This is the best forum I've run across, I don't even bother with any other forums now. Great group of folks here and I can post pics directly from my computer instead of having to use some silly photo hosting site.
I find myself needing readers while using a lighted magnifying lamp at the same time. I've had great eyesight all my life but the close in stuff is gone for these old eyes now, when it comes to attaching small model parts and decals. The small stencil decals are a painstaking trial of patience.
This link should take you to a list of cutting videos for the silhouette.
https://duckduckgo.com/?t=ffab&q=do+you+need+to+use+silhouette+specific+cutting+material+&atb=v258-1&ia=web