Post by scrapcat on Feb 12, 2018 20:29:20 GMT
I know I commented on some other posts about Crafter's Companion Gemini machine, but wanted to give an update here.
I don't own it, my Mom does, but I recently borrowed it for a bit to check it out. While the diecutting function works fine, I was having a lot of issues with embossing.
It seems to me you cannot emboss from dies? No matter what sandwich I tried it was either too little pressure to make an impression or too much and would just die cut. It was quite frustrating and I am not a fan of how the embossing mat moves while going thru the machine.
I found all the plates/mats/sandwiches to be sort of wonky when going thru machine. Unless I taped the die or used a post-it it would move around. Then when I did that, the impression of the tape or post it would be on my material. I found this happened too where the impression of old die cuts on the plates would transfer to the new paper being cut.
Also I sat it on a separate table, but found you still have to be there to catch the plates when they come out the other end or else they go flying.
I searched a ton of youtube videos but everyone was only embossing with folders. Anyone have any luck?
I know in the manual it only has instructions for Crafter's Companion embossing, so maybe it can only be used with their products?
I am glad I tried it bcz I was considering the Gemini Jr. But I think I will stick with trusty Cuttlebug. (Which I ended up using to complete my project)
It is nice if you are diecutting a lot at once and intricate designs. But for the price, not versatile enough for me. Luckily I can just borrow it!
Anyone else have similar experience?
I don't own it, my Mom does, but I recently borrowed it for a bit to check it out. While the diecutting function works fine, I was having a lot of issues with embossing.
It seems to me you cannot emboss from dies? No matter what sandwich I tried it was either too little pressure to make an impression or too much and would just die cut. It was quite frustrating and I am not a fan of how the embossing mat moves while going thru the machine.
I found all the plates/mats/sandwiches to be sort of wonky when going thru machine. Unless I taped the die or used a post-it it would move around. Then when I did that, the impression of the tape or post it would be on my material. I found this happened too where the impression of old die cuts on the plates would transfer to the new paper being cut.
Also I sat it on a separate table, but found you still have to be there to catch the plates when they come out the other end or else they go flying.
I searched a ton of youtube videos but everyone was only embossing with folders. Anyone have any luck?
I know in the manual it only has instructions for Crafter's Companion embossing, so maybe it can only be used with their products?
I am glad I tried it bcz I was considering the Gemini Jr. But I think I will stick with trusty Cuttlebug. (Which I ended up using to complete my project)
It is nice if you are diecutting a lot at once and intricate designs. But for the price, not versatile enough for me. Luckily I can just borrow it!
Anyone else have similar experience?
