As a new die cut machine user, I was happy to see that we can use other materials. I found the video very confusing, though, with all the shuffling, stacking, unstacking and restacking. The hand is quicker than the eye. I was hoping to see how to keep the plate from curling, but got lost in the shuffle/cut/stack/shuffle... But now I know it's a thing, so thanks!

@lauramartin7300

2 жыл бұрын

Agree

@UsernameBarbF

2 жыл бұрын

Marty, I agree with you, by the time she finished, I was so confused that I felt it wasn't worth purchasing anything, just stick with what I know. I know she tried to be helpful, but as you said, the shuffling and stacking and restacking was just impossible to keep up with or understand. I couldn't see a replacement for what we already use, just an addition of vinyl sheets into the sandwich? Maybe she'll do another video that is easier to understand.

@louisejones3080

2 жыл бұрын

@@lauramartin7300 I agree, far too confusing.

@maryellenb.1528

2 жыл бұрын

Agree - much too confusing.

@coolstamper

2 жыл бұрын

Me too. 😕

Hi Sharon. I love your tip. It has worked for me and certainly provided 'stich in time' for me. I cleaned and flattened my plates for my Gemini in readiness for my orders to arrive. I purchased from Amazon a pack of 10 x 400 micron magnetic sheets and as a cheap option I bought a vinyl clear tablecloth. My sandwich was trial and error but all my efforts were well rewarded. My sandwich is 2 magnetic sheets and 6 layers of vinyl. Thank you so much for your tips. I'm winning at life. 🏆

My Walmart sells fabric still and they sell tablecloth vinyl by the yard in different thicknesses and widths. It’s pretty inexpensive. Since my Walmart is a 1/2 hour away, I keep a couple of yards on hand because it’s great for many things and I don’t have to stop and ride up there. There’s a Joann’s next door to my Walmart and they sell it too. I cover work tables, craft mats when painting, over the outside of my shelving to protect my stash from dust and small pieces are handy stuck to matboard to dry painted or glued items.

@UandMeGod

2 жыл бұрын

OMG I do the same as you do! I buy the vinyl by the yard from Walmart and cover my craft table too! lol Have you tried it in your die cutting machine yet? If so which thickness of vinyl worked? They sell the super thick vinyl and the thinner one at Walmart. I have the thicker one I think? lol Hey great minds think alike! lol

@nancywalker7302

2 жыл бұрын

Totally,!

@TheCraftydevilSpeaks

2 жыл бұрын

Haven’t yet been busy with other stuff but I can’t wait to see how it works because I have not been impressed with anything else I’ve seen that was supposed to be the greatest “hack”

@TheCraftydevilSpeaks

2 жыл бұрын

Will let you know when I get to try it

@kellyhenderson1026

4 ай бұрын

What thickness works best

You are only the second person I have heard mention the problem with the etched marks on the cutting plates leaving marks on the papers of the projects after die cutting. I thought it was only my problem and I must be doing something wrong because no one else is talking about it! Thank you for addressing it.

@Hash4ever

2 жыл бұрын

I have been asking professional crafters about this issue for several years...they claim it is not a problem. I have the problem every time. So, I have been using the thin packaging that comes with stamps and dies to put on cardstock, especially the mirror card.

@cherylcain890

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve always had that problem, you are not alone!!😀

@janetaldridge2248

2 жыл бұрын

I have heard others say that, in order to avoid the back side cutting marks, they add a piece of printer paper in between. It's very thin but picks up the marks itself. Hope it works for you if you try it.

@amybagnall6097

2 жыл бұрын

Here is Jennifer McGuire’s solution to fix and prevent warped plates. Everything you need is right in your kitchen. kzread.info/dash/bejne/lWSOrdqKfLeZd8o.html

@NiceLoki

Жыл бұрын

nope, definitely a universal problem. When I have asked other crafters I was advised to use a sheet of printer paper over the card/paper that I'm die cutting. Which works, but I get through too much printer paper and hate the cost and waste. I am SO excited to have found this solution, I will be looking to try it asap.

The take-away from this video is that you can use other stacking material. Since I watched this, I started experimenting with stacking vinyl sheets between the regular acrylic sheets and the dies, and it's worked very well to protect the acrylic sheets from getting marked up. Thank you for addressing this issue!

I need to see this in slow motion. Only made it half way through. Way too confusing, but glad it's working for you.

@kkrolf2782

2 жыл бұрын

You can slow the vid (at least on an iPad) by using the speed setting shown in the drop down where you see 3 stacked dots on the video screen.

