I’m back from the Silhouette Summit 2024 event and will be sharing more information that I learned in the demo room and classes at the Summit event. There is a lot of information so it will be a series of blog posts to share all the details. Part 1 will include details about the new Silhouette cloChé (clo-shay) Heat Press and cloChé Petite.
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It is cute, stylish, and has a slim line design that can be stored on a shelf when not in use. It is a heat press designed for the hobby crafter.
Silhouette cloChé Heat Press
It will be released in 3 colors – Milky White, Chiffon Pink, and Ice Green. Additional colors may become available if retailers choose to have an exclusive option in the 7 additional options.
You can get a glimpse of those colors in the live video I shared walking the Silhouette Summit demo floor found HERE.
Details on the Silhouette cloChé Heat Press
- 6″ x 10″ heat platen
- Approximately 10-11 lbs
- L – M – H heat settings with options in between
L – 250° F
M – 320° F
H – 400° F
There is no digital display. In order to gauge the actual temperature, you would need a digital thermometer to read the temperature of the top platen. - 45 second timer
There is no digital display and the timer is not adjustable. - 0.5 mm maximum thickness of materials pressed
- Locking mechanism on the front
- Voltage setting on backside of heat press
- Silhouette cloChé Petite hand held press included with Silhouette cloChé Heat Press
- Retail price $249.99 (price given at Summit ’24)
- Release Date – Coming Soon
Here is a look at the temperature dial on the Silhouette cloChé heat press. It has a L, M, and H setting, but can also be set in between those as well. (L = 250° F, M = 320° F, H = 400° F)
Here is a look at the front locking mechanism. When the lid is closed, then it will fold up over top of the top platen handle and lock into place. Be gentle with the handle and do not force it closed or open. It will take some practice to get the hang of how it locks and unlocks.
Here is a view from the side of the Silhouette cloChé Heat Press. The maximum thickness for materials is 0.5 mm. I would not recommend using thicker materials than what is recommended in the press.
Recommended Usage of Heat Press
Heating
To turn machine on, open heat press and then turn the dial. The Silhouette cloChé heats up with the lid open and comes to temperature fairly quickly from what we saw in the Summit demo.
Pressing Time
In the demos shown at the Silhouette Summit, the Silhouette cloChé they pressed the garment with HTV for 45 seconds as the first press, then said to cold peel the carrier sheet, then add a parchment paper on top and press another 45 seconds for a finishing press.
We did question this length of time and why they are using 45 seconds when most HTV is 15 seconds on average. There was never really a definite answer except, that’s what worked for the Silhouette cloChé heat press. We did not see the product packaging for the HTV they were using.
If you are using other brands of HTV, please test your garments and I’d recommend starting with the recommended settings for the actual HTV you are using. Grab a timer and set it for the recommended setting of the HTV brand.
I’d also recommend getting a digital thermometer so you can check the heat platen for an accurate temperature reading.
Auto Shut Off
There is an auto shut off when the Silhouette cloChé heat press is not in use. If the lid is open, after 15 minutes it will auto shut off. If the lid is closed, it will shut off after 2 minutes.
Duration of Use
It was stated that the Silhouette cloChé heat press was designed with a use time of 1 hour and then it needs a 30 minutes cool down period.
Silhouette cloChé Petite Handheld Press
The Silhouette cloChé Petite shown on the right side of the photo above that is plugged into the heat press is a handheld press that has a heat platen approximately 1/2″ in diameter. It is designed for usage with small designs or rhinestones.
The Silhouette cloChé Petite comes with the Silhouette cloChé Petite Heat Press and can be stored on the backside of the heat press.
The Silhouette cloChé Petite is not sold separately at this time. We did recommend that it be considered as an option to sell separately.
The Silhouette cloChé Petite does have to be plugged when using. It can be plugged directly into the Silhouette cloChé Heat Press or other suitable power sources. Please read the instructions that come with the Silhouette cloChé Petite for specific instructions.
It comes with a USB C to USB C cord that also can be stored on the backside of the Silhouette cloChé Heat Press. The Silhouette cloChé Heat Press does not have to be turned on for the Silhouette cloChé Petite to be used, but the heat press does need to be plugged in to an electrical outlet.
Recommended Usage of the Silhouette cloChé Petite
The Silhouette cloChé Petite does include instructions in the box and I would recommend reading through those thoroughly before use.
For use with HTV, cover the HTV with a protective sheet such as parchment paper and then tap the cloChé Petite on the HTV until adhered. For use with rhinestones, cover the rhinestone with protection and press the Silhouette cloChé Petite down until rhinestone is adhered. It is recommended to use a silicone mat or heat safe surface to press on top of with the Silhouette cloChé Petite. The silicone mat that comes with the Silhouette heat press can be used or I would recommend the Artesprix Protective Mat as well. I use the protective mat for many different projects.
We did receive a Silhouette cloChé Petite at the Silhouette Summit.
Overall, the new Silhouette cloChé Heat Press is cute and light weight. I’ve had several group members already comment with ideas for how to use it in their hobby craft business. It is designed for the hobby crafter and I would not recommend it for commercial use.
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