Q & A - Big Shot | Kristine McNickle

Q & A - Big Shot

What is the Big Shot and how does it work?

The Big Shot is a sturdy manual die-cutting machine used to cut and emboss materials for use on cards, scrapbooking pages, crafts, home décor projects, and more...

What is the difference between steel-ruled and chemically-etched dies?

Currently, the Big Shot utilises two types of dies: steel-ruled and chemically-etched...

What is a "sandwich" and should I use white bread or brown?

A "sandwich" is a term used to describe the order of layers for passing through a die-cutting machine...

What is "shim"?

Shim is material that is added to a sandwich stack to create more pressure when die-cutting or embossing...

When should I use a crease pad?

Stampin' Up! recommends the Premium Crease Pads and Extended Premium Crease Pads when using steel-ruled dies with score lines. The crease pads provide a flexible cutting surface that produces clean cuts and well-defined score lines...

What materials can I cut with the Big Shot?

Chemically-etched dies should only be used to cut one sheet of cardstock or paper at a time... With steel-ruled dies, you can run multiple sheets of card stock through the Big Shot... Not only can you use cardstock and paper, the following materials work well...

Can I put other brands of dies through a Big Shot?

The Big Shot is compatible with any die made by any company, making it one the most versatile die-cutting machines on the market today. Using the multi-purpose platform, you can use dies, embossing plates, and other products from a wide variety of sources...

Can I put Big Shot dies through other die-cutting machines?

I have not personally tried putting Sizzix Big Shot dies through other manufacturer's die-cutting machines, however below are some suggestions that I have researched that may be helpful to you...