I bought a Portrait 3 in October. Its my first craft machine and after learning as much as I could about all the different ones out there I decided on the 3. I just didn't think I would be creating projects larger than 8 inches. The only downside is that most vinyl and paper come in 12x12 size. So I bought a good quality paper cutter! So far, I am loving the Portrait and all I can make with it.
I was on the fence for a long time between the Portrait 3 and Cameo 4... My best buddy convinced me to go with the Cameo 4 because of the cutting size. She told me it was a giant pain to cut things down, and that I would save on time and materials with the larger cutting width. I really love my machine and can't wait to make lots of presents. I love that I can cut my stickers with it, but I also love the "possibilities" that it offers, :)
Great video. I just purchased the Portrait 3 for my mom as a Christmas present. She loves to do paper crafts but was intimated my the Cameo's many features and the price. She just didn't want to spend the money if she was not going to use it. So I think the Portrait 3 will be perfect for her and if she doesn't like it then at least I didn't spend to much on it and she won't feel bad about not using it.
Thanks for the info! I've had my portrait 3 for 3 months now and I'm enjoying it. So far the pix scan mat is behaving. Would love the addition of a 8 x24in mat.
I have the first portrait. Since purchasing (and getting more comfortable with it) I've started using it more bigger projects that included vinyl. I recently came across the problem of buying a roll of vinyl and having to cut off some of it to make it "fit" the portrait. Since I'm more experienced, living in a larger space and know that I'll be working more with vinyl, it was worth it for me to purchase the cameo! I'm so excited to start project making again!
Really appreciated this video. After watching it I realized the portrait size is perfect for my needs. I have a portrait 2 and I'm very happy with it. It came down to budget, space and looking at what my usage is. I'm mainly a card maker and a t-shirt here and there as well as other smaller items. Will I upgrade to a Portrait 3? maybe but for right now I'm good and appreciate the videos for it.
I am brand new to thinking about joining the crafting world making shirts and stickers. I just started doing my research a few hours ago and I'm thinking that the Silhouette Portrait 3 will be my first machine.
Bought Portrait 3, since for now my crafting space is very limited. And probably when i will have more space it will already be cameo 5 or higher)) Portrait is great machine, used it for cutting leather for mosaic on the book cover and it worked surprisingly well. Of course it was very thin leather (paired) but design was rather intricate. I'm impressed. And foil quill also worked well. Thank you for your work!
I got the Portrait 3 earlier this month. I went with the smaller machine for 2 reasons. 1. I live in a 1 bedroom apartment and space is an issue 2. I already have a Cricut Maker and a Brother ScanNCut DX so the bigger cutting area wasn't a real need. I decided to try the Silhouette because who doesn't need all 3 of the biggest names in home craft cutters?! I also was more interested in the software. So far I have just upgraded to the Designer edition.
Wow! All the same reasons that I have a portrait 3 as well. LOL. Alittle bit of a learning curve with the software but it's great. I think you'll enjoy it.
Thank you for the video! Wasn't sure if i need one or not as a bookbinder. Going to use for cutting stencils, htv and with foil quill. Really want to try one though. This video is very helpful, will go for Portrait 3 i guess, because of much smaller size.
First time viewer. This never happens to me when watching an youtuber the first time, but i love ur channel! Your bubbly personality is so great. And the jokes, awesome. caught me off guard. subbed. keep up the great work!! cant wait to see ur other stuff!!!!
waiting for my portrait to be delivered, just ordered one for my business from a german store without taxes for €150, so i'm excited for it to arrive, if it does not i guess i used paypal so no problem. But i'm pretty sure it will took me 6 hours of research into these machines as i'm used to 3D printers And self assembly kits so the prices all look ridiculous to me as an Ender 3 cheaper and arguably a lot more complicated.
Hey Becky... Thanks for the wonderful video.. I was on the edge to buy Silhouette Portrait and have decided to order one tomorrow after watching your video... Thanks a ton!!
