Big Shot FAQ

[militarystampingmom]

CALLING ALL BIG SHOT USERS!
Stampin' Up has partnered with Sizzix to sell the Big Shot and Exclusive Dies.

Stampin' Up! Hi Embosslit - 1 7/8" wide x 1 1/4" long

Stampin' Up! Thanks Embosslit - 1 5/16" wide x 2 1/8" long

Stampin' Up! Sweetest Stem Embosslit - 2 1/4" wide x 1 5/8" long

Stampin' Up! Simple Flower Embosslit - 1 3/4" diameter

Stampin' Up! Cherry Blossom Embosslit - 1 11/16" diameter

Stampin' Up! Flower Burst Embosslit - 1 3/4" diameter

All fit 5 1/2" x 4 1/4" Card Front
Stampin' Up! Elegant Bouquet Textured Impressions Folder - 4 3/16" wide x 5 2/16 long

Stampin' Up! Finial Press Textured Impressions Folder - 4 1/4" wide x 5 1/2" long

Stampin' Up! Manhattan Flower Textured Impressions Folder - 4 1/4" wide x 4 3/4" long

Stampin' Up! Perfect Details Texturz Plate - 7 3/8" wide x 5 7/8" long

Stampin' Up! Backgrounds I Texturz Plates - 7 3/8" wide x 5 7/8" long

Stampin' Up! Curves Ahead Sizzlit - 2 1/8" from large arrow tip to tail

Stampin' Up! Joyful Sizzlit -
JOY 1 5/16" wide x 3/4" high
FUL 1 1/4" wide x 3/4" long

Stampin' Up! Thank You Sizzlit -
THANK 2 1/4" wide x 7/8 high
YOU 1 1/2" wide x 1 1/16" long

Stampin' Up! Floral Fusion Sizzlit -
Large Flower 1 5/16" diameter,
Medium Flower 1 1/8" diameter,
Small flower 7/8" diameter

Stampin' Up! Little Leaves Sizzlit - 2" wide x 2 1/2" long

Stampin' Up! Join in the Cheer - 2 3/8" wide x 12" long

Stampin' Up! Billboard - letters range from 1/2" to 3/4"

Stampin' Up! Timeless Type Alphabet Junior Medium Sizzlit - letters approx 3/4" to 1", numbers etc approx 1" tall

Stampin' Up! Lots of Tags Sizzlit 4 Pack -
top left 1 5/8" wide x 2 1/4" long,
top right (top) 1" wide x 2 1/4" long, (bottom) 1 1/16" long x 2 1/4" long,
bottom left 2 1/16" wide x 1 1/2" long,
bottom right

Stampin' Up! Big Bold Cupcakes Sizzlit 4 Pack -
top left candle 1 1/8" long, flower 7/8" diameter, heart 7/8 diameter,
top right 2 1/2" wide x 1 1/4" long,
bottom left dots,
bottom right 1 13/16" wide x 1 3/8" long

Stampin' Up! Birds & Blooms Sizzlit 4 pack -
top left medium flower 1/8" diameter,
little flower 5/8" diameter,
Big leaf 1 3/8" wide x 11/16" long,
little leaf,
top right large scallop 1 7/16" diameter,
small scallop 3/4" diameter,
bottom left Large flower 1 3/4" diameter,
bottom right bird 1 3/4" wide x 1 1/4" long

Stampin' Up! Two Tags -
Pocket 2 3/4" wide x 4 3/8 long
Tag scallop 1 7/8" wide, bottom 1 3/4" wide

Stampin' Up! Lattice - 3 5/16" square

Stampin' Up! Tulipe - 4 1/2" wide x 4 3/8" long

Stampin' Up! Beautiful Butterflies -
Large Wing folded - 2" wide x 3 1/8" long
Small Wing folded - 1 3/8" wide x 2" long
Large Butterfly - 3 1/8" wide x 3 3/8" long
Small Butterfly - 2 1/8" wide x 2 3/16" long

Stampin' Up! Scallop Envelope
2 3/16" wide x 3 1/8" long (closed)