Calipers are the key to this whole sandwich confusion. You can buy them in any decent hardware store, Canadian Tire, Princess Auto, etc. Even the cheap ones are good enough. Measure the whole sandwich recommended for your machine (preferably with relatively new plates), then you’ll have a baseline measurement. Then every sandwich you make of any material you chose should be pretty close to that measurement.

@kdean4stampinUP

2 жыл бұрын

This is brilliant! And such a simple concept. Thank you for sharing!

@rosie5835

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you brilliant idea I'm away to find a set of these should give me a better understanding of this procedure , a friend has just text me "self healing mat " and!!! Lol.

@eleeper26

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome tip! I have a heck of a time getting my sandwich to the right thickness because I have so many different brands of dies and embossing folders.

@lorrainebarrett2294

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Catherine. Can you pls tell me what you mean by "callipers", and how they work here? Many thanks 😊🇦🇺

@tinamarie2957

2 жыл бұрын

What are the calipers you talk about Catherine? Please let me know, Thanks!

This is a valuable contribution to die-cutting, Sharon. Thank you SO MUCH!

THANKS for all the great tips...... can't wait to do all the things you recommend here!

Sharon, this is the first time watching you. Oh WOW!!! Your teaching techniques are outstanding. I’m so excited to try this asap. Thank you❤️

I'm so glad I got your channel as a recommendation! Your videos are jammed packed with information. I really appreciate the time you spend getting this info and then sharing with us! Thank you so much! 💖💖

You are soooo innovative,Sharon! Who would have thought vinyl was the key to great die cuts! Thank you for your time and talent in creating all of your very helpful youtubes. I really enjoy your tutorials.

@SharonLuska

2 жыл бұрын

gosh thanks Lynne you’re so sweet 💕💕💕🤗

Thanks for this info. I also have substituted chip board in the sandwich. Works well. Always check you packaging!

Thank you so much for sharing. This information is extremely valuable in preserving our cutting machines.

I add a layer of funky foam or felt too to get the right thickness sometimes....couple of book pages, piece of fabric, folded piece of newspaper, puzzle book cover, rip a cover off a scrapbook pad, or the thin grey card on the back.... whatever's easiest to grab from where I'm sitting! 🤣

Ingenious! Thanks for sharing!

I can’t wait to try this! Thanks for the in sight

Wow! I have some of that vinyl because i recently bought new bedding. I had no idea why I saved the vinyl - until I saw your video! Thanks so much🙂 Stay well🙂🙂🙂

Your hands are fine, shows your a hard worker!

Stunning idea thanks for sharing

whoa! vinyl huh?... genius! I think I have some laying around. I'm gonna start cutting my own, thanks for sharing! 😊

Fantastic tip. Thanks for sharing.

Thank you again... you come up with the best ideas!

@SharonLuska

2 жыл бұрын

gosh thanks Teresa🤗🤗💕💕💕💕

Many thanks for sharing your ingenious ideas 😊😊😊

Glad I found your video, learned so much. Thanks for all the info.

Thank you so much. I have grandchildren that try but don’t always remember which is the “do not cut” mat so I would be able to stretch the pads longer. Im sure this will help. I’m going to get some today !

Thank you for sharing your videos

Sharon - Thank you for sharing this very useful tip and information.

Oh, thank you! I currently use a self healing mat which has worked great for over a year. I know I have some of those bedding vinyl packages. If that doesn't work I will look into ordering these sheets. Thank you so much! ❤️

Just ordered mine…so excited!

@SharonLuska

2 жыл бұрын

yaaaaaaaay🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗💕💕💕💕

Wow this works like magic! Tku you so much and God Bless for sharing!

Sharon!!! You are INCREDIBLE!!! 😍🤯

Woah, great video. Thanks so much for sharing

Holy confusion. Lol I appreciate your video, but, boy you were flipping those plates so fast, I lost track. 😀

@ruthportway5198

2 жыл бұрын

Re-watch, go to the 3 dots or little cog symbol at top right of the screen and look for speed. You can slow right down or speed up to suit your needs. I use it all the time

@kkrolf2782

2 жыл бұрын

Check her “drop down” “see more”, tiny little arrow under the right corner of the window? She’s given us the info in written form there.

Can’t wait to,try this. TFS💕

I am only starting out on the die cutting and embossing machine journey, this is all good to know, thank you. 👍🏻😊

@amybagnall6097

2 жыл бұрын

Have you tried Jennifer McGuire’s technique for fixing the plates? kzread.info/dash/bejne/lWSOrdqKfLeZd8o.html

Very clever thank you

Good hints, thankyou sooooo much xxx

*Nice! Thank you! They also sell many different types of vinyls at fabric stores, like Joanne Fabrics, and you can buy it by the yard and cut it any way you need. Walmart also carrys huge rolls of clear vinyl in their craft department that you can buy by the yard.*

Love this. Will try for sure

@SharonLuska

2 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy. thank you for your sweet words💕💕💕

Yes! I want to try your plastic!

