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Silhouette Cameo Starter Bundle (Old Model)
Brand | Silhouette America |
Material | Glass,Vinyl |
Color | Gray |
Operation Mode | Automatic |
Item Weight | 7 Pounds |
About this item
- The silhouette cameo starter bundle includes an extra mat (2 total), cutting blade (2 total), metallic pen set and pick-me-up-tool
- 50 exclusive cuttable designs.
- Includes access to thousands of downloadable designs; Includes PC and Mac compatible software, One month free subscription ($10 value, gray card located in accessory tray) is included for use at the Silhouette Online Store.
- Cuts up to 12-inch wide and 10-feet long; cuts a variety of materials from vinyl to fabric . Does not Include Starter Kit vinyl
- Great for Scrapbook layouts, cards, custom apparel, vinyl decor, etched glass, sketch designs, and paper crafts
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Product information
Brand | Silhouette America |
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Material | Glass,Vinyl |
Color | Gray |
Operation Mode | Automatic |
Item Weight | 7 Pounds |
Print media | Card stock, Fabric |
Product Dimensions | 21 x 5.5 x 6 inches |
Item model number | CAMEO-AMZN-1 |
ASIN | B007R83VKE |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #617,007 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing (See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing) #1,075 in Scrapbooking Die-Cut Machines |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Item Weight | 7 pounds |
Manufacturer | Silhouette America, Inc. |
Date First Available | March 30, 2012 |
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Silhouette CAMEO
The Silhouette CAMEO is the ultimate personal crafting machine. The CAMEO is powered by the Industry leading Silhouette Studio Software. When partnered with the software, the Silhouette CAMEO can take you to places where no other cutting tool can follow. On the surface, the CAMEO resembles a printer. It plugs into your PC or Mac with a simple USB cable. However, instead of printing it uses a small blade to cut paper, cardstock, vinyl, fabric and more up to 12" wide and 10 feet long. The versatile CAMEO has the ability to cut designs as small as 1/4", and as large as 12". The Silhouette CAMEO's key features include the ability to download and create any of the 50,000+ images available on the Silhouette Online Store, but that is just the beginning. You can also cut or draw any font on your computer, design your own images using the advanced designing tools, or use the 1-click trace feature to import and trace designs. The creative possibilities are virtually endless!
Silhouette Studio Software
The Silhouette Studio Software is the most powerful consumer digital cutting and designing software in the market. This innovative software is highlighted by features normally found in high end illustrating software, yet is amazingly simple, easy to use, and absolutely free to Silhouette users. Silhouette Studio Software resides completely on your computer, which means that you are free to design whenever and wherever you would like, regardless of internet availability. This also means that the performance of your software is not dependent on the speed or availability of an internet connection. Simply open the software and create. When an internet connection is conveniently available, updates to your software are quick, easy, and always free. As your library of creativity begins to grow, you will never have to worry about losing content. Silhouette will always keep track of your purchases in case of loss, theft, or crash of your computer. Simply call one of our friendly customer support representatives, and your library will be magically restored. Still need convincing? Download a free copy of the Silhouette Studio Software today at www.silhouetteamerica.com/software/silhouette-studio. There is absolutely no obligation. Try it. You will quickly see why the Silhouette Studio Software has changed the digital cutting industry forever.
Contains
Silhouette CAMEO electronic cutting machine, Silhouette Studio software, 51 exclusive cuttable designs, Power cable, USB cable, 12" cutting mat, Cutting blade, 1 month Basic subscription to the Silhouette Online Store, Basic Instruction Guide.
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Paper Crafting
Intricate cuts, precision duplication, and smooth edges make Silhouette the perfect tool for paper crafting projects. Whether you're a novice creating a simple gift box, or a pro creating paper castles and models, Silhouette can make your crafting quicker and easier.
