***DON'T BUY ANYMORE CUTTING PLATES FOR YOUR GEMINI JR***
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- čas přidán 28. 02. 2019
- Here's an easy tip so you don't buy anymore cutting plates for your Gemini Jr. You can purchase a self healing mat and it works great in your Gemini Jr. for regular and intricate die cutting.
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Love this thanks, another tip I recently tried is putting my warped plates in to very hot water then as the start to relax the curve I take out and place something heavy on them to make them flat again lol. Works for me so far!
Great tip!
Hi, Dana:) I came up with a similar solution and I asked myself what the designers of all these companies are thinking. They should have figured this out in the very beginning. I always alter different devices myself as do many others too and I often think why they didn`t make certain things better or easier to use since all this stuff is so expensive. Friendly greetings from sunny Slovenia, Josi :)))
You’re not $eriously a$king why a company would want to keep you buying their overpriced acce$$orie$ over and over and over? 🤔🤗
I use my Gemini Jr cutting pad and one clear plate on top...exclusively! They do not warp...ever! Gotta try the self healing cutting mat. Thanks Dana.
I’ve tried this and I love how it works. I was getting very frustrated with the die plates, especially for the Gemini Jr. Not only do they not last very long but they curl up which makes them very difficult to work with. I think this will help that problem as well. Thank you.
Excellent thank you for doing such a good job of explaining this thoroughly without rambling- I actually got through the entire video! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Yes!!! So grateful you shared this information, I have a magnetic cutting plate I was going to try. I’ll let you know if that works as well. Blessings & Hugs!!!
Amazing! Thanks so much for sharing this helpful tip! This is going under my favorites. Thumbs up, and thanks again. Beth
I'm glad I came across your video!! I have a Gemini and my plates are a mess.....but now I know the trick of using cutting mats to save any more damage. Thank you so much.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💕💕❤️😍😍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
Thank you for this. I am a novice crafter and i have a small machine I don’t use it at all now because of the warped plates. Your tip is an incentive to dust it off. 😁
Thanks very much for this great tip - Definitely going to go find a self healing mat to fit my Gemini Jr.
Thank you Dana! I am excited to utilize your money saving tip! Happy Holidays!
Great info! Thanks, Joy.
You have just saved us bunches of money which we can use on more craft items. Thank you for this.
This is brilliant! Perfect timing too because I need to replace my mat and magnetic shim. Thank you, Dana!
I bought this cutting plate at Joans and feel like you, it works great.
Wow! My mind is blown! Thank you for the information!!!
Wow thanks I just got the Gemini for my birthday yesterday 3rd of August and I haven't used it yet so I will definitely try that thanks xxxx
Wonderful. Thank you Dana
Omg I can't wait to try this. I broke a cutting plate today so can't wait to try this method when I get a new plate.
Brilliant. You are very innovative. Fantastic idea to keep plates new. Thanks for sharing.
Fantastic idea! I hope all the manufacturers get a hold of this idea. That’s what being creative does, finds new ways of doing things therefore products get better and better. I wonder if this will work with my big shot? Nothing ventured nothing gained, my mama always said! Lol
Great job and tips! I was researching die cutting tools and came across your video. :)
Thanks for sharing!! Saw your video some time ago and I don’t know why or how; I forgot about it. Thanks to Biblescraps (she) recommended your video recently and I revisited! Only then did I remember. I am one of the lucky ones to still have my spellbinders cutting plates and will be experimenting using them too. Thanks again.
Yep! Done this for awhile. I like the little self healing mat from Hobby Lobby. Super inexpensive and works great.
Me too
@Melissa please share the information of the mat you use
@@ThisIsMeTinnaMarie I don’t know the name. It’s teal colored and in sewing section of Hobby Lobby.
@melissa Craig thank you for responding
What size mat do you use? A5?
This is the BEST TOP TIP I have seen! Thanks so much.....gonna give it a go!