Stampin' Up! Top Note-
4 5/8" wide by 3 5/8" long

Stampin' Up! Simple Letters Alphabet
1" wide x 1 5/8" long a,c,e
1 1/8" wide x 2 3/8" long d,b
2 3/8" long f

Stampin' Up! Simple Numbers
1 5/16" wide x 2 1/4" long

Stampin' Up! Clear Scallop Square - 4 3/8" square

Stampin' Up! Perfect Setting
Cupcake 2" wide x 8 1/4" long
3 3/8" long from scallop to crease
setting 1 3/8" wide x 6 5/8" long

Stampin' Up! Baskets & Blooms
basket 4 7/8" wide x 3 5/8" long
Tag 2 1/4" x 1 7/16"
inner circle 1 7/8" diameter
large scallop 1 1/2" diameter
small scallop 1" diameter
flower 1 11/16" diameter
strips 4 3/4" long

Stampin' Up! Fancy Favor
3 1/2" tall
sides 2 3/16" wide
front/back 3 1/16" wide

Stampin' Up! Pennant
Large Pennant folded 8 3/4" x 4 3/8"
Small Pennant folded 4 3/4" x 3 11/16"
Scallop 2 1/4" diameter

Stampin' Up! Matchbox
Box 2 3/4" x 2" x 3/4"
Top 2 11/16" x 2 1/16" x 13/16"
skinny tag 1 7/8" x 15/16"
wide tag 2 3/8" x 1 3/8"
circle tag 1 13/16" diameter

Stampin' Up! Bitty Box & Envelope
Envelope closed 2 1/4" square
Box 2 3/8" x 2 3/8" x 3/4"

Stampin' Up! Flower Folds
Flower 4 7/8" diameter
Flower 3 7/8" diameter
Flower 3 1/8" diameter
Flower 2 1/2" diameter

Stampin' Up! Pop-Up Look Here
4 5/16" x 5 1/2" card
5" wide x 10 3/8" long

Sizzix Pop-Up Three Tier Cake
3 1/4" wide x 2 1/2" long
candle 1 1/2" long

Sizzix Pop-Up 3D Ball
4" wide
panel 2 1/2" wide
3 1/2" tall

Stampin' Up! Movers & Shapers Curly Label
Card 4 1/4" wide x 5 1/2" tall
4 1/4" x 11"
Curly Label 1 1/5" x 1 7/8"


Stampin' Up! Punch Windows
Scallop Oval 2 1/8" x 1 3/8"
Modern Label 2 1/4" x 3/4"
Heart 2" x 1 7/8"
Star 2 3/16

Stampin' Up! Hearts & Brackets
Large Bracket 7/8" wide x 3" long
Small Bracket 3/4" wide x 2 3/8" long
Large Heart 2 3/4" wide x 2 13/16" long
Small Heart 7/8" diameter

Stampin' Up! Blossom Party
Large Flower 2 7/16" diameter
Medium Flower 2 1/8" diameter
Small Flower 1 3/8" diameter
Inside Flower 15/16" diameter
Circle 1/2" diameter


If you purchase a Big Shot from your SU Demonstrator you will be getting top notch customer service and instruction that you can't get from a retail chain.

Here is a link to a video demonstration of the Big Shot.
BIG SHOT Video
*Note this is the Pink and Black version HOWEVER the SU version and Teal and Black version ARE THE SAME MACHINE. The only differences are the color.

These videos are all from Scrapbook.com

This is how to use the Movers & Shapers Dies in your Big Shot

This is how to use the Texturz in your Big Shot

This is how to use Sizzix Originals Dies in the Big Shot

This is how to use Sizzix Bigz Dies in the Big Shot

Video of how to use Spellbinders Dies (Nestabilites) in Big Shot It's the Last machine shown

How to emboss Brass Stencils in the Big Shot By Jay

Big Shot 101 by Mary Fish

Premium Crease Pad tutorial by Patty Bennett

* You can use this pad when you want to create a more defined crease on the material being cut and scored. It's especially useful when you are cutting through materials other than card stock. It works great with dies that have a score line, and we recommend it if you use the Scallop Envelope, Pillow Box, Circle 3-D Ornament, Pointed 3-D Star, and Petal Card dies.


