How do die cutters work?
I am working on a project for which I need to cut out several hundred copies of (fairly simple) paper doll pattern for a children’s craft table. I am wondering if I can save time for myself and my volunteers by getting some kind of cutting machine. I have never done any scrapbooking. I will be using some sort of cardstock or lightweight posterboard. If I buy a cutting machine, can I make my own die for the pattern? (I have access to a metal shop that might be able to do it.) I have looked at cutting machines online, but don’t quite understand how they all work. Also, many don’t list the maximum size of a sheet they can handle. Any thoughts would be most appreciated! Thanks!
Well there are manual and electronic/automatic die cutters machines. The manual die cutters have been around the longest, and the popular manufacturer is sizzix. The contraption can be a hand held, to a hefty one, and it has a presser to cut the shapes. But you have to purchase the die cut shapes separately. So how it works is that you get cardstock, preferably a small size like the size of a postcard or whatever size will fit in the presser. The die cut lays on top of the cardstock. And it is going to either cut it by pressing down, or a hand roller that will press it through, and the shape is cut!
As for the electronic cutters, those are really cool but really pricy. But personally if you can find a few people to split that cost with you it can be a really good investment if you make cards and scrapbook frequently. But purchasing a die c utter machine is very expensive because with a manual you have to purchase the die cuts, and with an electronic it’s a no brainer and it’s faster with a lot of features, but like the cricut machine, it comes with one cartridge, but you have to purchase quite a few accessories. YOur best bet is to ask around to someone you know who scrapbooks and ask if you can rent their machine. Or if you know of a place in your area that does scrapbooking classes or sells supplies some will actually make the cuts for you for a certain price. Good luck and have fun with the project!
Which Scrapbook Die Cutting Machine is Right for You
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JANZ CRAFTZ set of 6 “Happy Halloween” Die Cut Scrapbook Embelishments $3.99 |
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JANZ CRAFTZ set of 6 “Happy Halloween” Die Cut Scrapbook Embelishments $3.99 |
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QuicKutz Adhesive-backed Magnet, 4-Sheets, 4-Inch by 12-Inch $4.99 Includes six sheets of 4? x 12? magnet sheets with adhesive backing Magnet sheets are adhesive-backed, making them easy to die cut and decorate to fashion your own magnets Use sheets as a magnetic surface for other magnets to stick on Create alphabet refrigerator magnets, magnetic paper dolls or magnetic photo frames… |
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OLFA 1057028 CMP-3 Rotary Circle Cutter $10.98 Olfa Circle Cutter-. OLFA-Circle Rotary Cutter. This 18mm Rotary Circle Cutter is designed for cutting circles on fabric; paper; vinyl; film; leather and more! Cuts circles from 1-7/8in to 8-1/2in. Easy to use and no stabilizer required! Cutter size is approximately 6×3-1/2in. Imported…. |
