Q & A - 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. The number of sheets depends on the die being used. Simple shape dies (dies that do not have perforation or scoring) can cut through up to eight sheets of cardstock at once. Dies that feature perforation or scoring or that are more detailed may not produce the exact cuts when cutting multiples. You’ll want to experiment and see how many sheets you are comfortable passing through the Big Shot at once to get the desired effect.
Not only can you use cardstock and paper, the following materials work well when creating die cuts with the Big Shot machine and Bigz and Originals dies. As a rule of thumb, you can cut a material with your Big Shot machine and Bigz or Originals dies if you can cut it using your Craft & Paper Scissors.
Here is Stampin' Up!'s list of Big Shot approved materials for Bigz and Originals Dies:
(Please note the maximum thickness of several materials)
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