Scallop Edge Comparison by Patty Bennett

Scallop Die Comparison by Patty Bennett

SIZZIX DIE COMPATIBILITY

*All sizzix brand dies will work in the original Red Sizzix machine EXCEPT for the Bigz, Bigz XL, Decorative Strip, Any Die Marked "Roller Machine Only"

*All Sizzix Brand Dies will work in the Big Kick Machine

*All sizzix brand dies will work in the Cuttlebug HOWEVER your Cuttlebug opening MUST be at least 6 inches wide for the Bigz or Bigz XL to fit through the opening.
You can break your plates when using Steel Rule Dies such as the Bigz, Bigz XL dies in your cuttlebug.
These dies were made to be exclusive to the Big Kick and Big Shot Machine Only.
The Premium Crease Pad, Extended Cutting Pads are too WIDE to fit through the opening of the Cuttlebug machine.

*All sizzix brand dies will work in the Spellbinders Wizard

* Sizzix brand dies will not work in the Quickutz Revolution


I've posted a few pdf's and will update them as needed!

FYI In the .pdf for Sandwich Stacks it says Acrylic Mat (these are the Standard Cutting Pads that come with the Big Shot)
When using your Extended Spacer Platform make sure the Decal side is FACE UP!

I label my Cutting Plates CUT and EMBOSS so that when I'm using them I only cut on one pad at a time to get more milage out of them. It is normal for your pads to get marks on them when cutting. The pads are consumable and will eventually need replacing. Also "creaks" and "pops" are normal sounds as well and just let you know that the material is being cut.
* The Premium Crease pad is also a consumable item. You will get marks on it from use and eventually will have to replace it.

NEVER FORCE ANY SANDWICH THROUGH YOUR MACHINE. Every machine is a little different and will need fine tuning when using competitors dies such as the cuttlebug or nestabilities. Err on the THIN side when building your sandwich. You may need to use cardstock or thin chipboard "shim" to increase the pressure in some cases.

Ask away and ENJOY!

Hugs and Blessings
Alicia

[militarystampingmom]

What is the premium crease pad used for?

You can use this pad when you want to create a more defined crease on the material being cut and scored. It's especially useful when you are cutting through materials other than card stock. It works great with dies that have a score line, and we recommend it if you use the Scallop Envelope, Pillow Box, Circle 3-D Ornament, Pointed 3-D Star, and Petal Card dies.

* This is a consumable item. It will get marked up from use and will eventually need to be replaced.

PREMIUM & EXTENDED PREMIUM CREASE PADS

We recommend the Premium Crease Pads and Extended Premium Crease Pads when using rule-based dies with score lines. The crease pads provide a flexible cutting surface that produces clean cuts and well-defined score lines. When using the crease pads, you should layer your sandwich to pass through the Big Shot in the following way (starting from the bottom):

Standard or Extended Cutting Pad
Shim (optional)
Die, blade up
Material to be cut
Premium or Extended Premium Crease Pad*

Shims are used to add thickness to the sandwich passing through the Big Shot machine, applying more pressure to the die and resulting in deeper score lines and embossed images. Plastic shims are included with each crease pad, but you can also use text-weight paper or card stock as a shim.

The necessity of shims will vary among users. Due to the tolerable variances in the measurements of all products associated with cutting, results can slightly differ depending on the material being cut, the die being used, or even from one Big Shot machine to another. You should experiment to identify what works best (shim, no shim, extra shim, etc.) for the material you are cutting and the die you are using.

*Use the Premium Crease Pad with Originals or Bigz dies. Use the Extended Premium Crease Pad with Bigz XL dies.

[willosmama]

ooooh- thanks for this!!!!
I just used mine for the first time this morning and want to play more!!
need to go read all the pdf's!!

[militarystampingmom]

Will the SU Classy Brass work in the Big Shot?

