This new Curio etching class has been designed to show how the Silhouette Studio software has changed in v4.5 software (don’t worry, you do NOT need to update), but I show you how it has changed. And I designed this class with tips for all acrylics in general, not just from one source.
In this step-by-step class we will discuss the supplies for etching acrylics with the Silhouette Curio and the entire process to get set up etching acrylics. I will share all of my tips & tricks for getting a good etch on acrylics. This class is designed to give you the tools and resources so you can test and etch on any acrylics that you might be able to source. Plus bonus information on etching on other size blanks too!
I am also including the class supply list and the supplies I shared in the bonus examples too! This information is also in the class description on the Silhouette Secrets+ Teachable site and again in the class as a downloadable PDF document too!
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Supply list
– Silhouette Curio Machine with all platforms & cutting mat – Silhouette Etching Tool – Acrylic Blanks 143Vinyl Acrylic Blanks can be found HERE *I will update and add more as I test with new vendors – Double sided tape – Hibiscus Flower Bunch by Samantha Walker – Design #10873 – Digital Calipers or a ruler with mm – Sharp point weeding tool
I designed the class so you can start with the small design and then apply the same exact techniques to larger projects such as these below. In the bonus information I share tips on how to work with these different size acrylic blanks.
The biggest thing is TO JUST GET STARTED!
The Silhouette Curio is an awesome machine and I share why in this new class. Get it out and start creating fabulous projects with it!
I have several more Silhouette Curio Classes available on my Teachable site HERE as well as other Silhouette Classes too!
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What happens when you move into a furnished apartment with wood furniture? My husband says to me, “We should have brought coasters.”
No problem! Pull out the Curio, pick out a couple of designs and the Curio is etching away.
I may be working on the dining room table, but I am happy to have the Curio out and running.
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I picked up a few designs from the Silhouette Design Store, grabbed some acrylic coasters from my stash, my Curio coaster template, and the Curio machine did all the work.
If you are not a Curio owner, here is more information on etching with the Silhouette machines and why I highly recommend getting a Curio – Etching with Your Silhouette Machine.
I would love to see and hear about what you are creating on my Facebook group at Silhouette Secrets with EllyMae. If you have questions feel free to post below or on the Facebook group too!
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I love that with the Silhouette machines you can create custom gifts that are unique to be given out. Or if you end up really liking it, keeping if for yourself – shhhhh!
A few weeks back I did a post on gift ideas you can create with your Silhouette Cameo or Portrait. Well the great news is, all of those ideas could also be completed with a Curio as well, since the Curio can cut all the same materials that the Cameo or Portrait can. Check out that post here: 5 Gift ideas created with Your Silhouette
Today, I have more gift ideas that can be created with your Silhouette Curio machine. These gift ideas are specific to the Curio as the Cameo and the Portrait are not designed for etching. For a little bit more information on that check out this post here: Etching with your Silhouette machine
Instead of rushing at the end of the year, let’s start thinking about it, making lists, gathering supplies, and getting things done now. Then we can enjoy the time later! Just make a list of the gifts you have already done and put the list & gifts in a safe place. Just remember where that “safe” place is.
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Hopefully this have given you some ideas of things you can create with your Silhouette Curio and give as gifts and the resources to find the supplies. These are things that you could personalize with all kinds of ideas and give through out the year for all occassions. I love that I can make custom creations with my Silhouette machines!
I love to see what you are creating with your Silhouette machines! Feel free post on the Silhouette Secrets+ Facebook Group. We love to see what you are doing and creating with your Silhouette machines!
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Just a quick note to share 2 new Curio acrylic etching classes that I’ve released on my Teachable site.
Acrylic Etched Coasters & Design with the Curio – found HERE
In this 1 hour 18 minute video class we will go through the step-by-step process of setting up an etch design in the Silhouette Studio software, setting up the Silhouette Curio machine to etch, and etching an acrylic blank. We will etch this coaster design 2 ways and work through the design process to get a different look for each coaster. This class goes beyond just the basics of etching and dives into changing a design up and filling it with different emboss fills to achieve a different end result.
