I just found you and so glad I did. I’ve been really frustrated by other card makers that only represent certain manufacturers and have upgraded to fancier die cutting electronic machines AND a platinum 6 machine AND a glimmer machine AND a betterpress. I can’t afford 4 new machines and don’t have space!! Thank you for sharing.
I have them all. I show how to use them all. Use whatever works for you. If you have questions join our group on Facebook Foiling Snobs Club we will help you along. :)
I was so glad you did the butterflies in purple! Love me some butterflies, & well yanno, I'm a tee tiny lil bit fond of purple 😄. They came out amazing! Once my checkbook recovers from the laser printer, betterpress is next in my list. Then I'll have to buy probably the glimmer, so I can do double duty with the plates. 🤭
I am so glad that I caught this video! It seems to do a great job, but it seems like way to much frustration for me. I'm glad I went for the glimmer, I will try it soon! Lol
Yes Nancy , I bought the foil and press after your recommendation, even on low it warps, yes it is annoying but it still produces a good image. I to hope they come out with a platform that does not warp.
Gee, Nancy, I love my foilpress. I almost exclusively use dies that foil and cut, and I can do that in a single pass with the foilpress. I only use low heat and I am very careful to keep my platform unplugged between passes so maybe that's why I don't get the warping problem. I appreciate that you demo on the foilpress. The betterpress dies are gorgeous!
The minc uses pre-printed toner designs which are easier and cheaper to acquire. I would start there. HOT foiling machines require special hot foil plates and foil which is an investment. I don't recommend the Foilpress over the Glimmer because of the warping platform issue.
❤ hello from Illinois. Looking forward to seeing holiday better press makes. I do have the go press and excited about these new products however I am guilty of not ordering new product right away, so thanks for taking the time to demonstrate for us. Happy crafting.
I love your honest assessments. I am not a Christmas person but going to dign up for BetterPress club for next month. I like the clubs when first starting something new, I got so many beautiful foils and pkates from them at a discounted price. It is very easy to join and to stop great customer service set up
You’ve likely tried this but I have been successful with running the foilpress thru the Gemini jr face down after a foiling session (with no plate inside) and sometimes I leave the foilpress plate under the Gemini jr while it cools. I am sure I need to go to a new platform, but this has extended the life. I have both this and the glimmer (gift) so I am able to only use the CC foil on the foilpress which helps. If I have a longer foiling session the warping happens even using low heat foil. I really like the foilpress for foiling on my photo cards since I don’t want them damaged by high heat but am disappointed manufacturer won’t address the issue. Thanks for all your foiling videos - I love them!
I'm glad I went ahead and ordered the Betterpress plate to foil. I can't really afford the actual Betterpress but if I can get nice results without it, I'm not as sad. I know it would be better with it but it is what it is. I definitely want the butterfly plate when it comes back in stock. Thanks so much for all the information that you share with us. You are fabulous!
Yes I'm a little frustrated with the warping too. And if I had a different die cutting machine I probably would have gotten a Glimmer. But it is what I it is. Thank you for all you do.
I love foiling with my FoilPress and haven't had the warping issue. However, I do have two new foil platforms in case this happens, as the FoilPress sheets are harder to come by, especially the gold. It's great to have another option with the Better Press plates. Thanks for sharing your information.
Thank you for another fabulous demo. I really like many of the Betterpress plates. Have a foilpress and I’ve yet to use it. I really appreciate all the tips on trying to extend the longevity of the platform. I’ll definitely try and leave it on low as much as possible. I’m learning so much about foiling from you. I was honestly scared to begin. You’re building my confidence!! I just need to jump in and give it a go.
YAY! Thanks so much for this tutorial! I love those purple butterflies and the tip about the backing color for heat level. Is there a way to know which Crafty Critta foils have the white backing?? Unfortunately, I am so vested in the Foilpress having bought extra plates in both platform sizes and foils during a US warehouse clearance, and bought the BetterPress, I just can't afford to switch to the Glimmer. 😢 Have no clue what CC plans for the foilpress as they don't keep foils and other supplies in stock like they used to, but yet Craig recently did a Foilpress masterclass about a month ago. Thanks again!!
They are so pretty. I know how frustrated you are with the platforms, mine doesn't do that so much. The design of the platform is nice because it doesn't move. It's just too bad. I wonder why they won't fix it. Just don't get it. Thanks Nancy. Love the kitchen!
I enjoyed this very much. I struggle with machine also. Question, does foil go bad? I have a lot of Go, Press and foil from years ago and I have a difficult time with this foil. Thanks
That hot pink sparkle is GORGEOUS! 🩷
I just found you and so glad I did. I’ve been really frustrated by other card makers that only represent certain manufacturers and have upgraded to fancier die cutting electronic machines AND a platinum 6 machine AND a glimmer machine AND a betterpress. I can’t afford 4 new machines and don’t have space!! Thank you for sharing.
I have them all. I show how to use them all. Use whatever works for you. If you have questions join our group on Facebook Foiling Snobs Club we will help you along. :)
I was so glad you did the butterflies in purple! Love me some butterflies, & well yanno, I'm a tee tiny lil bit fond of purple 😄. They came out amazing! Once my checkbook recovers from the laser printer, betterpress is next in my list. Then I'll have to buy probably the glimmer, so I can do double duty with the plates. 🤭
Thanks for showing me the Gemini will work. I struggled with it.