YES

Here's the sandwich stack from bottom to Top

Multipurpose Platform Tab 1
Standard Cutting Pad
Metal Stencil
Cardstock
Silicone Rubber
Impressions Pad*
Roll through Big Shot

* Tip if you don't want the edge of the stencil to be embossed cut your silicone mat smaller than the shape of the metal stencil. Spellbinders Tan Mats are also wonderful to use for this technique. If you want to be like MacGuyver Plumbers Gasket or just a rubber sheet would work also. Just remember you may have to experiment to find the right "fit" for your machine.

Silicone Rubber and Impressions Pad are part of the Texturz Starter Pack. You can also buy them separately.

Hugs and Blessings
Alicia

[militarystampingmom]

How to emboss Brass Stencils in the Big Shot By Jay

Photo Tutorial Baskets & Blooms Die by Diana Gibbs
Video tutorial Baskets & Blooms Die by Angie Kennedy Juda
* If you use Cardstock for the "bottom" of your basket it would be more sturdy
Cut your DSP to 8 x 5 1/4
Cut your Cardstock to 2 3/4 x 2 3/4




Pennant Stamp Camp by Lyssa Zwolanek
100 things to do with the Matchbox Die by Lyssa Zwolanek
Pillow box with Paper Scraptime
Pillow Box with Acetate by Angie Kennedy Juda
Extended Pillow Box by Lindsay Sasseville
Pillow Box Heart & Lips by Cheryl Penner
Trees using the Pennant Die by Marie Aviza
Pennant Card Tutorial by Marie Aviza
Pennant Card Video by Patty Bennett
How to Layer with the Top Note Die by Dawn Griffith
Sponging with a Window Sheet Template by Patty Bennett
Different Layered Shapes with the Top Note Die by Mary Jo Price-Williams
Top Note Square and Circle by Angela Dively
How to assemble the Box #2 Die by Angie Kennedy Juda
How to fold the Pillow Box Die from ScrapTime
How to cut paper for Matchbox Die by Patty Bennett (original from Lisa Freeman)
Matchbox Die Tutorial by Patty Bennett
How to make a Gift Card Holder Using the Scallop Envelope Die by Colleen
How to make a Gift Card Holder Using the Scallop Envelope Die by Patty Bennett
Gift Card Holder with the Top Note Die by Amber Chapman
Top Note Gift Card by Andrea Walford
Ornament Tag Tutorial by Andrea Walford
Snowflake Ornament Tutorial by Andrea Walford
Petal Card Heart Pouch by Barb Mullikin
Woven Heart Basket by Jackie Topa
Centering the Big Shot Dies over Photos or Printed Artwork by Barb Mullikin
Using SU DSP and Chipboard with your Big Shot by Barb Mullikin
Baskets & Blooms Die Bin by Christine Grygar
Baskets & Blooms Die Basket By Gretchen Barron
How to Line up Sweet Stems Embosslit with Stamp Set by Jackie Topa
Folded Cards with the Scallop Circle by Patty Bennett
Folded Cards with the Top Note by Patty Bennett
Vertical Folded Cards with the Top Note by Patty Bennett
Top Note Faux Alligator Purse by Julie Pitta
Using Texturz Plates on folded Card Front by Catherine Harwood
Top Note Bag by Dannie Graves
Sizzix Scalloped Note Card by Dannie Graves
How to make a Box from the Scallop Envelope Die by Dannie Graves
Basket Weave Pop Up Cake by Marie Aviza
Dress Card using the Scallop Circle Die by Patty Bennett (orginal Joan Cristo)
Top Note Die Box by Kelly Nicole
Cake in a Box by Patti Lee
Matchbox Pop Up by Cindy Beach
Pennant Die Box by Arielle Gordon
Sweet Treat Holder by Pennie Mccallum
Top Note Style Gift Card Holder by Heather Summers

[willosmama]

and first question...
for your spellbinders sandwich- no magnetic mat
you have listed acrylic mat cut and acrylic mat emboss
what's the dif?