Sylvia Chapman awww thanks Sylvia ☺️
Thank you so much for sharing this. I just bought a cutting machine and didn't want to mess up my plates. The cutting mat idea worked like a charm, I am happy as a lark now. It took a while to figure out the sandwich for my machine but, I got it. Thanks again.
OMG. I’ll be trying this next time I use my Gemini. TYFS!
Hey Dana, this is very helpful! I just bought one of these and it's still sitting in the box! Also, I love that you call it a Pokey Tool. Ha! I do, too!
LMBO I can’t see it any other way but a pokey tool. 😂
I love this tip! glad I discovered your YT site. It will definitely save me money. thanks for sharing.
You are a lifesaver, my Gemini Junior plates were in a real state, I have the full-size machine but like to use the junior plates as they are easier to handle. I was going to treat myself to new plates but here in the UK they seemed to be out of stock everywhere. After watching your video and the BibleScraps one where they used Sissix plates I ordered a self heal mat and the Sissix plates (for the combined price of one Gemini Junior plate and got a perfect cut first time. Not only that but my magnetic mat is so indented everywhere that I was getting pit marks in my die cuts. My mirri sentiment is perfect not even a hint of a mark on it!! Thank you!
Hi Susan are you still using this sandwich please?
I purchased a larger mat and my husband used a jigsaw to cut it into 4 pieces to fit. I use the regular sandwich but leave out the plastic shim. The cutting mat does warp so I turn it over to cut into it on both sides.
Yes, this method does work for the Big Shot too! I have a gorgeous snowflake die that is very intricate, so I used it to try out this new layering technique with a self-healing cutting mat. The die cut out very well. This worked for my Big Shot: first layer was the Multipurpose platform that came with the Big Shot, on tab 1; then I used a piece of chipboard with the self-healing mat on top; then a piece of card stock with the die facing down in top of it; a piece of copy paper folded in half; a metal shim (since I couldn't find my plastic shim); and a clear cutting mat. It all cranked through fairly easily.
Thank you so much for all of these cutting tips! I saw your video at a perfect time since I was just getting ready to start making my Christmas cards for next year, yes, in March!
Tfs the details! I'm making little soaps for my family who help me with my daughter. Gotta get ahead right lol!!
Thanks so much for this video. I bought my Big Shot on June 6th 2024 and I've already gone through 4 sets of plates EVEN using the metal shim. I have to try this YESTERDAY.
Thank you so much
Awesome Dana! Tfs
Love your tip on plates for Gemini ❤❤❤❤
Thank you Martha!!
Thank you ! Thank you! Thank you! Hugs and blessings.
You know ? I LOVE YOU..... Your tip is FANTASTIC.
Great tip! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you! I appreciate this! I hate having to order new cutting plates!😻 ~ Katz I use my hubby’s iPad to watch videos
Thank you, I also heard to use the spellbinder metal plate in place of a clear plate. Going to try yours first cause I am tired of replacing my plates all of the time. Tyfs. Hugs!
Charlene. Just received the grand calibur junior mat, miracles. Used g.c. Mat on bottom, cardstock and Gemini clear plate on top.perfect. The GC mat available in australia
Carlene Brinsmead which GC may r u referring to? I wud like to buy one n use it as well. Thanks!🌷
Thanks You For This Great Tip.👏👏 I Am On My Second Set Of
Gemini Jr Plates. New subscriber
This is such a great tip!!!!
Going to try in large Gemini. Thanks for sharing.
Hello. How did you get on please?
Thank you for sharing great tip
Good tips. Thank you. X
Love the star washi tape you used for this. 😀💙 I know, not the point, but so cute!!
Hi Dana, greetings from Australia. Thank you so much for this very helpful video. I use a self healing mat in my Big Shot too. I am about to get a Gemini and will follow your advice for cutting and embossing.
Hello 👋🏽 so glad you came across my video. Have a great time crafting.
Wow I really need to try this thanks
Very interesting. I love that heart!
Thanks for sharing!
Thank you, fabulous idea!
Thank you so much for sharing with us.