I don’t know but I’m really regretting that I didn’t do much more research for getting a plotting machine. I have the silhouette 4 and we just don’t get along at all no matter how much efforts I put in placing my design identical to what I have on my laptop the cutting is just always off and that’s so frustrating
Hey Leif, try this. Turn the machine off, then move the blade housing back and forth in the machine 3-4 times, then push it all the way back to the left as far as it will go. That usually works for me if it's not cutting in the right spot. Hope this helps! ---Becky
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Your my go to girl now......love your humble personality and honesty with knowledge!!! But?.... (sorry LOL) I really need to know, difference between silhouette portrait and silhouette portrait 3....I have an Original Portrait..........I have a soap shop and make tags, and packaging........mainly. And wondering if the 3 would maybe be a good investment or just go with cameo 4 (terrified of LOL, more intimidation).
Hey Pamela! Thank you so much, I appreciate your kind words! I'll be honest with you, if you have the original Portrait, there's really no need to upgrade for labels, tags or packaging. If you are ready to upgrade, then I would suggest the Cameo 4 because it will unlock so many more features with the new specialty tools. You don't have to be intimidated though, because the software is the hardest part (in my opinion) and you already have that in hand using your original Portrait, so you go this! Hope this helps! ---Becky
So I have 3 cricut machines..marker, air 2 and joy but I really want a silhouette I can't decide which one to get. I don't have ton of space but I don't want miss out on what a bigger has to offer but am I really missing anything if I have all those cricut machines?
Hi there! You can certainly use a machine even after it has been previously owned! The software for Silhouette can be downloaded online and then you can create your own username and password!- Dawn
Ugh, I'm trying to decided between a cricut and silhouette. I'm so confused and torn. Cricut software isn't as great? Silhouette customer service isn't good?? But then I heard that with the silhouette you need to replace the parts Alot?? Idkkkk blah. I originally wanted the joy just for label making for organizing but now I want to get something that has more options in case I want to use it to sell things for clothes or making home decor. Sigh. Idk what to do.
You could download the software for both machines to get a feel for it. I personally design outside of Design Space so that wasn't a factor for me. But if you plan on designing in the software you might want to compare those options. On the Design Bundles team we have members with both machines, so should you run into any issues we are always happy to help 😊 -Jordyn
Hmmm I really like that I don't need a mat for the silhouettes since I'm on a budget I can't always buy new things 😂 I'm leaning more towards the portrait 3.
Is there a way to tell in the design store whether a project will work with a Portrait3? I've bought projects a couple times that would need a 12x12 space, and I didn't know that ahead of time.
so if you want to cut scrapbook masks for a 12x12 you'd need the larger machine OR if you want to cut a letter sized paper, you need the larger machines? Yes? You can't put 8 1/2 x 11 sheets of page in that smaller one?
I bought the portrait 3 and am loving it so far. My queation is, can I do embossing on copper or engraving on glass with the Portrait 3. Haven't found any videos on it, so thought I would ask here.
Still cant decide! 😂 Although after watching your video and considering your honest opinions im leaning towards the portrait 3 since Im a hobbyist and newbie looking into making this a business. ❤️ Im still hesitant with the cutting of material for it to fit the area of portrait 3 😬 Also, important for me to know, can I use 3rd party tools or non silhouette materials on them?
I have Cricut Marker is very heavy for international delivery. I will using it for cutting stickers for Bible journaling. Accessories is very expensive outside the US. And if I have Cricut we a me on plane it with to go thru customs because it will be over have much you can bring in, you to paid customs fee. Portable 3 help me.
New here: Thanks for the video. How do you use the Portrait on the go to print out? Do you connect it to a laptop or tablet? I mainly will be looking at making stickers and bookmarks to sell with my.books (as I am an author).
I have a Cameo 2. I am thinking of getting a 4. Budget is an issue but not what I want to base my decision on. I want to start using my Cameo more. I used to use it a lot but got into card making and that took over. Do you think the 4 has a lot of new features over the 2?
Hey Bonita! The Cameo 4 does have a lot of new features. I would say if you are looking for new features, the Cameo 4 would be better than the Portrait 3, because other than bluetooth, the P3 doesn't have a lot to offer if you already have the Cameo 2. Hope this helps! ---Becky
Hi there! Our apologies for the delay in response and we hope you've found the answer but if you are still having any troubles, please feel free to write in to mail@designbundles.net or join us in a live chat so we can help with your next project! - Dawn 🙂
Hi Becky, thanks to you, and your awesome vidéos, my heart is set on the silhouette brand. As you say the software is great. My craft is barbie doll clothes, but my daughter now wants more clothes for her chealsea dolls. Oh boy it is so tiny to cut. My goal is to load my patterns in the machine then bond fabrics. I am concern about the jean. Afraid it may be too think for the portrait 3. What do you think ? I currently use old fashion sliding rotor balade from home depot...
