Silhouette Cameo Sketch Pen (Cheap Version).

[NikGrey]

I needed a Sketch Pen but didn't have the time to wait (as need it now).

So made one, find a 14mm OD syringe - this one has the perfect size end to take a Bic pen as you can see - you just have to drill out the slightly more restricted hole between that and the main body of the Syringe.

This works perfectly - no more wasting Meta-Tex just to find out my holes weren't cut out

[tlworkwear]

Thats brilliant! Great way of testing without wasting vinyl, well done

[socialgiraffe]

I needed a Sketch Pen but didn't have the time to wait

That's not like you Nik

[GoldRapt]

doesnt a normal biro fit?
What are you using the biro for mate, is it checking offset or something?

[NikGrey]

The Blade carrier is 14mm so unless you have a Biro thats 14mm you will need to make one of these or buy the official adapter which is £10.

I use this to make sure my cut is correct, I keep having it double cut as I have traced wrong - still havent got used to Design Studio and tracing yet.

So I use this to draw out the design first, saves materials.

You can also check the offset is correct, mine was causing problems for a while with Kiss cust but that was because the material on the mat was slipping about - have to use tape now to hold things down as I got rid of the glue on the mat.

[Dave271069]

Nik good tip there.
Here is one for you. If you wash the matt with warm soapy water you should find it will be sticky again if left to dry.

[GoldRapt]

Double cut as in your line width is too wide Nik therefore making "train Tracks"?