Cuttlebug Tips Part 1

DIE CUT/EMBOSS CARDSTOCK: CHIPBOARD: (OTHER MEDIA)
Cuttlebug Dies
Pad 'B'
Media
Die (blade up)
Pad 'B'
Pad 'A'
Pad 'B'
Media
Die (blade up)
Pad 'B'
Pad 'A'
Pad 'B'
Media
Die (blade up)
Pad 'B'
Pad 'A'
Cuttlebug Embossing Folders
Pad 'B'
Folder (Media inside)
Pad 'B'
Pad 'A'
Pad 'B'
Folder (Media inside)
Pad 'B'
Pad 'A'
Pad 'B'
Folder (Media inside)
Pad 'B'
Pad 'A'
The pressure tolerance or tension can vary for each machine, you may need to add cardstock shims for better results.
Always go for the thinnest configuration, then build up for increased pressure.
Quickutz Embossing Dies
Pad 'C'
Cardstock
Die
Pad 'B'
Pad 'A'
Pad 'C'
Media
Die
Pad 'B'
Pad 'A'
Quickutz 2x2 die
Pad 'C'
Cardstock
Die
Pad 'B'
Pad 'A'
Sizzix Sizzlit
Pad 'B'
Media
Die (blade up)
Pad 'B'
Pad 'A'
Ellison Thin Cuts
Pad 'B'
Media
Die (blade up)
Pad 'B'
Pad 'A'
Sizzix Steel Rule dies [red]
Pad 'B'
Media
Die (blade up)
Pad 'B'
Ellison AllStar: Large. Red die
Pad 'B'
Media
Die (blade up)
Pad 'B'
Ellison Bigz
Pad 'B'
Media
Die (blade up)
Pad 'B'
Sizzix Bigkick Dies (although these
dies are larger than the other large
Sizzix dies, they are the same
thickness.)
Pad 'B'
Media
Die (blade up)
Pad 'B'
Ellison Big Shot Embossing Folder
(Use the plastic folder that comes with
the die)
Pad 'B'
Folder (Media inside)
Pad 'B'
Pad 'A'
Pad 'B'
Folder (Media inside)
Pad 'B'
Pad 'A'
Jcut
Pad 'C'
Cardstock
Die
Pad 'B'
Pad 'A'
Accu-cut: ZAZ Cut & Emboss folders
Pad 'C'
Cardstock
Die
Pad 'B'
Pad 'A'
Spellbinders Cut & Emboss dies
Pad 'C'
Cardstock
Die
Pad 'B'
Pad 'A'
Sizzix 12 inch dies (option 1)
You’ll need 2 ‘A’ Mats & 4 ‘B’ mats:
This will make a‘Double stack’ –
Notice the mats are staggered or
overlapping – When it is part-way,
add the second ‘A’ mat and ‘B’ mats
(respectively) behind the first stack
to finish the cut.
Pad 'B' - Pad 'B'
Cardstock
12 inch Die
Pad 'B' - Pad 'B'
Pad 'A' - Pad 'A'
Sizzix 12 inch dies (option 2 –
Sizzix long mat option)
2 ‘A’ mats and 2 Sizzix long mats:
Part way through, place the second
‘A’ mat behind to complete the cut.
Sizzix long mat
Cardstock
Sizzix 12" Die
Sizzix long mat
Pad 'A' - Pad 'A'
Sizzix 'Embosslits'
Pad 'B'
Folder (Media inside)
Pad 'B'
Pad 'A'
Embossing Templates (Sizzix)
Pad 'C'
Cardstock
Brass Template
Pad 'B'
Pad 'A'
Embossing Templates - thin
Pad 'B'
Volcanized Rubber
Media/ Brass Template
Pad 'B'
Pad 'A'