I did a series of rough proofs to reveal areas that needed further etching, then printed a small edition of 15. Please look at our glossary where most are caught, or why not a bit of history on how scrapbooking has occurred ? Although I accept free products for review, I do not accept additional compensation, nor do I guarantee a positive review. The Cuttlebug surface area is 6” wide, but if you are using longer dies, you will also want to get the longer, 6” x 13” Plates or Mats.

This is the tool that I used to create marks on the surface of the acrylic; a set of compasses wrapped with masking tape to make it easier to hold. As we continue to come out with new products, sometimes we have to make hard decisions about existing product lines that we can no longer support. Keep in mind that anyone can view public collections - they may also appear in recommendations and other places.com, the Sell on Etsy app, and the Etsy app, as well as the electricity that powers Etsy’s global offices and employees working remotely from home in the US. Ink is rubbed into the marks that have been created on the surface of the acrylic, then the excess ink is rubbed off.

Attempting to cut through materials that exceed this height may result in incomplete cuts and may negate the machine’s warranty. One thing about the Cuttlebug worth highlighting is that it features a collapsible handle and is very compact. I relied on sideways lighting to see the marks I was making as it was really difficult to see what I was doing.One A2 insert will hold eight A2 embossing folders or dies; one 2" x 2" insert will hold 24 2" x 2" dies or 2" x 2. While you can use your Cricut Explore or Maker to emboss (just check out this tutorial by Clever Someday to find out how), embossing with the Cuttlebug is very straightforward. There are very easy-to-follow instructions as well as a tool to attach the handle; it is very simple. The marker pen hardly showed up black on black, and because the acrylic is opaque rather than clear, I couldn’t place my drawing behind and trace through, so I wasn’t sure how accurate I was being, and I was working in reverse too. Sturdy page inserts for the binder hold various sizes of dies and folders, including A2, 2" x 2", 3" x 3", and 2" x 6".

The Cricut Cuttlebug machine works with the entire line of Cricut embossing folders and cutting dies to emboss a wide variety of materials. Personalised advertising may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” of information under California and other state privacy laws, and you may have a right to opt out. Since I had never used a die cutting machine before, I was a bit confused by how to position the Plates, if the die needed to face up or down, etc. Folder Names: Starting in the spring of 2012, the names of new embossing folders are screen-printed directly on the folders for easy identification.Because I have a Cricut Expression machine for cutting paper, I was less interested in that feature, but I couldn’t wait to start embossing! The exhibition features work from all over the World, so here’s a little piece of Wales to add to the mix. The instruction booklet that is also included is easy to follow, and it has pictures to make it even easier.

Also, because the Cuttlebug doesn’t require Cricut Design Space (or a computer/tablet/smartphone, or internet access), you also don’t have the helpful prompts and videos to guide you through your first project. The B Plates - Cutting, A Plate - Spacer, and C Plate - Adapter (sold separately) are different thicknesses so that you can mix and match.That Anna Griffin video I embedded above gives a great tip for helping your Plates to look their best. I used a set of compasses as an tool to etch the surface of the acrylic, also using a little sandpaper in areas to create further tone. You can see the imprint from the “Thank You” die on my Plate when I’m preparing the next project using a totally different die.