Self Healing Mats in Place of Cutting Plates in Your Die Cutting Machines
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- čas přidán 19. 05. 2018
- Use your self-healing mat in place of your cutting plates in your die cutting machines. This works in both electronic and manual machines. Here are the sandwiches I used in the different machines. Yours might be different. Just experiment until you find the sandwich that works for you! Thank you to Devi Evans for sharing this idea on Facebook. Here is the link to the mat I used:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
Here is a link to another one suggested:
www.amazon.com/OLFA-Gridded-C...
Here is another Self Healing Mat by Olfa that is already sized at 6 X 8
www.amazon.com/OLFA-Gridded-C...
GEMINI
Purple Plate
Metal Shim
Clear white plastic
Magnetic pad
Die (face up)
Paper
Self Healing Mat (Clear mat from Amazon)
SIZZIX SIDE KICK
Cutting plate
Die (face up)
Paper
Self-healing Mat (Clear mat from Amazon)
4 pieces manila folder
CUTTLEBUG
A plate
1 or 2 layers manila folder
B plate
Self healing mat (olfa)
Card stock
Die
B plate
CUTTLEBUG (option2)
A plate
Double pieces of manila folder
Olfa Cutting mat used as a shim
Self Healing Mat (Clear from Amazon)
B cutting plate
BIG SHOT
Magnetic Plate
2 Layers of manila folder
2 layers of self healing mat (Olfa)
Paper
Die
Cutting Plate
I know this video is a few years old but I still wanted to pop in and say for anyone that is using the self healing cutting mats? You can extend the life by soaking them in lukewarm water for about an hour once a month or so. Basically when you notice that the cuts aren't healing as quickly... The reason they stopped healing is because they get dehydrated and soaking takes care of that problem. They don't last forever but it definitely extends the life.
Good to know! I hadn't heard that. TFS!
I’m thinking the people who gave this a thumbs down, are the people who will lose money from selling those awful clear acrylic plates that need to be replaced often.
You’re probably right! Those acrylic cutting plates seem like a racket to me! I’ve used mine literally for a few hours today (that’s it! I JUST received my die cutting machine) and I’m following the directions perfectly. But my acrylic cutting plate is ALREADY WARPED!!! WTH!?
Or those who were currently working on the magic mat that's now out 🤣
I’ve used Score-Pals self healing mats with my big shot for several years. I too got tired of replacing warped acrylic plates. In fact I shared this idea with my Stampin’ Up demonstrator, she has workshops 2 weekends a month & was needing to replace plates every month. The paper-crafting industry needs to realize the need for this and manufacture them for the die cutting machines❣️
Yikes! Then the price goes up!
Thankyou for the share .It's 5 years later but I will try it. Im replacement mats alot and I'm rotating. Not to mention I hate that cracking sound and I do cut my large dies at a angle.
I remember watching this vide a couple of years ago and it has made a big difference in my success with cutting. Since not all of my dies are from the company that my press is from, sometimes it won't cut well. You taught me about adjusting the "sandwich" to get a better cut permormance. I still struggle with getting what I need but it is a bit less frustrating knowing that I can do something about it.
Also, I've been able to get self healing cutting mats in small sizes from the dollar tree and I cut it down to fit my small sissex machine.
thanks.
Thank you Metqa! I am glad it has been helpful to you!
I've been doing this for about 6 months, so far I've tried it in every brand machine I own and I love it. I'm glad people are catching on to this.
I’ve just bought a second-hand cuttlebug & was worried when I found out that the plates won’t be being made any more. This is a brilliant idea to preserve the plates you have. Feeling happier now & will definitely try this. Thank you!
Thanks Margaret! You will love it!
I have tried this and it works perfectly with the Big Shot too, even using with the magnetic plate. Thanks for sharing this super money saving tip.👏🏽 🙌🏽 🤸♀️
Thanks
I used a box cutter we had around the house. I just kept slicing until I went through the mat. I got a nice clean cut using a metal ruler to guide my cut. I loved this idea the first time I saw your video introducing this idea to me for the first time. I have shared the idea with any of my friends who use a die cutter.
Very much appreciate your posting info on self healing mats
I've had a Cuttlebug for a few years and am just now getting into die cuts so this info is a godsend. I live in Europe and find brand names hard to find. Plus, I love DIY instead of spending money on all the extras one seems to need after the initial buy. Thanks so much for sharing.
Wonderful idea
I am one of those who spent money on replacement mats, no more, thanks for the tips great stuff!
This is cool. I've got a self healing mat that I was going to toss because of some minor damage and replaced with a glass mat. Now I can use it for this. Thank you for this.
