any type of USB power source, so you can use a USB box, a power bank, or even your computer. You can also use batteries. Hope this helps! ---Becky
Hi Becky! New subscriber here. I was wondering if the etching tool that is used in Curio would work in Cameo 4 with one of those adapters. I'm having trouble finding this etching tip here in Brazil. Thank you!
Hi Sarah! I believe this is what you are looking for (the blade and the houseing) www.amazon.com/Cricut-QuickSwap-Engraving-Housing-Silver/dp/B07TYRBR83 If you are having any trouble, please let us know! We are here to help! - Dawn 🙂
Hi Jem! It's this one www.amazon.com/Etching-Tool-Engraving-Silhouette-Creations/dp/B01AHFK7EG/ref=asc_df_B01AHFK7EG/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167143402695&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15665554251258992609&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9059139&hvtargid=pla-310280341577&psc=1
Awesome project! I'm trying to replicate it, but found my Chomas blade stops before reaching the acrylic blank like there's not enough clearance. I tried slipping the blank under the area between the two pen slots and it fits. The Chomas blade, however, looks like it is 1mm too low. Do the blanks have to be less than 3mm? This one is 0.12 inches (which = 3.048mm). Am I supposed to be adjusting the rollers or anything else?
Hey Kristin! Yes, I would recommend a 2mm acrylic for etching. Your Cameo 4 can accommodate up to 3mm, but I have noticed issues like this when trying to use the thicker acrylic. I have only found 2mm acrylic at Craft Chameleon, but since I get all my acrylic from there anyways, it works well for me LOL. Hope this helps! ---Becky
Hey Yoli, I would try to adjust your etching blade up just a tad in the blade holder, that should stop it from dragging on your acrylic. Each machine will be a little different, so this is just a side-effect of that. Hope this helps! ---Becky
Came out great! If you wanted to export the design for engraving in Cricut, what format would you save it as... SVG, PNG, JPEG or does it matter? Thank you!
Hey Donna! You would want to export the SVG. I hope to have a video for you soon because alignment is a little more difficult for the Cricut because it auto-aligns the designs in the corner. But feel free to experiment if you are more experienced to know how to do this (sounds like you are!). ---Becky
Hey Carmela! Without looking at it, I'm not sure why that wouldn't work. What you can do is put your acrylic on your cutting mat, then follow a method like I show for creating templates in a different video. I'll link it here for you to watch, I think it should help in this situation also, just make sure you create an offset around your design so you an still use it with the adhesive vinyl to hold the acrylic in place. Hope this helps! ---Becky th-cam.com/video/lLzjbKqa_go/w-d-xo.html
Great question and you sure can. You'll want to experiment a little with tracing the photos because you can create awesome 3D effects for shading. Hope this helps! ---Becky
Hey Abigail, the Cameo 3 can accommodate 3mm acrylic, but each machine is a little different and some crafters have reported the 3mm being slightly too thick. So I would stick with the 2mm or switch to a Curio. Hope this helps! ---Becky
Hey JC, I have two links for you. First from Amazon, which I'm not sure if you can find the same product for India. The second is for the Chomas Creations website, she ships internationally. Hope this helps! ---Becky www.amazon.com/Chomas-Creations-Silhouette-Cameo-Precision/dp/B084T5T2X3/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1BM3N5YD5G8VV&dchild=1&keywords=chomas+creations+cameo+4&qid=1617347330&sprefix=chomas+creations%2Caps%2C180&sr=8-4 amychomas.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_18&products_id=67
Hey Aura, I purchased this light base and acrylic set at Craft Chameleon. Hope this helps! ---Becky www.craftchameleon.com/search?type=product&q=light+base
I'm using Cameo 4, but when i send the designs to sketch - it seems to leave out parts of my design. They're totally not etched at all, but those parts could be in the middle of the entire design and not thin at all. It also seems like I can't cut one entire design in one go, as it'll stop less then 5 mins into etching, and not even half way done. I'll have to split the etching process into multiple parts just to get one full design. Have you faced any of these problems?
Hey Krys, have you tried connecting your Cameo with the USB cord? Sometimes my Cameo 4 will seem to time-out, even saying it's complete, but then it will resume if I give it a minute. I figured it was a hiccup in the bluetooth communication. If this isn't it, I would probably reach out to Silhouette America's support team in case it is a technical issue. Hope this helps! ---Becky
I etched a nightlight on my Cameo 4. It did a great job except it leaves scratches when it moves from one area to another. I can't raise the blade like you can on a Cameo 3 because it has to be in the special pen holder. Has anyone else had this problem? Any suggestions?