Curio Etched Heart Mandala Class – Advanced Beginner – found HERE
In this 1 hour 50 minute video class we will go through the step-by-step process of setting up a heart mandala etch design in the Silhouette Studio software, setting up the Silhouette Curio machine to etch, etching on an acrylic panel, and mounting it to a backing board.
All of my online Silhouette classes can be found HERE. These are step-by-step classes taught exactly the same as if we were face-to-face.
I would love to see what you create with your Silhouette! Feel free to post on my Facebook group Silhouette Secrets with EllyMae. If you have questions feel free to post below or on the Facebook group too!
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The hardest part of creating something is choosing the design that I want to commit to. I was searching for a 50th Anniversary card to create and nothing looked right to me.
Then I saw a project on my Silhouette Secrets+ with EllyMae Facebook group that a member was creating and it was an inspiration (Thank you Patti!).
Sometimes that is all it takes. Seeing a project that someone else is creating and it sparks that creative energy and all the pieces just fall into place.
Today, I am here to share the finished project and how you can get started creating amazing things with the Silhouette Curio.
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I always like to create gifts that are unique and with the Curio that is possible. With the ability to etch on metal or acrylic, I can create a customized gift in no time. But, sometimes I still need a creative jump-start. I know many of my Facebook group members love and can’t wait to see what is posted in the Show and Tell on Saturdays. It is a great place to share your Silhouette creations, projects in-progress, or see what others might be creating with their machines.
8 – Curio Advanced Beginner – Metal Etching placement video course HERE
8 – Embossing Leather with the Curio can be found HERE
The Curio is a fantastic machine and takes some time to learn. But it is so worth it when you do!
I would love to see what you are creating with your Silhouette machines. Feel free to post photos or questions on my Facebook group at Silhouette Secrets with EllyMae.
Don’t have a Curio machine yet, but want to add it to your tools? Find it here: Silhouette America Amazon
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The first Curio Virtual Retreat was such a success and we had so many requests to do it again, that it is now scheduled for August 14-16, 2020.
This event is limited to 40 attendees and the best part is no travel! Right from your own computer, tv, or other viewing source. You work at your own pace to follow all of the step-by-step video courses. Join us on the weekend of August 14-16 for Zoom calls and online support. Class kits will be mailed to you and include written handouts too!
Check out this Curio Retreat Highlights post to see a little bit about what happened at our last event.
I loved seeing all the projects that the attendees created and shared with us after going through the step-by-step classes. These include: – Curio Basics & Setup – Curio Tips – Metal Etching – Acrylic Etching – Leather Embossing – Sketching on Wood
And the projects keep rolling in that they are creating since attending the event! I love seeing them all!
The weekend includes: – Class kits mailed to you to complete all the projects – Instructional step-by-step video classes that are available for you to watch for 30 days following the event – Online support through scheduled Zoom calls and a private Facebook group
Student Testimonies
Here are a few reviews from the previous weekend:
“The event exceeded my expectations. The prerecorded segments were excellent. Really far better than anything I have found in the internet.” Doug B.
“The virtual retreat was very educational. The ability to be able to follow along with notes, pause the video, take my own notes, at my own pace was amazing and increased my comfort level and education experience.” Charlee R.
“I appreciated all the experience and effort that went into the written materials and the instructional videos – so thorough yet easy to follow! It was great to be able to re-watch portions of the videos while working through the projects. The Zoom chats and the Facebook group were fun and perfectly rounded out this virtual retreat. I will definitely attend in the future!” – Linda M
“Learned a ton from the virtual Curio retreat this weekend and had so much fun completing the projects! EllyMae is a fabulous teacher and we had a lot of great support throughout the weekend. Thank you TJC for this wonderful event!” Kathy S.
