Using Cameo 3 Without Cutting Mat

Previous silhouette machines allow you to cut vinyl and other backed materials without a mat but with the portrait 3 and the cameo 4 you can now cut materials like cardstock and paper without a mat.

Using cameo 3 without cutting mat.

I have a cameo 1 as well but use my cameo 3 without the mat as the rollers are easier to move. Even the little picture icon with the letter f is showing that my design is going to be cut sideways. The second option to cut without a mat is new and exclusive to the cameo 4 models and higher. While you can cut these materials without a cutting mat i still recommend it as the mat helps stabilize the material and ensures a proper cut.

2 after adjusting the page size to longer than the mat mat s still underneath. This silhouette tutorial will walk you through the three quick steps to successfully set up your software and machine to cut without a cutting mat. Get it as soon as fri may 15. A new matless cutting mode.

Position the design on the mat the rollers may leave an indentation along the edge of the vinyl like this. 3 after setting the cutting mat to none the screen mat has disappeared. 1 regular settings for using a 12 x 12 mat. You cannot cut paper for example without the cutting mat in place.

Change the page size. 12x12 strong grip craft cutting mat for silhouette cameo 3 2 1 3 pack monicut cut mats with durable adhesive non slip pvc perfect for quilting scrapbooking sewing and all arts. You may have to work on moving the rollers on a cameo 1. I m a 2 week old newbie and i m loving my new cameo 3.

The new pop out cut is definitely my favorite portrait 3 feature. Yes all of the silhouette cameo machines portrait machines can cut without a mat. Whatever the reason both silhouette studio and your silhouette cameo need to be set up correctly to cut without a mat. With this feature the cameo 4 will make cuts but keep the material in place using perforation cuts in strategic places.

But when i change it to none for the missing mat my design cuts sideways. To cut without a cutting mat on the cameo 3 you will want to make sure that you do not have a cutting mat in your design. For the first time ever cut materials like paper and cardstock without a cutting mat. I ve been cutting vinyl just fine without the mat withouit changing the mat setting.

They can be a bit tricky.