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Curio is the most specialized Silhouette machine because it gives you access to different types of media as well as giving you more effect options such as metal etching. With this feature, new crafting options are available. You can etch designs for home decor, personalize pet tags, create custom jewelry, and much more. The Stippling & Etching tool is meant to accommodate these […]

With the Silhouette Curio™, you have the ability to etch custom designs on metal. This opens up so many possibilities for you! You can make some awesome artwork, jewelry, or decor items. Follow these steps to see how it’s done. Supplies Needed: Silhouette Curio™ Silhouette Curio™ basic base and cutting mat (8.5 inches by 6 […]

How are your Silhouette Curio™ creations coming? Are you ready for another metal etching tutorial? I tried my most recent etching project on a black metal etching sheet, and I love how the exposed silver metal really pops. I’ll show you how I did it.   Here is what you’ll need to create this project: […]

When the Curio was released and I heard it was going to be able to etch, my mind was blown! The fact that I can now create art on a new canvas continues to amaze me with each new project. Today I am going to share just how easy it is to create a piece […]

One of the very cool features of the Silhouette Curio™ is the ability to etch designs onto metal surfaces. We’re going to walk you through the etching process and show you how we made this custom metal key chain. Supplies Needed: Silhouette Curio™ Silhouette Curio Platforms Silhouette Curio Embossing Mat Silhouette Stippling & Etching tool […]

Hi there! My name is Cindy Pope. I am from Portland, Oregon where I have lived for 11 years. I am a recovering Certified Public Accountant turned Jewelry Designer. My Favorite Machine is the Silhouette Curio™. But I have a family of machines and I use them all for different projects. I started using the Silhouette […]

Ahh Valentine’s Day . . . a holiday you either love or dread.  Not everyone has a special partner in their lives to make gifts for BUT I’m sure we all have amazing girlfriends.  My husband is not really the “make me a special craft” type so when I go to make pretty things for […]

So, my girl wants to travel the world. But since she’s still in high school (and one of six kids), she hasn’t had the opportunity to leave the country just yet. She is, however, much more traveled than I was at her age, having visited many more areas of the US. The city currently at […]

Hey, Curio users! Have you tried metal stippling yet? This is a piece of stippled metal art I made for my Valentine’s Day décor. Shall we find out how to use the Silhouette Curio™ to stipple on metal? Let’s do it! Supplies and Tools needed for this project: Silhouette Curio™ Stippling & Etching tool Curio […]

If you have a Silhouette Curio™, you get a few special features that can be unlocked in Silhouette Studio®. These features include Stippling and Embossing. You’ll find the Stippling panel along the right-hand side (it looks like a star made of dots). The Emboss panel is directly below it, and it looks like star with some shading. As you […]

The Emboss Panel is a feature in Silhouette Studio® that can only be unlocked with a Silhouette Curio™. You’ll find the Emboss panel along the right-hand side of the screen that looks like a raised star. Note that if you have Designer Edition or higher, there will be more panels below the Emboss icon. Your first choices […]

Silhouette offers a line of creative materials to work specifically with your machines.

You wake up in a cold sweat. Sitting straight up in bed, you realize something: there are only 3 more days until Christmas. Ahhhhh! In all seriousness, I am here to calm your pre-Christmas nerves with five last-minute Christmas gifts you can make today. This way, you can check those last few stragglers off your […]

Few people enjoy the crafty gifts I make quite as much as my six-year-old niece. And because she loves them so, I do my best to create something fun and personalized to give her for nearly every special occasion. Valentine’s Day is only a couple of weeks away, so I broke out my Curio to […]

Who feels like they need some basic information about Curio before they dive into all its specialty features? Welcome to Curio 101! I’m Kelly, and I’ll be your instructor for today. This post will mostly cover the parts of the Curio machine, including: Understanding Curio’s Base Using Curio’s Platforms Understanding Side Buttons And Lights Getting Silhouette Studio® To […]

So, you just got a Silhouette Curio™ and have no idea where to begin, or you’ve had one for a while and have been terrified to take it out of the box. I’m here to help! It’s Annie, and today I’ve assembled all of the most helpful tutorials from our blog to build your confidence […]

Hello friends. Connie here with a post to show you the amazing things Curio can do that other Silhouette machines like the CAMEO, Portrait, and the Mint cannot do! If you don’t already own Curio, I can guarantee you’ll be wanting to add this gem to your Christmas list after reading the amazing things it […]

Recently, a blog reader asked a really great question about the Trace tool: “Everyone says turn on the High Pass Filter but no one explains what the High Pass Filter is. What is actually the function of those sliders? I’d love to see more in-depth instruction/learning of all the functions so that there is purpose […]

Hey there, crafty peeps!   Kathi again, here giving you a David Letterman-esque “Top 5 Reasons You Need A Curio In Your Life” (and a little bonus tutorial too, cause I just love this machine!).   So grab your cup of coffee, get comfortable, and let me satisfy your CURIO-sity.   1. DUAL CARRIAGE CAPABILITIES   […]