“At first I wondered how this would work. Worried about not having the hands on mostly. But I will have to say that it turned out better than I could have ever imagined. Loved that I could watch the video, pause and rewind, and repeat. The notes were great and I believe they will help me in re-creating new projects.” Nancy C
Curio Demos
Want to see a virtual demo table of things I’ve created using my Curio? Check out this video on my YouTube channel HERE.
And here is a little demo of the Curio in action embossing on leather.
Registration
Register HERE for this event! Attendance is limited to 40 attendees.
I always love to see what you are creating! Feel free to post photos or questions on my Facebook group at Silhouette Secrets with EllyMae.
Enjoy!
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We just wrapped up the first Silhouette Curio Virtual retreat this past weekend that was hosted by Terri Johnson Creates and it was a success! 3 days of diving into Curio projects that included metal etching, acrylic etching, leather embossing, more acrylic etching, and sketching on wood.
This event was originally scheduled as a hands-on retreat, but due to the current situation we made the decision not to cancel it but to move it to a virtual online retreat. Students received class supply kits, written instructions, access to recorded video lessons for each project, video conference calls for discussion & questions, and support through our private Facebook group during the event.
Let me tell you, I have been testing these class projects for months, over and over. And by the end of an event, I will admit I sometimes feel that I just don’t need another project with my initial on it.
But, these attendees blew me away. They watched the video classes and created some fabulous projects! I hope these project photos will inspire you just like they have me!
Silhouette Metal Etching
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Thank you to Silver Creek Leather Co. for sponsoring this class. We used ReaLeather tooling leather in this project with the Silhouette Embossing Tool.
Check out this short video showing the Curio in action on the leather.
We used the Pine Cone sketch design by Tanya Batrak – Design #236611 for the main sketching design and then the attendees got creative and branched out.
While we could not meet in person due to the circumstances, we had a great time meeting together in the first Virtual Curio retreat.
The feedback we received from the event was amazing! Here are just a few of the reviews from this weekend.
“I was glad when it was announced that this would be a virtual class. I wasn’t going to be able to attend otherwise. I was a little skeptical of taking a virtual class like this since I am not self motivated to watch online videos. But I found that I was very motivated to keep up with the class schedule and projects. Loved being able to watch the classes and stop, back up, and go over a technique several times if I needed to. Would love to take more classes like this with Terri and Elly. Fantastic instructional classes and awesome instructors. Thank you for taking us to another level of learning.” Carol R
“A truly wonderful virtual experience. It was so relaxing to go at your own pace and rewind the videos when you “didn’t quite get it” as many times as you needed or refer back to the written instructions when that worked better. Terri and EllyMae were always there for you when you needed to reach out and the ZOOM calls opened you to questions and answers you might not have thought about. I would definitely take another virtual class. You can see just how much time and detail was put in to these classes. Thank you Terri and EllyMae for a fantastic experience and loving all the knowledge I gained.” Jean S
“Thanks so much for offering this virtually. We had contact with other participants through Zoom, the projects were varied and fun, and the instruction was superb!. The videos were well-organized, thorough, and well paced. It was helpful to be able to go back and repeat sections. The workbook is an excellent resource going forward. I hope you continue to offer virtual retreats. “ Boo M.
“This retreat was a blast! Everything – from materials to instruction sheets to instructional videos – was so thought out down to the tiniest detail. Terri and EllyMae, as well as the retreat helpers, are experts in all things Curio – how it works, how to troubleshoot, about the materials, cut/etch settings, Silhouette software, etc. They are genuine, professional, personable, and very patient. I learned some new techniques and how to use some materials I had never thought of. My mind is now in overdrive thinking of all the projects and possibilities. I would so do this again – either in person or virtual.” Leigh W
“This was an outstanding weekend. I would definitely take another class in this format. I had all my materials available to me in my space, I was able to go at my own pace & could rewind if I needed to listen to something again. I loved it!! Judy A.”
Those are just a few and I’ll share more in the future.
We are all finding ourselves in a new time with the current events happening and this virtual retreat was definitely a new experience for us all.