[militarystampingmom]

Quote:

Originally Posted by willosmama

and first question...
for your spellbinders sandwich- no magnetic mat
you have listed acrylic mat cut and acrylic mat emboss
what's the dif?

I mark my Standard Cutting Pads (i.e. Acrylic Mats) Cut and Emboss so that I only cut on one at a time. This will help me get more miliage out of my pads until I have to replace them.

So I will only use the CUT pad when I am cutting until it needs replacing then I will start using the Emboss Pad and so forth.

Make sense?

Hugs and Blessings
Alicia

[willosmama]

ok, so they are the same thing- I don't need to buy a new anything then.
Super- thanks!!!

[willosmama]

and one more....
the silicone rubber sheet that comes with the BISK- do you think that can be used in place of the tan mat for the nesties embossing?????

[militarystampingmom]

Quote:

Originally Posted by willosmama

and one more....
the silicone rubber sheet that comes with the BISK- do you think that can be used in place of the tan mat for the nesties embossing?????

I have not tried it yet so I cannot give you a firm answer. I just purchased the tan embossing mats to use when embossing with my nesties. Is the rubber the same as the silicone rubber that comes with the Texturz kit? I could try that and see if it will work!

Hugs and Blessings
Alicia

[militarystampingmom]

What is the size of the Big Shot?

measures approximately 14 1/4" x 8 1/2" x 6 1/2".

it weighs approximately 10 lbs.

[militarystampingmom]

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NOTE FROM JANE: Please note that the following list is true of *ALL* thick steel rule dies. And most of the machines on the market that use thick steel rule dies will be able to process the items on this list. I don't want anyone to fall for a marketing campaign thinking they have to buy a specific machine or specific brand to cut these items. Most of you already own a machine that can do this...it's the family of die not a specific brand. Its good information.

*************************
(This was an email from a group list that I'm on I take NO CREDIT for this information)

Big Shot Approved Materials

Cut through the following 50 materials using steel rule dies and your Big Shot machine. Please note the maximum thickness of several materials.

* Brass (.055)

* Light weight steel

* Aluminum (.016)

* Tin (.008 )

* Aircraft plywood (1/64")

* Basswood (1/16")

* Balsa (3/32")

* Paperwood

* Mat board (adhesive or none)

* Chipboard

* Fabric

* Silicone

* Foam with chipboard (.1)

* Corrugated pad

* Adhesive-backed cork

* Fine sandpaper (.00)

* Strene

* Extra thick template plastic

* Template plastic

* Plastic canvas (7 mesh)

* Bubble wrap

* Sheet foam

* Friendly (jewelry) plastic

* 100% pure beeswax (cut with parchment paper on top & bottom of
beeswax)

* Adhesive and non-adhesive rubber

* Ruffleboard

* Static cling vinyl

* Warm & natural batting

* Fusible fleece

* Quilt batting

* Adhesive and non-adhesive flexible magnet

* Heat n' shrink plastic

* Adhesive and non-adhesive felt

* Pop-up sponge

* Shiny self-adhesive and non-adhesive paper

* Iron-on fabric

* Poly foam adhesive and non adhesive

* 3-D illusionary plastic

* Glow in the dark adhesive and non adhesive

* Suede paper

* Funky fur

* Personal Embossing Plastic (PEP)

* Shaggy plush felt

* Canvas

* Vinyl flooring

* Shelf lining

* Placement

* Embossing rubber

* Thin leather

* Gasket material

[militarystampingmom]

What dies are compatible with the Big Shot?


All Sizzix Dies will work in the Big Shot

(Extra accessories may be needed for some dies)

Cuttlebug Dies
Cuttlebug Embossing Folders

Cuttlekids Dies

QuickKutz

Spellbinders Dies (Nestabilities and so forth) *To emboss with these dies you can use the silicone pad, spellbinders tan embossing pad, or plumbers gasket

BossKutz

Zip E Mate

AccuCut


You can also use Brass/Metal Stencils Like SU Classy Brass Templates and Fiskars Plates in the Big Shot

See post #1 for sandwich stacks.
.