I recently discovered the joy of these letter-size wood sheets that really add a warmth and texture to layered projects. I’ve used the wooden sheets with chipboard to create this clock décor, so follow along to find out how to make your own! This project requires assembling layers with moderate precision, so if you dislike […]

New to the Cameo 4 is the Auto Tool Detection feature. This allows the software to detect what tool is inserted into the machine, and the software automatically populates the tool and action options in the Send panel. This feature is available only with the Cameo 4 and the Cameo 4 tools. If you look […]

Life IS better at the beach. Fact. We are going to make a pillow today to remind us everyday. We are going to use heat transfer in smooth, glitter, and metallic finishes. Supplies Needed: Silhouette CAMEO® or Silhouette Portrait® Silhouette Studio® Silhouette Cutting Mat Silhouette Cutting Blade Silhouette Heat Transfer – White, Gold, and Blue Silhouette Hook […]

Silhouette is a manufacturer of electronic cutting machines and corresponding products. They produce products and technologies aimed at allowing creative people everywhere the most options and the fewest restrictions when it comes to electronic cutting and 3D printing as well as designing, crafting, and making anything and everything. Silhouette currently has three cutting machines, one […]

Curio is the most specialized Silhouette machine because it gives you access to different types of media as well as giving you more effect options (like embossing or etching).

This machine is more than a cutting tool. It can cut, emboss, sketch, stipple, and etch—it’s like a Swiss Army knife for your craft room.

Stippling is a way of creating a drawing through the use of dots instead of a continuous line. Curio performs this effect with the Stippling & Etching tool on thin metals or with a felt-tip pen or marker on paper. Curio uses the stippling tool and the embossing mat to create the stipple effect. The stipple tool has a narrow metal […]

Silhouette machine accessories and tools are specifically designed for use with your Silhouette.

Stippling is the process of creating designs or images out of dots, and the Silhouette Curio™ and Silhouette CAMEO® have the ability to do ink stippling. Supplies Needed: Silhouette Curio™ or Silhouette CAMEO® Silhouette Studio® Sketch pen or pen with Silhouette pen holder Cardstock Frame Photo 1. Open your design in Silhouette Studio®. In the Page […]

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Hi there! Kelly here. Have you seen the fun dingbat fonts in the Silhouette Design Store? I want to share some of the fun ways you can use these special font sets. Don’t let the higher price point scare you off. You’re actually getting at least 26 coordinating designs with a single dingbat font purchase. […]

Nothing says summer like a good s’more. We’ve created four projects you can make with the CAMEO that will up your s’more party game. Impress your friends, family, (and pretty much everyone) with these cute ideas. Buffalo Check Roasting Sticks Supplies Needed: Silhouette CAMEO® Silhouette Studio® Stainless steel skewers 2- 2’’ x 2’’x 96’’ board […]

Do you ever make things too complicated? Yeah, me neither. 😉 Kelly here today to show you how to fill a gallery wall with Print & Cut designs. This is a great way to make a lot of impact with minimal effort. Are you ready for some easy decor? I’ve chosen five of my favorite […]

Hey—do you know what today is? It’s the International Day of Happiness! I know, it would be even happier if it was a bona fide holiday, but we’ve gotta work with what we have. Ha! I’ve been in a bit of a creative slump lately, so I’ve been searching the web, looking for inspiration. In honor […]

Ever since I was a young girl, I have loved jewelry.  Lately, I’ve been admiring the beautiful wide leather cuffs that have been made by some very talented designers on social media.  They inspired me to create my own cuff for today’s post. Supplies needed: Silhouette Curio™ Silhouette Leatherette Sheets Silhouette Rhinestones & rhinestone setter […]

Hi friends! It’s Missy, and I’m bringing you my favorite birthday projects today because… it’s my birthday. I’ve got big plans to celebrate this big even-numbered birthday, so let’s get to it! Here are four fun birthday-inspired crafts that will come as a perfect surprise to friends and family. 1. Birthday Girl Stemware I’m not […]

Hello, my friends! For the new year I decided to create a piece of metal word art to inspire me in 2017. The Silhouette Curio™ is an ideal machine for this because of its ability to work with special metal sheets. I love a little metal in my décor!   Here is what you’ll need […]

  Hi there! Kelly here to tell you more about the PixScan™ mat. Do you know how much this simple mat can do to expand your Silhouette machine’s capabilities? In today’s post I’m sharing how to use the PixScan™ mat to add writing to tags from a scrapbook kit. PixScan™ Overview: What Can It Do? […]

Have you tried the Silhouette deep-cut blade yet? Today I want to share with you how to use this special blade. I added a glitter foam balloon to this card for my little friend’s birthday, and I think she’s really going to like it. Extra texture and dimension on a card is always fun, and […]