I have bought 2 of the self healing cutting mats for my big shot. Have not used them yet.soon I hope. Still new to the big shot.Thanks for Sharing these ideas.
I’d just like to say a
BIG THANK YOU for sharing this fabulous money saving idea. Well done!
Brilliant solution to the cutting plate replacement issue!!
I glued a piece of cardboard to my cutting mat so that its the same thickness as a cutting plate and use it in my Big Shot instead of one plate. In this way my sandwich is the same as before.
I'm so glad you shared this!! when I stared paper crafting, I always wondered why they didn't use self healing products. Such waste! Thank you so much!!
The reason I would guess is they want to make money from the machines but where they make their real money is replacing the cutting plates that do not really last that long and can be expensive to replace :)
Thank you very much for this video and especially your recipes for different machines. That's really very helpful.
I absolutely love this idea and works like a charm!! Thank YOU!!
This is a game changer. Thanks for sharing
Thank you, great information. I just found this today, went right over and found an old self healing mat by Fiskars...cut it and used it! It works amazing, the pieces just fall out! I love you and am so happy I happened across your video today! Blessings!
Such a great money saving idea! You can use a feeler gauge to determine the thickness of your existing plates.
Thank you!! I am new to die-cutting but I can see how this makes perfect sense!
Wow! Definitely a game changer. Thanks for sharing 🎉
Thank you for sharing! This is news to me. Will be buying self healing cutting mat for my die cutters!
Thanks for sharing this idea with us!
This has been a very helpful video. Thank you for taking the time to make it. I bought a self healing mat just for this purpose.
Thank you! I hope you love it as much as I do! TFW!
I just started using self healing- great money saver- I don’t no what’s wrong with the companies…I can’t stand the warping on my new plate after one time..I try diffferent sandwiches..
An excellent idea that makes total sense! I have put one in my wish list at Amazon for the next time I order.
What a fantastic idea. Thank you so much. I have a spare mat so can't wait to cut it up and try it.
What a great idea. It makes perfect sense. Thanks for sharing.
This is a game changer, OMG! Thank you for sharing😍
I glued two of the healing mats together and it worked great with one clear mat for my sandwich
What a super great idea! Thank you.
OMG...just tried it...it’s awesome! I was worried that just getting into card making I was going to have to buy a new die cutting machine as I have the cuttle bug also! And I was not aware that they are discontinuing items! Definitely game changer...just made my holiday! Thanks to one one that came up with the idea and thank you for posting the video!🎆
Thank you! What a fantastic tip! I even have an old cutting mat that I wouldn't mind chopping up LOL
Thank you! This should help me with my various die cut machines.
Going to give this a try. Thanks. This video came up on my recommended for you list.
Oooo, I never would have thought to do this.
I have an A3 cutting mat that has a warp in it. I did think about cutting it up for smaller mats, but I already have a couple of A5 mats and an A4 mat.
Now I know what I can use it for :)
Thank you for the information with self healing mat.
This is so exciting. I can go to Michael's and use my 50% coupon and get a bigger mat that I could cut up a lot more mats. Thanks so much.
Thank you so much! I am brand new and just bought a used second hand cuttlebug machine. I was having issues trying to get plates This will help immensely.
Brilliant idea! Thanks for sharing 😃
Hi, I have been using a self healing mat in my Epic machine for a few years now, they do start to curl and bend, but I put them into very hot water and put a heavy weight on it until it cools, I also scrub it to get the small bits of paper out of it and then use then again and again, and it is cheap to replace them, Cheers Anna.
That is good to know! I have not been using them long enough to have that problem but I will do that when I need to! Thanks so much for watching and for your comment!
Also, use a lint roller on it. (The dollar store ones work just fine)
You would be shocked at how many fibers get embedded in them even the plastic plates.
Thanks Anna, I have the epic myself. I actually have 2 lol. That was what I hated about the self healing mat that came with the epic. I'm going to do that hot water and heavy weight. Mine warped so bad it was hard to do any of my sizzlets. I have several machines too but I am excited to read about the flattening them so I can continue using them. @Dscrapie Thank you too for such a good idea. I didn't think that I could create a new one from my cutting mats I have several that could be repurposed!!
Thank you for sharing your great idea!
Hi, Do you guys think this would work for sizzix dies cutting fabric? I am a quilter and have a sizzix pro and the plates cost a fortune and warp and wear out cutting 8 layers of fabric at a time.. I think I will have to give the mat a go. I may have to put some card stock underneath my die to get the right thickness but think it might work :-)
Excellent idea that will save a ton of money.
Thank You For Sharing This!
This is awesome! Thank you!!
What a good idea - I will give it a go! Thank you.
Great idea. Thanks for sharing!