[militarystampingmom]

What is the MSRP of the Big Shot?

The Big Shot in the SU Catty will be $99.99 It's all black with the SU label
It comes with
Multipurpose Platform
2 Standard Cutting Pads

The Teal and Black and newer Pink and Black version of the Big Shot retail MSRP is 99.99 as well.

ALL VERSIONS OF THE BIG SHOT are EXACTLY the same except for the coloring.

The Big Kick is the same design as the Big Shot and comes in Red and White. It can be found at Michael's, JoAnn's and other Retail Chain Stores.

Big Kick and Big Shot are both made by Sizzix. Both have the multipurpose platform and use the same sandwich stacks.

[militarystampingmom]

What is the Price of the Tote for the Big Shot?

The Doctor's Bag is $69.99 and has the SU logo on it. It can be purchased from your SU Demonstrator.

The Sizzix Doctors Bag is the same except it has a Sizzix Logo also $69.99 also found in retail chain stores.

[amysings]

Quote:

Originally Posted by willosmama

and one more....
the silicone rubber sheet that comes with the BISK- do you think that can be used in place of the tan mat for the nesties embossing?????

Yes. Same thing. Earlier version. :-)

[amysings]

I want to add that I haven't needed the crease pad with the Top Note, Scallop Envelope, or Pillow Box dies. If you are cutting vellum (or something similarly thin), try putting a sheet of cs in with it--that will make sure you get the stronger score marks. :-)

[militarystampingmom]

Here is a great photo on Patty Bennett's Blog for the Scallop Comparisons

Scallop Edge Comparison

Scallop Die Comparison

[it'smefaith]

Just Thinking....Have you e-mailed the mods?

Faith

[Waldsb651]

Just subscribing to thread because of the GREAT info - Thanks

[militarystampingmom]

Keywords to use when searching the Gallery for Big Shot Projects (also#23)
* for SUO items just put SUO in the search first separated by comma

Big Shot

Bigz XL Die

Bigz Die

Bigz Clear Die (none yet)

Movers & Shapers Die

3D Pop Up Cake Die

Sizzlits Die

Sizzlits Decorative Strip Die

Sizzlits 4-Pack Die (none yet)

Embosslits

Texturz Plates

Baskets & Blooms Die

Pennant Die

Box #2 Die

Bag w/ Scallops Die

Movers & Shapers Curly Label Die

Matchbox Die

3-D Pop Up Cake Die

3-D Pop Up Ball Die

Clear Circle Die

Clear Flower Die

Clear Card Telephone & Address Die

Serif Essentials Alphabet

Tulipe Die

Top Note Die

Flower Daisies #2 Die

Beautiful Butterflies Die

Scallop Envelope Die

5 point 3D Star Die

Oval Scallop Frame Die

Pillow Box Die

Scallop Circle Die

Scallop Circle #2 Die

Flower Layers w/Leaf Die

Decorative Accent #2 Die

Decorative Accents Die

Bird w/ Leaves and Flower Die

Petal Card Die

Build a Flower Die

Circle 3D Ornament Die

Fringed Flower Die

Billboard Die

Join in the Cheer

Swirly Die

Loopy Flowers Die

Flowers Decorative Strip Die

Naturally Serif Die

Birds & Branches Die

Flower Layers Die

Stars #2 Die

Circles #2 Die

Leaves #2 Die

Ovals Die

Snowflake #2 Die

Flower Layers #3 Die

Little Leaves Die

Sparkle Die

Go Go Boots Die

Buttons #5 Die

Swirls Scribbles Die

Daisy Flower Die

Pumpkin Faces Die

Pumpkin #4 Die

Flower Blossom Die

Lots of Tags Die

Birds & Blooms Die

Big Bold Cupcakes Die

Spring Flower Set Die

Hearts Set Die

Snowflakes Set #2 Die

Build a Flower Set #2 Die

Cherry Blossom Embosslit

Flower Burst Embosslit

Sweetest Stem Embosslit

Simple Flower Embosslit

Flower Embosslit

Manhattan Flower Textured Impressions Folder

SUO Texturz

Texturz Backgrounds 1

Texturz Kit #4

[TexasGrammy]