Becky? Does the new Portrait 3 or even the Cameo 4, better at cutting print and cut? I want to upgrade my portrait 2, because I have so many issues with print and cut. I hope one of these two has an update to this. I throw away too much paper because of this. 😔
Hey Susan, I'll be honest, I feel like the original Portrait and original Cameo had the best print and cut, but maybe that's just because they were my first machines. I have had problems with Print and Cut with both the Cameo 3 and the Cameo 4, but haven't tried the Portrait 3 yet. I'll check into it for you for sure! Hope this helps! ---Becky
I bought the portrait 3 got it yesterday it wont cut for me and all my files that I had on my old silhouette wont transfer over it's so frustrating I might just return the machine I cant figure it out 😭😭
Sorry to hear you are having problems with your machine. Check out my video on the Cameo cutting problems, it will work well for the Portrait 3 also. I'll link it for you below. Since you are using the same software, all your designs should be the same and in the same place. Hope this helps! ---Becky ruclips.net/video/sla2hHp_y3Y/видео.html
I have a cameo 1 and have not used it that much but I have regained the strength and desire to do scrapbooking more again and especially vinyl prints for sweaters and more. surely I can use the pens with that machine too? Is there anything that would make me change? I have no need for a bigger cameo.
Hey Camilla! The Cameo 1 is a great machine and as long as it is working well for you, there is no need to purchase a newer machine. Hope this helps! ---Becky
@@DesignBundles Thanks for tha answer! Another question is if I want to cut in vinyl with a text that I have done an offset on. It going to be in the same color is it just to send and cut? or will it cut the to of them? And say that I do what different colors then I have to print fist one and then the other layer?
Hey Maria! Silhouette America has a great tool chart that will help with what blades are compatible with each machine. I'll link it for you here. Hope this helps! ----Becky www.silhouetteamerica.com/tools
is an A4 (21 x 29,7 cm) sheet of for example sticker paper gonna fit in the portrait 4? Like.. only fit it? even though the cutting range is limited to around 20 cm width?😅😬
Hey Kamille! I believe for the 2mm Kraft Blade you will need an adapter for the Portrait 3 (it was designed for the prior model machines unless I am thinking of the wrong one). Hope this helps! ---Becky
Hey Becky! This was a great video! I watched your unboxing videos of both machines and have been reading and checking things about cutting machines since before Christmas but still am not sure which one is best for me. I don't want to spend too much on it because it still is my first machine, but I can see me working with thin wood cuts and some little metal etching (because I already did it by hand in university and miss those kind of projects) next to cardstock and papers. I am not sure if I will work with vinyl because I haven't ever used it in my life before 🤦🏻♀️ That being said. Would you recommend me to buy Portrait 3 or Cameo 4? Or do I still better go for a different brand than Silhouette for my plans? It would be great if you find the time to help me find the some light here because I feel so stuck in the dark 🥺 Thank you so much and please keep up the good work with your videos and tutorials ♥️
I feel your pain! If you are that much on the fence, I would say go ahead and go with the Cameo 4. It will do everything you need and more, and the price difference isn't too significant. Unless you are 100% sure that size will not affect what you do, the Cameo 4 is the way to go because the Portrait (while cute) cannot do as much and you may regret that once you get to crafting. Hope this helps! ---Becky
@@DesignBundles thank you! I just hit on that "order" button and the Cameo 4 will be here in 2 days! So excited! ♡ I watched some more of your videos in the meanwhile and it sounds like anything can be made, with the right mindset 💪🏻
Hey! Hoping to get an advice here. This video was already very helpful, so as a beginner I decided to go with the Portrait 3. The Cameo looks amazing, but I guess it might be too much for me :-) But I saw I cannot use the Silhouette App because the beta is already full. I have a laptop, but I never use it and it has some technical problems. I might get Silhouette Studio to work on it, but I don‘t ever use my laptop. I do everything on my iPad so that app would be amazing. Is it worth waiting and handling my laptop until the app is coming? Or should I change to cricut? The maker is too much for me and the explore air 2 might be too much as well, but both of them are cheap right now here. But I don‘t know if I want to change the machine, just for the app reasons, because someday that silhouette app might come. Maybe someone here got an advice! Still going for portrait 3, waiting for the app? Or going for a Cricut one to have the app immediately?