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With Silhouette you can create handmade greeting cards with designs and sentiments perfect for the occasion no matter what it is. And making duplicates is as easy as a few clicks of the mouse. The Silhouette Online Store even has unique card templates from scalloped edges to flourish windows to pop-up sentiments.
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Vinyl décor is quickly becoming one of the most popular ways to decorate homes. Easy to cut, self-adhesive, and removable, vinyl is the perfect way to add your favorite quotes and designs directly to the walls of your home, car windows, and projects. Best of all, Silhouette vinyl is priced just right so you can just peel off your designs when you're ready for something new.
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With Silhouette's intricate cutting ability and freedom to choose and customize designs and text, creating custom shirts, jeans, shoes, and more is easy enough for anyone to do. Cut and iron on simple phrases or intricate layered designs in heat transfer material or add some bling to your wardrobe by cutting rhinestone templates with a Silhouette rhinestone starter kit.
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Silhouette is changing the sewing/quilting industry. No more hand cutting fabric for your embroidery or quilting projects. Silhouette Studio software can work with your machine embroidery software to create quick, clean, precise fabric cuts that are perfectly sized for use with your projects. Using Silhouette can literally save you hours of tedious hand cutting, getting you back to your sewing machine faster.
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Silhouette can turn any design into a sketch. Just take out the blade, pop in a Silhouette sketch pen and watch Silhouette draw intricate patterns.
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Customers like the quality, ease of use, value, versatility, and informative aspects of the die cut machine. For example, they mention that it delivers exceptional cutting ability, provides a user-friendly interface, and is fairly simple to manipulate the designs in the software. They appreciate the multiple things it can do that justify the price. They also mention that the possibilities are truly endless with this machine and that it takes a lot of time to learn how to use it.
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Customers like the quality of the die cut machine. They mention that it delivers exceptional cutting ability, and far more image flexibility. The included blades worked well, and the machine works beautifully. It's very effective, and works well with Illustrator. The machine is very precise and behaves beautifully. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...The Cameo not only provides perfect cuts, but it also allows us to cut shapes with curves that we otherwise were unable to cut without hard to use..." Read more
"...to transfer my vinyl. This works amazingly well, saving me quite a bit of money on transfer tape. I've also used painter's tape...." Read more
"...Cricut blades. The Cricut blade depth can be adjusted while the blade holder is attached to the machine, whereas the Cameo blade holder must be..." Read more
"...I was able to easily find the settings I needed for the materials I had, even though they were standard cardstock and crafting paper and not..." Read more
Customers like the ease of use of the die cut machine. They say it provides a user-friendly interface and is easy to set up. Customers also mention that the hardware is straightforward and not too technical to get the hang of. They mention that patterns are easy to manipulate once they get the gist of it.
"...even every week, but when I do have a need, it is there and so easy to just plug in, connect to the computer via USB, and begin using immediately...." Read more
"...The Silhouette Cameo is easy to use, and the cutting patterns that you can buy are usually very good and true to the design that is displayed in the..." Read more
"...not allow the user to design their shapes, but it does provide a more user-friendly interface for the Cricut, since more tools and objects can be..." Read more
"...I've been thrilled, for a newbie to die cut machines this has been approachable and versatile enough to justify the price and space...." Read more
Customers like the value of the die cut machine. They mention that it does multiple things that justify the price, has beautiful outcomes, and the blades and mats aren't very expensive. They also mention that the digital embellishments are inexpensive and easy to buy. Customers also say that the time and money they save are worth it.
"...that this will add to our bottom line very quickly, and the relatively low cost of the Cameo will provide for a very fast return on investment...." Read more
"...The blades and mats aren't very expensive (around $10 each) if you need to replace them...." Read more
"...plans for these machines through SquareTrade at [...] for a very reasonable price. I did for my second machine." Read more
"...a premium so the fact that this can do multiple things not only justified the price, but the workspace as well...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the versatility of the die cut machine. They mention that it has endless options and allows them to create a wide range of crafts. They appreciate the customizable options and the powerful software. Customers also mention that the online store has a huge selection of design choices and that there are many shapes and projects online.
