Creating a Custom Knockout Design in Silhouette Studio

Creating a Custom Knockout Design in Silhouette Studio

In this step-by-step class we will explore downloading an image, tracing, discuss compound paths, text, offset, and the modify-subtract tools. This class is jam-packed with information that will help you to create unique designs from the beginning.

The design created could be cut out of HTV, adhesive vinyl, or other materials. We will cut & press HTV in the class demonstration.

Supplies Needed:

• Silhouette machine, blade, cutting mat
• Paint Stroke design from Pixabay – Download HERE – how to download will be included in the class – alternate options are listed below as well
• Hello Friend Brush Script Font by Gina Marshall – Design #271670
• Optional Text Design by Silhouette Secrets – download HERE or use text style of choice
• Patterned HTV of your choice, Transfer Mask (if needed), Solid color HTV of your choice
• Shirt, tote, pillow, or other blank to press on

Optional design options:
- Brush Stroke design alternatives – no tracing needed: Design #400679, Design #405377, Design #240013, Design #398421, Design #314334, Design #290326, Design #393147,

Class Content -

• Class supplies used
• Downloading a design and opening in Silhouette
• Autotrace feature discussion & tips
• Autotrace vs Basic Trace Panel
• Tracing an image & tips
• Working with Compound Paths
• Modifying the Traced Image
• More on Compound Paths
• Text Tool & Text Properties
• Scaling Design
• Offset Panel
• Modify Panel & Subtract Tools
• Subtract vs Subtract All
• Line Style Panel
• Using Alternative designs to Create Your Project
• Cutting the design from patterned HTV
• Test Cuts
• Weeding HTV
• Transform Panel - Rotate Tab
• Cutting the design from solid color HTV
• Lining up materials on virtual design mat with materials on physical cutting mat
• Using Heat Transfer Mask
• Heat Pressing a Multi-Color design