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I have trouble with intricate Spellbinder dies. : No matter what I do I cannot get a thorough cut. I use different sandwiches, have run it through every way possible & still cannot get the corners to cut through. It is very disheartening because I cannot cut those little pieces out & when I try, it ruins the whole piece. Anyone have any ideas? I love the look of their dies, but if they do not work....it would be worth the extra money to get dies that will cut. HELP
I took a piece of cs and put it under plate c and also had the die facing up. You can see if it is not cutting and peel away the border of the die (this usually cuts first) and then you will have more room to rotate the die. The cardstock piece really works well for giving more pressure to your machine. The cutting with the die blade up really helps me.
the best purchase I have ever made is the precision plate to be used with the big shot. I used to have a terrible time with intricate cuts, running through multiple times, turning, etc. Now I get a great cut first time. Sizzix Wafer-Thin Dies Precision Base Plate 10"X6.25"- at Joann.com
If you are not using a big shot, other companies also sell metal plates that can be used in the same manner.
Poor cuts on intricate dies is a common problem now, you will find a number of threads on here about it. Some suggest the metal plates as a cure, others swear by dryer sheets(used)or waxed paper. Shimming the portion that does not cut well with some copy paper can help, as can turning the dies & card/paper, and running through again. I have a Spellbinders/Heartfelt Creations one called Delicate Aster, that is a nightmare to cut, so rarely gets used!
Have you contacted Spellbinders Customer Service to ask for help? Which die is it?
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Originally Posted by Cricket54
I have trouble with intricate Spellbinder dies. : No matter what I do I cannot get a thorough cut. I use different sandwiches, have run it through every way possible & still cannot get the corners to cut through. It is very disheartening because I cannot cut those little pieces out & when I try, it ruins the whole piece. Anyone have any ideas? I love the look of their dies, but if they do not work....it would be worth the extra money to get dies that will cut. HELP
Do you have the die cutting ridges UP?
I have found on ALL machines the top roller applies more pressure to cut and the die cutting ridges need to be facing the top roller.
I also use Freezer paper between the die and the card stock .
Occasionally I use the Cheery Lynn metal plate under the die . You don't cut into the metal plate. It is rigid and not flexible like the acrylic cutting plates
so it forces the rollers to cut more deeply .
Hope this helps
__________________ "I have not failed . I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work" --Thomas A. Edison
Poor cuts on intricate dies is a common problem now, you will find a number of threads on here about it. Some suggest the metal plates as a cure, others swear by dryer sheets(used)or waxed paper. Shimming the portion that does not cut well with some copy paper can help, as can turning the dies & card/paper, and running through again. I have a Spellbinders/Heartfelt Creations one called Delicate Aster, that is a nightmare to cut, so rarely gets used!
So sorry to hear your Delicate Aster die doesn't cut. I have it and use it all the time with 100lb cardstock. I don't need a special plate and just use wax paper to help with the release.
I think there are a wide variation of quality levels with Spellbinders dies because I have several and all cut, especially if I use a metal plate.
I have more problems with dies with ejection foam and find I get better results if I just remove the foam.
oh, my, what am I doing wrong?
I got one of these metal plates from Cheery Lynn designs and it popped the side of my bug off. I used the sandwich that was recommended. Thank goodness I was able to put my bug back together, but am wondering how to use the metal shim.
Thank you for your help.
I think there are a wide variation of quality levels with Spellbinders dies because I have several and all cut, especially if I use a metal plate.
I think you may be onto something! I keep wondering why some people have so much trouble with their Spellbinder dies and I have a gazillion dies and they all cut . I rarely bother using my metal plate .
They are my favorite dies .
The problems may be quality control issues and we can't solve that. I think the dies are made in China. Perhaps there are more than one factory and the same die designs may be made at different locations Or some shift managers may be more observant to quality issues than others
All I know is Spellbinders has wonderful Customer Service and stand behind all of their products.
__________________ "I have not failed . I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work" --Thomas A. Edison
oh, my, what am I doing wrong?
I got one of these metal plates from Cheery Lynn designs and it popped the side of my bug off. I used the sandwich that was recommended. Thank goodness I was able to put my bug back together, but am wondering how to use the metal shim.
Thank you for your help.
IF you popped off the side of your Bug the sandwich must have been too thick. Your CB may have tight rollers and need a different sandwich with the metal plate, Try using this : base plate is bottom
1-3 pieces of cardstock for shims to make it thick enough to cut
"B" plate not "C" plate
Cardstock
Wax paper or freezer paper
Die ridges UP
Metal plate
"B" plate
Base plate
** The metal plate should always be next to the smooth side of the die not facing the cutting ridge side. Acrylic plates have some flexibility . The metal plate is rigid and should force the die into the cardstock to help it cut
HTH
Barbara
__________________ "I have not failed . I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work" --Thomas A. Edison
Intricate Spellbinders Not Cutting Through
