Pogi A5 Electronic Die Cutting Machine | Professional Die Cutter & Embosser Starter Bundle Kit | For Scrapbooking, Crafting & Card Making | Fast & Quiet, Multi

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Fast heat-up system - This machine is great for all your intricate vinyl and sublimation projects and can reach an impressive maximum heat of 200°C in a matter of seconds. 5 heat settings. The Extra insulation gives your worktop and your hands maximum protection while working. The Pogi mini heat press machine is the perfect portable machine for all your iron-on DIY printing projects. This adorable mini heat press is compact and lightweight, perfect for all your personalized patterns.

Die-cutting is the process of using a machine that applies pressure to cut out delicate shapes, achieving effects that usually can’t be achieved with scissors or craft knives. This is done by using dies – a shaped metal with a cutting edge, which is pressed into a material through the die-cutting machine. You’re able to repeatedly create the shame shape with the exact same dimensions, saving you time and giving you a professional finish. What materials can you cut with dies? Always use the correct sandwich or plate configuration that is recommended by the machine manufacturer, otherwise you could cause damage to your machine. We're big proponents of creativity by hand and we encourage crafters to get out from behind their computers and to the table to physically create, by hand, as often as possible. There are many health and emotional benefits of handmade self-expression. For this reason, if you're truly on the fence, and not sure which type of machine will be best for you, you may want to go with a manual machine. It will keep you off of your digital device and at the creative table longer. Top Manual Die Cutting Machines Heat-resistant insulating base - The heating plate is a heat-resistant insulating base so you can place it directly on the base after use. This enhances stability and safety while using the mini heat press. You probably already know what materials you plan to cut with your machine, but you should consider other materials you may want to work with and whether the machine you select is capable of cutting those materials.

With steel rollers, no wiring, electronics, and few moving parts, manual die cut machines like the Sizzix Big Shot or the Spellbinders Platinum easily win in the durability department. However, don’t dismiss electronic machines like the Cricut Explore Air and others, as they can be surprisingly sturdy, even for portable use. Cutting Large Volumes

Once completed, the cutting mat and material can be ejected from the machine and removed from the mat to prepare the mat for another use. Which die cutting machine should I buy?

Steel rule dies are stronger and have more cutting force than a thin metal die, so they can cut through more difficult materials (such as mat board or leather) or more layers of material at once (such as multiple layers of fabric for creating quilt pieces). However, it is possible to create much more detailed designs with thin metal dies, and thin metal dies are much more affordable. Thin metal dies are also lightweight and take up less room to store. However, if you would like the option to do more than cut materials, consider a machine with additional features and capabilities. Price The “sandwich” is the combination of the platform of the machine, your chosen material and die, and the cutting mat that keeps the material and die from sliding around as they pass through the rollers. Foam – perfect for multi media projects or for adding underneath paper die-cuts for height What else can you do with dies? If you want a machine that is easily portable, you'll likely want a manual cutter. Try the Sizzix Big Shot, Spellbinders Platinum 6 or the We R Memory Keepers Evolution. These manual machines weigh between 6 and 7 pounds and fold for easy portability. Digital die cutters are not very portable and some of them need to be connected to a computer. Size of Output

While we've done a couple of more focused beginner's guides, like the beginner's guide to Edge'able dies and the beginner's guide to multi media die-cutting for our needlecraft friends, so we thought it would be great to do a more papercraft-focused die-cutting guide. Even if you're a bit of a pro in die-cutting, it's definitely worth looking through this post to see if you can learn anything new! What is die-cutting?

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Make sure you clean your machine periodically. Removing small bits and dirt will help the performance of your die-cutting machine. If you’re running a cutting plate through your machine more than once, you’ll need to flip the plate each time to prevent bowing.