Spellbinders: Die Cut Machine Capabilities


We get a lot of questions about these wonderful Spellbinders Dies. For those of you who are not familiar with these Spellbinders Dies, they can be used to cut and/or emboss beautiful details. They can also be used as stencil templates to add color. To use these dies, you can either use Spellbinders' Wizard machine or one of the following die cut machines: Cuttlebug, Big Shot, Big Kick, Zip'eMat, Sizzix and Revolution. So you already own one of these cutting machines, you don't need to buy another one to use these dies. However, you will need to buy additional white spacer plate and tan embossing mat. But that's so much cheaper than a cutting machine. So please find your machine below for detail information about how to use Spellbinder Dies with your machine.

Please note that the information is provided by Spellbinders and here is their recommendation before using these dies with your cutting machine.

Spellbinders Dies are designed around the Wizard® Embossing & Die Cutting System and Xcalibur™ Motorized Cutting & Embossing Machine. However, we have found that they do have limited compatibility with other systems . Please be advised that Spellbinders two-year Warranty on Spellbinders Dies may be
voided by using the dies in other systems. Spellbinders makes no guarantees about the cutting or embossing quality of any system other than the Wizard and Xcalibur’s Cutting Systems.

Please check the warranty on your die-cutting system before using Spellbinders Dies with it. Spellbinders is not responsible for any damage incurred by using Spellbinders Dies with other systems.


CuttleBug ™ by Provocraft®
This machine is capable of cutting and embossing any Spellbinders Die. You will need Spellbinders Tan Embossing Mat to emboss in Cuttlebug™ machine.

How to use a Spellbinder Die in the Cuttlebug™ -
Cutting (Stack from bottom up)

1. A plate .
   
2. C plate.
3. Spellbinders Die with cutting side up (that means the side with the ridges)
4. Paper or cardstock
5. B plate
6. Run through Cuttlebug™ machine.
   

Embossing (Stack from bottom up)

1. Remove C Plate for embossing sandwich leave A plate on the bottom.
2. Leave die face up on A plate with die cut still in the die.
3. Place one Spellbinders Tan Embossing Mat on top of the die.
4. Use 2 or 3 pieces of cardstock to shim. Cautionary Note: Using more than 3 pieces of cardstock to shim Cuttlebug Embossing sandwich will result in B Plate breakage. When using Spellbinders Edgeabilities card making dies, shim with only 2 pieces of card stock.
5. Place two acrylic B plates on top of sandwich and run through Cuttlebug™ machine to emboss Spellbinders die cuts.
6. Turn die over and use like a stencil with inks and chalks for added detail.

Big Shot® by Ellison Design™ (Blue)
This machine is capable of cutting and embossing any Spellbinders Die. You will need Spellbinders White Spacer Plate and Tan Embossing Mat to cut and emboss in the Big Shot machine.

How to use a Spellbinder Die in the Big Shot® -
Cutting (Stack from bottom up)

1. Place the Big Shots® thick white mat down first.
2. Place one Spellbinders White Spacer Plate onto the thick white mat.
3. Place Spellbinders Die with cutting side up (that means the side with the ridges) onto the white spacer plate.
4. Place paper or cardstock over die.
5. Place two Big Shot® acrylic mats over paper and roll through the Big Shot® machine.
   

Embossing (Stack from bottom up)

1. Remove the Spellbinders Spacer Plate while leaving the die in place.
2. Place Spellbinders Tan Embossing Mat over the paper and die.
3. Place one Big Shot® acrylic mat on top of Tan Embossing Mat and roll through Big Shot® machine.
4. Turn die over and use like a stencil with inks and chalks for added detail.

Big Shot® by Ellison Design™ (Black & Pink)
This machine is capable of cutting and embossing any Spellbinders Die. You will need two Tan Embossing Mat to cut and emboss in the Big Shot® machine.

How to use a Spellbinder Die in the Big Shot® -
Cutting (Stack from bottom up)

1. Place large platform down first with all tabs closed.
   
2. Place Spellbinders Die with cutting side up (that means the side with the ridges) .
3. Place paper or cardstock over die.
4. Place two Big Shot® acrylic mats on top of paper or cardstock and roll through the Big Shot® machine.
   