Ow this changes a lot! I hate the cuttingplates, bending and cracking all the time. Have 3 mats upstairs, going to cut them right away! Thanks!!!
Thanks for sharing this!! 💕
Thank you so much for sharing. I will certainly give it a try.
Great idea. Thanks for sharing.
This is a great idea and I'm going to try.
Thanks for sharing. Going to give this a try. Thank you so much.
Thank you for sharing that I am sure provo will come out with this. This will save a lot of money.
Thank you! I will give this a try in my Bigshot! 🤗
Hi thank you so much for sharing the info about the self healing mats, I've been die cutting for quite a few years now & get through so many replacement cutting plates, so this is a brilliant idea as the origional plated get so scratched, which can get very frustrating. It will save a lot of money to. So many thanks for this great idea. From Alison.
Thank you for sharing this. I just got back to scrapbooking after many years. I stumbled upon the Cuddlebug at a yardsale and she had tons of stuff with it even 2 extra b plates. It wasn't till I got home that i found out that they didn't make anything for it any longer and I was afraid I wasted my $20. I mean it does have the extra plates but they will only last so long. Thank you!!!
I'm using my old cricut mats but i have a pretty used up self healing mat that I'll try also. Thanks for the video.
A tip I will surly remember and use.
I never thought of doing that thank you
Oh my goodness I just tried this technique with the mat and I am AMAZED!!!! I even have a precision mat with my Big Shot and this still worked worlds better!!!! Plus after shattering a warped plate last night I was ready for a less lethal technique. You are a genius :-). Thank you so much for this information.
Glad you like it! TFW!
I was just wondering about this and you have just confirmed it... thankyou
Good idea. Thank you.
I am excited to try this! It would save money I could use on stamps, etc. Thanks
Wow Thank you. I will have to research my machine and self healing.
Thank you, going to try this on my Gemini!!!
I do like this idea. Great idea
I use the Recollections 8x11 self healing mat in my Spell Binders Platinum. It is fantastic. Cheap too.
I have been using the spellbinders raspberry plate with my big shot for over a year and has worked great. Going to give these mats a try. TYFS
I am looking forward to trying this. I hope I have success with my Gemini machine as it is expensive replacing plates and it's disappointing when you put through a brand new shiny cutting plate and after one run through it scratched already. And thanks for going to so much trouble and taking the time to share this tip and also for giving the various recommendations after your testing.
This is so helpful - thanks!
Thanks so much for this. Are going to try it in my Big Shot as I am tired of warped plates because they do warp some of my open dies as well
CraftingMyWorld I have a Big Shot as well. How did this work for you?
@@susanb974 cut dies face down on a new cut plate, and then place a new do not cut plate on top always. you will never have warped plates this way. at least i haven't since i learned this trick, and its been months. it used to be a few days to a week and id start warping pretty bad.
Very interesting and informative!
Tfs. I have gone through so many magnetic plates this is going to help me a lot. I was shocked when I had to replace magnetic plate 5 x's so this will help so much.
Excellent video. So much well explained and sensible info.
Thank you so much! TFW!
This is great! Thanks for the share. I know this is an older video. But looks like people are still using them. It’s worth a try considering how often I have to replace my mats.
Still using them and loving the way my dies cut!
This is very useful thanks for the great video it was very helpful
awesome idea
Wow so it's true. Awesome! I agree with you with the noise, I hate it and then sometimes it would be hard to turn so then I would back it up and rearrange them. I need to get a mat thx
Thank you for the information I have a go tomorrow
I've been thinking about trying this for a while now and now I know that others are doing this I've sorted out the cutting matts cut them to size and now all sorted. Thanks for the push to do it
You will love it! TFW!
Great idea!
Thank you for this tip,I’m doing a lot of resin work with my embosser and I have been experimenting a lot with different things.It gets kind of expensive when your all over the place in your head of ideas.Im going to ware my husbands work gloves when cutting up my old mat.
Thank you for your informative video. Also, I appreciate that you discussed the Gemini because the Gemini Jr. is the only machine I have. I bet the die cutting machine manufacturers will go mad as this catches on more and more. Shame on them for charging so much for replacement plates. Thanks again.
I also have a Gemini!
I competlly agree with you, costs for new plates are just enormous, you buy them few times and it exceeds the cost of machine itself! So I soon started to look for cheaper replacements. I found alternative materials which do not bend, but I like this tip too, I will put it over my cut plate and it will be protected from cuts and will last for ever... as it does not bend... fot top of sandwich I use 3mm metal plate... it really is a releif to find other materials, cause it is kinda crazy to pay such price for original plates...