"...Cameo based on it's ease of use, the powerful software, the broad applications for use and the low cost...." Read more
"...machines when I bought this but Silhouette won out because of the versatility...." Read more
"...It makes it so much easier to see what you are getting. I love the wishlist...." Read more
"...I love that you can use scraps of paper (as long as you place them on the mat where it matches placement on the screen)...." Read more
Customers find the die cut machine informative. They say it's wonderful to be able to design things without having to buy an expensive cartridge. They also say it takes crafting to a whole new level, with endless projects and designs. Customers also say the best part is creating their own designs instead of relying on buying them. They have had a great time creating things and are always looking for more. They mention the things you can make are truly amazing with the help of SVG files. Customers like the fact that they can create and download designs for various projects on their computer and print, cut.
"...However, this little hook tool made my life so much easier. I highly recommend it if you plan on doing much vinyl...." Read more
"...No paper ripping, no rough edges, no expensive cartridges and beautiful outcomes!..." Read more
"...The blade is easy to insert and the lcd screen is easy to understand. What is not so straight forward is using the Cameo with an SD card only...." Read more
"...-to-follow video tutorials that start with unpacking the machine, very clear, concise and simple...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the die cut machine. They mention that the designs you can purchase are cute, inexpensive, and true to the design that is displayed in the sample. They also say that the machine cuts intricate images beautifully and that it can make professional looking vinyl decals. Customers also say the Silhouette Studio is laid out better and easier to use, and that the product is a cinch to set up and that you can choose what designs you want and not be limited to a specific design.
"...the cutting patterns that you can buy are usually very good and true to the design that is displayed in the sample pictures...." Read more
"...Both machines are very similar in design and layout, and both work in the same mechanical fashion...." Read more
"...It is so clean, the images are stunning! The graphics available through the design software that came with the Silhoette are wonderful...." Read more
"...will get a bent corner on a small design but the intricacy of design the Cameo can cut is amazing...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the software. Some mention that the software is great, powerful, and easy to start right away. However, others say that it gave them a lot of problems and was tricky.
"...We upgraded the software almost out of the box, and the software is absolutely fantastic...." Read more
"...The Craft Room software will not function unless the computer is currently online with Cricut; this is important, since it means that you must have..." Read more
"...The Silhouette Cameo comes with basic software that will be perfect for most crafters. It is more than I have needed so far...." Read more
"...The Silhouette Studio software is AMAZING...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the die cut machine. They mention that the paper would rip to shreds, the software crashes frequently, and the blades wear out quickly. Some say that the box arrived damaged and wet.
"...Anyways, a few times the software 'froze' up, therefore stopping the cutting, causing me to have to unload the paper being cut, which ruined that..." Read more
"...The mats wear out due to wear from the blades cutting through into them, and from the adhesive wearing out...." Read more
"...The mat seems to be very long-lasting and heavy duty...." Read more
"...New blade, new mat, good paper still get torn paper. It doesnt happen alot but it is frustrating esp if I am using expensive paper...." Read more
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I received the unit the next day and set it up on the end of a table - it takes up as much space as my color laser printers. The unit itself is small, but you have to have adequate clearance available in front and behind the unit. The device was very easy to setup, and the drivers and software were very easy to setup. Once I had the unit setup I ran a demo job on a sheet of paper, and the results were absolutely perfect. I didn't even have to run a calibration on the machine.
I have been using the device for about two weeks now, and we use it to cut weatherproof polyester labels that we print designs on. We use the cut & print feature, so we print to our color laser, and then the Cameo cuts the labels as designed in the software. The results have been absolutely perfect. The only problem we had was with a glossy silver stock label that we use - the Cameo had a hard time reading the registration marks, so we increased the size of the marks in the software and that actually solved the problem - that was very easy to resolve.
