Embossing Leather with the Silhouette Curio
In this step-by-step video class we will emboss on leather using the Curio.
Embossing Leather with the Curio Overview
Join me in this step-by-step video course of setting up the Silhouette Curio & Silhouette software to emboss on tooling leather and cut around the design.
Supplies used in this class are:
Silhouette supplies:
- Silhouette Curio small cutting mat
- Silhouette Curio Fine Embossing tip (white embossing tool)
- Silhouette Curio small base with ALL platforms – please double check that you have all the platforms – a 2+2+1 and cutting mat – we will be using all of them
- Silhouette black ratchet blade - Silhouette America or Amazon - you want to keep a dedicated Leather blade as it will not cut other materials the same after using it on leather
Designs (click on the name to go to the design used):
- Flower by Wild Pilot - Design #274519
- Leaf Messy Circle Monogram by Lilium Pixel SVG - Design #273614
- Modern Script Font by Gina Marshall - Design #153466
- Key fob and earring template by Silhouette Secrets+ - download in next course section
Other Supplies:
- Sharp pair of scissors – large size - I used these Wescott Titanium Scissors
- Crop-o-dile hole punch or Leather punch
- Jewelry pliers or other tool to add jump rings to earrings - Craft Chameleon or hardware store
- ReaLeather Veg Tanned Leather – Amazon or Hobby Lobby - make sure that it is tooling leather that you are using. Leather that has been treated or finished will not emboss
- Tandy Leather Crafttool Circle Edge Slicker or other leather slicker
- Eco-Flo Gel Antique Leather Dye – Tan
- Neat-Lac Leather Finish
- Wool dauber
- Scrap cloth - old t-shirt cut up
- Earring hardware: jump rings & fish hook
- Key rings
- Rivets - do not get cheap ones or they just bend - Tandy Leather rivets or Screw rivets
- Rivet setter (not needed if purchase screw rivets)
- Rubber end Hammer (not needed if purchase screw rivets)
- Fine Mist Sprayer or water bottle
- Paper towels, rubber gloves
- Protecto Film or other sticky contact paper that holds well to protect your cutting mat
Please note that the Curio retreat projects & class notes have been designed and tested with the designs, fonts, and supplies listed above.
Substituting designs & supplies may not have the same results as those in the class notes. This is especially important for the designs & the tooling leather. Tooling leather can vary by brand in weight and thickness. The only way to know what works is to test it.
Course includes:
Class Supplies List
Basics of the Curio video - 38 minutes
Leather Embossing with the Silhouette Curio Video Course - 1 hour 56 minutes
- Part 1 - Setup of the design in the Silhouette software using the Emboss Panel for the earrings & key fob design
- Part 1.1 - Embossing & cutting the design on tooling leather with the Curio
- Part 2 - Final cuts and burnish of the leather key fob and earrings
- Part 3 - Leather dying & final assembly of hardware
Additional Resources
Class Conclusion
Terms of Use
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Your Instructor
My name is EllyMae and I am the owner of Silhouette Secrets+.
I am a wife, mother, and lover of all things wine (as you'll notice in my projects & posts).I have been a Silhouette user for the past 9+ years, teaching Silhouette users since September 2016, and am one of the top Silhouette troubleshooters world-wide. As an instructor I teach all levels of Silhouette classes for Portrait, Cameo, and Curio users. My focus is on the personalized instruction of the software and educating users to explore all that can be done in the Silhouette Studio software. I have been teaching at Silhouette & Terri Johnson Creates events since June of 2017 including the Curio Intensive, ATS Conferences, Curio Virtual Retreats, Instructor Licensing Events, at Silhouette America HQ, and hands on workshops. I love being able to share Silhouette with others!
I look forward to sharing the love of Silhouette with all of you and welcome you on this journey!
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Website: www.silhouette-secrets.com
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Course Curriculum
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StartEmbossing Leather with the Curio Class Overview
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StartLeather Embossing with the Curio Class Supplies
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StartFiles to download - Leather Embossing
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StartBasics of the Curio & Emboss Panel (38:48)
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StartCurio Mat Orientation Information for Silhouette v4.4 software versions
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StartLeather Embossing Video Class - Part 1 (78:00)
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StartLeather Embossing with the Curio - Part 2 (8:06)
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StartLeather Embossing with the Curio - Part 3 (31:20)
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StartAdditional Resources
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StartClass Conclusion
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StartTerms of Use