Will spellbinder dies work with cuttlebug? Do I have to buy a c plate? I am a newbie.
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Most definitely YES. Spellbinder dies are awesome! They work great with the Cuttlebug. You will need a C plate. A, C and B plates are used together for cutting. A, B and B plates are used for embossing. If you emboss with the spellbinders dies, you will also need a tan mat. If you just emboss with an embossing folder, you just need the A and two B plates. Also a good tip when using really intricate dies is to place wax paper on your die first, then your card stock. It will make for an easier release. Sometimes if it doesn't cut through all the way, place a small shim (little piece of card stock) just over the area that didn't cut and run it through again, not over the entire area. The Alphabet dies are great and I didn't need to put wax paper in at all. They release just fine. For a wonderful website to learn all kinds of card making, go to card-making-magic.com. Christina Griffiths has all kinds of wonderful tutorials. You will learn a lot and she is very easy to follow. Good Luck and Happy Crafting!
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The Framlets have to be used with either the Hot Shot, or Cuttlebug, or Sizzix. The machines will cut the shape your using. Hope this helps you. Thank, sue
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You will need the dies for you caliber and you will need a shell trimmer. I would get some extra she'll holders so you don't have to switch from primer to press.
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No - a cuttlebug is a die cutting machine that uses embossing folders and metal dies sandwiched between 2-3 plates and cuts using pressure. There are no blades involved with a cuttlebug.
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I own a cuttlebug and use the sizzix dies regularly. This movers and shapers L die works great and cut easily through cardstock.
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If your ies use the pins with the head on them they should fit.Some dies use just a straight pin which slides up inside the sleeve and locks in place with the little knurled screw.I have used the decapping pins with the head as the one you have pictured in both types in a pinch.I am not sure off the top of my head if there are two sizes of straight pins or not.If your dies use this style of pin..they will fit..
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No expert on dies. Different capabilities based on dies included in each set. Either should work.
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This model of the Grand Calibur has been on the market for a couple years, after the original model (narrower tray with edges that wouldn't take 8.5 x 11 paper) was replaced. Spellbinders now offers an "upgrade" to their first release of the Grand Calibur, which involves a wider tray. I can't imagine that there are too many of the original models left out there as they were so poorly made. Last year they introduced the Artisan X-Plorer, which is supposed to have better pressure. It's intended for use with the Mixed Mixage collection of dies and has a small, narrow cutting space.
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Yes, the embossing folders should work just fine with the Cuttlebug. I use other brands of embossing folders in my machine. As long as they will fit the opening and are not too thick there should not be a problem. All of the embossing folders I have used are plastic if form and there have been no issues. The Cuttlebugs are very durable. Start crafting and enjoy the journey.
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Yes. You can use it in the embosser for sure; from bottom to top: platform D, platform C, cutting die, material, platform A. For the Grand Calibur the sandwich is: platform C, cutting die, material, and then use a Sizzix cutting plat on top of that. The only thing is, is that these decorative strips dies are 12 inches long and the platforms on either of the machines is not so you may have to run it through twice; just move it over to cut the rest of the die the second time through. Hope this helps!
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The label on this item states that the sizzix BigKick, BigShot and the Vagabond can be use with this item. I don't know how the Sizzix's older machine works, but people are using this die with the cuttlebug machine. Sorry, that I couldn't give you a direct yes or no answer, but I do hope that this can help.
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Yes dies is all you need. I would however suggest you invest in a different powder scale. This one is built kind of crappy and i dont cate for it.
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This embosser is the current model but NOT the NEW ONE. That one is called New Blue Cricut Cuttlebug. It was just released there IS a new Cuttlebug and according to this new link they can be pre-ordered at Amazon and available Nov 1 2013, but I cannot find that option on Amazon's site???? http://www.4-traders.com/news/Cricut-Introduces-New-Blue-Cricut-Cuttlebug-Embosser-and-Die-Cutter--17332113/ The current model hasn't been out very long (a few years maybe) and was not as nice as the original model they replaced it with. Maybe this new one will be better! Longer plates and loading shelf would be nice!! That's all I know! Mine broke in earlier this year and I went out and got a Tim Holz Vagabond which is WONDERFUL and much more versatile and only about $139 last I saw here at Amazon with free shipping. My choice hands down to Cuttlebug, and if I wanted a manual machine again I would buy the Sizzix Big Shot which interchanges with all the Vagabond plates etc!
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Well Cindy, that is something I haven't ever tried....give me a minute to run it through my Big Shot and I will let you know. How's that? DRUM ROLL....for dramatic effect!!! I used an embossing folder by Darice mainly for the style of design and it worked beautifully. I ran one piece through several times and it looks OK while having a slight curve in it like most paper or card stock. Then I ran a second piece through once then back to the starting position because it is easier to remove the folder from that position and it looks great too, without quite as much curve. The flower design is embossed in the plastic very well with no tearing or milky look around the edges, that I was concerned about. I chose this folder because the design has several sizes of daisy like flowers, some swirls formed from dots and also a couple tiny hearts. Besides the curve I can see no difference in the results. None of the designs in the folder caused a puncture in the plastic especially the dotted swirls. I believe you would be very happy with the Cuttlebug results too. So go for it...and by the way, thanks for asking, I love passing along information that I have learned so others can increase their knowledge and fun in their creativity. Don't forget you can stamp on this with a permanent ink too and color it. Have fun!
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Yes, I use it in my cuttlebug. I do use an extended plate with it, it is too long to use with the standard cuttlebug plates. Well, technically you can still use it with the regular plates but it won't cut out all the letters with one pass, you will have to run it through more than once if you want the whole alphabet.
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The machines are similar in that they use the same dies and embossing folders. What is different is that the Cuttlebug folds up for storage and transport to crops and the big shot does not. If you have room for a larger machine the big shot might be a good option, otherwise the Cuttlebug may suit you better. The Cuttlebug tends to be less expensive, watch for sales on either once you determine which one you want. It's about your preference, and what you can afford.
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Hello fellow crafter,You need to have embossing folders, plates (A,B and B).If you are die cutting you will need plate C. And paper. Simply place the paper inside of your chosen folder,. You will use plates B and B with A through the machine and turn until the folder reaches the other side, If you die cut you will need a template along with the plates and an additional cloth to protect the plates. There a demo available on YouTube if you needhelp. You can get additional materials from amazon.com Hope the this was helpful. Have fun!!!