Embossing (Stack from bottom up)

1. Remove acrylic mats from cardstock and die. Leave the Spellbinders die in place with paper die cut out still in the die on the multi-purpose platform.
2. Place TWO Spellbinders Tan Embossing Mat on top of die.
3. With one piece of 12 x 6 card stock tri-fold for a shim and place on top of the Tan Embossing Mats.
4. Place ONE Big Shot® acrylic mat on top and run through Big Shot® machine.
5. Turn die over and use like a stencil with inks and chalks for added detail.

Big Kick™ by Sizzix®
This machine is capable of cutting and embossing any Spellbinders Die. You will need two Spellbinders Tan Embossing Mats to cut and emboss in the Big Shot™ machine.

How to use a Spellbinder Die in the Big Kick™ -
Cutting (Stack from bottom up)

1. Place large platform down first with all tabs closed.
   
2. Place Spellbinders Die with cutting side up (that means the side with the ridges) .
3. Place paper or cardstock over die.
4. Place two Big Kick™ acrylic mats on top of paper or cardstock and roll through the Big Kick™ machine.
   

Embossing (Stack from bottom up)

1. Remove acrylic mats from cardstock and die. Leave the Spellbinders die in place with paper die cut out still in the die on the multi-purpose platform.
2. Place TWO Spellbinders Tan Embossing Mat on top of die.
3. With one piece of 12 x 6 card stock tri-fold for a shim and place on top of the Tan Embossing Mats.
4. Place ONE Big Kick™ acrylic mat on top and run through Big Kick™ machine.
5. Turn die over and use like a stencil with inks and chalks for added detail.

Zip’eMate™ by Accucut®
This machine is capable of cutting and embossing any Spellbinders Die.

How to use a Spellbinder Die in the ZEM -
Cutting (Stack from bottom up)

1. Place a Spellbinders Die on ZEM's platform with cutting side up (that means the side with the ridges) .
2. Place paper or cardstock over die and cut in the same manner as with Zip'eCuts.

Embossing (Stack from bottom up)

1. After cut, do not remove the die or the paper from the platform.
2. Place ZEM's Embossing Foam over paper and with the ZEM's Embossing Mat, roll through again to emboss the die cut.

Original Sizzix® Press
Ellison® manufactures the Sizzix® System Converter. You will need to use the system converter along with Spellbinders White Spacer Plate and Tan Embossing Mat to cut and emboss Spellbinders Dies.

How to use a Spellbinder Die in the Sizzix® -
Cutting (Stack from bottom up)

1. Place the Sizzix® System Converter into the Sizzix® Machine.
2. On the cutting pad, place paper to be cut then Spelllbinders die with cutting side down (that means the side with the ridges) .
3. Place the Spellbinders White Spacer Plate over the Spellbinders Die.
4. Use a 12 x 6 piece of cardstock and trifold to use as a shim. Place shim on top of Spellbinders Spacer Plate. Tip: If you found that the die create an indentation when you cut, you can then skip this step.
   
5. Push through Sizzix® Machine to cut.

NOTE: It may take several presses to cut larger Spellbinders Dies.

Embossing (Stack from bottom up)

1. After cutting die in Sizzix® Machine, remove paper shim and white spacer plate.
2. Leave paper die cut in the die.
3. Turn over Spellbinders Die, place it on Sizzix® cut pad.
4. Place Spellbinders Tan Embossing Mat on top of Spellbinders Die.
5. Place paper shim on top of Tan Embossing Mat.
6. Run through Sizzix® Machine.
7. Turn die over and use like a stencil with inks and chalks for added detail.

Revolution™ by QuicKutz®
This machine may be used to cut and emboss Spellbinder Dies. You will need Spellbinders Tan Embossing Mats to emboss with Revolution machine.

How to use a Spellbinder Die in the Revolution Machine -
Cutting (Stack from bottom up)

1. Place Spelllbinders die with cutting side up (that means the side with the ridges) onto Revolution platform.
2. Place paper or cardstock on top of die.
3. Place acrylic cutting mat on top of die.
4. Roll through Revolution Machine to cut.

Embossing (Stack from bottom up)

1. After cutting die in Revolution Machine, remove acrylic cutting mat.
2. Leave die in place with die cut still inside die.
3. Place Spellbinders Tan Embossing Mat on top of Spellbinders Die.
4. Place acrylic embossing mat on top of Tan Embossing Mat.
5. Roll through Revolution Machine to cut.
6. Turn die over and use like a stencil with inks and chalks for added detail.