We upgraded the software almost out of the box, and the software is absolutely fantastic. It is intuitive and very powerful - that is a combination hard to find. We use a variety of personalization software in our business for laser and rotary engraving, but the software that came with the Cameo is by the best software platform that we have ever used. It does run a little bit slow on one of our production machines, but it is a very basic machine with an older AMD chipset and only 4GB of RAM. I have another machine that is faster and the software runs flawlessly.
We are using the Cameo in a production environment, and this unit allows us to eliminate the need for manually cutting out shapes with an Xacto knife, which was time consuming and not always perfect. The Cameo not only provides perfect cuts, but it also allows us to cut shapes with curves that we otherwise were unable to cut without hard to use stencils. We are now in the process of expanding our product line as a result of the added possibilities. I am confident that this will add to our bottom line very quickly, and the relatively low cost of the Cameo will provide for a very fast return on investment. The Cameo is also much safer than handling an Xacto knife, and as a small business owner reducing the chance of injury to someone on staff is very important.
I highly recommend the Silhouette Cameo based on it's ease of use, the powerful software, the broad applications for use and the low cost. I purchased the unit with some recommended extras - an extra blade (which I haven't needed to install yet), a vinyl into kit, an extra 12x12 cutting mat, and a 12x24 cutting mat. The Silhouette Cameo is a fantastic item for my business.
The Silhouette Cameo comes with basic software that will be perfect for most crafters. It is more than I have needed so far. With this basic software, I am able to use images from the internet that I have "googled" by using the trace tool (will get into that more later), use the basic images that come with the program (a nice start), create shapes, use any font that is on my computer (tons of free fonts are available by searching online), combine images into one by "welding," remove parts of images by detaching, subtracting, etc. The only feature I have not tried out yet is print and cut. Haven't had a reason to use it yet, but I'm sure I'll be using it in the future.
The Silhouette Cameo blade is easily removable and adjustable to accommodate various paper, fabric, and other media. I have used the "Test Cut" button to test out my cut depth on media that aren't listed under the presets in the software. I have cut vinyl, contact paper, construction paper, card stock, scrapbook paper, and fabric with an iron-on backing (I used a non-Silhouette brand and it worked fine). I did purchase an extra blade to use solely for fabric, as paper dulls a blade very quickly. I purchased the blue fabric blade, which is the exact same blade with a different color housing so you can easily identify which blade you'll be using for fabric.
Now, as for the blade and mat, I am still using the ones that came with my Silhouette Cameo. My mat did get quite messy after heavy use for a few days, but some baby wipes cleaned it up nicely (thanks Pinterest for that tip). The original blade is just now beginning to dull from all the paper I've been cutting, but I suspect it still has TONS of life left in it. The blades and mats aren't very expensive (around $10 each) if you need to replace them. I've purchased some 2-way glue that was recommended to use to re-sticky the mat. I'll update and let you know how that works. Spent about $6 on the glue that I should be able to use multiple times to re-sticky the mat, saving me quite a few bucks! Hoping it works. According to blogs, it does.
Back to the trace feature that allows you to save any image (with right-click and "save image") from the internet (love Google), just find an image you want, right-click on it and choose "save image" from the drop down menu, and save it to your desktop or wherever you can easily find it. Now open up your Silhouette Cameo software, choose "File," and then "Import Image to Library." Locate your image you just saved and add it to your Silhouette Library. Now it is there. You may have to click on different library files to find it, but it is available to use now. Once you open it into the program, most clip art has white around the edges, now allowing you to do much. So to get the outline, just go up to the right side of the top menu bar and click on the trace icon. Highlight the entire image, click the outline image choice, and there you go. It has now traced the outer edges of your clip art image. You can now remove the colored part, leaving behind the red outlined area. Easy Peasy!
