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Post by jamh on May 13, 2015 14:05:48 GMT
Hi, Peas,
I just purchased some of those thin dies--a deer head, a flower, pinked circles, etc. and want to know any tips on running them through my Cuttlebug? Do I need a special plate, a foam pad, etc.?
I certainly don't want to break my new purchases.
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MerryMom
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Post by MerryMom on May 13, 2015 16:36:02 GMT
linkI am not sure if this is the type of video that would be helpful.
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Post by anniefb on May 13, 2015 19:55:49 GMT
You need a C plate for cutting with wafer thin dies.
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nylene
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Post by nylene on May 14, 2015 21:39:50 GMT
You will need an A plate, a C plate and a B plate. Occasionally I use a thin shim of cardstock. Hope you enjoy your new dies.
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Peamac
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Post by Peamac on May 14, 2015 23:49:21 GMT
I saw this link that is helpful if your new dies are intricate and have lots of little bits. |
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Post by angel97701 on May 15, 2015 21:12:44 GMT
Thin dies may need a shim along with the A, B, and C plates. The more intricate ones will need a little prep with a stack of fabric softener sheets to help the paper release from the die. Have fun!
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Post by ReneeH20 on May 16, 2015 15:43:20 GMT
Thin dies may need a shim along with the A, B, and C plates. The more intricate ones will need a little prep with a stack of fabric softener sheets to help the paper release from the die. Have fun! I use the A, B, & C plates with a cs shim. Thanks for the tip about the fabric softener. I will try that one. |
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Post by angel97701 on May 17, 2015 17:28:34 GMT
Thin dies may need a shim along with the A, B, and C plates. The more intricate ones will need a little prep with a stack of fabric softener sheets to help the paper release from the die. Have fun! I use the A, B, & C plates with a cs shim. Thanks for the tip about the fabric softener. I will try that one. I use about 3 fabric softener sheets folded in half. This stack will last for awhile, when it starts to fall apart start over with a new stack. It is good for 2 or 3 cuts through card stock. Then the Spellbinders tool will easily poke out the little paper dams, or you can tap the die sharply on a hard surface like your table. |
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Post by Basket1lady on May 18, 2015 15:50:47 GMT
If there is a specific area on the die that isn't cutting well, but the rest of the die is cutting, you can put a small piece of clear packaging tape over the back of the die in that specific spot. Don't make the tape any bigger than the trouble spot, as that will add thickness to the areas that are cutting well.
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nylene
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Post by nylene on May 18, 2015 21:41:13 GMT
Great tips, everyone.
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Post by artisticscrapper on May 23, 2015 6:50:27 GMT
That dryer sheet idea sounds interesting. I tried wax paper with the intricate dies and it really didn't do much good. Thanks for the tip.
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