So glad I found this video! Thanks so much
Jacquie Vogler I’m glad you found it too!! You are so welcome.
Thank You!! Great idea!!
Hi Dana, love to hear/see an update on using your mats...
I would love an update
TFS!!! this is a wonderful tip!
Thank you! I don’t know why the plates are not made of self healing material!
Ty for the tip!
Thank you sooooo much!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Fantastic!
Thank you for sharing.😍😍😘
Thank you!
Brilliant!
works on the big shot too!
Thank you! I was looking for that answer:)
On the Big Shot when using the green self healing mat do you take away the bottom clear cutting plate that would normally get cut into? If you don't, isn't the sandwich going to be way too thick and stop your machine from accepting it? TY for your time!! 😀🌺
Wow fantastic idea ty for sharing
Brilliant!!!❤️
THANK YOU!!!!
After seeing people use the selfhealing cutting mat, I got one on amazon..have been using it about 2 weeks and now it's also bowed....but it did save the clear plates. Might have to buy more - need to keep my eyes at for any sales on the mats since they are close to the same price... Thanks for the video
4551mac you can heat your mat with your heat tool to get the warping out. 😉
Same thing happened to me. Both my cutting plates and self healing cutting mats warped. Sad....
I haven’t found them at mine but some people are finding 6x8 inch cutting mats at Dollar Tree.
@@lc1035 you can cut it to correct size with scissors
@@jennifertrower9919 correct, and I have cut mine down. I was more excited that some people are saying you can get a self healing mat for just a dollar! If my Dollar Tree ever gets them in I am going to buy a bunch!!
I have used the Olfa mat for alot of years -- I am a maker of clothes quilt, as well as anything else that comes up -- I don't remember these mats being inexpensive, but I suppose if you have a 40% off coupon....
Your video is super high quality. It looks amazing. What camera do you use? Thanks for the tip, too.
Thanks for sharing
Hey Dana! As I find myself needing to change out my plates I decided to watch this LOL my problem is WARPING OMG my machine sounds worse than my old joints when I get up in the morning! What prevents that?
Thx that’s amazing 👍🏻👩🏻🎨
Thanks for your video.
hi great tip! Tfs.
really useful video. Thanks
Wowzers! Thank you for this mind blowing savings tip!
Marvelous tip! How thick is the self-healing mat?
Thanks so much!
Love that the colors are non traditional !
Very cool!
The manufacturers design things to wear out. They make money when the customer has to replace items. Good video, thanks
Thank you
Great tip :)
OMG doesn’t anyone read the other comments? That’s the first thing I do if I have a question. Dana has had to answer the same question 100 times! It’s a 5x7 Olfa mat from Joann. That’s in the sewing department!
thank you!
Madison UTube the mat size is actually 6x8 not 5x7.
Yes, awesome💖💖
Great idea thanks for sharing
You're welcome Cheryl.
Great Video
Amazing Tip
"Pokey Tool" - I see you went with the technical term❓😚
*VERY GOOD VIDEO*
Awesome 👏👏👏
Awesome video. I love the Gemini but the warp on the plates is horrible. I will be doing this from now on. Thank You
I also use this method with my big shot. It does not only keep your plates as good as new but although your dies...because they stay sharp...with cutting into plastic the die cut quality decreases over time
Brilliant! Thank you!
Yes I've heard of this method, I have not tried it out yet, which I just found some spellbinders plates for 5.97 and I just had too. I do have a mat that I need to cut.
Tfs
Where did you find the spellbinder plates for $5.97?
you are a genius! Now watch all the vendors will make these for their machines saying its there idea! You have saved so much money from replacing those plastic sheets!!!!
Nancy McCleary aww thanks. Just passing on some good info to save us some crafting money.
Amazing thak you so much
Thanks!
I'm a new subbie, and I love your tip! I have a Revolution magnetic plate (or Evolution...can't remember which)...will that work? I don't know if I should try it or not
Awesom thank you
Genius 😂
The measures of your cutting pad?
Ty