pantsonfire
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Post by pantsonfire on Oct 19, 2022 17:06:29 GMT
Who do you recommend I watch to get ideas on how to make a shaker?
I received a free house shaker die set last month from SB dot com and wanted to give it a go. I also have the 4x6 window die from Elle's studio and the 4x6 die from SB dot come to make a different type of shaker.
Any specific items I need? Best foam tape? What to use for the clear part?
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Post by Linda on Oct 19, 2022 17:18:00 GMT
I used page protectors for the clear bit.
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kitbop
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Post by kitbop on Oct 19, 2022 17:24:32 GMT
I learned originally from Kristina Werner and Jennifer McGuire videos, then made some with a virtual card-making event I participated in.
But some techniques are "clunkier" than others and I've developed my own preferences - once you've made a few, you'll get an idea of what you like and dislike.
1. the clear part:
- I purchased acetate to make windows - it's not expensive - but if you want to heat emboss on the acetate (a very cool look IMO) you have to buy the heat-resistant kind which is more $$ and harder to find. It's on my wish list.
- you can also use packaging or backing from stamps/stickers, but my issue was that often it was marked or dirty
2. the foam part:
- I like the pre-cut narrow strips an awful lot - if you peel off the backing, they are bendy to get around the edges
- I use my foam tape, but cut strips narrower (2 mm)
- I also use fun foam: die cut the shape out of the centre of a piece of it (your house would work well with this): then you just layer your top piece of die-cut cardstock onto your fun foam and the dimension is done, no gaps
- now I'm imagining that next time I could adhere the cardstock to the foam before die cutting, and die cut them together. No lining up afterwards!
3. recommend using liquid adhesive wherever you don't have self-adhesive pieces. EG adding your acetate to your cardstock = liquid glue.
Biggest recommendation - don't forget to put that acetate on the back of the cardstock topper!!! I am guilty of carefully adding my beads/sequins/bits, adhering everything together, and then shaking and it all comes flying out because I forgot the acetate!!!
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Ryann
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Post by Ryann on Oct 19, 2022 18:13:12 GMT
Definitely use the skinny strips, something like this - smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B08F561SKP/ (non-affiliate). I like to fold the strips in half (so it's twice as thick) before sticking down so the space for the shaker bits to move around is roomy enough. Another vote for acetate. Use the anti-static tool on the acetate before laying down your shaker bits to remove the static so they don't stick to the acetate as much. |
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pantsonfire
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Post by pantsonfire on Oct 19, 2022 20:46:52 GMT
Awesome! Thanks for all the tips and link  |
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Post by papersilly on Oct 19, 2022 20:51:16 GMT
i always save the clear parts of clamshell packaging to use in shakers.
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Post by Embri on Oct 20, 2022 6:37:13 GMT
I don't make shaker cards regularly because I *despise* loose chaff anywhere near my card making supplies and it always makes me envision horrors of the glue eventually failing and being a horrible mess in the recipient's home, however if you do decide to make one, I'd recommend not using foam tape.
Foam tape is convenient and easy but it has two big flaws. The possibility there will be gaps through which your shaker chaff can escape, and that the adhesive/foam itself is likely to fail in the future. While it is slower, the frame for a shaker card can be built out of cardstock and liquid glue, which is far more durable. It also means being in complete control of how deep the window is. The acetate front needs to be attached with a plastic friendly glue like Tombow Mono Multi or sewn on. If you really want to use foam die-cutting a solid piece is much more secure.
Very tiny inclusions/glitter are best avoided since they will just static to the acetate and not move around at all, even with anti-static powder. They're also far more likely to break free and cause a crafty catastrophe.
Of course if you actually hate the recipient, a sabotaged shaker card might be just the thing...
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Post by scrapnnana on Oct 20, 2022 7:34:25 GMT
If you are handing the shaker to the recipient, you can usually get away with foam tape. If it goes through the mail, a shaker can get ruined (as well as cost you extra postage). If you got a kit, similar to what Queen & Co. sells, you can potentially use craft foam with adhesive for the shaker, and just cut it with your shaped shaker die, but you’ll have to double it. I do that all the time, especially if I have run out of the kit pieces. I use clear acetate for the window, like a clear report cover, and cut that with the outline die. Some shakers (like from My Favorite Things) use a molded bubble. That is a different style of shaker. I don’t like those as well. They seem more likely to get messed up in the mail. Queen & Co. also sells a tacky glue that works well. I’m not sure what type shaker you bought, but I am guessing you have the style shaker similar to what Queen & Co. sells. You can find shaker fillings at Michaels or Hobby Lobby. I do not recommend glitter. It tends to cling to the window. I use a Bounce sheet on my acetate(just wipe the acetate gently with it before sealing it up). That helps, but I almost never use regular glitter as a filler. Queen & Co. has tutorials on their website, but they use their kits, not foam tape or fun foam. I have a shaker tutorial on my blog that I posted awhile back that might be helpful: Shaker Tutorial |
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Post by cmpeter on Oct 20, 2022 23:53:37 GMT
Jennifer McGuire or Nicole Spohr are my go-to gals for shaker YouTube videos.
If the shape/die allows, I prefer to cut extra layers of cardstock to form my shaker walls vs. foam tape. I use liquid adhesive (Bearly Arts Glue).
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Post by honeypea on Oct 21, 2022 3:20:59 GMT
Jennifer McGuire or Nicole Spohr are my go-to gals for shaker YouTube videos. If the shape/die allows, I prefer to cut extra layers of cardstock to form my shaker walls vs. foam tape. I use liquid adhesive (Bearly Arts Glue). I was wondering about building layers of card stock like this. How many layers do you usually go for? |
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Post by Embri on Oct 21, 2022 3:50:07 GMT
Depends on what your shaker bits are, and how thick the cardstock. ~4 layers of thin cardstock is 1mm, and ~3mm would be the shallowest I'd make a shaker with fairly flat chaff. Thicker cardstock will get there much faster.
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