Free Video Classes and eBooks:
Find the master list of my free Silhouette 101 video classes and eBooks in THIS POST. The classes range from about 30 minutes to 2 hours and they are packed with helpful information on working with various materials and key software features.
Silhouette Studio Features and How-to’s:
The following videos go through the various features and how-to’s for Silhouette Studio. You can find each Silhouette Studio feature on this comprehensive Edition Comparison List. Click the video icon next to the name to see my short instructional video for that feature.
Compare v3 to v4 in Silhouette Studio (Visual Differences and Button Locations):
Create Designs and Send to Silhouette (v4):
Basic Design and Text Tools (v4):
Manipulation Tools: Move, Rotate, Scale, Align, Replicate (v4):
Image Effects in Silhouette Studio (v4):
About the Silhouette Cloud:
Object on Path in Silhouette Studio (v4):
Layers (Including Cut By Layer) in Silhouette Studio Designer Edition (v4):
Rhinestone Conversion in Silhouette Studio Designer Edition (v4):
Nesting in Silhouette Studio Designer Edition (v4):
Shadow Tool in Silhouette Studio Designer Edition (v4):
Knife Tools in Silhouette Studio (Basic, then Designer Edition) v4:
Eyedropper Tool in Silhouette Studio Designer Edition (v4):
Sketch Effects in Silhouette Studio Designer Edition (v4):
Trace by Color in Silhouette Studio Designer Edition (v4):
Sticky Notes in Silhouette Studio (v4):
Nesting in Silhouette Studio Designer Edition (v4):
The Shear Feature in Silhouette Studio Designer Edition (v4):
Pop-Up Creator in Silhouette Studio (v4): Video covers both Basic Edition and Designer Edition
Import SVG and PDF Files in Silhouette Studio Designer Edition (v4):
Glyph Support in Silhouette Studio Designer Edition (v4):
Font Management Features in Silhouette Studio Designer Edition (v4):
Warp Tool in Silhouette Studio DE and Conical Warp in Designer Edition Plus (v4):
Import Embroidery Files in Silhouette Studio Designer Edition Plus (v4):
Import AI/CDR/EPS Files in Silhouette Studio Business Edition (v4):
Media Layout View in Silhouette Studio Business Edition (v4):
Automatic Weed Lines in Silhouette Studio Business Edition (v4) – Media Layout Mode:
Matrix Copy Feature in Silhouette Studio Business Edition (v4) – Media Layout Mode:
Automated Nesting in Silhouette Studio Business Edition (v4) – Media Layout Mode:
Tiling in Silhouette Studio Business Edition (v4) – Media Layout Mode:
Multi-Cutter Support in Silhouette Studio Business Edition (v4):
Multiple Undo/Redo in Silhouette Studio Business Edition (v4):
Export Options in Silhouette Studio Business Edition (v4):
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PLEASE NOTE, THESE TUTORIALS BELOW ARE FOR SILHOUETTE STUDIO VERSION 3. THE NEWEST VERSION 4 WAS RELEASED IN MAY 2017 AND I AM CURRENTLY FILLING IN TUTORIALS FOR ALL PARTS OF VERSION 4, ABOVE. (I’VE CONTRACTED WITH SILHOUETTE AMERICA TO MAKE THEIR YOUTUBE SCREENCAST TUTORIALS STARTING AUGUST 2017.)
(Things to note: You can find the password for each video under its description, if it’s needed. Also, you may get better resolution by watching the videos directly on Vimeo.)
Update Silhouette Studio and Load Designer Edition
This video shows the very basic steps of updating your Silhouette Studio software to the most current version (pre-Cloud < v3.7), and how to upgrade your Basic Edition to Designer Edition once you’ve purchased the upgrade. For all Silhouette Studio users (Basic and Designer Edition). Run time = 04:06. Note: The most recent update was 6/16/2015.
Password: Update1
Silhouette Studio Preferences: Part 1 of 3 (General, Defaults)
This is the 1st of 3 lessons showing how I set up my Preferences for Silhouette Studio (versions 3.3.451 through 3.6.057: DE and Basic, with exceptions noted in the video). Run time = 08:03.
Password: preferences1
Silhouette Studio Preferences: Part 2 of 3 (Display, Editing, Import)
This is the 2nd of 3 lessons showing how I set up my Preferences for Silhouette Studio (versions 3.3.451 through 3.6.057: DE and Basic, with exceptions noted in the video). Run time = 09:55.
Password: preferences2
Silhouette Studio Preferences: Part 3 of 3 (Selection, Devices, Advanced)
This is the 3rd of 3 lessons showing how I set up my Preferences for Silhouette Studio (versions 3.3.451 through 3.6.057: DE and Basic). Run time = 13:01.
Password: preferences3
Silhouette Design Store (#1 of 3): Overview
This is the 1st of 3 lessons about the Silhouette Design Store. This is a brief overview of the Design Store. This video applies to both the basic version of Studio and the Designer Edition (version 3.3.6…). Note: As of Aug. 22, 2015 the design store was updated so it will not look the same. Run time = 01:48.