It's "stuck" now! ;)

[militarystampingmom]

I'm running out of Character Space in the First post So I will put the new Dies in this post with links to gallery samples as they appear

Mini Milk Carton Bigz L Die
O Christmas Tree Pop-Up Bigz XL Die
Table Setting Bigz XL Die
Look Here Pop Up Bigz XL Die
Bitty Box & Envelope Bigz XL Die
Flower Folds Bigz XL Die
Perfect Setting Bigz XL Die
Fancy Favor Bigz XL Die

Punch Windows Movers & Shapers Die
Holiday Windows Movers & Shapers Die

Two Tags Bigz Die
Lattice Bigz Die
Simple Letters Alphabet Bigz Die
Simple Numbers Alphabet Bigz Die
Clear Scallop Square Bigz Die
Bear Bigz Die
Beary Essentials Bigz Die

Hearts & Brackets Originals Die
Blossom Party Originals Die
Beary Merry Originals Die
Kooky Spooky Originals Die

Timeless Type Alphabet Junior Sizzlit Die

Lil' Paw Embosslit
Hi Embosslit
Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslit
Beautiful Wings Embosslit
Thanks Embosslit
Merry Embosslit Die
Pawsitively Embosslit

Merry Details Sizzlit Die
Tree Decorations Sizzlit Die
Curves Ahead Sizzlit Die
Joyful Sizzlit Die
Many Thanks Sizzlit Die
Floral Fusion Sizzlit Die
Beary Boy Sizzlit Die
Beary Girl Sizzlit Die
Beary Hoppy Sizzlit Die
Beary Lovely Sizzlit Die

Elegant Bouquet Textured Impressions Folder
Finial Press Textured Impressions Folder
Petals-A-Plenty Textured Impressions Folder
Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Folder

Perfect Details Texturz

[willosmama]

Quote:

Originally Posted by amysings

Yes. Same thing. Earlier version. :-)

thanks Amy.....
I didn't want to have to order another "thing":rolleyes:

[Simi]

FYI: I found that when I use a die that requires a crease pad and am cutting through multiple layers of cardstock that if I don't use the crease pad that I get slits were creases should be.

- Simi (AKA Sizzix Junky!!!)
Saturdays with Sizzix

[elsee]

Does anyone know how long the cutting blades on the dies stay sharp and true?
Sorry if this has been asked before.
Lynn

[smileyj]

I was given the Big Kick. Can I use and how can I use my Fiskar texture plates(I believe that's the right name)? I also have some metal embossing plates. Can these be used too? This has maybe been answered somewhere else, but I couldn't find it. I have learned so much from this site. THANKS
Joan

[militarystampingmom]

Quote:

Originally Posted by smileyj

I was given the Big Kick. Can I use and how can I use my Fiskar texture plates(I believe that's the right name)? I also have some metal embossing plates. Can these be used too? This has maybe been answered somewhere else, but I couldn't find it. I have learned so much from this site. THANKS
Joan

See the 1st post for the .pdf file with mulitple sandwich stacks

The Big Shot and Big kick are very similar in design.

Anyone know if the Fiskars Plates are like the Texturz Plate? If so then that is the sandwich you would use from bottom to top:

Multipurpose Platform Tab 1
Fiskars Plate
Cardstock
Silicone Rubber
Impressions Pad
Roll through Big Shot

You can emboss with metal stencils in the Big Shot and Big Kick. There is a sanwich stack also listed bottom to top:

Multipurpose Platform Tab 1
Standard Cutting Pad
Metal Stencil
Cardstock
Silicone Rubber
Impressions Pad
Roll through Big Shot

Hugs and Blessings
Alicia

[dbrpuppets]

I love my big shot. Thanks for starting this thread.