@SharonLuska

2 жыл бұрын

yaaaay Lori you won’t regret it💕💕💕🎉🎉

you are a genius it works thank you!

I ordered mine❤️ Thank you 😊

@SharonLuska

2 жыл бұрын

thank you💕💕💕

Thank you so much. I have a big shot. This will help me.

Thank God I found you again! I had seen this video a long time ago, thought I saved it but couldn’t locate it. I kept google searching and I don’t know how but your video popped up! I need those vinyl sheets and will look next to see if they are still available.

thanks - this seems to be great idea. Going to give it a ltry for sure!

Awesome!!!

I 💜 cover plates & ❤️ 5x7 cards. Have plenty of A2 cover plates. Had no clue where to find the larger cover plates. Now I know. Thx.

Ordered!! I haven't watched you in awhile & the last time I did you were just over 900 subscribers & now...OVER 5K!! I knew you would be famous!! Congrats my fellow crafter!! I still need to try the Vaseline trick to make some card backgrounds!!

I’ve been trying to use my sizzix (embossing only) machine into a die cutting machine. I had to play around with the “sandwich” but It never cut clean… until I used your method with 2 bedding bag magic layers. Now it almost always cuts beautifully. I still have one or 2 fiddley dies. Just want to say thank you! You saved me from having to spend $ on another machine. New subscriber. 🎉 thanks!!

Ok, I will say it again, you are a genius! I finally got all the supplies, prepped them and tried it today. It cut perfectly! Now the vinyl sheet was pretty marked from the die so I am going to try on a foil paper to see it if leaves marks. Even if it does, I still think this is better than constantly buying new cutting plates. My vinyl might not be as good as yours, but so far so good. Thank so much again for sharing this!

I've been waiting for this video! You're innovative. I bought just bought my set.

@SharonLuska

2 жыл бұрын

you’re going to love them. I tested them for a year to make sure I was showing the very best😉💕💕

Amazing! TFS!

I used it in the Platinum 6 and my die cut came out perfectly just like you said. Each little tricky piece fell out as I ran my fingers over them. Thank you. Great advice. I used two two laminating sheets that I laminated first then laminated them together with a third sheet to get the thickness I needed then cut them. Went through my Platinum 6 easily and I didn't have to run them back and forth. Wow!

That is one awesome hack Sharon. I think I have some of that packaging-if not, I am buying yours! ❤️🇨🇦

@lindajones-johnson4524

2 жыл бұрын

I think I have one bedding bag on hand that I can cut up. Love this tip. Thank you so much for taking the time to explain this to us. I just stumbled across your channel and it must have been a God thing. I'm now a new subscriber and look forward to see more of your videos. By the way it helped me personally a lot that you use the same Gemini Junior that I recently bought and have only used one day. So far I'm loving it! ❤️❤️✅👍🥰🤩

Thank You!

Thanks for the great video

@SharonLuska

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

I will try thise hacks. Thanks for the information.

Thank you so much Sharon, I really really enjoyed watching you show us this amazing way of saving our cutting plates. It’s really such a shame I’m living in the UK 🇬🇧 and I can’t get any of those alternatives here. I’ve subscribed and given you a thumbs up 👍 too. Please stay safe and well too

@amybagnall6097

2 жыл бұрын

Have you tried Jennifer McGuire’s technique for fixing the plates? kzread.info/dash/bejne/lWSOrdqKfLeZd8o.html

HOLY COW! I got out some of the bedding vinyl.....wowza, this is fabulous! i think ineed to put mine in some nice warm water so they will lay flatter. TY for this! :) you're genius!

Genius, girl.

Thank you for such important options. I am new to cardmaking and always wonder why things are so expensive so saving money is important for me. Also thankyou for mentioning that these products are sold I Canada as that is were I'm from.

Thank you. I have been using die cutting machines for YEARS and never came across this hack. Very easy and inexpensive. Only now I feel I need new plates because they are all cut up from before. 😆 BTW...I instantly tried this and it works well. Super simple and easy.

Thank you

Thank you very much for this. Really helpful, and using what I had to hand I have found a combination that works on my Pogi. Especially important as I can't seem to find any replacement plates that will fit the Pogi - Should have checked that out before I bought it. Again - thank you so very much.