Hey Debbie! So I think what I would do is try to raise it a little before locking the holder in. You should have a little bit of wiggle room, just a little, and that slight change in depth may solve your problem. Also, make sure you are using the 2mm acrylic instead of the 3mm, that will help. Let me know how it turns out!! Hope this helps! ---Becky
Not sure you will see this. Love all your videos. Don’t understand the “no cut” process. I usually change the line colors, use the line option, choose the line color and deselect the line colors I don’t want and I can cut individual pieces but clearly I can learn a better process. Can you explain better
Hey Pamela! If you are already using the Cut by Color (line) option, then you are ahead of the game! The Cut/No Cut is available at all levels, whereas Cut by Color (fill or line) is an upgrade feature. But if that is what you are comfortable with, I think that process will be more efficient for you! Hope this helps! ---Becky
Hey Mercedez, I think a lot depends on how tight the etching design is. I try not to tighten the lines down too far so that it doesn't take longer than needed. Hope this helps! ---Becky
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Thank you so much for your very clear videos. I have only just acquired a second hand Cameo 4 (in case I didn't like it) and have discovered a load of things to do with it - all thanks to you. I am just making a 90th birthday card for my Mum - a pop up with a photo of her at 90. Still glamorous! Thanks again from a 68 year old in the UK.
Your smile is everything!
Thank you for watching !
I mirror my design. I have a cricut but design everything in studio. Hoping to get a plus after the holidays
I really want a Cameo but will get a cricut b/c of the different tools they have
@@cassandrareed5959 I’m greedy because I have two cricuts, air 2 and a maker but I want a cameo 4 and the 24” pro cameo.
@@mandyajel 😂😂
Hey Cassandra, I would really give the Cameo another look. The Cameo 4 has the same tools as the Cricut Maker, but if you are looking for additional tools, the Silhouette Studio software will unlock a lot more features than Design Space. I hope that makes sense. Hope this helps! ---Becky
@@DesignBundles Thxs Becky if they come out with a scoring tool before I’m ready to make a purchase then I’ll definitely purchase. Want to make a lot of 3D paper crafts
I love it I love it ❤
You are so smart 🤓 👏
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the tip, tried this and it came out as expected. Now I can do other DIY craft projects
Wonderful! Thanks for watching! 😊
So much fun to watch ❤️🇳🇱
Yay, I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed the video! :)
Thxs for the video Becky
Thank you so much. But what is the thickness of your acrylic?
Where can I get the etching tool and the blue holder for my Cameo
I love your videos, and i e tried the etching and they were pretty good results besides i did get lines running across outside of the actual design, like it going from design piece to design piece, any idea? I thought maybe ease off the force but thought id ask.
Love this!! ❤️ what a great gift idea!!
Hi, could you please inform what is the acrylic maximum thickness that can be cut using cameo 4?
Super !
if anyone wanted to know, you can use 4mm acrylic on the cameo too and have your engraver tool set 1mm higher than it usually does
How. I'm struggling plz let me know
Hello do you have a link for the blade used for etching? Would be a great help! Thank you
awesome.. I’ve tried to look for the etching tools. But still couldn’t manage to look for it. Would you mind to share the link for us to purchase?
Tq
Could I also do this with my cameo 3?
Hi, great video my first etching worked perfectly but I made some adjustments to the design and now when I send the design it only etches around 45% of the design and at different forces. Any advice?
You may need to fix the compound path? check this video out th-cam.com/video/ZABdAoCrZhY/w-d-xo.html
Your an absolute life saver 😄 thanks so much!
Hi Becky! Great video! Do you know if I could use this etching blade in my Portrait 3? TIA!
Hey Debbie! You sure can, as long as you purchase one that is for the Portrait 3 or Cameo 4, or you have the correct adapter. This one I purchased for a prior model Cameo, so I used the adapter and it worked great. Hope this helps! ---Becky
@@DesignBundles Thank you so much!
Love this, thank you for sharing with us! Do you think the SIlhouette Portrait would be able to do this as well? Or perhaps on a thinner acrylic?
Hi there! The Portrait can cut a depth of 2mm and for this craft you aren't cutting all the way through so you would just have to check the thickness of the acrylic. The one in the video is from Craft Chameleon: www.craftchameleon.com/products/light-base-and-acrylic-bundle-perfect-for-curio-laser-etching-and-oracal-translucent-vinyl?variant=29868123488359
Could you please share which brand the acrylic lighted base used?