I’d love to see what you are creating with your Silhouette! Feel free to post photos or questions on my Facebook group at Silhouette Secrets with EllyMae.
Enjoy!
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It is always a bittersweet feeling after a weekend teaching at an event. We just wrapped up the All Things Silhouette November 2019 Conference and it was fantastic!
What is the All Things Silhouette Conference about?
It’s about the people! The people who are all gathered together with the common interest of “Silhouette” in common.
We come together, we laugh, we learn, we connect, we share, and we laugh some more!
We all work hard for months before the conference, during the conference, and yes even after the conference! It takes a great team to make all the pieces of the puzzle fit into place.
While I have worked side-by-side with her for a couple years now, it is rare that we remember to take a photo during the event. That has to be the hardest thing for me to remember to do at an event is to take photos.
The All Things Silhouette Conference brings together the top of the Silhouette Industry leaders who share their knowledge, techniques, testing, and skills with the conference attendees. Here are a few of us at the end of the conference. Again, photos of the entire group are rare.We are rarely in the same place at the same time the entire weekend.
The connections that are made at the Silhouette events are priceless!
During this ATS event, I taught several classes using the Silhouette Curio.
If you are a Curio owner, you may have realized by now that it can create really cool projects. However, it can take some time to create those and those projects are not always possible to achieve in the hour & 15 minute class time during the regular ATS weekend. From feedback provided by the attendees, a Friday pre-ATS event has been added. This is an add-on to the regular ATS package called the Ultimate Experience.
This is the 2nd time I’ve taught a Curio Boot Camp session. It is very popular and sells out quickly once it’s posted. While it is posted as a 3 hour class, you just never know what will pop up in class and we did go over in time, but everyone was so involved in creating their own designs that you could hear a pin drop in the class. I don’t think they wanted to leave even after their project finished etching.
During the regular ATS weekend I taught the Basic Acrylic Etching class and I showed them how to set up the design to be etched. This design was created in the Silhouette software using basic shapes – check out this post on Drawing Tools to see how you can create your own snowflake too.
And then a little change of pace. We used the Foil Quill on a faux leather Traveler’s Notebook using the Silhouette Curio. I love the Curio because when you load the base properly, the cutting mat lines up exactly with the cutting mat on your Silhouette software screen. This means that you can place the design on your design screen and then place your materials in the same place on the cutting mat and it will line up.
Check out this The Curio – Getting Started for more information on the Curio.
Thank you to Lori Whitlock for providing the Compass design for this class.
It was a big hit!
And then the final class I taught was a 2 hour class on Saturday evening. We created an etched snowflake home decor project on a 5″ acrylic disc using the Silhouette Curio.
Unfortunately, due to some computer issues and things out of our control, we did not get to etch these ornaments in the Basic Acrylic Etching class. While we never like to see it happen, sometimes it does. And, I did not want them to leave empty handed, so I told them all to stop at the registration desk and pick up an etched ornament the next day.
After my last class of the day on Saturday night, I utilized the Curio classroom and connected to 6 machines to etch the 30 ornaments. With the Silhouette Studio Business Edition upgrade, you can use multiple machines at a time. I really was not sure how many machines I would be able to use at once, especially when you are using an etch design as it can be a larger data file. It was either going to be a success or a fail. But, my computer easily ran the 6 Curios etching at the same time. Check out this post on Using Multiple Machines to see how to switch between machines in the software.
Next time, I’ll see how many I can really hook up to my computer and run. There is no limit to the number of machines that can be used with the Business Edition upgrade, except what your computer can handle. This will be dependent on your computer specifications and the number of usb ports you have available to connect to. If you have too many machines going it could max out your computer processing power and that could mean anything from a lag to a crash. But, you never know until you try something out.
And when I wasn’t teaching the class, I was helping out in the classes and every single one I learn something new in. I wish I could clone myself to be in them all.
I had a moment to jump on a Curio machine and complete this design on a Embossable Foil that Kelly Wayment with Finding Time to Create was teaching in the Basic Curio class. I had never used Embossable Foil before & I love it!
