Description
The Silhouette Heat Pen lets you create stunning foil effects with precision and ease using heat instead of pressure. Powered directly through compatible Silhouette machines—no cords or batteries needed—it includes two interchangeable tip sizes (1 mm and 2.5 mm) for both fine detail and bold designs. This makes it perfect for adding metallic accents to cardstock, faux leather, and specialty papers.
The kit comes complete with gold and silver foil rolls, as well as masking tape to keep your foil secure during application. Compatible with the Cameo 5, Cameo 5 Plus, Curio 2, and Portrait 4, the Heat Pen is ideal for elevating your projects with custom foil embellishments that look clean, polished, and professional.
- Tool Type: Power
- Max Temperature: 150 °C ±15 °C
- Tip Sizes: 1 mm and 2.5 mm
- Foil Rolls: Silver and Gold (3″ × 33 ft each)
- Masking Tape: 0.6″ × 20 ft
- Power Source: Powered through machine carriage, no batteries needed
- UPC: 819177026030
Package Includes:
- 1 mm Heat Pen tip
- 2.5 mm Heat Pen tip
- Silver Foil, 3″ × 33 ft
- Gold Foil, 3″ × 33 ft
- Masking Tape, 0.6″ × 20 ft
Instructions
Follow these steps to use the Silhouette Heat Pen and create stunning foil designs:
- Insert the Heat Pen into your Silhouette machine’s tool carriage.
- Select either the fine tip (1 mm) or bold tip (2.5 mm) based on your desired line thickness.
- Place your chosen foil over the material (e.g., cardstock, faux leather).
- Secure the foil in place using the included masking tape.
- Open Silhouette Studio® and prepare your design.
- Send the job to your machine — the Heat Pen will apply foil as it traces the design.
- Remove the foil and admire your custom metallic finish.
| Model | Compatibility |
|---|---|
| Cameo PRO MK‑II | ✔ |
| Cameo 5 | ✔ |
| Cameo 5 Plus | ✔ |
| Cameo 4 | ✖ |
| Cameo 4 Plus | ✖ |
| Cameo 4 Pro | ✖ |
| Cameo 3 | ✖ |
| Cameo 2 | ✖ |
| Cameo 1 | ✖ |
| Portrait 4 | ✔ |
| Portrait 3 | ✖ |
| Portrait 2 | ✖ |
| Portrait 1 | ✖ |
| Curio 2 | ✔ |
| Curio 1 | ✖ |
🛠️ Based on Silhouette’s official tool compatibility guide. View Guide
FAQ
Q: What materials can I use the Heat Pen on?
A: The Heat Pen works best with smooth, flat materials such as cardstock, faux leather, and paper. It is designed for use with heat-sensitive foil.
Q: Does the Heat Pen require a special power source?
A: No. The Heat Pen draws power directly from your Silhouette machine’s tool carriage — no separate power supply is needed.
Q: Which machines is the Heat Pen compatible with?
A: The Heat Pen is compatible with select models including the Cameo 5, Cameo 5 Plus, and Curio 2. Refer to the compatibility tab for full details.
Q: Can I use any foil with the Heat Pen?
A: For best results, use heat-activated foil designed for craft machines. Avoid adhesive-backed or cold-press foils.
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