How to use Silhouette Studio to cut MakeItPaper DXFs

Step 1: Open the DXF file

1. Launch Silhouette Studio on your computer.
2. Click File > Open from the top menu.
3. Find and select the .dxf file you downloaded from MakeItPaper.
4. Click Open to load it onto your canvas.

Step 2: Set line actions by color

1. Click the Send tab at the top right.
2. Under “Cut by Line Color”, you’ll see the design’s line colors listed.

3. Set the Black line to Sketch (for drawing lines)

4. Set the Blue line to Score. Use a low blade depth or low force setting so it makes a light cut, making the paper easy to fold but doesn’t cut all the way through.

5. Set the Red line to Cut (to fully cut out the design).

Step 3: Load and cut

1. Adjust the blade depth, speed, and force based on your material and blade condition.
2. Under the Send tab, choose your material as Cardstock.
3. Load your mat into the Silhouette machine with your paper or cardstock.
4. Double-check your cut settings.
5. Click the Send button to start cutting!

That’s it! Now you’re ready to cut your MakeItPaper designs using Silhouette Studio. Happy crafting!