TOOLS CATALOG


TOOLS CATALOG


Here you will find all our tools listed below on the right side of this page by type and category. Click on the category listed in blue beneath the tool type.


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How to build the proper die cutting sandwich

Die Cutting

Red - Type of Die or Folder
Green - Description of dies and folders

Purple - What cutting pads to use &
how to layer for the correct usage


Embossing Folder
plastic folder that is hinged
Open 1 tab on the platform
Clear plastic cutting pad
embossing folder with paper
place crease of folder to go in the machine first
  Clear plastic cutting pad  

3D Embossing Folder
Thick plastic folder that is hinged
Use the platform completely closed
embossing folder with paper
place crease of folder to go in the machine first
most 3D embossing folders will require only one cutting pad, however, if the folder is extremely thick you may not need the pad.
If paper tends to crack, you can try spritzing the paper with water first.

Steel Rule Dies
Hard plastic casing with foam, about 5/8” thick.  Measures 5.5" X 5.5"  Smaller ones measure 2.5" X 5.5".  Has a sharp steel cutting blade inside the foam.
Cuts paper & cardstock, chipboard, cloth, felt, cork and canvas –most thick materials. Cuts multiple layers of paper at one time. 
Clear plastic cutting pad
Die (foam side up)
Paper (pattern side down)
Clear plastic cutting pad
 

Movers & Shapers 
Smaller individual dies that need to be used with the base tray or inside a die with an opening.
Clear plastic cutting pad
Base tray for Movers & Shapers
Movers & Shapers - foam side up
Paper
Clear plastic cutting Pad

Flip-it L Shape 
A steel rule die that crease lines to make folds to flip.
Clear plastic cutting pad
Flip-it die - foam side up
Paper
Crease Pad

Wafer Thin Dies
A very thin metal die.
Place platform first completely closed
Clear plastic cutting pad (or precision plate).
Paper face up
Wafer thin die with blade side down
Clear plastic cutting pad.

If you are using a very detailed die it is best to use
the precision plate (a Crome plate that is included at with each
machine)  The precision plate replaces one of the cutting pads.
See instructions above for correct sandwich.
Do not use precision plate with larger open dies like circles and squares.

Embossing Wafer Thin Dies 
After cutting out the design, leave paper in die
Open one tab on platform (same as embossing)
Clear plastic cutting pad
Die with paper, blade side up
Rubber embossing pad

Hard black cutting pad found in box 11 


Big Shot Pro -What cutting pads to use 

How to layer for correct usage!  



AccuCut Dies
Thick wooden base with thick foam - will not work in smaller machines

Empty Tray

Accucut Die - foam side up

Paper - right side of paper face down (on the foam)

Cutting Pad or Crease Pad


Pro Dies 

A 12" X 12" steel rule die

Empty Tray 

Big Shot Pro Adaptor Pad

Cutting Pad

Pro Die - foam side up

Paper - right side of paper face down on die

Cutting Pad or Crease Pad 
Steel Rule Dies
Same as Pro Dies

Embossing
Empty Tray

Big Shot Pro Adaptor Pad

Big Shot Pro Solo Platform

Cutting Pad
Embossing Folder w/paper
Creased side of folder goes through first
Cutting Pad
Wafer Thin Dies
Empty Tray
Big Shot Pro Adaptor Pad
Big Shot Pro Solo Platform
Big Shot Pro Solo Thin Die Adaptor
Cutting Pad
Paper (face up)
Die (face down)
Cutting Pad



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