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Shows you how to use the Spellbinders Artisan X-plorer machine! This machine is is a multi purpose high pressure roller press machine. It is different than the Grand Calibur as it is smaller machine targeted to high pressure. It is 4 1/4 inches wide and designed to push at a high amount of pressure. It is sleek and compact in its design. You can even see the metal gears working on the side of this machine!!! It EXCEPTIONAL for cutting and embossing and will cut a wide variety of materials such as: metals,paper,cardstock,cork,fabric,100% wool felt,canvas,etc. If you are a jewelry artist or paper craft artist or mixed media artist this is the Machine for you!!!
A revolution in stamping is taking place! The Stamping Gear helps you to create thousands of patterns with limitless decorative options including paper crafts, home décor, fashion and everything in between!
Spellbinders very own Kazan Clark, has created a helpful video to explain what makes Spellbinders Die D-Lites so amazing. She also gives a series of helpful hints to make your experience using our Die D-Lites an enjoyable one. Check them out!
Spellbinders Tips & Tricks
• Intricate cuts in die templates may "catch" your cutting material. Place wax paper between die template and material before cutting.
• Sprinkle baby powder to prevent embossing mat from sticking to die and material.
• The cut sandwich for Spellbinders Grand Calibur® Die Cutting and Embossing Machine: A Base Plate on the bottom/Spellbinders Die Template (cut side up)/Cutting Material (desired pattern face down) on top of die template/C Cutting Plate. Insert through the front of Grand Calibur, turning handle and the sandwich exists at the back.
• For a more detailed cut, run plate's right or left justified and/or rotate dies 45 degrees and re-run through the machine.
SBS4-339 - 2012 Holiday Tree
This relates to SBS4-339 - 2012 Holiday Tree
The die in question is one of Spellbinders more intricate dies. It is especially nice for Christmas cards even though it is a bit more difficult to use than other dies.
Here are some of the things we have found that make it easier to use.
1. Place the die to one side of the base plate. There is greater pressure at each edge of the Grand Calibur machine.
2. Use baking paper (waxed paper in the US) between the die and the media the first few times.
3. Run the die through and roll it back so it has 2 passes. Then check the cut, if not complete yet rotate 45 degrees and run it through 2 more times again keeping it to the side as much as possible.
Hope this information helps. They do make great cards and projects.
A simple technique by Lindsay Mason with Personal Impressions metallic film and alcohol inks. Great for backgrounds or for die cutting flowers, leaves etc.
Spellbinders™ Grand Calibur® machine and the Grand Raspberry Plate. Learn how to use the Grand Raspberry Plate with embossing folders.
Vintaj Patinas
Vintaj Patinas are opaque inks specially formulated by Ranger to adhere to metal and create beautiful, durable patina effects. Available in a palette of 15 hues, they can be blended and layered for endless results. For project ideas, tips and techniques visit vintaj.com & rangerink.com
Dawn Lewis demonstrates colouring with Copic Markers using Darkroom Door Spiral Flowers Rubber Stamps. This segment aired on Scrap It TV (Aurora Channel) in July 2011. Shown courtesy of Tony Simmons, Series Executive Producer of Scrap It TV.
This 2-piece set includes the positioner and a reusable 5 x 5 inch imaging sheet. Works with all stamp sizes, as well as right-handed and left-handed crafters.
Tim Holtz distress stains and more.
Tim Holtz distress stains, texture fades and perfect pearls.
Imaginisce i-bond tool
How can a simple Glue gun bring so much Joy??
When Lori Allred from Imaginisce walked into the studio with the new i-bond it was very exciting . . . .
I never realized how much this tool would come in handy. Never again will you have to drag out the 20 foot orange extension cord. It is battery operated, has a cool light, and it's pink . . .what more could you want?
Claudine Hellmuth Studio Creative Layers Stamps!
I am so excited to share with you my newest product release. Brought to you by Ranger & Stampers Anonymous, The Studio Creative Layers Collection!
Creative Layers are coordinating sets of clear and foam stamps that I drew and doodled in my little sketch book. I was inspired by one colour illustrations from the 40's and 50's where the colour registration is a little off -- leaving colour outside the lines.
Nothing makes my heart flutter like off-register printing!
The video below features Tim Holtz with Claudine's new Creative Layer designs.
Rachel Greig from Darkroom Door demonstrates how to Rubber Stamp for Scrapbooking layouts using Darkroom Door Rubber Stamps. This segment aired on Scrap It TV (Aurora Channel) in September, 2010. Shown courtesy of Tony Simmons, Series Executive Producer of Scrap It TV.
Rachel Greig from Darkroom Door demonstrates how to sew Filmstrips and Alphastrips onto your scrapbook layouts! This segment aired on Scrap It TV (Aurora Channel) in September, 2010. Shown courtesy of Tony Simmons, Series Executive Producer of Scrap It TV.
In this video Claudine Hellmuth will introduce you to her new line of paints with Ranger Industries. She will show you how to easily expand the original 15 colours.
New Pergamano Video starring Pergamano Master Teacher Gerti Hofman
Learn more about the basic techniques in parchment craft with the Pergamano International instruction videos!
In part 1 Master Teacher Gerti Hofman from the Netherlands explains how to trace a pattern with different products and tools.
Stamping by Lindsay Mason
A new book by one of Personal Impressions leading designers.
A STAMP is a one-off purchase that can be used over and over again and the versatility of stamps means that each can be used in many different ways.
From a simply inked and coloured stamp, to elaborate designs featuring embossing, decoupage, distressing and everything in between. There is something for everyone in this inspiring craft.
Rachel Greig from Darkroom Door demonstrates how to tint Photochips using Marvy Le Plume II pens. This segment aired on Scrap It TV (Aurora Channel) on August 13th, 2009. Shown courtesy of Tony Simmons, Series Executive Producer of Scrap It TV.
Due to the intricate nature of the Spellbinder Pendant Dies it may sometimes be necessary to run the Die through the machine twice, the second time at 90 degrees to the first cut.
Please see the instructions on the packaging.
The Ink Potion no.9 is a blender for water-based inks and markers or as a base for water colour effects.
*Spray directly onto water-based artwork to encourage colour migration.
*Mix with water-based inks to create custom background effects.
The StazOn cleaner in Spray form is just the cleaner in a different bottle configuration.
Many of users prefer the spray bottle.
Martha Stewart Punches
Martha Stewart Punches work perfectly with card - even heavy embossed cardstock and most paper weights - but do not work very well with thin paper - the punch does not want to release the paper from the body of the punch. We recommend that when you use them, then use cardstock - and if they are going to be used with fairly thin paper - the paper should be inserted into the punch WITH some cardstock - you will find this stops all the problems of the paper not being released. We hope you find this useful, and would welcome your comments.
Blogspot by Lindsay Mason
Hints and Tips via the very popular Blog by one of Personal Impressions leading stamp designers, Lindsay Mason.
As seen on QVC.
An array of Hints and Tips compiled by Jan Bloomfield - Personal Impressions, Ranger Certified Ink and Embossing Instructor and Quickutz UK Design Team. Over 50 topics covered.