Hi there! The Acrylic Lighted base is from www.craftchameleon.com. If you have any other questions, please let us know! We are here to help!
Hello from Scotland
I am new to your channel and have been trying to etch on acrylic with the Zoom precision etch tool but it is as if the tool is not actually hitting the acrylic shape so missing out loads of the design. Can you advise ?
what brand after market tool did you use?
Cool video where did you get the blue adapter for the Etching tool
Should've come with your Silhouette!
Hi there! They can be found on Amazon! - Dawn 🙂
i love your tutorial. but when i tried 3mm acrylic it failed. have you ever tried with 3mm acrylic??
After Part 1 I went to Design Bundles and bought the design. Tried Etching with not as good of results as you had. Could you post the link to the 3rd party etching tool that you used. I used a force of 33 and speed of 15. I will try your settings next time. Did use the same acrylic - the thin one especially for silhouette.
Hey Paulette! I don't have a link for you, but I remember that this is the Chomas Creations Precision (?) Etching tip for the Cameo. I believe you can purchase them from several vendors, they even used to be on Amazon. I'll be excited to see what you create! ---Becky
Can you share an amazon link to the blade you are using? (the one that etches the acrylic of course)
Greetings, I can do this job on the cameo 4 plus I just bought one and I'm waiting for it to be sent to me and where can I buy that blade for the cameo 4 plus, thank you very much
very nice, thanks for the instruction
I have a silhouette cameo 1st one 2014 version.. upgrading and I'm indecisive if I should get a cameo 4 or cricut maker? Or explorer air 2😒
If you already have a Cameo, I would stick with another Cameo. Since you are used to the software, I believe you would be disappointed with the Cricut Design Space capabilities. Hope this helps! ---Becky
Amazing, is there a needle for Cameo 3 that cuts acrylic?
Hello I’m curious where u got the etchings tool for the cameo
Me too
Loved it, thank you.
Could you please consider doing a project with sketch and cut on Cameo 4?
Happy holidays
Also, have you tried heat transfer markers? Thank you
Absolutely, I'll add this to the list for you! I have use the sublimation markers, I have a video coming on that soon! ---Becky
Can you do it also with a cameo 3
Could this be used to make those acrylic cookie embosser stamps?
Hi Natalie! That's a great question! I think that would depend on the depth of the stamp but you can certainly create a stencil for cookies with the Silhouette!
Hey Becky! I love your videos, they are so helpful! I was wondering if you have ever tried an etching cream, like armour etch, with a stencil? If you have, how do you feel that it compares to etching with the cameo?
Hey Laura! I have used Etching Cream, it's fabulous for glass, but I don't believe it will work on acrylic like this. I'll link you to my video. Hope this helps! ---Becky
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Yes, etching cream does NOT work on acrylic.
I'm curious if you could use the Pixscan mat instead of cutting out a piece of vinyl?
You certainly can, I just don't have much luck with the PixScan mat. Hope this helps! ---Becky
Tried etching a 2 mm acrylic round and it would not go under the blade carriage. Your's seemed to go under it fine but mine won't go under the center of the double blade carriage. Is there a way to get this to go through and cut? Any help would be appreciated
Hi Beverly! Can you please confirm which blade you are using? - Dawn
Ok, so I understand everything & had no problem creating the design , setting up the sketch settings BUT I keep having the same problem....the tool is not making it up onto the piece of acrylic! I have a Cameo 4 Pro & it's supposed to be able to accommodate materials up to 3mm & every piece I've tried is either just under/over 2mm! What am I doing wrong? PLEASE HELP!
Hi Jen! It sounds like you are doing everything correct. You may want to reach out to Silhouette customer support to make sure there isn't an issue with the blade
Hello, i really happy to find this Channel, i like you when you explain, and i have question.. I hope you can Reply my comment.. :)
Can I draw on acrylic using a regular marker at cameo 4? Like Sharpie etc? Thankyou
Yes they have attachments that allow you to do that
Where would I find that engraving tip?
Good Day and thank you for what you do. I have two questions
1. How can I cut through a suade material on my Cameo 4 with using the Auto blade
2. Is they a way to make my cutting mat sticky again?
Thank you very much
Hey Gabriel, I don't know about Suede, it may be too thick to cut with the AutoBlade. You can make your mat sticky again by cleaning it and reapplying an adhesive spray, although I don't use that method unless I'm in a pinch. Hope this helps! ---Becky
Hello I hope you can reply me here hehe. Where can I buy that engraving tool? I have cameo4
You can find them on amazon or at craft stores. 😊
Have you thought about getting an air easer and just cut out a mask for your acrylic?
