Using Cameo 3 Without Cutting Mat

A new matless cutting mode.

Using cameo 3 without cutting mat.

4 5 out of 5 stars 366. Change the page size. For the first time ever cut materials like paper and cardstock without a cutting mat. I m a 2 week old newbie and i m loving my new cameo 3.

You cannot cut paper for example without the cutting mat in place. With this feature the cameo 4 will make cuts but keep the material in place using perforation cuts in strategic places. Get it as soon as fri may 15. 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.

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. You may have to work on moving the rollers on a cameo 1. But when i change it to none for the missing mat my design cuts sideways. 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.

The new pop out cut is definitely my favorite portrait 3 feature. 2 after adjusting the page size to longer than the mat mat s still underneath. I have a cameo 1 as well but use my cameo 3 without the mat as the rollers are easier to move. I ve been cutting vinyl just fine without the mat withouit changing the mat setting.

Yes all of the silhouette cameo machines portrait machines can cut without a mat. Free shipping on orders over 25 shipped by amazon. 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.

They can be a bit tricky. However the rollers are a bit different. 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. 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.