It's time to join our head desker and all around caring and thoughtful host, Julia at Stamping Ground for the latest edition of What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday.
I have a desire to work with my die cutter this evening. I guess because I want to keep my table clean a bit longer.
These blocks/plates are getting really well used, but I refuse to buy replacements because I saw the cost of new ones.
I'm trying to figure how to use these on the plates. I should have written down the instructions.
As you can see, I was unsuccessful. The orange foam was supposed to be the part that was cut. When I moved the orange foam from the plate, I also moved the dies. I can see why I was told a magnetic plate was needed for this operation.
At least I know how to use the thinlets. This die is well used.
In case you weren't aware, the name of the thinlet is my required rocking horse of the week!Now let's head over to Julia's and snoop, enable, exchange ideas, and share in the friendship that only WOYWW can provide.
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22 thoughtful remarks:
I have several dies that are reluctant to cut. I hope that at some stage you can get a magnetic plate to help. Happy WOYWW Helen #1
I think I may have the same thinlet somewhere Elizabeth. Hope you manage to work out the plate sandwich to use those dies. Stay safe and Happy WOYWW. Sarah #3
I´ve never seen a machine like that! Oh, don´t make me want one!
I love that rocking horse and hope (so much) that your arms/shoulders are feeling better.
It’s always interesting to see die cutting in action because I still don’t completely get how you decide which shims to use and why freezer paper is sometimes in the mix as well! Give me fabric and a sewing machine anyway, lol! Hope your shoulder is better btw.
Hugs LLJ 6 xxx
Hi. My plates look like that! I have some new ones but am using others until they are really, really, really, really no good lol.Anne x 14
I think cutting foam isn't easy at the best of times. Maybe it's a bit thick. Anyway, you can tape the dies into position on the foam and try adding shims of card (not for cutting so between other plates or under non cutting side of dies) if the plate sandwich isn't think enough to compress the foam. Just a few suggestions to maybe help the situation. BJ Cuttlebug fan #17
I've had to write notes for even the mnost basic die cutting as I only have to not use the machine for a few weeks and I've forgotten which sandwich to use!
I also begrudge paying the price for new plates, I think they are way more than they should be so like you I'm using mine until they've completely had it! Good luck with the foam, that's something I've never cut with the die machine before, so wouldn't know where to start but I do use tape to hold my dies down so that might work rather than a magnetic plate.
Have a great week,
Diana xx #16
Have fun with your diecutting . . . I love mine but have never tried foam. I have some stashed 'somewhere', takes time to find them!!
I have a simple system, put the die between two plastic sheets and press the button!!
Have a good week
Christine #18
I'm with you about the cost of the new plates. And your work table is so clean. Mine is never that clean-smile. Have a great Wednesday. I need to be off early today so I'm keeping this short. hugs-Erika
...you are quite a cut up!😀
Lovely rocking horse thinlet.
Good luck with your die cutter.......I wouldn't have a clue where to start.
Hugs,
Annie x #7
I can't imagine having a work desk ;) Maintaining equipment must be a constant issue :(
I've been cleaning out my craft room and will probably be dumping things I don't use anymore if they don't sell at the yard sale. I wish postage wasn't so expensive. I'd send it to you and a few others I KNOW would use it!
Hi Elizabeth, I've had problems in the past with dies not cutting but since getting my Sizzix Big Shot I don't have problems with any make of dies but they do supply all the plates and additional tools that you could possibly need and the magnetic plate is a God send, don't know how I would manage without it now. Wishing you a very happy and creative woyww, Angela x13x
5 have problems die cutting either not enough press or too much, trouble is I forget which works with which! I need to write it down. Angela #19
Ohh lovely rocking horse Elizabeth. I don´t have a die cut machine, so I can´t help, sorry. Interesting to see hoy to manage it.
Have a great Thursday,
Big hugs, Caty
Hello Elizabeth, thanks for your earlier visit - yes it was really nice to get so much happy mail for the anniversary. Your die cutting issue must be down to pressure, best thing is to try adding a shim or two. Good Luck!! Had a fantastic afternoon with Lionel yesterday, he is really starting to interact and is so smiley. This nanny gig is growing on me. Have a good week, love n hugs Cindyxx
Sorry I am so late visiting, the torn muscle has been horrible on top of everything else.
I usually find dies like this cut fairly easily if you use the correct plates but if not try adding a shim on top.
Take care
Hugs, Neet xxx
Every time I use my die cutting machine I have to look up what to use. I hope you find the right comnbination hugs, Chrisx
Helloooo Elizabeth 🤗💕🤸♀️ hoping you managed to get your die to cut the foam 🤞 I always forget which plates to use 🙃 when I go to use mine. That's a cracker of a rocking horse 🐎 😍 Sorry I'm so late popping in 😊 Bella 🐾 sends you lots of licks and kisses 🐕 with love and hugs Tracy #12 xxxx
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