[smileyj]

Thanks Alicia, I will give it a try. I appreciate all the info. I see you are a USMC spouse. I have a nephew who just left the Marines, a nephew in his third tour of duty with the Army in Afghanistan, another nephew aboard a navy ship in the Middle East, my husband is a Vietnam veteran. Go USA!
Joan

[sophmad]

I love the Top Note Bigz Die -- will it fit in the Cuttlebug? I've read through so many posts now I'm confused. And what size is it when it's cut out -- does it fit on an A2 card?

Thank you,

[Lynn in St. Louis]

I'd be interested to know the answer to this too. While the die itself might fit, I'm curious about whether it will fit when all the cutting plates are in place.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sophmad

I love the Top Note Bigz Die -- will it fit in the Cuttlebug? I've read through so many posts now I'm confused. And what size is it when it's cut out -- does it fit on an A2 card?

Thank you,

[militarystampingmom]

Quote:

Originally Posted by sophmad

I love the Top Note Bigz Die -- will it fit in the Cuttlebug? I've read through so many posts now I'm confused. And what size is it when it's cut out -- does it fit on an A2 card?

Thank you,

This thread has a wonderful resource for what will work in your cuttlebug!

Cuttlebug Sandwich Stacks

The Top Note Bigz Die will work with your cuttlebug!

Hugs and Blessings
Alicia

[arinstamps]

I tried chipboard and was very disappointed that it didn't cut all the way through. Is there a secret?

[amysings]

Which type of die did you use? The Bigz and Originals will cut chipboard, but any of the Sizzlit type dies will not. Their blades are not deep enough.

[it'smefaith]

Wanted to pass along because I found it really helpful. Someone, sorry, I can't remember, posted that they unscrewed their Multipurpose Platform. I did this sometime ago, (I have the Teal Big Shot and yes, the new SU one) and found it soooo much easier to roll the sandwhich through without the other parts hanging over.

Also, along with SU's classy brass templates, Lasting Impressions and anyother emboss templates work.....:cool:

just me,
Faith

[Serenity_Stamper]

do non-SU brass templates work the same as SU brass templates? same sandwich? thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by it'smefaith

Wanted to pass along because I found it really helpful. Someone, sorry, I can't remember, posted that they unscrewed their Multipurpose Platform. I did this sometime ago, (I have the Teal Big Shot and yes, the new SU one) and found it soooo much easier to roll the sandwhich through without the other parts hanging over.

Also, along with SU's classy brass templates, Lasting Impressions and anyother emboss templates work.....:cool:

just me,
Faith

[amysings]

Oooh, Faith! I really like that idea! I'll have to give it a try.

Quote:

Originally Posted by it'smefaith

Wanted to pass along because I found it really helpful. Someone, sorry, I can't remember, posted that they unscrewed their Multipurpose Platform. I did this sometime ago, (I have the Teal Big Shot and yes, the new SU one) and found it soooo much easier to roll the sandwich through without the other parts hanging over.

[militarystampingmom]

Types of Dies and what they do by Jane in San Diego


Steel Rule Dies (i.e Sizzix Originals, Bigz, Thick Cuts, Cross-Cuts, Accucut retired wood mounted dies for ZEM, etc. All are the same height, but
they are different in width and length.)

* oldest style of die
* can cut through the widest variety of materials
* designs not very detailed

Low Profile (i.e. Sizzlet, Sizzlet border dies and ThinCuts, Cuttlebug*)

* second oldest style of die
* Limited to what type of materials you can cut
* Cuttlebug dies are etched not ruled & can cut thicker materials than the Sizzlet Dies
* Some detailed designs available

Wafer Thin (i.e. Spellbinders, Quickutz, Bosskutz, SAR, ZEM)

* newest style of die
* can cut thin chipboard and pulpboard
* can come with or without a release liner
* Most detailed designs available

[militarystampingmom]

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Originally Posted by Serenity_Stamper

do non-SU brass templates work the same as SU brass templates? same sandwich? thanks

Yes same sandwich. Misting your paper before hand with either Paper Glide or water will help you get a better embossed look too!

Hugs and Blessings
Alicia