
Magnetic shims for die cutting. They are perfect for positioning dies when die cutting and they can also be used for storing your dies safely away when not in use. To care for your plates please flip and rotate after each pass. The xcut adhesive backed magnetic shims are the ideal product for the die cutting enthusiast. Shims are used in die cutting to make the cutting plate die paper cutting plate sandwich a little bit thicker.
Magnetic shim 3 pack for use in the craftwell cut n boss and ebosser machines. If the plate does start to bow flip over and pass through until it is flat again then continue to flip and rotate as normal. They are compatible with most die cutting machines such as the xcut xpress. Gemini accessories magnetic shim 1pk add an extra layer in between your cutting plates by using the magnetic shims for the gemini die cutting and embossing machine.
I really like how the magnetic platform speeds up my die cutting process and allows me to make frames with nesting dies and eliminates the need for tape with stamp and die sets. Crafters companion magnetic shim 2 pack for die cutting storage 85 x 12 plain packaging. Suitable for positioning dies when die cutting. 1 x a4 magnetic shim adhesive backed pack of 2.
In this video i show you how to cut intricate dies with a metal shim in a sizzix big shot machine. Usings 3 in 1 dies and metal shims. The diagrams on the magnetic platform and its tabs offer easy guidelines about how to make the perfect size sandwich. To die cut one layer of thin material using size frameless thin its and other chemically etched wafer thin dies the magnetic platform is required along with cutting pads.
I do not like to place the magnetic shim directly on the die as the die may put unwanted cuts or indentations in the magnetic shim. Add the plastic shim over the top of the die and a cutting plate on top of the sandwich. If this is not thick enough you can add the magnetic shim or 110 cardstock shims between the plastic shim and cutting plate. A4 adhesive backed magnetic shim.