I've created many gifts and projects with the Silhouette Cameo. So far, I've created labels for tubs and containers, special occasion cards, letters for bulletin boards and decorations (I teach), birthday party decorations such as banners and cake topper buntings, vinyl lettering for buckets, gift boxes, and other gift containers, contact paper stencils to use with etching cream to etch various glass containers, fabric lettering and shapes for shirts and dresses (must use an iron-on stabilizer on the back of your fabric to cut it precisely), scrapbook lettering for some of my children's crafty projects such as Valentine's Day boxes they created for school, and many other projects I've long forgotten! I work full-time and have two children, so I'm not using my Cameo every day, sometimes not even every week, but when I do have a need, it is there and so easy to just plug in, connect to the computer via USB, and begin using immediately. It can't possibly get any easier than this!
The mat itself has grid lines that are also on the screen when you're using the software. This makes it very easy to line up and have the Cameo cut exactly where you want it to. The only thing I can say negatively about this entire system is the fact that I can't see numbers for the grid lines on the screen on the software. It shows the lines, but doesn't have the numbers. So I'm having to count them on the screen to get my paper or vinyl exactly on the correct location. The mat does have numbers. If I am overlooking some sort of menu choice that allows you to show the numbers, someone please tell me!!!! The mat seems to be very long-lasting and heavy duty. I have cut too deep on some things, causing the mat itself to have some slight cuts, but it still works fine. I haven't used the Cameo without the mat yet, but it is an option. without a mat, your length limit is endless! You can cut any length without the mat. The 12 x 12 size that is included is just right for me though. They do have a 12 x 24 option available, but I haven't found a reason to buy that yet.
I purchased two tools to use with my Cameo, the hook and the spatula. I can see how the spatula would be useful if you were doing intricate work, but I found it to tear the paper or bend it a bit on the edges too much to be very beneficial. The hook, however, is a GREAT tool to have. I use it to grasp those little pieces of vinyl that I need to remove before applying my vinyl to whatever. I thought I could get by without this little tool, mainly by just using an open safety pin or the end of an open paperclip. However, this little hook tool made my life so much easier. I highly recommend it if you plan on doing much vinyl. If you're buying the Cameo, I'm assuming you ARE going to do some vinyl!
Another tip I have learned is to use Press 'N Seal Wrap (similar to plastic cling wrap, used to cover food, etc.) to transfer my vinyl. This works amazingly well, saving me quite a bit of money on transfer tape. I've also used painter's tape. It works OK, but the Press 'N Seal wrap method is perfect! I used it in conjunction with a scraper tool (a credit card would work just fine) that I already had from a Creative Expressions vinyl order I placed a few years ago (I knew that tool would come in handy again).
That is pretty much the Silhouette Cameo in a rather large nutshell. If you're torn between this and the other popular, chirping insect style cutting machine, I would highly recommend this little baby! It is all you need...no extra cartridges to purchase, free fonts and clip art available on the internet, Silhouette Image store available for specific images you may want to purchase for typically less than $1, easy software to use, etc. I have converted a few chirping insect style cutting machine users to Silhouette Cameo users, and they are going crazy over how much cheaper and easier it is to use. They love the no-cartridge freedom!
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Recomiendo ver muchos tutoriales y tomárselo con calma cuando la recibes, comprobar muy bien los ajustes de corte ya que puedes estropear las mantas de corte.
En general feliz! Súper recomendable
Reviewed in Spain on November 2, 2018
Recomiendo ver muchos tutoriales y tomárselo con calma cuando la recibes, comprobar muy bien los ajustes de corte ya que puedes estropear las mantas de corte.
En general feliz! Súper recomendable
Como punto a mejorar pondría el tapete, que aunque adhiere muy bien y parece resistente, el adherente se despega con facilidad y se deteriora rápido. Además, es muy fuerte para trabajar con papel y lo deteriora al despegar. Sin el tapete funciona perfectamente al precortar vinilos y pegatinas. La cuchilla tiene muchas alturas. Para pretroquelar pegatinas he tenido que bajar al corte cero, el menos profundo.