Hey, great question! I'll be honest, I very rarely use the app for either Cricut or Silhouette, I'm just a laptop kind of girl. I have hopes for the Silhouette Go App, but given how limited it is now, I'm not sure how long it will be before it will have the functions you need to actually use the Portrait efficiently. If possible, I would use your laptop, but if it has technical difficulties, that may hinder you. You can download the software for free from their website and see how it runs? The Cricut app is more functional and a lot of Cricut crafters use the app exclusively, but it is still limited compared to the full software. But if you cannot run Silhouette Studio, the Explore Air 2 is a good option and I don't think you would regret going with that machine. It won't be until you decide to do your own designing that the software makes a big impact, if you purchase designs and cut them, then Cricut Design Space will work just fine. Hope this helps! ---Becky
Hey! So the Portrait only cuts 8" wide. So in theory you could do this by cutting one set, then picking up and repositioning the paper to cut the other side, but it would be more work. I think I would use a paper trimmer to do this by hand. Hope this helps! ---Becky
@@sunflowerstudies8719 i think its slightly too big. I could be wrong though i dont have a machine or a4 paper to see. But im. Just basing this off of the measurements online
Silhouette Cameo 4 bought it and returned very next day. I used to have Cricut and after buying Cameo 4 I have bought Cricut Maker. In Cameo 4 the rotary blade is a drugging blade, would not autorotate, is not cutting with precision, software creating the patch around the design to adjust the blade direction, and this is resulting in wasting your material, the cut that you will get is very poor nothing close to what you get with Cricut Maker. The quality of the Cameo 4 is also very poor.
Hey Casper! I can't answer this question definitively, but I'll say that if there is a difference, it isn't significant. On both machines you can adjust the cutting speed, but usually you will stick to the recommended defaults to get the best cutting results. Hope this helps! ---Becky
I bought a Portrait 3 in October. Its my first craft machine and after learning as much as I could about all the different ones out there I decided on the 3. I just didn't think I would be creating projects larger than 8 inches. The only downside is that most vinyl and paper come in 12x12 size. So I bought a good quality paper cutter! So far, I am loving the Portrait and all I can make with it.
What all have you made? I’m debating on buying a portrait but I don’t want to just use it for stickers. Any ideas?
I was on the fence for a long time between the Portrait 3 and Cameo 4... My best buddy convinced me to go with the Cameo 4 because of the cutting size. She told me it was a giant pain to cut things down, and that I would save on time and materials with the larger cutting width. I really love my machine and can't wait to make lots of presents. I love that I can cut my stickers with it, but I also love the "possibilities" that it offers, :)
You have good friends! They were right about the larger size!
Great video. I just purchased the Portrait 3 for my mom as a Christmas present. She loves to do paper crafts but was intimated my the Cameo's many features and the price. She just didn't want to spend the money if she was not going to use it. So I think the Portrait 3 will be perfect for her and if she doesn't like it then at least I didn't spend to much on it and she won't feel bad about not using it.
Thanks for the info! I've had my portrait 3 for 3 months now and I'm enjoying it. So far the pix scan mat is behaving. Would love the addition of a 8 x24in mat.
Did you have issues with your first cut? Mine will cut lightly but wont cut all the way thru and my files wont download
I have the first portrait. Since purchasing (and getting more comfortable with it) I've started using it more bigger projects that included vinyl. I recently came across the problem of buying a roll of vinyl and having to cut off some of it to make it "fit" the portrait. Since I'm more experienced, living in a larger space and know that I'll be working more with vinyl, it was worth it for me to purchase the cameo! I'm so excited to start project making again!
Thank you this was SUPER HELPFUL! I was on the fence about both machines and after seeing your video I know my answer :) !
Really appreciated this video. After watching it I realized the portrait size is perfect for my needs. I have a portrait 2 and I'm very happy with it. It came down to budget, space and looking at what my usage is. I'm mainly a card maker and a t-shirt here and there as well as other smaller items. Will I upgrade to a Portrait 3? maybe but for right now I'm good and appreciate the videos for it.