I’ve added this to my Black Friday shopping list – stay tuned for that announcement!
It is absolutely amazing what these Silhouette machines are capable of! And I am so grateful for all the blessings that being a Silhouette owner has brought into my life. Now, that may sound odd but, as I started this post out – it is all about the people. Through the commonality of Silhouette I have met so many people who mean so much to me.
My biggest fault at these events is not getting enough photos, especially when I’m teaching. But here are a few I was able to snap.
Courtesy of Cindy Chapko a fellow TJC Licensed Instructor in Arkansas
A shirt made by Jane McClure. This reminds me of our recent trip to Salt Lake City, UT for the Cameo 4 launch except we were all in a mini van. Check out this post on the Silhouette Home Office Tour HERE.
Here is the backside of the shirts that Jane and her group made. These are amazing!
Dee and I had to do a couple retakes to show off her newly etched bracelet that she created in a Curio class with Mags Bonham. By the 3rd photo, no one looked like they were getting punched. We had some good laughs though!
And my hair made it on another shirt! Looks like it’s time for a little color for me.
It was a fabulous weekend and each All Things Silhouette Conference keeps getting better and better! I was writing down class ideas before the weekend was even over!
Make sure to get signed up for the November 2020 All Things Silhouette Conference as soon as registration opens. It will fill quickly with only 1 conference next year. Sign up to be notified on Terri Johnson Creates blog HERE.
While the weekend is always physically exhausting because we are on the go, it is also creatively renewing. All the creative energy, the Silhouette love, the knowledge floating around, the ideas & techniques shared…. it renews & refreshes you in a way that is so hard to put into words.
It gets your wheels spinning and ideas flowing. And I typically hit the ground running or most times while the airplane wheels are still in the air, I’m typing away on my phone jotting down more ideas.
While I tell myself I am going to take a break after each event, I feel recharged after and don’t want those ideas to run away.
On with the research and testing for the next event.
Can’t wait to share the final projects with you all!
Now, while we have to wait a whole year for the next All Things Silhouette Conference, that doesn’t mean you cannot get inspired or spread inspiration to others.
I would love to see your projects & I know others in my group do too! Feel free to post on my Facebook group at Silhouette Secrets with EllyMae.
Enjoy!
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I’ve just arrived home from the November All Things Silhouette Conference for 2019 and so many ideas are hitting me. I am making notes for when I get a chance to start creating again.
I wanted to share a project I created and put in the Silhouette Showcase room at the conference.
This is an acrylic etched with the Silhouette Curio. It is a lighted base that can be found at Craft Chameleon and the acrylic is specifically sized for the base.
This is one of my favorite ones that I have etched for the base.
There are several different acrylic shapes that fit in the lighted bases and also Curio Templates for all those shapes.
I LOVE the Curio templates to help hold my blanks in place!
Thank you to Craft Chameleon for allowing me “test” this one out for them to share with everyone at the ATS – Showcase.
I couldn’t stop there though. I etched 150 of the 15/16″ acrylic discs and gave those out to the attendees of all the Ultimate ATS attendees for the Friday classes in their goody bags.
For these I added a wine charm to the bag but they could also add it to a key chain or other type of hardware too!
I had a few extras and turned mine into a pair of earrings that I wore this weekend too!
And yes, there is a Curio template for these charms too! I was able to etch 10 charms at a time.
And I want to share this with all of you because I think it is so neat.
I was able to use my Business Edition software to connect to 6 different Curio machines to etch 30 snowflake ornaments during the conference.
It’s a long story on why but where else do you get access to a room full of Curios.
Next time, I’ll try even more!
Are you just getting started with the Curio? I recommend starting with the Silhouette metal etching sheets and practicing first.
Here is a step by step tutorial on how I do that – Beginner Curio Etching Metal.
Want to learn how to etch on acrylic? I just recently launched an online class on my Teachable site to show you how.
Check it out HERE along with my other classes that are available.