@@zdenkamlinaric9137 What machine are you using? Would you please share the sandwich you use? All green mats are not the same, some do bend, warp and are different thicknesses. You need to rotate them. Thank you for your time!! 😀🌺
I did this after watching and I find it makes a big difference in the cuts I get. I've had perfect cuts since. I just happened to have an old and small cutting board that I don't use anymore because I bought a large new one. I cut the small one in half and it fit through the Big Shot perfectly. Thanks for the great tip. Everyone should try this.
Just had to say thank you so much for the great video which has been very useful indeed! I have a Gemini & a Gemini Junior which are now cutting even better than ever before. I have to thank one of your viewers too (Dorne Dawn) who's comment gave the sandwich information for my machines. I've just dragged out all my extremely intricate dies - which needed a few passes even on the Gemini - well haha not any longer! I'm going to stock up on self-healing mats immediately!
Jeanette, which "sandwich" do you use for your Gemini machine? Thank you
@@brendajones7756 Hello Brenda
I put my clear cutting plate on the bottom of the sandwich with my self healing mat on top of it. I then put my cardstock on top of that with the die(s) low tack taped onto it with the cutting edge face down - so they cut into the self healing mat.
Then my purple cutting plate goes on the top.
Both my cutting plates are unmarked and show no signs of warping. I’ve been using the same pair of plates since my original comment!
I don’t think any of the official CC sandwiches mention self healing mats.
I was happy to risk breaking my machine and would’ve had to buy another because it was out of warranty.
Thankfully this hasn’t been necessary.
Hope this helps. Happy Crafting 😊
I purchased the self-healing mats you recommended from Amazon and am soooo glad I did. It works wonderfully. The mat is the same thickness as my Big Shot Plus plates and I did not have to add a shim. One of my plates just broke before I watched your video so the timing was perfect. Thanks so much for taking the time to post this video. Very much appreciated!
Your welcome! I am so glad you found it in time. I really like this mat the best of the ones I've used. Hope you love it too! TFW!
Which one is the one you like best? green olfa or clear one? Thank you
Personally, I like the clear one. TFW!
Dsscrapie thank you very much. Thanks for sharing!
The clear one. Love it!!!
Hi when i first bought a gemini junior about 4 years ago, I was finding my acrylic mats were shot very quickly and I used this idea. It did work very well but the mat that cut up to use did eventually warp and made a lot of mess on card - I had cut up an expensive mat which I did rotate etc and found it lasted just about the same time as the gemini acrylic plates so I reverted back to acrylic. By then I had found on ebay lots of companies selling the same thickness acrylic already cut to size for most machines (or they will cut to size if you contact them). I’ve bought for the gemini and gemini junior electric machines also the really large long plates for the Big Shot Plus. I’ve bought all three sizes for the Big Shot so dependent on what I’m cutting I can use my Big Shot Plus but don’t have to use the largest plates every tine for smaller dies. These equivalent plates are generally sold as pairs at less than half the cost of brand names with free p&p and I’ve found they do as good a job and last equally well.
Notably I am based in the UK but you must have similar companies who sell acrylic cut to size in other countries… worth checking it out if you prefer to stick with acrylic.
Both self heal and alternative acrylic have been used by me to good effect. They’re all consumables at the end if the day and will always need replacing sooner or later but either can make a good saving as an alternative.
HELP please… whilst I am here…
I recently bought the gemini midi (same size as gemini junior only manual) and it’s good but it has a plastic wallet instead of cutting plates which feeds in hinged side first. The hinge came apart in a couple of weeks and it doesn’t always feed in as two separate plates one will often slide and being manual you only have one hand to feed it whilst the other cranks. I’ve got replacements on order but I wonder if any of you know of alternatives for the midi that I can try? The folders are very slim and the hinges a bit flimsy. Thank you❣️
thank you for sharing this tip with us
Thank you. This is very helpful
I have a small olfa never use it so I hope to check into this and maybe it'll have a use now. Thanks.
Great idea
I was watching a craft video and this of yours showed up. I'm so excited to see this. I have an embosser cutting die machine. I use lots of metal die cuts for cards and scrap booking pages. I was just going to order more plates...in stead I'm getting some self healing matts, they are cheaper.
ME TOO! SUCH A GREAT TIP. I JUST BOUGHT 4 CUTTLEBUG 12X5ISH A PLATES FROM THE CRICUT SHOP SITE, AT $4 EAH. I PLAN ON CUTTING THEM IN HALF TO USE. BUT, THIS TIP, IS A MONEY- SAVER! THANK-YOU
Brilliant. I'm adding a self healing mat to my shopping list. I have some projects where l need to flip my die cut pieces which always show ugly impression from my beat up cutting plates. I'll be interested to see the result using a self healing mat. Intriguing!
Good to know! Thank you 😊
Fantastic!!!!! Thx for sharing