How to Use Nested Sets of Dies in Card Making
Nested sets of dies are one of the most versatile tools you can add to your card making collection. Unlike a single shape or a simple stack of identical outlines, a nested set gives...
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How to Fix Uncut Bridges in Die Cutting
When a die almost cuts through your cardstock but leaves a few tiny connected tabs between the cut shape and the surrounding material, you are dealing with uncut bridges. These small uncut areas can...
How to Cut Vegetable-Tanned Leather with Steel-Rule Dies
Vegetable-tanned leather is a favorite material for card makers and scrapbookers who want a natural, tactile accent with a rich patina. Unlike softer chrome-tanned leather, vegetable-tanned leather is tanned with plant-based tannins, giving it...
Ejection Foam Layer Guide for Die Cutting and Embossing
An ejection foam layer is a resilient sheet that works with many heavy-duty steel-rule dies used in home and small craft die cutting. It sits around or on top of the die face, compresses...
Guide to Soft Temper Metal Foils for Die Cutting and Embossing
Soft temper metal foils are a staple in home die cutting and embossing because they deform cleanly under moderate pressure without cracking. Unlike harder sheet metals, a soft temper foil has been fully annealed...
How to Use 38-Gauge Aluminum Foil for Die Cutting and Embossing
Thin metal foils can add a luminous, dimensional quality to handmade cards, scrapbook layouts, and other paper crafts. Among the many specialty materials available, 38-gauge aluminum foil has become a favorite for crafters who...
Lignin-Free Chipboard for Archival Die Cutting Projects
Lignin-free chipboard is a heavy-duty paperboard that has become a favorite among card makers, scrapbookers, and mixed media artists who want their projects to last for decades without yellowing or becoming brittle. Unlike standard...
How to Cut Binder’s Board with Die Cutting Machines
Binder’s board is a dense, heavyweight paperboard that gives book covers, album covers, and handmade boxes their rigid structure. Because it is much thicker and stiffer than standard cardstock or chipboard, many crafters hesitate...
Stabilizing Fabric with Fusible Interfacing for Die Cutting
Fabric die cutting opens up a world of clean, repeatable shapes for quilting, appliqué, card making, and scrapbooking. However, soft and loosely woven textiles can stretch, shift, or fray during the cutting process, leaving...
How to Die Cut and Assemble a Multi-Layer Chipboard Album Cover
Creating a multi-layer chipboard album cover is a rewarding way to build a sturdy, custom base for a scrapbook or memory book. With the right die cutting machine and a few essential accessories and...