Hi Abigail! We are so glad this helped! If you have any questions once you get started, let us know! We are here if you need us!
Great video, thank you, helped me alot
I am brand new to thinking about joining the crafting world making shirts and stickers. I just started doing my research a few hours ago and I'm thinking that the Silhouette Portrait 3 will be my first machine.
That's so exciting!
For a first machine, yes. After you get going you will want a cameo 4.
I have the first portrait, think I will go for an updated version of that one. Love the smaller size for card making and scrapbooking.
Sounds like a great plan! :)
Bought Portrait 3, since for now my crafting space is very limited. And probably when i will have more space it will already be cameo 5 or higher)) Portrait is great machine, used it for cutting leather for mosaic on the book cover and it worked surprisingly well. Of course it was very thin leather (paired) but design was rather intricate. I'm impressed. And foil quill also worked well.
Thank you for your work!
I just bought a portrait 3 to go along with my cameo 4. when im at a crop I want to bring it with me!
I got the Portrait 3 earlier this month. I went with the smaller machine for 2 reasons.
1. I live in a 1 bedroom apartment and space is an issue
2. I already have a Cricut Maker and a Brother ScanNCut DX so the bigger cutting area wasn't a real need.
I decided to try the Silhouette because who doesn't need all 3 of the biggest names in home craft cutters?! I also was more interested in the software. So far I have just upgraded to the Designer edition.
Wow! All the same reasons that I have a portrait 3 as well. LOL. Alittle bit of a learning curve with the software but it's great. I think you'll enjoy it.
Same here, I love my Maker but was very interested in using the offset feature in the software.
Same here!
Thank you for the video! Wasn't sure if i need one or not as a bookbinder. Going to use for cutting stencils, htv and with foil quill. Really want to try one though. This video is very helpful, will go for Portrait 3 i guess, because of much smaller size.
I have Portrait 3 for the weight. Moving overseas courier by weight. I had Circuit Maker I sold because of weight and customs charge.
I just decided wich one to buy thanks to your video, thank you so much!!
First time viewer. This never happens to me when watching an youtuber the first time, but i love ur channel! Your bubbly personality is so great. And the jokes, awesome. caught me off guard. subbed. keep up the great work!! cant wait to see ur other stuff!!!!
We're so pleased you are enjoying our videos! 😃
This was so helpful, thanks! 🎉😊
waiting for my portrait to be delivered, just ordered one for my business from a german store without taxes for €150,
so i'm excited for it to arrive, if it does not i guess i used paypal so no problem.
But i'm pretty sure it will took me 6 hours of research into these machines as i'm used to 3D printers
And self assembly kits so the prices all look ridiculous to me as an Ender 3 cheaper and arguably a lot more complicated.
A new machine is always exciting! - Brittany
Hey Becky... Thanks for the wonderful video.. I was on the edge to buy Silhouette Portrait and have decided to order one tomorrow after watching your video... Thanks a ton!!
You're welcome! Enjoy your new machine! :)
I don’t know but I’m really regretting that I didn’t do much more research for getting a plotting machine. I have the silhouette 4 and we just don’t get along at all no matter how much efforts I put in placing my design identical to what I have on my laptop the cutting is just always off and that’s so frustrating
Hey Leif, try this. Turn the machine off, then move the blade housing back and forth in the machine 3-4 times, then push it all the way back to the left as far as it will go. That usually works for me if it's not cutting in the right spot. Hope this helps! ---Becky
Hai. Can portrait 3 cut acrylic?
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Your my go to girl now......love your humble personality and honesty with knowledge!!! But?.... (sorry LOL) I really need to know, difference between silhouette portrait and silhouette portrait 3....I have an Original Portrait..........I have a soap shop and make tags, and packaging........mainly. And wondering if the 3 would maybe be a good investment or just go with cameo 4 (terrified of LOL, more intimidation).
Hey Pamela! Thank you so much, I appreciate your kind words! I'll be honest with you, if you have the original Portrait, there's really no need to upgrade for labels, tags or packaging. If you are ready to upgrade, then I would suggest the Cameo 4 because it will unlock so many more features with the new specialty tools. You don't have to be intimidated though, because the software is the hardest part (in my opinion) and you already have that in hand using your original Portrait, so you go this!