Amazing information!

@SharonLuska

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you💕💕💕

Thanks for a fabulous problem solving tip. I had some of this material on hand and what a difference it make in cutting a new intricate die that was not doing well even when using a precision cutting plate and a paper shim. I'll be crediting you when I respond to a request from Simon Says Stamps for a product review of the die. The die I'm referring to is the Tim Holtz Crochet 664178.

Wow love your show its crazy o just ordered new cutting mats lol thank its really going too help me

I am glad I watched. It would be helpful if you slowed down your band movements. Very very helpful.

You're so creative! Great idea, Sharon! 😊Hugs, Maranda

@SharonLuska

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! hugs my crafty friend🤗🤗💕💕💕

Really cool ,thank you.👏👍✌️🙂🇨🇦

I seen this video along time ago, luckily it popped up and shared it with friends. I recently threw some away🤦🏻‍♀️ I have some other vinyl, I’ll have to try n use that

Thanks I'm going to experiment with my sandwich on my big shot plus

Ok, you popped up in my feed, checked out the video, I just ordered from your Etsy store, good price. I'm willing to try just about anything to not have to keep buying plates. 🤞🏿I hope it works 😀 Thank you for your efforts, I just subscribed.

WOW!

This is pretty cool, but I've already bought the magic mat and no longer have issues with warped or cracked plates. Wish I had known about this month's ago. Good luck to you!! It is time we send a message to the companies, letting them know we are tired of replacing warped or broken plates on a too frequent basis.

Love it

@SharonLuska

2 жыл бұрын

Yaaaaaay thank you💕💕💕🏎

Just bought my new Sizzix Big Shot (I think that's the name), and just received some die cuts. I'm a little unsure about what to do, but this looks to be great info & I'll do some more research & come back & watch again. Thanks for the info.

Wow!!! Thanks

@SharonLuska

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

i set and opertate a heidelberg die cutting platen press for a living and even though it has the same name DIE CUTTING it is different to what you do mainly due to the length of the runs we do and other differences, thankyou for giving me an introduction to the what you do die cutting wise 🙂

Mind blown! I conveniently have those dollar tree mats (I use them as organization for my stamps pockets). Never thought of using in BigShot. I use my disgusting plates until they crack and yes, lots of damage and “dirt” are left on many projects. Just threw away sheet packaging…..off to the recycle bin. Thank you!

I have started using the new cutting pads on my Gemini Jr. with a new Sizzix cutting plate. So thrilled with this new sandwich, Not a mark on my cutting plate. I have the top sandwich taped as in Jennifer Maguire's video. It all works beautifully. Thank you so much.

@amybagnall6097

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t think I know about that technique. But I like this idea she shows. Have you tried Jennifer McGuire’s technique for fixing the plates? kzread.info/dash/bejne/lWSOrdqKfLeZd8o.html

@gerriras8602

2 жыл бұрын

I tried the boiling water and a heavy pot but it didn't last very long. The plates warped after the first use.

I purchased a micrometer from amazon for under $20 to measure thickness of plates. It is easier to read than a caliper and more accurate. Will measure up to one inch to .005 of inch. Metric available.

@muskadobbit

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, that’s a good option, too. They both have their strengths. Micrometers are more accurate and calipers have more range. Depends on the use. In any case you have the right tool for the job.

🌈Hi Sharon Wow! I REALLY had no idea! I have been drooling over the beautiful effects of embossing and diecutting card stock. I now have funds to purchase a manual machine, I’m so excited. I will stay tuned in because I will need lots of help. L O L🌻 I’m thankful for you. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours💐

SUPER IDEA!!! THANK YOU! I HOPE I get your notifications! I've NEVER gotten ANY notifications from KZread that I can remember, & I HAVE subscribed to others! THANK YOU!!! ;)

That was a very interesting video, thank you for this valuable information, I have subscribed to your channel !!!

Walmart sells vinyl in large sheets as tablecloth covers in the sewing department. There are several thicknesses available. You can also check with JoAnn's to see if they also carry the rolls of vinyl table cloth covers.

@donnam5891

Жыл бұрын

Spotlight has this in Australia also.

Will look forward to this appearing in the UK.. warped plates drive me crazy!

