Embossing Die Cuts

[bh_dallas]

Hi All,

If I want to emboss die cut or punch cut flowers and or similar shapes, would it be better to die cut it first and then emboss it or emboss it first and then die cut/punch it out?

What would you all suggest?

Thanks!
Banu

[cookscrapstamp]

Hey there.

I have noticed that the die/embossing folders that are new out for the cuttlebug have you cut then emboss but if you are not using the ones that match up exactly like theirs do then what I do is emboss first and then cut that way if I am mounting my die cut item is the right dimension..

Hope that made sense.

[bh_dallas]

Thanka a lot. I think this makes sense.

[Anilu Magloire]

Great question! Good to know

[pjw2855]

Always cut then emboss. You don't want to take the chance of getting any of the embossing particles inside your die cutting machine.

Also, if dry embossing, you may crush the embossed area if you emboss first then run it through the die cutting machine (the compression of the machine may do it).

Embossing after cutting makes it easier to know exactly where to place your embossing whether heat or dry.

If using the Cricut to die cut, you don't want to take the chance of getting any embossing particles inside your machine. Also the raised parts of dry embossing may interfere with the cutting of the Cricut. You may not get a smooth cut or could cause the paper to move around due to resistance of the needle moving.

I say these things based upon experience of using my BIGkick, Cuttlebug and Cricut machines.

Patti

[bh_dallas]

Quote:

Originally Posted by pjw2855

Always cut then emboss. You don't want to take the chance of getting any of the embossing particles inside your die cutting machine.

Also, if dry embossing, you may crush the embossed area if you emboss first then run it through the die cutting machine (the compression of the machine may do it).

Embossing after cutting makes it easier to know exactly where to place your embossing whether heat or dry.

If using the Cricut to die cut, you don't want to take the chance of getting any embossing particles inside your machine. Also the raised parts of dry embossing may interfere with the cutting of the Cricut. You may not get a smooth cut or could cause the paper to move around due to resistance of the needle moving.

I say these things based upon experience of using my BIGkick, Cuttlebug and Cricut machines.

Patti

Patti,

Great tips. Thanks so much. This explains my concerns exactly.