Or if that is not enough, come join us for a full weekend of Curio projects on May 1-3, 2020 at the Curio Retreat in Woodbridge, VA!
Grab your seat quick as we are already over 50% full!
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Today I am headed out to the June 2019 All Things Silhouette conference and I have to tell you while it may be a lot of work to prep and set up for the conference, I always come back knowing more than I did before & feeling inspired by all that I see at this conference.
So today, I’m going to share a few projects I’ve been working on and hope I can pass on some of this inspiration that I feel when I attend the conference.
First, here are a few acrylic etching projects that I’ve completed with my Silhouette Curio in preparation for the classes I’m teaching at the All Things Silhouette Conference & for display during classes.
This is an acrylic coaster from Craft Chameleon and I created a design and added text to it to be etched on the backside of the coaster. These come in a set of 4 coasters and it is the perfect gift to customize.
I love that Craft Chameleon has Curio templates that have been created to work specifically with their acrylic shapes. While the Curio is amazing in the fact that it can return to the exact spot & continue working even after the platform is unloaded (if the platform is loaded correctly), these templates are so helpful in being able to make sure the designs are in the same place the material is placed.
These are another great gift idea as pretty much everyone has a phone. And if any of you are like me, I will set my phone down on my desk and it is soon under some notebook or stack of papers. It even has a slot for the charging cord to keep your phone charging as it’s on the stand. And both pieces of the acrylic stand can be etched as the Curio template has a space to fit both pieces.
I love that there are so many possibilities and the ability to create custom items with the Silhouette machines.
This is a 5″ acrylic disc that is etched with a Beach Blessing by Deborah Stine – Design #62386 from the Silhouette Design Store.
Something to keep in mind when you are etching acrylic or any raised surface, is to keep the Silhouette tool away from the edges or any holes in the material. This 5″ disc has a hole in the top for adding a means to hang or attach it to an item. If the Silhouette tool comes near the hole or edge, it can hang up on it and cause the blade housing to move out of alignment, which can alter where the design etches. The more you design & work with the Curio, you will get a feel for what that safety zone is and how the tool housing moves.
Since I could not etch close to the edges and hole of the acrylic disc, I cut a Rope Frame from adhesive vinyl to add to the front of the disc. Once the vinyl was added, I took a little round file and poked out the hole so the disc could still be hung.
This is just another way you can mix and match different materials.
The Curio can accommodate thicker materials with it’s unique platform system. This means that not only can it etch on acrylic & metal but it can still cut paper, vinyl & HTV. The difference is in how you stack the platforms. For thin materials under 1 mm, all of the platforms must be stacked in order for the machine to cut properly. That means that a 2+2+1+cutting mat are all required to get a clean cut.
For more tips on getting started with the Silhouette Curio, check out this post HERE.
Here are a couple more items I created this week before packing my Curio up for the trip. It never fails that I want to get “just one more” project done before I have to pack.
This is a Honu Turtle design by Suzanne Cannon from the Design Store.
The Honu turtle is a symbol of wisdom and good luck. Who doesn’t need more of that?
I found this design while trying to decide what to put on my beach tote bag for my recent trip to the Silhouette Summit. I love that you can use the designs in many ways and for more than 1 project.
Check out all the neat things I experienced at the 2019 Silhouette Summit HERE.
Make sure to grab the Curio template for these discs too! It makes it so easy to line up the project.
There are so many fun things you can create. For anyone with a Silhouette Curio machine, I would suggest just getting it out and playing with it. It is the best way to learn.
Now while so far, most of the photos shown have all been created with the Curio, I love all my Silhouette machines equally (shhhhhh don’t tell them).
Another one of my favorite things to do is print and cut projects. I have had so much fun creating with Colorjet III printable Heat Transfer material by Specialty Materials in preparation for my class at the ATS conference.
I’ll be sharing more projects I created with this Colorjet III Heat Transfer next week after my class at the June 2019 All Things Silhouette Conference.
I hope that this post has inspired you in some way and you get time to create with your Silhouette machines soon!
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