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I also wanted to try them out and I have used the "full size" folders with out the machine. What I did was to lightly spritz the cardstock with water and then place in the folder. I then used my rolling pin and using some muscle, just kept rolling over and over the folder. At one point, I even tried placing it under a large cutting board and standing on it! That didn't work as well.
The one thing I will say is that make sure that your surface is at a good height that you can put lots of pressure on your folder. I don't think the end result is as good as with the machine but it is do-able and it lets you try it out before purchasing. I know now that I do like the look and want the cuttlebug machine!
I use my folders with my old dinosaur Sizzix machine (with the converter attachment). I went back and forth about whether to keep the Sizzix or not once I got my Cricut, but once I tried embossing using the Cuttlebug embossing folders, I decided to keep my Sizzix around just for that purpose.
I couldnt get enought pressure using a rolling pin but my pasta machine works wonderfully . . I have an Imperia. I set it at the widest opening. You do have to bend the folder slightly to get it come out the bottom. No need to dampen the paper. Its always nice to have a dual duty machine.
I use my folders with my old dinosaur Sizzix machine (with the converter attachment). I went back and forth about whether to keep the Sizzix or not once I got my Cricut, but once I tried embossing using the Cuttlebug embossing folders, I decided to keep my Sizzix around just for that purpose.
I use my red Sizzix too...also use if to pressure emboss with stencils (plastic and metal). Love that machine!
I use a pasea machine at thinest seyying, With the newest folders, I also run the cardboard backing from the folder package thru to make the impressions deeper. I got my pasta machine for $5 at a garage sale.
I would consider getting a Wizard. If you have the opportunity to use an embossing folder in both the Wizard and the Cuttlebug in a side by side comparison, you won't believe the difference in the emboss! With the added pressure of the Wizard the depth is amazing!
I even used Tim Holtz grungeboard with an embossing folder in the Wizard and you wouldn't believe the depth and crispness of the emboss!
I used a rolling pin and lots of pressure to make a decent impression. I used water for a time, then switched to alchol (91%) as I found it dried faster and with less warpage. Then I got a wizard for my birthday. OH MY..I never knew the difference, but what a HUGE difference. I can't believe how nice and crisp my impressions are with my wizard. The rolling pin worked for what I needed it to do, but having to do more then one folder tired me out horribly as it took tons of downward pressure to make one folder with a half way decent impression!
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The Wizard is a universal craft tool made by Spellbinders. It was originally designed to cut and emboss paper, but it does so much more than that. You can flatten bottlecaps, set eyelets, press flower pigment into paper...lots of fun things! It also uses all the personal dies out there. Only one that doesn't work is the big wooden commercial grade Accucut dies.
Thanks for the information. I was looking for a cheaper way to go. I can't justify that much money for any of those machines for me to emboss something once and a while. Maybe someday, but not now. Thanks again.
I'm glad I found this thread! I have three cuttlebug folders in a shopping basket on an online site and I just bought a Wizard recently. It comes with all these mats and cutting boards, this tan pad and black pad that are squishy and the two white plastic ones. There have been a lot of questions about using nestabilities in a cuttlebug, but is there any special 'sandwich' you build using a cuttlebug folder in a wizard? Just checking to see if there is anything else I need to add to the shopping cart in addition to the CB folders before I hit 'buy.'
Any Wizard owner able to answer this question?
I'm glad I found this thread! I have three cuttlebug folders in a shopping basket on an online site and I just bought a Wizard recently. It comes with all these mats and cutting boards, this tan pad and black pad that are squishy and the two white plastic ones. There have been a lot of questions about using nestabilities in a cuttlebug, but is there any special 'sandwich' you build using a cuttlebug folder in a wizard? Just checking to see if there is anything else I need to add to the shopping cart in addition to the CB folders before I hit 'buy.'
Any Wizard owner able to answer this question?
Nothing extra needed to use the Cuddlebug Embossing folders in the Wizard!
The sandwich I used was:
white mat
cuddlebug folder with cardstock inserted
white mat
super easy!
When I used grungeboard it was a tighter sandwich, but worked fantastic!
Thanks for the information. I was looking for a cheaper way to go. I can't justify that much money for any of those machines for me to emboss something once and a while. Maybe someday, but not now. Thanks again.
Ah, but once you have bitten the bullet and bought one you will use it so much more......
If the difference between the Bug and the Wizard is that drastic, you would almost fall into the grooves! I would like to see that because I always thought that the Bug did a super job, now you've made me curious! You should post a picture so we can see!
I can tell you how NOT to use it without the cuttlebug. I was going to do it real fast and just use the template. I figured I could squeeze it real hard and go over it with a bone folder. I think I burned some calories but I didn't put a single impression on the paper!
I use my folders with my old dinosaur Sizzix machine (with the converter attachment). I went back and forth about whether to keep the Sizzix or not once I got my Cricut, but once I tried embossing using the Cuttlebug embossing folders, I decided to keep my Sizzix around just for that purpose.
It is called the System Converter. Go to Sizzix website here and click on Sizzix outlet on EBay. They have the converter kit (includes an embossing folder and a Sizzlits die) there. I got mine for $6 buy it now plus $5 shipping. It retails at $14.95.
Joann's also has it on their website.
With the converter, using the CB embossing folders is a piece of cake! And no messing around with "sandwich stacks" either!
After reading this thread, I spritzed with alchohol and then rubbed the stencil with that little wooden Pampered Chef took that you use to press down on mini muffins to put in a Hershey's Kiss, the Mini-Tart Shaper.
I was really pleased with the results. I don't have a lot of space for a die cut machine either on my work surface or on shelves just yet, so this is a great alternative. I wouldn't want to do a batch this way, but it worked GREAT for special cards.
Anyone figured out how to use the emb folders without a Cuttlebug?
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