Silhouette CAMEO

The CAMEO is a desktop cutting machine that can be used for a variety of applications. The CAMEO® 3 utilizes an AutoBlade to cut through paper, cardstock, vinyl, and more, while the CAMEO® 4 offers a variety of interchangeable blades.

1. All patrons requesting to use the CAMEO must have a valid full privilege Lewisville library card in good standing and have filled out The Hive Use Agreement prior to checking out the machine.
2. Files for use on the CAMEO can be created using the Silhouette Studio® software. Silhouette Studio® is a free software available at www.silhouetteamerica.com/software.
3. Makers are limited to one reservation per week. After a reservation has been used, if available, Makers can use the machine on a first come, first serve basis. The CAMEO may be checked out for one, three-hour period per day. The CAMEO must be checked out at The Hive service desk and is only available for use in The Hive.
4. For safety purposes, all patrons must stay with their CAMEO projects as they are running. There is no mandatory training for this machine.

Brand/Model: Silhouette CAMEO® 3

Maximum Cutting Area: 12" x 12" (30.48 cm x 30.48 cm) with a cutting mat; 12" x 24" with the large cutting mat

Maximum Material Thickness: 78.75 mm (2 mm)

Blades Available: AutoBlade

Design Software: Silhouette Studio® - free software available for download at www.silhouetteamerica.com/software

Material Type: vinyl, heat transfer material, cardstock, photo paper, copy paper, rhinestone template material, fabric, and more

Additional Information: 

• The CAMEO is a mobile checkout and can be used with your personal laptop or a library laptop, as long as it is used inside The Hive. The CAMEO must be connected to a PC via USB in order to work.
• Kits are available to borrow when using the CAMEO that include tools for weeding (cleaning) vinyl projects.

Brand/Model: Silhouette CAMEO® 4

Maximum Cutting Area: 

• 12" x 12" (30.48 cm x 30.48 cm) with a cutting mat
• 12" x 24" with the large cutting mat
• 12 in. x 10’ with the built-in roll feeder

Maximum Material Thickness: 3 mm

Blades Available: AutoBlade, Kraft Blade, Rotary Blade, Manual Blade, Punch Tool, Pen Tool attachments

Design Software: Silhouette Studio® - free software available for download at www.silhouetteamerica.com/software

Material Type: vinyl, heat transfer material, cardstock, photo paper, copy paper, sticker sheets, fabric, and more

Additional Information: 

• The CAMEO is a mobile checkout and can be used with your personal laptop or a library laptop, as long as it is used inside The Hive. The CAMEO must be connected to a PC via USB in order to work.
• Kits are available to borrow when using the CAMEO that include tools for weeding (cleaning) vinyl projects.