Password: DS1
Silhouette Design Store (#2 of 3): Account Details
This is the 2nd of 3 lessons about the Silhouette Design Store. This video talks about account settings like changing passwords and notifications, along with where to find your subscription information and enter codes for download cards, etc. This applies to both the basic version of Studio and the Designer Edition (version 3.3.6…). Note: As of Aug. 22, 2015 the design store was updated so it will not look the same. Run time = 05:13.
Password: DS2
Silhouette Design Store (#3 of 3): Purchasing Designs
This is the 3rd of 3 lessons about the Silhouette Design Store. In this video I cover purchasing designs and the differences between accessing the store through Silhouette Studio versus accessing the store through a web browser. This applies to both the basic version of Studio and the Designer Edition (version 3.3.6…). Note: As of Aug. 22, 2015 the design store was updated so it will not look the same. Run time = 02:51.
Please note that you must update to Studio version 3.3.622 (released 6/10/15) or higher if you want to purchase Silhouette designs from the Design Store. Older versions (with the exception of v 2.9.106 Legacy available here) will not have access to the Design Store through your software, and designs purchased through your browser will not be retrievable. This was a security patch.
Password: DS3
Silhouette Studio: Library
This Silhouette Studio lesson talks about the Library in your software. How to search for shapes you already have, how to sort your shapes, how to use and create folders and subfolders for organizing your designs, and more. This applies to all (pre-Cloud < v3.7) versions of Studio (both Basic and Designer Editions). Run time = 10:02.
Password: library123
Design Page Settings Window
This Silhouette lesson discusses your options on the Design Page Settings Window in Silhouette Studio. For Basic and Designer Edition, all v3 releases. (Recorded with v.3.3.451.) Run time = 10:01.
Password: page
Quick Menu and Shortcut Buttons
This Silhouette lesson shows the different quick-menu and shortcut icons that make working with Studio quick and easy. I talk about each of the icons along the top and bottom of your Studio screen that are quick tools, including zoom tools. This lesson also points out several common shortcut keystrokes. Both Basic and Designer Edition features are covered. (Recorded with version 3.3.451. Applies to most releases of v3 as well.) Run time = 11:57.
Password: shortcut
Silhouette Studio: Select by Color
This short video shows the “select by color” feature in Silhouette Studio. This applies to both the Basic and Designer Editions, with one small difference noted for DE. For Silhouette Studio version 3. Run time = 03:12.
Password: color
Silhouette Studio: Text Tool
This lesson explains how to use the Text Tool in Silhouette Studio (both Basic and Designer Edition). Learn all the options for fine-tuning your text size, spacing, alignment, etc. (Recorded with version 3.3.638.) Run time = 07:12.
Password: TEXT001
Grid Window
This Silhouette lesson talks about the Grid Window in Silhouette Studio. There are extra features for the Grid Window in the Designer Edition, so the video covers basic features first, then the extra features added for Designer Edition users. (Recorded with version 3.3.638.) Run time = 10:50.
Password: grid-1
Common Functions in Silhouette Studio
This Silhouette Studio lesson covers basic, frequently-used functions. I explain the variety of saving options and what they do, along with several ways to copy & paste and to group & ungroup. All of the functions discussed in this video apply to both Basic and Designer Edition. (Recorded with version 3.3.638.) Run time = 09:24.
Password: functions
Line and Drawing Tools
This Silhouette Studio lesson goes over all of the Drawing tools: Line, Rectangle, Rounded Rectangle, Ellipse, Polygon, Curve, Freehand, Smooth Freehand, Arc, and Regular Polygon. For both Basic and Designer Edition. (Recorded with Silhouette Studio version 3.4.436 but still applies to most versions.) Run time = 09:52.
Password: draw34436
Move Window and Rotate Window
This lesson discusses the function and uses of both the Move Window and the Rotate Window in Silhouette Studio. For both Basic and Designer Edition. (Recorded with version 3.4.436.) Run time = 07:35.
Password: MR9876
Fill Windows
This Silhouette Studio lesson covers the three Fill Windows– Fill Color, Fill Gradient, and Fill Pattern. The bulk of the lesson is on Fill Patterns. For both Basic and Designer Edition. (Recorded with version 3.4.436.) Run time = 12:27.
Password: FILL123
Adding Patterns in Designer Edition
This lesson shows how to add digital patterns from your computer into your Pattern Library of Silhouette Studio. For Designer Edition only (there is a separate lesson below for adding patterns in Basic Edition). Recorded with version 3.4.436. Run time = 03:26.
Password: patternDE
Loading Digital Pattern Papers – Basic Edition
This lesson shows how to import digital pattern papers from your computer into your Silhouette Studio Library with the Basic Edition. (There is a separate lesson above for Designer Edition.) Although not quite as simple as with the Designer Edition, you can still load patterns from your computer to fill shapes in Studio, and then manipulate those patterns with the same advanced options as in any version of Studio. (Recorded with version 3.4.436.) Run time = 04:11.
Password: patt-B
Line Color & Line Style Windows
This Silhouette Studio lesson covers the Line Color Window and the Line Style Window. For both Basic and Designer Editions. (Recorded with version 3.4.436.) Run time = 08:23.
Password: Line-2
