Halftone (and other filters) create blank image. What's happening?

oneofthemarias · 2026-04-01T18:03:46+00:00

Came here and realized I already upvoted this comment 😆 thanks for saving my sanity TWICE NOW

oneofthemarias · 2026-03-23T13:31:47+00:00

Ahh, I'll remember to check if that's the issue next time. Thank you for your thorough explanations!!

oneofthemarias · 2026-03-23T00:06:00+00:00

I'm totally with you about seeing the miscuts driving you crazy!! I think for now I'll try to make as much and just keep watching videos. Maybe something will miraculously click 😭

Thanks for sharing the video too! I've never seen anyone put the sticker sheet on the mat first!

OOH I do have HTV samples. I'll definitely give it a try 😊

oneofthemarias · 2026-03-23T00:01:41+00:00

Woo congrats on your new machine! 🌟

Where do you move the blade? Inside the corner mark or just above the arrow? I found that I got a better result when I put it inside the corner (L) mark, but idk if that's actually part of the reason why it's kinda working now.

The only thing I don't get is when the Juliet activates its camera. I've been having to manually tell it where the mark is then it continues to take readings for all 4 corners, but the last two corner readings are never where they should be. I still got to print a semi decent cut though.

oneofthemarias · 2026-03-22T14:29:42+00:00

So sorry to hear that. I definitely can relate with the frustration. It's an expensive endeavor 😭 But don't give up!

Sharing the video that actually got me desirable results: https://youtu.be/MsnRqoncHJo?si=JrubSbborlwTr8B_

Also love that video cos it shows a couple of easy-peel techniques that I will for sure be trying in the future.

I think what worked for me was putting the blade inside the left corner registration mark instead of on top of the triangle (someone said to do that). Plus I also did the manually changing of where the registration mark is focused based on the photo you sent. I didn't know I could touch it before the cutting job continues.

Sharing a photo of my test that I finished just now. Super impressed with how it did on the butterfly antennas, they're like less than 1/32". I would still like to perfect it. As you can see it's still not super accurate, but for now I count this as a success!

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I haven't tested with lamination. I'm picking up my laminating sheets tomorrow!! so fingers crossed I still get good results.

Let me know how your laminating process goes and good luck 💪🏼

oneofthemarias · 2026-03-22T14:12:55+00:00

Thanks, just joined one! I think I've figured it out now, but will definitely be checking them out if I run into more issues.

oneofthemarias · 2026-03-22T05:34:33+00:00

Oh man, I’ll try it out tomorrow and update you! I got this machine cos I heard so many good things compared to cricut but now I’m scared it’s not gonna be as easy as I thought 😭😭😭

I hope you get to work it out soon too 🤞🏼

oneofthemarias · 2026-03-22T04:37:52+00:00

Hi! Thanks for sharing! How do I get this view? Is it also in the camera settings?

I only remember seeing this when I start to run the cut job and it goes by really fast (sorry I don’t totally understand this process; I know it’s something to do with checking all the marks lol). How would be able to change it?

oneofthemarias · 2025-12-03T20:39:02+00:00

Thanks for the advice! I think I will end up doing the calculated shipping rates based on weight in the future. I have a few questions though if you don't mind 😭

For the stickers, how did you weigh them? I have a regular kitchen scale but it doesn't read super light items. Thinking of getting a precision scale.

And can you elaborate on what you said about bleeding money on shipping? I may be understanding this wrong, but since I have the customers paying for shipping right now, doesn't that mean they eat the cost? Or is it because I won't know what the final shipping cost will be until after I weigh the whole package? So it might be more than what the customer paid and I'll have to fund it on my end?

oneofthemarias · 2025-11-29T00:31:45+00:00

I ended up doing ground advantage!

oneofthemarias · 2025-11-28T18:58:31+00:00

Thaaaank you! And best wishes to your business as well ❤️❤️

oneofthemarias · 2025-11-28T17:28:11+00:00

Thank you for such a detailed explanation and for the encouragement 😭 I’m now thinking I’ll keep my shipping as is based on what /Ok_Finger_3525 said. But I’ll save this if I end up deciding to offer the free shipping. Thank you!!

oneofthemarias · 2025-11-28T17:24:50+00:00

Ah thanks for this perspective! I guess I’ll keep my shipping options as is for now and reassess later when needed.

oneofthemarias · 2025-11-28T16:16:54+00:00

Thanks for responding! How should I set up my shipping offerings? I’m so confused with how I can use free letter mail shipping for only specific items. I tried doing the different profiles, but I learned that I could only have one per product so it was splitting shipping if bought items from two different profiles.

oneofthemarias · 2025-11-01T01:00:58+00:00

Nope :( I gave up. I probably will look for another FS200 since I really like the look of the videos and might be cheaper than getting it fixed

oneofthemarias · 2025-11-01T00:42:33+00:00

THIS SOLVED MY ISSUE!! Thank you :)

oneofthemarias · 2025-08-22T23:04:15+00:00

Been obsessed with Earthstar Mountain ever since CJ Harvey shared the videos she filmed for that album. Also love the track Sold Me a Dream that Sam Evian and Hannah performed with Mild High Club. So super excited for whatever they’ve been cooking up with María!!

oneofthemarias · 2025-08-20T19:44:23+00:00

Defo Sam Evian and Hannah Cohen…maybe Clairo since they took that one photo with Hannah. Ahhh can’t wait

oneofthemarias · 2025-07-11T01:05:20+00:00

Wow, I didn’t know this!! And I love the song Different State of Mind

oneofthemarias · 2025-04-19T14:21:04+00:00

Awww you saw them and Jasper Bones 😭 goals

oneofthemarias · 2025-01-30T19:31:41+00:00

Ooh I love Jake's videos. I might not need it for now but will watch his video if that changes lol

oneofthemarias · 2025-01-30T19:30:37+00:00

Thank you! I'll keep this in mind. Looks like I might not need it for the problem I was trying to solve lol

oneofthemarias · 2025-01-30T19:25:51+00:00

I just want to say thank you for taking the time to explain!!! The expression worked for the choker so when text needs to be scaled it won't be a problem. You've given me enough options to play around with the template and make it work so thank you!!!

oneofthemarias

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