Hey Darin! I sure have, it works very well on acrylic and glass. ---Becky
Hello how are you? I am from Brazil. I loved your tip. I had a doubt! Which pen is this that makes the marking on the acrylic? Thanks
Hey Tatiana, this is the precision engraving tip from Chomas Creations. Hope this helps! ---Becky
Hey! What kind of blade do you use?
where do i purchase the lights? do the blanks have to be 2mm?
Hi Robin. You can find the lights here - amzn.to/3GBl4qK - Agata
I have the Silhouette Curio and was always taught use the emboss/deboss panel for etching. I actually only used the Line Effects for the first time in a long time to get to the marker sketching two days ago! I was wondering then which one should I be using when I noticed it said for sketching or etching projects at the top! The emboss/deboss panel only has 4 effects, I think the scribble effect would be good to have on some parts of my acrylic etching projects.
I double crosshatch all my acrylic etching with one at an angle since I like it super white to show up even better, especially on Christmas ornaments and other acrylics that will NOT be lighted. I think it looks even nicer on the LED acrylics AND they show up well even when the LED base is off. I actually have two copies of the design with one copy crosshatching at an angle and change the color on one so it is easier to line up. I do use enable smart snapping to get them to line up perfectly and group them together to make sure they STAY together. I do zoom WAY in to make sure they are perfectly lined up.
I'm so glad I watched this video, I thought RELEASE EFFECTS was the opposite of what it was... :) ANd learning I can use the Sketching panel for etching too! Your other videos have me thinking about saving up for an Epson that will allow me to use Sublimation inks... Oh well, I already have two heat presses, lots of shirts, some of which can be used without sublimating on my white glitter HTV. You are a bad enabler! :)
Hey Angela! Thanks so much sharing your experiences for etching! I love when we come together as a crafting community and share our wealth of information! Sublimation is a fabulous craft, maybe Santa will bring you a printer for Christmas (wink wink). But yes, I have been called an enabler a time or two, I will wear my badge proudly LOL. Thanks again! ---Becky
Bonjour quel est votre lame pour la gravure ? Svp merci car j’ai une caméo4 et je ne trouve pas de lame pour la machine
would love to know
where you got the lighted base???
you are so talented
thank you for your knowledge
Hey there! I scored the lighted base and the acrylic from Craft Chameleon. Hope this helps! ---Becky
@@DesignBundles thank you
I was told to Mirror the image so that the design is on the back. Have you tried it that way? I just received my cameo 4 and was trying to etch, well it didn't go very well. As so as it started etching the tool holder everytime it came down it pushed the Acrylic moved all over, and it was stuck down on the mat and also taped it all the way around and will not stay stuck. can you help me with this. PS the Acrylic is 2mm thick. Thanks Jim
Can you etch Mat Board used for picture framing on the Cameo 4? Or how would you add text/image on Mat Board?
You have several options for mat board, but I don't think that etching would work well. I would suggest using adhesive vinyl, it's super easy and you can apply it right on the mat. You can also use the pens to write directly on the mat or use the Foil Quill for a metallic look. Hope this helps! ---Becky
Hi, thankyou for your video, what is the thickness of the acylic. Thankyou.
Hi. She mentioned 2mm
Which blade did you use...the one I found does not fit in my holder.
Hi Connie! Which machine are you using? Not all blades are compatible with every machine. I've learned the hard way by ordering the wrong blade! - Dawn
awesome video! thanks
Hey David! These ones from Craft Chameleon can be powered a few different ways. Any type of USB power source, so you can use a USB box, a power bank, or even your computer. You can also use batteries. Hope this helps! ---Becky
Hi will this tool work on the Cameo plus?
where can i find the blanks like you used?
Hi Erica! I found them on Amazon. Take a look here 👉 amzn.to/3isFNoU . Hope it helps 😊
Who do you get your acrylic from. I love this!!
Hey Kathryn! I purchase the CSD acrylic from Craft Chameleon. The CDS is the thin 2mm acrylic. Hope this helps! ---Becky
@@DesignBundles Hey, do you think the cameo 4 would cut a 3mm acrylic as well? Thx
Hi Becky! New subscriber here. I was wondering if the etching tool that is used in Curio would work in Cameo 4 with one of those adapters. I'm having trouble finding this etching tip here in Brazil. Thank you!
