Framelits with Big Shot Express

[kpaisley1]

I have spent the last 2 hours trying to make my framelits work with my big shot express. I have seen other questions posted about this but can't find an answer. I have tried multiple sandwich combos, shims, etc. and it either won't cut because it is not enough, or my machine jams because it is too much. I am pulling out my hair. I have not felt well enough to stamp since october and sit down for the first time today and can't make this work. If you have an answer, PLEASE help. thanks

[UnderstandBlue]

Hmmm - I've never used an express but I'm sure the sandwich order is the same as the Big Shot, right? If so, it's the multi-purpose platform, cutting plate, die, paper, cutting plate.

All tabs closed on the multi-purpose platform - is that what you have or do you have the one without the tabs?

[kpaisley1]

Express does not have the multipurpose platform, and I have tried to purchase one but sizzix shows them as discontinued. I ended up just continuing to try shims until I got the right combo - for my machine it was 7 sheets of cardstock (when I tried thicker than cardstock it jammed the machine...anyway thanks

[UnderstandBlue]

Okay this is what my friend DarthSunshine said - she also just has the white platform and this works in her Big Shot:

white platform, Mylar shim, cutting plate, die, cardstock, 2nd cutting plate....and I think you need another cs shim

[UnderstandBlue]

And a friend who works at Sizzix said this:

Use:

657160
Sizzix Accessory - Solo Wafer-Thin Die Adapter

with the solo platform and shim. (instead of the Multipurpose Platform)