Cuttlebug Embossing Folders Cutting Through Cardstock

[Luv2Stamp&Scrap]

I have 3 or 4 Cuttlebug embossing folders that I use with my Big Shot. I've noticed on a couple of them that the embossing actually makes some cuts all the way through the cardstock. I am wondering if it's because it's too tight going through the machine. I am using the platform on the bottom, followed by a cutting plate, the embossing folder, and the other cutting plate on the top. I can't remember now if it's only a certain brand of cardstock that does it.

I was just wondering if anyone else has experienced this and what you did to resolve it, if anything.

Thanks!
Carol

[CreatinMe]

I did some embossing with scrap copier paper when I first got my Bug and it sometimes went through that. I've never had it go through cardstock, however. Good Luck!

[stampinsweeney]

Heavier weight CS seems to work much better with the EFs. I did a little comparison on paper types on my blog. Not very in depth but a few samples.

[mnhyrkas]

When I emboss using the bug and DCWV paper (its thinner than SU, but has a white core- sold at J's) I put a scrap piece of CS or even computer paper behind the one that I want to emboss. It helps it not to so deeply emboss that it tears the paper.

[JenAndrews]

I have used my cuttlebug embossing folder with my sizzix orignal machine-can't remember what it is called. It works perfect. I don't have room to have another machine so I will stick with what I have for now. But I do like that all the dies and em folders work with mine.

[buggainok]

I have had cut folders cut through a little, even using the Cuttlebug correctly.

I just put a piece of tape on the back where it has cut through, and that seems to fix it. You can't see the cut place when you apply it to the card.

[stamps&cars]

I use that sandwich with my Big Shot and I've never had the EF cut through the paper but I am using CS and have also used medium weight scrapbook paper and Bazzill paper with no cut through.