This kit will allow you to create many projects right from the start! The Silhouette CAMEO 3 is the ultimate DIY machine. Like a home printer, it plugs into your PC or Mac with a simple USB cable or utilizing built-in Bluetooth. However, instead of printing it uses a small blade to cut paper, cardstock, vinyl, fabric, and other material up to 12 inches wide and 10 feet long. When the blade is replaced by a pen, the CAMEO will sketch instead of cut. It can be controlled from a computer or save your art to a USB and plug right into the Cameo. The machine also has the ability to register and cut printed materials and is PixScan compatible.
E**E
Great Starter kit
Everything in the bundle was great. The packaging was very clean. I bought this mostly to use for cardstock and vinyl (and HTV). I've heard that the software isn't very beginner friendly but I personally have some photoshop experience and learned some of the silhouette software from a friend who also has the Cameo 3 so I can't speak for the beginners. It does not come with a full studio tutorial but between all the resources that come in the bundle, Youtube, and Google you can learn how to do anything. The only somewhat concern I had with the bundle was the vinyl that came with it. I was expecting the more common 651 but it came with 751C (which was my own assumption because the description didn't actually specify besides it being permanent). I had trouble applying the vinyl onto things that it was supposed to stick to. When I was transferring my decal onto the object, I had a hard time getting it to stick because it kept coming back up with the transfer tape rather than sticking to the object completely even after properly burnishing it. Once I worked on it some more I finally got it to stick and it's on solid even days later but other vinyl I've used was much less work to transfer. Regardless, I would 100% recommend this bundle. Although I had interpreted the description of the vinyl incorrectly which was my own fault because I had been comparing different bundles for weeks, the description was true to a T. The machine works so well and I could not be happier with this purchase. I have added photos of the vinyl colors I received and a few vinyl and cardstock projects I played around with to learn the software.
S**N
Love it!!
I am in love with my Silhouette Cameo 3!!! I've only had it a month and have already used it for countless projects. There's a bit of a learning curve, as there is with any technology and software. But a few YouTube videos later, I was rockin and rollin!
T**N
Excellent Machine
Using the Silhouette Cameo 3 was fairly easy to learn. I wish it had come with an instruction booklet but fortunately I had someone willing to come over and give me a tutorial. I was able to make notes that I use when I use the machine. I am only using it for personal projects and I am enjoying it immensely. The projects come out looking fantastic, I couldn't be happier with it. The Silhouette came well equipped to get started and I have since ordered additional vinyl on Amazon.
V**Y
Awesome buy!
I really love this machine. I've made two cool decals already and even thought it doesn't come with much beginner friendly instruction on how to use the software, I found plenty of YouTube videos to show me how. I love all the extras that came with the bundle, I have all the tools I need as a starter. I'm a complete beginner so I'm still learning how to use it and learn what it can do. I'm and completely satisfied with my purchase. And will surely purchase again in the future.
S**L
LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!
ABSOLUTELY LOVE MY SILHOUETTE CAMEO! I m still learning how to use the software. I actually just upgraded to the Designer Edition due to needing some of features that are not on the basic software. (I would recommend just paying the difference and upgrading. You can purchase the software through Swing Design cheaper than Silhouette America). Other than that, this was the biggest bang for my buck, and everything that came with machine was just as described! It helped to have the vinyl come with it so I had something to practice on before possibly ruining any HTV I purchased for shirts. :)
H**N
Tough to learn.
I was very disappointed that it did not come with a physical guidebook. I had to YouTube everything to get an idea how to even sync the machine to my computer. After hours of videos I finally figured it out. Ugh!
A**M
Great product! Vinyl is not for fabric though...
Easy setup, fairly easy to use and figure out. Youtube is your bestie when you first get it!The only complaint I have is they send you all this vinyl and it's all the outdoor, glass, tumbler type vinyl. I have barely used any of it. It would have been nice if you got some vinyl for fabric/shirts.
3**
Bluetooth does not work
Purchased this after over a year of waiting,Ive used it maybe 2 times? Went to use last week and the bluetooth will not turn on, ive trued every trouble shooting method on the planet and it will not turn on ! Beyond upset and frustrated right now.
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