Hope this helps! ---Becky
So I have 3 cricut machines..marker, air 2 and joy but I really want a silhouette I can't decide which one to get. I don't have ton of space but I don't want miss out on what a bigger has to offer but am I really missing anything if I have all those cricut machines?
How does purchasing a gently used machine work with the software since software is downloaded nowadays?
Hi there! You can certainly use a machine even after it has been previously owned! The software for Silhouette can be downloaded online and then you can create your own username and password!- Dawn
Can you emboss with the portrait?
Also can you use regular size 8.5 x 11 paper? I know it will only cut the 8 juat wondering it it takes the paper
Yes! It will take that size paper - Dawn
Thank you - you gave a lot of good info.
Ugh, I'm trying to decided between a cricut and silhouette. I'm so confused and torn. Cricut software isn't as great? Silhouette customer service isn't good?? But then I heard that with the silhouette you need to replace the parts Alot?? Idkkkk blah. I originally wanted the joy just for label making for organizing but now I want to get something that has more options in case I want to use it to sell things for clothes or making home decor. Sigh. Idk what to do.
You could download the software for both machines to get a feel for it. I personally design outside of Design Space so that wasn't a factor for me. But if you plan on designing in the software you might want to compare those options.
On the Design Bundles team we have members with both machines, so should you run into any issues we are always happy to help 😊 -Jordyn
Hmmm I really like that I don't need a mat for the silhouettes since I'm on a budget I can't always buy new things 😂 I'm leaning more towards the portrait 3.
Thank you very much for this video I think ill have to save for up for a cameo4!
Happy to help! 😊
Is there a way to tell in the design store whether a project will work with a Portrait3? I've bought projects a couple times that would need a 12x12 space, and I didn't know that ahead of time.
I love your video!!! so helpful!!!!!!!! But can i cut small small small pieces on portrait 3?
I will only been printing planner stickers. Which one?
Camo 4 is now coming with 15" and 24" so do you recommend bigger size or 12" should be good enough?
so if you want to cut scrapbook masks for a 12x12 you'd need the larger machine OR if you want to cut a letter sized paper, you need the larger machines? Yes? You can't put 8 1/2 x 11 sheets of page in that smaller one?
I bought the portrait 3 and am loving it so far. My queation is, can I do embossing on copper or engraving on glass with the Portrait 3. Haven't found any videos on it, so thought I would ask here.
Did you ever get an answer? I’d like to know also
Wow Thanks a lot for your video ! It helps me a lot ! Thanks !!!
Still cant decide! 😂 Although after watching your video and considering your honest opinions im leaning towards the portrait 3 since Im a hobbyist and newbie looking into making this a business. ❤️ Im still hesitant with the cutting of material for it to fit the area of portrait 3 😬
Also, important for me to know, can I use 3rd party tools or non silhouette materials on them?
I've heard you can use cricut materials in silhouette machines, but I'd double check in case! ^^
Awesome. I’m going with the portrait. I need smaller space
I'm glad we could help. Thank you for taking the time to watch with us today 🙂 - Dawn
I have Cricut Marker is very heavy for international delivery. I will using it for cutting stickers for Bible journaling. Accessories is very expensive outside the US. And if I have Cricut we a me on plane it with to go thru customs because it will be over have much you can bring in, you to paid customs fee. Portable 3 help me.
Hi.
Can I cut 2 Mil thick Stencil Sheets, Transparent Clear Plastic Film on the Portrait machine?
Thanks
Thank you so much for the video.
UK a4 is 8 and a quarter inches. I want to use it to print stickers. WIll I get away with the portrait with that 1/4 inch extra?
Absolutely, the extra 1/4 inch will be fine. Hope this helps! ---Becky
New here:
Thanks for the video.
How do you use the Portrait on the go to print out? Do you connect it to a laptop or tablet?
I mainly will be looking at making stickers and bookmarks to sell with my.books (as I am an author).
very informative!
Glad it was helpful!
I have a Cameo 2. I am thinking of getting a 4. Budget is an issue but not what I want to base my decision on. I want to start using my Cameo more. I used to use it a lot but got into card making and that took over. Do you think the 4 has a lot of new features over the 2?