Gurrrrlllll, you are genius. I was complaining the other day that my mini die cut machine plates were starting to warp. I don't make cards, but use the smaller one for tags and and all dies under 3 inches. One problem I have is one die I use a lot is thicker than the others and it's murder on my hands trying g to get it into the machine. Can't wait to try.these out. I'm old and just learning about paper crafting. and love it so much, but didn't know the Gemini. Now I have cutting machine envy. Ha. New subbie

@SharonLuska

2 жыл бұрын

Hobby lobby had “sizzix mini cutting pads” (for use with the big shot)that are thinner than the mini die cutting machine pads. I have substituted one of these for one of my mini pads (they’re the same size just thinner) I use 2 layers of vinyl with it and that fixes the thicker die problem...and saves the pads😉🤗💕💕💕

I DEFINITELY would like you to consider shipping to the UK 🤯😱🤩

@SharonLuska

2 жыл бұрын

I’m gonna pm you😉💕💕

Oh click click click my brain just got it. FABRIC laminating vinyl! Not self adhesive. Goodness that took me a while to get! Hope this helps others that didn’t understand laminating vinyl. If you sew it’s likely this kind……..And hey I could be wrong, @Sharon please correct me if I’m out of my depth here! Thanks for this fantastic tip! Also I am buying calipers from Amazon now! Digital ones! Sweet lesson! Appreciate it!

I tried using the cutting mat method and wasn't very happy with that because the thickness of my cheapy cutting mats is very uncooperative with the thickness of my plates, so extra shimming was needed, the cardstock shimming wore down very quickly due to compression, etc. etc. - I was constantly adjusting, meh! I am very glad therefore that you are suggesting an alternative, especially using cast-off materials! I will certainly see to it that this kind of material will not go into the recycle bin without having been okayed by me in the future. Meanwhile: I am mostly using a hand-crank A5 machine which comes with A (Platform), B and C sheets. Manufacturer's instructions say to cut "into/onto" plate B. And plate B is easy to get replacements for. I now cut with the B-plate on top of the Platform, then add the die cutting side up, then the paper, then C-plate. So I cut "into/onto" plate C. And although I bought a replacement C (from china, looking for the right thickness) early on after I bought that particular machine, I am still using the original one. Surely, you have to wash/brush it from time to time to get rid of the debris. To me, it's very important to have a B plate that's not marred so when I emboss (with a cutting die or a stencil, not with a folder), there will be no inadvertent embossing lines from previous cuts. Been there. Thank you so much for looking at this from a totally new perspective. I am always happy when someone comes up with readily available material to replace a pricy OEM item.

Thanks for this tip. It has worked for me. Tried this out on Anna griffin E once again , thank you.mpress and was happy with result.I cut up old packaging from drapes. Didn't cut into the plate and didn't warp the plates. I think I will buy a heavy duty vinyl table cover to see if it will last longer than the packaging. Also I have some storage bags that might work.

@kkrolf2782

2 жыл бұрын

When you’re ready to discard the spent vinyl pieces, put them in with grocery bags to be recycled.

I just got a small sizzix haven't used it yet. It call for the thinlets dies. But someone told me they've been using regular stamp n up dies for years with no prob. I'm going to try this out ty.

I really love to understand this properly, my machine came with white magnetic mat that also perishes and needs replacing so would to figure this out.In a nutshell its 1 Gemini clear mat,a sizzix thinner mat,a thinner magnetic mat ??( where do we get that ) ,2 pieces of heavy duty vinyl and possibly other thin laminated layer to make the sandwich .I live in uk we have pound shops but not the same as your dollar tree sadly

I also bought a thick self-healing mat that I cut down to a standard plate size. I use a few paper shims on top of my platform and one standard clear plate. After a lot of use the self- healing mar can begin to warp and gets fine slivers of paper trapped in the cut marks, so I boil it in a square grill pan with water and a flat iron over it for a few minutes, take it out and finish rinsing the paper bits off, leave it on my counter to cool, and it’s just like new again. It was just difficult to cut through the self-healing mat in the first place to cut it to plate size. Your solution sounds much simpler because of the ease of cutting the vinyl to size. Thanks for sharing.

@jeannegow2144

2 жыл бұрын

I use the self healing mat too on one side of the sandwich.... Works well for my platinum machine....interesting to hear that you boil it and flat iron to flatten again...I will try this...thank you!!!

@lynnscraps5631

2 жыл бұрын

Hon, those Tim Holtz scissors will cut the mat like butter.

I've got several homemade cutting plates and shims and whatnot. And would you believe it, I recently found a large piece of vinyl that I'd saved for a rainy day! So I'll definitely try this.😄👍

@SharonLuska

2 жыл бұрын

yaaaaay... you’re not gonna look back this is a game changer💕💕💕

Just bought a Big Shot, will get my vinal before I cut more paper !!!

YES!!!

Genious!

@SharonLuska

Жыл бұрын

GIANT HEAD and massive smile now😃 Thank you💕💕💕