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I have bought some spellbinders nestabilities and for some reason I'm having trouble cutting through. I have read about the sandwich plates and looked at the you tube videos. I am doing exactly what it says and can't figure out why it won't cut properly.
For example I am using the lacy square dies. There are 5 dies in different sizes.
It will usually cut the 3 inside shapes (smaller ones) but the 2 largest shapes won't cut through. I have tried a few other dies but the same thing happens.
Here is the sandwich I'm using for cutting:
Plate "A", Plate "C", Die (cutting side up), cardstock, Plate "B"
I am only using one sheet of cardstock. I have tried different thicknest of cardstock but it didn't seem to make a difference.
I hope someone can figure out why it's not working.
CUTTING (from the bottom up):
A Plate
B Cutting Plate
Paper/Cardstock (stamped) face UP
Cutting Die, face DOWN
C Plate
The advantages of this are that a) you can see exactly where you are cutting around your image, and b) the C plate is sturdier than the B plate and can withstand more direct pressure from the Cuttlebug as it goes through. I have also found less embedding of the die in the plate this way, even though the conventional instructions for die cutting with the Cuttlebug say to do it face up.
CUTTING (from the bottom up):
A Plate
B Cutting Plate
Paper/Cardstock (stamped) face UP
Cutting Die, face DOWN
C Plate
The advantages of this are that a) you can see exactly where you are cutting around your image, and b) the C plate is sturdier than the B plate and can withstand more direct pressure from the Cuttlebug as it goes through. I have also found less embedding of the die in the plate this way, even though the conventional instructions for die cutting with the Cuttlebug say to do it face up.
Also, check to see if your B plate is warped. You may need to flip it over. However, I think if you switch to the the cutting die facing down as others described, that might not be an issue.
I used to have to take more than 1 pass to get the intricate does to cut all of the way through. I did rotate them and they finally cut--this was in the cuttlebug. Then I flipped the die and the paper over (it was a bit awkward, but always cut in 1 pass).
I now have the vagabond and it does not matter which way you cut--you always need just 1 pass.
I know all cuttlebugs are different, so I would try a shim to see if that helps.
You have lots of ideas from all of these wonderful ladies, so try all of them and see which is best for you, as every one has their favorite way of doing things.
The best of luck to you.
I haven't had problems with nestabilities in my cuttlebug, but with an embosslit when I had a warped B plate. Good luck and thanks to the ladies who gave the alternate "sandwich". Can't wait to try that.
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I have never had a problem with any Nestie shapes not cutting
But I know from experience that a warped "B" plate reduces the ability to cut.
If I am having a problem I get out a new "B" plate. I keep one "B" plate just to cut into. That keeps the replacement cost down . I watch for the best sales or use a coupon to always have an extra set on hand
I turn my plates over each time I use them but they warped quite rapidly . The plates can warp even if the don't look scratched up enough to be replaced.
With my spellbinders dies I don't use the C plate at all. I use the two B plates along with two pieces of chipboard as my sandwich. Depending on the thickness of the chipboard you may only need one piece.
The C and B plate sandwich never worked for me.
Don't remember where I read it, but I have a couple of Spellbinders dies that
are pretty intricate and I have had good luck placing a piece of waxed paper between the die and the cardstock, cut, then turn a quarter turn and cut
again. Works every time! Then there are fun things you can do with the
waxed paper die cuts........have fun!
CUTTING (from the bottom up):
A Plate
B Cutting Plate
Paper/Cardstock (stamped) face UP
Cutting Die, face DOWN
C Plate
The advantages of this are that a) you can see exactly where you are cutting around your image, and b) the C plate is sturdier than the B plate and can withstand more direct pressure from the Cuttlebug as it goes through. I have also found less embedding of the die in the plate this way, even though the conventional instructions for die cutting with the Cuttlebug say to do it face up.
Hi Ladies,
If you like saving money ( i Know I do)
check out Penny Duncan Creations --- she has many templates there that will emboss shapes into the card stock--- check out her videos
I have a Pazzles Inspiriation so i can cut out the shapes that i want and then emboss using her method---
just an FYI
Cuttlebug problem