Where did you get the acrylics with the outline file?
How do you etch an anime or cartoon character? Can you do that? Is it difficult?
where can i get the attchmint to put my etching blade in
Hi Sarah! I believe this is what you are looking for (the blade and the houseing) www.amazon.com/Cricut-QuickSwap-Engraving-Housing-Silver/dp/B07TYRBR83 If you are having any trouble, please let us know! We are here to help! - Dawn 🙂
@@DesignBundles i see that it says cricut, is it compatible with cameo silhouette
Omg thank you
No problem glad I could help 🤗
Can this be done on Cameo 3?
Yes, as long as you have the engraving tool! - Brittany
What is the name of the etching blade...I need one asap...
Hi Jem! It's this one www.amazon.com/Etching-Tool-Engraving-Silhouette-Creations/dp/B01AHFK7EG/ref=asc_df_B01AHFK7EG/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167143402695&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15665554251258992609&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9059139&hvtargid=pla-310280341577&psc=1
Awesome project! I'm trying to replicate it, but found my Chomas blade stops before reaching the acrylic blank like there's not enough clearance. I tried slipping the blank under the area between the two pen slots and it fits. The Chomas blade, however, looks like it is 1mm too low. Do the blanks have to be less than 3mm? This one is 0.12 inches (which = 3.048mm). Am I supposed to be adjusting the rollers or anything else?
Hey Kristin! Yes, I would recommend a 2mm acrylic for etching. Your Cameo 4 can accommodate up to 3mm, but I have noticed issues like this when trying to use the thicker acrylic. I have only found 2mm acrylic at Craft Chameleon, but since I get all my acrylic from there anyways, it works well for me LOL. Hope this helps! ---Becky
Did the sillouette cut the outline of the globe shape or was it hand cut?
Hey Noriah, the globe shape was cut with a laser cutter by the vendor, Craft Chameleon. Hope this helps! ---Becky
Where did you get your lighted base?
Hi Beth! This was purchased from Craft Chameleon 😊
Can silhouette potrait 2 did the same?
I do not believe that the portrait can unfortunately.
@@DesignBundles ah thanks alot ya may i know what blade u r using in this vid?
What etching blade are you using?
Hi there! In this video, she is using an after market etching tool which can be found on Amazon! - Dawn
How long did it take to engrave ?
Hello, May I ask , have you tried using Zoom Precision Engraving Tool by any chance. thankyou!
Hey Jay! I have not, since I already had the Chomas Creations tool, but it looks interesting for sure! ---Becky
is it possible to shade acrylic with auto blade?
do you use auto blade, Kraft blade, rotary blade? thanks
Hi can u please tell me where u purchase your light from thank u
Hey there! I purchased my light and acrylic insert set from Craft Chameleon. Hope this helps! ---Becky
Hi Becky!
Where can I buy the blade for this?
You can find it on Amazon!
Great tutorials! Also, what etching blade you used? Thank you
Thank you! This is the Chomas Creations Precision Tip (I believe that's what it's called). Hope this helps! ---Becky
Can the Silhouette Cameo 4 handle 4mm Acrylic?
Hey Tom, it looks like 3mm is the maximum height for the Cameo 4. Hope this helps! ---Becky
What is the thin of glass
Hi Vladimir! That is Acrylic that can be etched on. This particular nightlight was purchased at crafychameleon.com - Dawn
Can you cut your own acrylic shapes with the Curio?
Hey Ivy! Unfortunately no, you would need a laser cutter for cutting acrylic shapes. Hope this helps! ---Becky
Hello. I have been trying to etch with my cameo on acrylic, but it always leaves scratches in between the designs. How did you avoid this?
Hey Yoli, I would try to adjust your etching blade up just a tad in the blade holder, that should stop it from dragging on your acrylic. Each machine will be a little different, so this is just a side-effect of that. Hope this helps! ---Becky
Came out great! If you wanted to export the design for engraving in Cricut, what format would you save it as... SVG, PNG, JPEG or does it matter? Thank you!
Hey Donna! You would want to export the SVG. I hope to have a video for you soon because alignment is a little more difficult for the Cricut because it auto-aligns the designs in the corner. But feel free to experiment if you are more experienced to know how to do this (sounds like you are!). ---Becky
Can this etch quill be used to engrave acrylic
Hey there! This etching is as deep of an effect you can get with a Cameo, for true engraving you would need a laser. Hope this helps! ---Becky
hello i tried to make the shape of my plexiglass i put the measurements on cameo 4 silhouette but she cut it smaller. can you tell me why?