Show us in foiling Snobs club on Facebook and we can help you.
I am so glad that I caught this video! It seems to do a great job, but it seems like way to much frustration for me. I'm glad I went for the glimmer, I will try it soon! Lol
Yes Nancy , I bought the foil and press after your recommendation, even on low it warps, yes it is annoying but it still produces a good image. I to hope they come out with a platform that does not warp.
Gee, Nancy, I love my foilpress. I almost exclusively use dies that foil and cut, and I can do that in a single pass with the foilpress. I only use low heat and I am very careful to keep my platform unplugged between passes so maybe that's why I don't get the warping problem. I appreciate that you demo on the foilpress. The betterpress dies are gorgeous!
Yes if you only use Gemini foil on low, no warping issues.
thank you
Hi Nancy and good morning 😊
Nancy I'm confused about what machine I should get from the mini minc or the foil press, what is the difference between the two?
The minc uses pre-printed toner designs which are easier and cheaper to acquire. I would start there. HOT foiling machines require special hot foil plates and foil which is an investment. I don't recommend the Foilpress over the Glimmer because of the warping platform issue.
@@NancyStamps Thank you, I Hope to get one for the Christmas holidays. Mini minc
Hi Nancy. Thank you for this video. Beautiful card fronts using Betterpress Letter Press plates with Gemini FoilPress system.
Good morning Nancy, that's nice to know you can foil Better Press plates I will check out the plates. Have a wonderful day 😊
❤ hello from Illinois. Looking forward to seeing holiday better press makes. I do have the go press and excited about these new products however I am guilty of not ordering new product right away, so thanks for taking the time to demonstrate for us. Happy crafting.
Well done, soooo purdy, have a great week Nancy
I've watched so many of these and u loved C.C. foilpress...mine comes tomorrow.. NOW IM SCARED TO OPEN IT WITH YOUR COMPLAINTS ON THE PLATFORM!!!
What's a better machine????
As long as you use the Gemini foil on low heat you will be ok
The butterflies are stunning 😍
Oh the butterflies are beautiful 😍
I am going to have to get some of the Letterpress plates to foil!
I totally agree with you about that machine and the warping!
I love your honest assessments. I am not a Christmas person but going to dign up for BetterPress club for next month. I like the clubs when first starting something new, I got so many beautiful foils and pkates from them at a discounted price. It is very easy to join and to stop great customer service set up
You’ve likely tried this but I have been successful with running the foilpress thru the Gemini jr face down after a foiling session (with no plate inside) and sometimes I leave the foilpress plate under the Gemini jr while it cools. I am sure I need to go to a new platform, but this has extended the life. I have both this and the glimmer (gift) so I am able to only use the CC foil on the foilpress which helps. If I have a longer foiling session the warping happens even using low heat foil. I really like the foilpress for foiling on my photo cards since I don’t want them damaged by high heat but am disappointed manufacturer won’t address the issue. Thanks for all your foiling videos - I love them!
I'm glad I went ahead and ordered the Betterpress plate to foil. I can't really afford the actual Betterpress but if I can get nice results without it, I'm not as sad. I know it would be better with it but it is what it is. I definitely want the butterfly plate when it comes back in stock. Thanks so much for all the information that you share with us. You are fabulous!
I showed how you can use your die cutting machine and get the letterpress effect without the betterpress. ua-cam.com/video/DV4TqMv2e1g/v-deo.html
Yes I'm a little frustrated with the warping too. And if I had a different die cutting machine I probably would have gotten a Glimmer. But it is what I it is. Thank you for all you do.
I love foiling with my FoilPress and haven't had the warping issue. However, I do have two new foil platforms in case this happens, as the FoilPress sheets are harder to come by, especially the gold. It's great to have another option with the Better Press plates. Thanks for sharing your information.
Thank you for another fabulous demo. I really like many of the Betterpress plates. Have a foilpress and I’ve yet to use it. I really appreciate all the tips on trying to extend the longevity of the platform. I’ll definitely try and leave it on low as much as possible. I’m learning so much about foiling from you. I was honestly scared to begin. You’re building my confidence!! I just need to jump in and give it a go.
Do it!!
I am sorry you are having warping issues. So far I haven’t had any issues.
Good. Stay with low heat
YAY! Thanks so much for this tutorial! I love those purple butterflies and the tip about the backing color for heat level. Is there a way to know which Crafty Critta foils have the white backing?? Unfortunately, I am so vested in the Foilpress having bought extra plates in both platform sizes and foils during a US warehouse clearance, and bought the BetterPress, I just can't afford to switch to the Glimmer. 😢 Have no clue what CC plans for the foilpress as they don't keep foils and other supplies in stock like they used to, but yet Craig recently did a Foilpress masterclass about a month ago. Thanks again!!
They are so pretty. I know how frustrated you are with the platforms, mine doesn't do that so much. The design of the platform is nice because it doesn't move. It's just too bad. I wonder why they won't fix it. Just don't get it. Thanks Nancy. Love the kitchen!
I enjoyed this very much. I struggle with machine also. Question, does foil go bad? I have a
lot of Go, Press and foil from years ago and I have a difficult time with this foil. Thanks
No their foil is a higher heat transfer foil. Use medium heat 25 seconds or high heat for 15 seconds.
I have this but can it only go in there gemini machine
Yes this machine only works with Gemini machines