Hey Bonita! The Cameo 4 does have a lot of new features. I would say if you are looking for new features, the Cameo 4 would be better than the Portrait 3, because other than bluetooth, the P3 doesn't have a lot to offer if you already have the Cameo 2. Hope this helps! ---Becky
I have a cameo 3 I only make stickers for a Etsy shot will the portrait 3 work for me
Hey Chela! You should be happy with the Portrait for cutting stickers! Hope this helps! ---Becky
Fantastic video!!!
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!
Hello thank you for this video! Could you please tell me if the portrait 3 machine scans? What do I need to scan items? Thank you
Hi there! Our apologies for the delay in response and we hope you've found the answer but if you are still having any troubles, please feel free to write in to mail@designbundles.net or join us in a live chat so we can help with your next project! - Dawn 🙂
Hi Becky, thanks to you, and your awesome vidéos, my heart is set on the silhouette brand. As you say the software is great. My craft is barbie doll clothes, but my daughter now wants more clothes for her chealsea dolls. Oh boy it is so tiny to cut. My goal is to load my patterns in the machine then bond fabrics. I am concern about the jean. Afraid it may be too think for the portrait 3. What do you think ? I currently use old fashion sliding rotor balade from home depot...
Becky? Does the new Portrait 3 or even the Cameo 4, better at cutting print and cut? I want to upgrade my portrait 2, because I have so many issues with print and cut. I hope one of these two has an update to this. I throw away too much paper because of this. 😔
Hey Susan, I'll be honest, I feel like the original Portrait and original Cameo had the best print and cut, but maybe that's just because they were my first machines. I have had problems with Print and Cut with both the Cameo 3 and the Cameo 4, but haven't tried the Portrait 3 yet. I'll check into it for you for sure! Hope this helps! ---Becky
@@DesignBundles thank you 😊
@@susanontiveros6325 did you make the update and were your issues solved with a new silhouette version?
I bought the portrait 3 got it yesterday it wont cut for me and all my files that I had on my old silhouette wont transfer over it's so frustrating I might just return the machine I cant figure it out 😭😭
Sorry to hear you are having problems with your machine. Check out my video on the Cameo cutting problems, it will work well for the Portrait 3 also. I'll link it for you below. Since you are using the same software, all your designs should be the same and in the same place. Hope this helps! ---Becky
ruclips.net/video/sla2hHp_y3Y/видео.html
@@DesignBundles thank you so much I already returned the machine but will watch anyways 😘
I have a cameo 1 and have not used it that much but I have regained the strength and desire to do scrapbooking more again and especially vinyl prints for sweaters and more. surely I can use the pens with that machine too? Is there anything that would make me change? I have no need for a bigger cameo.
Hey Camilla! The Cameo 1 is a great machine and as long as it is working well for you, there is no need to purchase a newer machine. Hope this helps! ---Becky
@@DesignBundles Thanks for tha answer! Another question is if I want to cut in vinyl with a text that I have done an offset on. It going to be in the same color is it just to send and cut? or will it cut the to of them?
And say that I do what different colors then I have to print fist one and then the other layer?
What are compatible blades for Portrait 3?
Hey Maria! Silhouette America has a great tool chart that will help with what blades are compatible with each machine. I'll link it for you here. Hope this helps! ----Becky
www.silhouetteamerica.com/tools
Thank you
You're welcome, we're always happy to help!
@@DesignBundles intend to cut and score fold lines, please advise this can be achieved woth two separate tools on the cameo 4 in one passing
is an A4 (21 x 29,7 cm) sheet of for example sticker paper gonna fit in the portrait 4?
Like.. only fit it? even though the cutting range is limited to around 20 cm width?😅😬
Yes, you should be fine to use an A4, the software will help you limit the registration marks to only the usable area. Hope this helps! ---Becky
@@DesignBundles its does, thank you!!
Merci 🙏
can you make rhinestone temple with portrait 3
Hey Rebecca! You sure can, just like you would on the Cameo. Hope this helps! ---Becky
does anyone know how to load the 2mm kraft blade into the silhouette portrait 3? I'm struggling!
Hey Kamille! I believe for the 2mm Kraft Blade you will need an adapter for the Portrait 3 (it was designed for the prior model machines unless I am thinking of the wrong one). Hope this helps! ---Becky
Kraft is now available for portrait without the need for adapters.
