Are you ready for this? I am!
Just announced at Silhouette Summit in Hawaii (September 2023)!!!
Silhouette will be releasing 3 new machine models!
Curio 2, Cameo 5, and a Portrait 4.
All of these models have been redesigned and I’ll be sharing new tutorials and classes for each of them. Make sure to read to the end as I have a couple additional tips as well!
Follow me on social media on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and Teachable for lots more information coming out as I get these machines and learn the ins and outs.
Let’s take a quick look at each of these models and I’ll share a bit on some of the new features with each model.
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Curio 2
If you have followed me in the past, you’ll know the Curio 1 was amazing and I have quite a few classes where I show how to make fabulous things available on Teachable. All of those classes will still apply to the Curio 1.
The Curio 2 is updated and completely redesigned! Now available at CrafterCuts HERE!
New Curio 2 Features:
- Flatbed cutting machine
- Material stays stationary instead of rolling through machine
- Clearance of thicker materials – up to 20 mm
- Autodetection of material thickness
- 12″ cutting area
- 12″ Silhouette cutting mats can be used
- 12″ Embossing mat available
- Electrostatic bed and cutting mat – holds material in place without an adhesive mat. Additional accessories needed.
- Curio Debris Tray – for use with Power Engraver, cutting mat, or Embossing mat
- Tool 1 housing utilizes current Auto detection tools such as Type B Autoblade (see below)
- Powered Carriage 2 housing
- Carriage 2 has higher cutting force – max 5 kgf
- New Tools for Tool 2: Heat Pen, Power engraver, and Leather Punch Tool (cannot be used for genuine leather), Embossing Tool, and Pen Holder
- Emergency Stop to quickly stop a job without turning power off or disconnecting
- Bluetooth
Things to note:
- Limited quantities as it rolls out, but more on the way
- Accessories are not yet available at release but are coming!
- Compatible Tools for Curio 2
Carriage 1 – Autoblade Type B, Manual blade 1 mm, Manual blade 2 mm, 2 mm Kraft blade, Pen Holder Type B
Carriage 2 – Rotary Blade, Punch Tool, 3 mm Kraft blade, Power Engraver, Leather Punch Tool, Heat Pen Set, Embossing Tool Type C, Pen Holder Type C
Available at CrafterCuts HERE – $429.99
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I am so excited to open the box on this new Curio 2 model! I love the challenge of learning a new machine and this is no different. I think this is going to be great with the ability to accommodate up to 20 mm in material thickness. Now, keep in mind, that does NOT mean a cutting depth of 20 mm. The cutting depth is still going to be only what the blade maximum length is, with test cuts and practice.
As with any new machine model, it will take time to learn! Rome was not built in a day. You will need to take some time to get the feel for any new machine!
Cameo 5
New Cameo 5 features:
- New sleek design including sliding lid
- Easy Adjust Rollers – can adjust down to utilize 5″ wide materials
- Autoblade adjustment area updated for efficiency
- Adaptive Sensor – automatically adjusts the sensitivity of scanning sensor to properly scan materials for scanning on shiny or glossy surfaces
- Electrostatic 12″ x 12″ mat for use with Electrostatic Protection Sheet
- Attachable Roll Holder – included with machine
- Auto Crosscutter – on front of machine
- Repeat Job available on touchscreen
- 12″ cutting width
- Powered Carriage 2 housing
- Carriage 2 has higher cutting force – max 5 kgf
- New Tools for Tool 2: Heat Pen, Embossing Tools, and Pen Holder
- Can utilize 12″ x 12″ Embossing mat
- Emergency Stop to quickly stop a job without turning power off or disconnecting
- Bluetooth
- Colors being released: matte black, white, matte pink, bianco carrara (marbled)
- Also available in Cameo 5 Plus – white – cutting width of 14.6″ like current Cameo 4 Plus
Things to note:
- Limited availability as it is released, but more on the way! New releases always take time.
- Accessories are not yet available at release but are coming!
- Compatible Tools for Cameo 5
Carriage 1 – Autoblade Type B, Manual blade 1 mm, Manual blade 2 mm, 2 mm Kraft blade, Pen Holder Type B
Carriage 2 – Rotary Blade, Punch Tool, 3 mm Kraft Blade, Heat Pen Set, Embossing Tool Type C, Pen Holder Type C
Available at CrafterCuts HERE – $329.99
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Black machines will be the first available
Cameo Plus will be available in white
Please note the shipping notices and be aware that machines are in transit. This means that there could be delays. We all know that shipping delays are unpredictable, especially the past 3 years. Nothing as changed in that area or can be predicted.
Many of the items that users were asking for on the Cameo 4 are now available on the Cameo 5. This includes the ability to move the rollers easier and in more places, repeat job, additional tools, embossing, cut and sketching ability without swapping tools, and more!
I look forward to testing this out! Watch for more details on the Silhouette Secrets+ social channels I linked at the beginning.
Portrait 4
New Portrait 4 features:
- Easy Adjust Rollers – can adjust roller down for smaller widths
- Adaptive Sensor – automatically adjusts the sensitivity of scanning sensor to properly scan materials for scanning on shiny or glossy surfaces
- Electrostatic mat for use with Electrostatic Protection Sheet
- Auto Crosscutter – on front of machine
- Repeat Job button
- 8.5″ cutting width
- Powered housing
- New Tools: Heat Pen Set
- Emergency Stop to quickly stop a job without turning power off or disconnecting
- Bluetooth
Things to note:
- Limited availability as it is released, but more on the way! New releases always take time.
- Accessories are not yet available at release but are coming!
- Compatible Tools for Portrait 4
Carriage 1 – Autoblade Type B, Manual blade 1 mm, Manual blade 2 mm, 2 mm Kraft blade, Pen Holder Type B
Will be available at CrafterCuts HERE – $199.99
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Please note the shipping notices and be aware that machines are in transit. This means that there could be delays. We all know that shipping delays are unpredictable, especially the past 3 years. Nothing as changed in that area or can be predicted.
The Portrait model is great for those who travel, sticker makers, quick cuts, or those who do not need to cut wider than 8.5″. It is easily portable at 4.41 lbs (2.0 kg). While lightweight and the smallest machine that Silhouette manufacturers, it is a powerful machine that can utilize the Silhouette Studio software offline, just like the larger Silhouette models.
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Whew! That is a lot of information to throw out at you!
I am excited! I love to learn new things and to share them!
This news is fresh out of the Silhouette Summit September 2023, which means that things announced are not always available immediately. You will see these new things rolling out over the next few months.
Now, the bigger question is….. Do you need any of these machines?
Only you can answer that! Will you use them? Do you have a need (or want) for the new features on the Curio 2, Cameo 5, or Portrait 4?
If the answer is yes – grab it CrafterCuts HERE or wait and follow along on my journey with the new machines. I will be sharing new things as I unbox and start to test the machines and see what they can really do!
One of the biggest things I can tell you is all new machines take time to learn! It really does not matter your experience level and often we find that “experienced” users have a harder time adjusting to a new machine because they think it should work like the older model. New machine = new cut settings = new ways of doing things = new tools = new learning curve = new possibilities!
The next biggest tip I can give is, if you do get it, GET IT OUT OF THE BOX! If it’s just going to sit in the box, then there is no rush to get a new machine. These are brand new, freshly released machines and will be around for awhile. There is no need to rush into anything.
See, I don’t make a great salesperson. I am not a salesperson at all. I want you to be successful and I want to see you make fabulous things! That is why I share and teach!
I hope you will join me on my journey of learning! Make sure to follow on my social media channels Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and Teachable as I share more!
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