Sizzix Big shot hack …..This will save your plates
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- Опубліковано 16 вер 2024
- Sizzix big shot and dollar tree mat #sizzix #dollartree #junkjournal #ephemera #junkjournalideas #junkjournaltips #dollartreefinds #scrapbooking #scrapbookingideas #hacks
Been doing this for years with my Big Shot Plus. An A4 size cutting mat from The Works fits perfectly - no need to cut it to size.
That’s great 😀
I've been doing this for years and haven't had to replace the plates yet. Works like a dream and cuts are always perfect.
That’s great 😃 I use mine a lot so that’s probably why mine don’t last
But they still warp.
Then other thing u can use is a vinyl over the plate so u don’t get them cut into and those that are already marked up won’t get transferred onto your paper
Great idea
😮oh awesome this is like the more frugal version of the magic mat!!!
❤ it! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you❤️
Tape it on with clear packing tape . Tape all four sides, the taped does not have to go all the way down the sides, maybe 3/4 of the way. Then flip your plates each time you use it and it will prevent warping and hold the green plate in place. Idea of Jennifer McGuire.
Ok thank you
Wow! Very good idea! Thanks for sharing 💕
You’re welcome..Thank you…
Wrapped plates have been my frustration ! Your tip is a grand slam in my book! Cutting mat I have to spare I be off to die cut all my Easter pieces ! Thanks❤
You’re welcome
Thank you Michelle have had to buy lots of plates over the years that has been ruined.👍
You’re very welcome
They still get warped
Or not?
@@sandratheprocraftinator945 not when I use the mat
@@journalingmoore I’ll have to get some new plates then, I’ve seen some on Temu for under 10$, so I might go that route, unless u know wer I can buy some
@sandratheprocraftinator945 That’s a great idea to order from them
Thank you!
You’re welcome
Great idea! Thanks!
You’re welcome
The plates are made to be cut into. They’re not “ruined”.
I understand that are suppose to.They bend so bad that the dye cuts won’t work.The dye cuts slip and move from the plates being bent😀
Thank you thank you thank you
You’re welcome
Thank you for the great tip…run to the dollar store💙
You’re welcome ❤️
I, too, was getting frustrated with marred and warped “cutting plates” in my Sizzix BigShot, UNTIL … Ta-DA!! … I found a video here on y.t. by SHARON LUSKA. Her “fix” was to use THICK VINYL SHEETS BETWEEN the 2 cutting plates. Do understand that these sheets are “sacrificial” and need to be replaced when they become too cut up, HOWEVER, I’ve been using the following “sandwich” in my machine for nearly 2 years, and my plates are not the least bit warped and no more marred than when I started using this system. My layers are usually (some dies vary in thickness and of course embossing folders are their own animal!): 2 Dollar Tree Cutting Mats from the kitchen section; my Salmon-colored “B” Shim; 1 Regular Sizzix Cutting Plate; 1 layer of THICK VINYL SHEETING (I buy the thicker of the two versions sold by JoAnn’s; sorry … I’ve never taken notice if they label the mm. thickness of the product 🫣); my cardstock, which is usually 65# or 80#, and the die I’ve chosen (I do cutting side down because I can better see where I’m positioning it); a 2nd THICK VINYL SHEET tops this; and Lastly, is the 2nd Cutting Plate. What makes this work, in my opinion, is that the VINYL A L L O W S the “bite” of the die to go THROUGH the cardstock and a bit into the vinyl (which is why it’ll occasionally need to be replaced, but it’s a lot cheaper than cutting plates!). The premise of the use of the vinyl is much like using the DollarTree green cutting mats, but the vinyl stays flat, whereas the green mats fairly shortly started to become majorly warped and a nightmare to cut into, to say nothing of the fact that they then caused my cardstock to come out warped! The other benefit of this vinyl sheet “sandwich” is that it has saved greatly on the wear and tear on both my machine AND MY JOINTS!! SO … if you try this, CHECK your cut before adding more shims! The ease of cutting came as a major surprise to me! Be well, All!
Thank you!
@@mellularphone You’re most welcome.
When my plates get really warped I keep them stored in my machine after use -& that helps bends the warped area in-be-tween use ..
@@lorrainedurgee1761 That probably would work well for the plates, but I’d be concerned that that would cause one or more flat places on the rollers within the machine. Granted the rollers are metal, but we’ve no way of knowing how durable they may be.
Moi j ai fait l l'acquisition de la plaque de decoupe en inox et au bout de 3 ans elle n a pas de rayures et n est pas déformée. C'est génial
Thankks
You’re welcome
they arent ruined when they get the marks on them. i mean it is pretty much marked up yes but thats how it happens when you use them. but i will use this method for sure and i thank you so much for this fabulous tip. you've got a friend in me. hugs
Thanks for letting me know
You say its ruined. It isn't ruined.
Its what the plate is dupposed to do.
i have used 2 cheap green plates, but they warped like crazy, i could only use them a couple of times 😟
The mats really help
I did this very thing, but the green matt started to warp.
They do definitely warp after using them for awhile
aren't you just replacing a plate with a mat that has a different surface ??? Good idea though - won't be long before that company sells their own brand ..... (better get the cheaper ones now)
No I’m still using the plates.😀
@@journalingmoore ok ..... how do you offset the depth from the size difference
cant you use the mat instead of the clear plate underneath?
No it wouldn’t have enough pressure to cut
@@journalingmooreI use 2 mats…
@@Richiedei50 good idea
Sorry, but I am not happy about your idea because I do not want to buy tons of refiller for a defective item.
I understand
What's the thickness of the dollar tree mat?
I’m not sure
just use any dollar store Mat, if its too thin use card under it as a shim, THEE BIG companies have cottened on and now sell "A Magic Mat" 😂😂😂
it's absolutely maddening for the crafters without UA-cam, Instagram, Facebook ETC.....
Magic mat v's Dollar tree mat = about $15 😡🤬
That is AWESOME!! 🥳 Oh that just drives me crazy buying new plates and they get so screwed up and can affect your cutting at times. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU, for sharing this great tip. That will most likely eliminate the need for a metal shim for the thinner dies as well. Happy crafting!! ♥️🙏🏼🎨🖌️