Hey Becky! This was a great video! I watched your unboxing videos of both machines and have been reading and checking things about cutting machines since before Christmas but still am not sure which one is best for me. I don't want to spend too much on it because it still is my first machine, but I can see me working with thin wood cuts and some little metal etching (because I already did it by hand in university and miss those kind of projects) next to cardstock and papers. I am not sure if I will work with vinyl because I haven't ever used it in my life before 🤦🏻♀️
That being said. Would you recommend me to buy Portrait 3 or Cameo 4? Or do I still better go for a different brand than Silhouette for my plans?
It would be great if you find the time to help me find the some light here because I feel so stuck in the dark 🥺
Thank you so much and please keep up the good work with your videos and tutorials ♥️
I feel your pain! If you are that much on the fence, I would say go ahead and go with the Cameo 4. It will do everything you need and more, and the price difference isn't too significant. Unless you are 100% sure that size will not affect what you do, the Cameo 4 is the way to go because the Portrait (while cute) cannot do as much and you may regret that once you get to crafting. Hope this helps! ---Becky
@@DesignBundles thank you! I just hit on that "order" button and the Cameo 4 will be here in 2 days! So excited! ♡
I watched some more of your videos in the meanwhile and it sounds like anything can be made, with the right mindset 💪🏻
Hey! Hoping to get an advice here. This video was already very helpful, so as a beginner I decided to go with the Portrait 3. The Cameo looks amazing, but I guess it might be too much for me :-)
But I saw I cannot use the Silhouette App because the beta is already full. I have a laptop, but I never use it and it has some technical problems. I might get Silhouette Studio to work on it, but I don‘t ever use my laptop. I do everything on my iPad so that app would be amazing.
Is it worth waiting and handling my laptop until the app is coming? Or should I change to cricut? The maker is too much for me and the explore air 2 might be too much as well, but both of them are cheap right now here. But I don‘t know if I want to change the machine, just for the app reasons, because someday that silhouette app might come.
Maybe someone here got an advice! Still going for portrait 3, waiting for the app? Or going for a Cricut one to have the app immediately?
Hey, great question! I'll be honest, I very rarely use the app for either Cricut or Silhouette, I'm just a laptop kind of girl. I have hopes for the Silhouette Go App, but given how limited it is now, I'm not sure how long it will be before it will have the functions you need to actually use the Portrait efficiently. If possible, I would use your laptop, but if it has technical difficulties, that may hinder you. You can download the software for free from their website and see how it runs? The Cricut app is more functional and a lot of Cricut crafters use the app exclusively, but it is still limited compared to the full software. But if you cannot run Silhouette Studio, the Explore Air 2 is a good option and I don't think you would regret going with that machine. It won't be until you decide to do your own designing that the software makes a big impact, if you purchase designs and cut them, then Cricut Design Space will work just fine. Hope this helps! ---Becky
can i cut a A4 paper in 4 (making it be 4 sheets of A6 paper) with the pixscan base on portrait 3? loved the video!
Hey! So the Portrait only cuts 8" wide. So in theory you could do this by cutting one set, then picking up and repositioning the paper to cut the other side, but it would be more work. I think I would use a paper trimmer to do this by hand. Hope this helps! ---Becky
@@DesignBundles portrait doesnt accept A4 paper?
@@sunflowerstudies8719 i think its slightly too big. I could be wrong though i dont have a machine or a4 paper to see. But im. Just basing this off of the measurements online
Silhouette Cameo 4 bought it and returned very next day. I used to have Cricut and after buying Cameo 4 I have bought Cricut Maker. In Cameo 4 the rotary blade is a drugging blade, would not autorotate, is not cutting with precision, software creating the patch around the design to adjust the blade direction, and this is resulting in wasting your material, the cut that you will get is very poor nothing close to what you get with Cricut Maker. The quality of the Cameo 4 is also very poor.
Hey Eva, sorry you didn't enjoy the Cameo 4 but happy to hear the Cricut Maker is fitting your needs. Hope this helps! ---Becky
What's a drugging blade? The mind boggles😬
Wondering if it is the same
Cut speed for both?
Hey Casper! I can't answer this question definitively, but I'll say that if there is a difference, it isn't significant. On both machines you can adjust the cutting speed, but usually you will stick to the recommended defaults to get the best cutting results. Hope this helps! ---Becky