Hey Carmela! Without looking at it, I'm not sure why that wouldn't work. What you can do is put your acrylic on your cutting mat, then follow a method like I show for creating templates in a different video. I'll link it here for you to watch, I think it should help in this situation also, just make sure you create an offset around your design so you an still use it with the adhesive vinyl to hold the acrylic in place. Hope this helps! ---Becky
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Hey Beky, Where did you get the lighted base?
Hey Donza, I purchase them with the acrylic shapes from Craft Chameleon. Hope this helps! ---Becky
What blade
Cool, can you do photos??
Great question and you sure can. You'll want to experiment a little with tracing the photos because you can create awesome 3D effects for shading. Hope this helps! ---Becky
I have a cameo 3 would this work on that?
Hey Stacy! This sure does work on the Cameo 3 as long as you use a material that will fit under the roller bar. Hope this helps! ---Becky
Can cameo 4 etch a 3mm thick acrylic?
Hey Abigail, the Cameo 3 can accommodate 3mm acrylic, but each machine is a little different and some crafters have reported the 3mm being slightly too thick. So I would stick with the 2mm or switch to a Curio. Hope this helps! ---Becky
@@DesignBundleswow thank you so id rather choose curio
better to use vacuum cleaner to clean the debris
Hi dear could u please help me to buy this blade am from india
Hey JC, I have two links for you. First from Amazon, which I'm not sure if you can find the same product for India. The second is for the Chomas Creations website, she ships internationally. Hope this helps! ---Becky
www.amazon.com/Chomas-Creations-Silhouette-Cameo-Precision/dp/B084T5T2X3/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1BM3N5YD5G8VV&dchild=1&keywords=chomas+creations+cameo+4&qid=1617347330&sprefix=chomas+creations%2Caps%2C180&sr=8-4
amychomas.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_18&products_id=67
where to get that lamp set
Hey Aura, I purchased this light base and acrylic set at Craft Chameleon. Hope this helps! ---Becky
www.craftchameleon.com/search?type=product&q=light+base
@@DesignBundles thanks
I'm using Cameo 4, but when i send the designs to sketch - it seems to leave out parts of my design. They're totally not etched at all, but those parts could be in the middle of the entire design and not thin at all.
It also seems like I can't cut one entire design in one go, as it'll stop less then 5 mins into etching, and not even half way done. I'll have to split the etching process into multiple parts just to get one full design.
Have you faced any of these problems?
Hey Krys, have you tried connecting your Cameo with the USB cord? Sometimes my Cameo 4 will seem to time-out, even saying it's complete, but then it will resume if I give it a minute. I figured it was a hiccup in the bluetooth communication. If this isn't it, I would probably reach out to Silhouette America's support team in case it is a technical issue. Hope this helps! ---Becky
Has anyone tried this for drypoint printing?
Hi Jerry! We haven't tried this yet on the acrylic! -Dawn
I etched a nightlight on my Cameo 4. It did a great job except it leaves scratches when it moves from one area to another. I can't raise the blade like you can on a Cameo 3 because it has to be in the special pen holder. Has anyone else had this problem? Any suggestions?
I tried to post a picture to show you but I can't figure out how to do that.
Hey Debbie! So I think what I would do is try to raise it a little before locking the holder in. You should have a little bit of wiggle room, just a little, and that slight change in depth may solve your problem. Also, make sure you are using the 2mm acrylic instead of the 3mm, that will help. Let me know how it turns out!! Hope this helps! ---Becky
you never explained how to set the thickness of the stock on either videos???
Just FYI the Curio has been discontinued
That is good to know, thank you.
Not sure you will see this. Love all your videos. Don’t understand the “no cut” process. I usually change the line colors, use the line option, choose the line color and deselect the line colors I don’t want and I can cut individual pieces but clearly I can learn a better process. Can you explain better
Hey Pamela! If you are already using the Cut by Color (line) option, then you are ahead of the game! The Cut/No Cut is available at all levels, whereas Cut by Color (fill or line) is an upgrade feature. But if that is what you are comfortable with, I think that process will be more efficient for you! Hope this helps! ---Becky
Took 25 minutes? Wow it took 4 hours on the explore air 2 on a video I seen
Hey Mercedez, I think a lot depends on how tight the etching design is. I try not to tighten the lines down too far so that it doesn't take longer than needed. Hope this helps! ---Becky