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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GET CREATIVE RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX ★ This bundle kit also comes with everything needed for you to start your creations right out of the box. It includes the electronic die-cutting and embossing machine, 5 x plates, 2 x transparent plates (150 x 210 x 3,5mm), 1 x die release tool, 1 x PP plate (150 x 210 x 14mm), 1 x magnetic sheet (150 x 208 x 0,8mm), 1 x metal shim plate (150 x 208 x 0,3mm), 1 x cutting die, and 1 x embossing folder (100 x 150mm). At the beginning of the growth of the scrapbooking movement, one of the big attractions of the corner scrapbook store was usually a huge (and expensive) die cutting machine. These large machines were based on industrial die cutting design concepts, but were made for the craft space. One of the most popular large craft machines was the Accucut machine. Today, many home crafters have their own die cut machines – or even multiple machines - and die cutting is an integral part of the daily crafting experience. What is Die Cutting? When it comes to lifespan, manual machines tend to win this race. On a well-built model, the lever and rollers are unlikely to stop working. Otherwise, the only components to worry about breaking are the dies, and those are replaceable. 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.

Foam – perfect for multi media projects or for adding underneath paper die-cuts for height What else can you do with dies? Manual machinesare more affordable as an initial investment, but the cost of individual dies for them can make them more expensive to use in the long run. Stampers may love a manual die cut machine for the ease of working with the large variety of dies available that match their favorite stamps. Manual die cut machines also have an ability that digital machines don’t – they can also emboss paper and thin metal using plastic embossing folders. Using steel rule dies, manual machines can also easily cut a huge array of materials.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? Most machines work with material in the range of 12 to 15 inches, though some may have smaller or larger ranges. Make sure your machine is the right size for the projects you intend to work on. A lot of factors go into considering whether a manual die cutter or digital die cutter (or a combination of both) is best for a scrapbooker. To get the best of both worlds, some crafters choose to invest in both types of die cut machine. The two primary types of die cutting machines are manual/electronic and digital. While digital machines are generally smaller and more versatile, they are also more expensive, and they may be more difficult to use out of the box. Manual/Electronic 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.

Nowadays, die cutters are also used with accessories to help add beautiful foiling to your handmade cards and projects. Simply get one of the easy-to-use heat add-ons, and your die cut machine will now have a shiny alter-ego. What is a Die Cutting Machine? With digital die cutters, extremely large designs can be sectioned into smaller parts and then pieced together to create huge designs – perfect for creating large signs and wall art. This cannot be accomplished in the same way with a manual cutter. There are some manual cutters like the Big Shot Pro and Big Shot Plus that do create quite large shapes and are worth a second look if you prefer manual cutters. Ease of Use You all know how much we love die-cutting, here at Crafter's Companion. It's one of our favourite ways to embellish our papercraft projects, especially because there are so many different die designs available. It's a technique that can be used for absolutely any occasion, any kind of papercraft project, like cardmaking, scrapbooking and home decor, and with a huge variety of materials. 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? Make the Cut (MTC) is a piece of die cutting software that has been around for a very long time. It was first designed to work with Cricut machines, but has due to legal issues, it is no longer available for the Cricut.

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. If your priority is a low initial investment, select a machine such as the Sizzix Big Shot, Spellbinders Platinum 6, or We R Memory Keepers Evolution, and then add accessories to it over time. If operating cost over time is your concern, then digital may be the way to go. The initial price for a machine like the Cricut Explore Airor the Silhouette Cameocan be prohibitive, but over time, the lower cost of dies/shapes will help offset those costs, especially for users who like to cut a lot of different designs.

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. Construction: Solid Core Steel Rollers, Unibody Cast Roller Housing, Solid Steel Gears, ABS Plastic Exterior Metal cutting plates – this is a type of shim that’s perfect for more intricate dies. Imagine a pair of scissors and the two metal blades coming together for a crisp cut – that’s how this shim works with metal dies! You’ll see a much more defined cut with this plate included in your sandwich. For a machine that will do a little bit of everything, you may consider buying a digital die cut machine. These machines will do most die cutting tasks (except emboss or cut super heavy duty materials), and although not the best machines for the task, they can be portable or cut large volumes of duplicates if needed. Portability Try to die cut away from the centre of your cutting plates, as this is where the weakest amount of pressure is.For most digital die cutters, basic cutting begins by designing and arranging your cut in the machine’s software on a computer or mobile device. Then the material to be cut is placed on a cutting mat, and loaded into the machine’s cutting path. After the material is in place, the machine is activated. Different manufacturers have licenses with different designers to produce content for their machines. Although metal and steel rule dies from most brands can be used with any of the manual machines, this is not the case with digital cutters that use proprietary files. So if you are a Tim Holtz super fan, you may want to consider the Sizzix eclips 2 over the Cricut Explorer Air. Have a kid that is all Disney all the time? Then the Cricut Explore Air is probably your machine. Each machine has its own licenses and its own aesthetic. Warranties for Die Cutting Machines Electronic die cutting machines automatically run your dies and materials through the machine, so you don’t need to turn a lever. Make sure you clean your machine periodically. Removing small bits and dirt will help the performance of your die-cutting machine.