Cuttlebug stack

[zipper28]

Hi, I couldn't find any info on this question so I'll post it here. I have a Big Shop die and used plate a then b with t he paper and die and then plate c. I must have done something wrong because it didn't cut all the way through. Would you please remind me again what order to use them in? Thanks

[buggainok]

That is the order I use with my Cuttlebug to die cut. Some dies are more tricky to cut than others. You may need to use a piece of cardstock as a shim to get your die to cut all the way through. Good luck!

[rockybeta]

You can buy a metal plate to put on top of the A plate that will help with the more intricate dies.........you may not always need it but it's good to have on hand. Also try running the whole "sandwich" through a couple of times......I usually go forward and then crank it backwards and maybe even forwards again.

[bjeans]

I use quite a few different sandwiches - including the one you use - depending on the thickness of the die - and the thickness of the paper. Sometimes I also use the Cheery Lynn thin metal plate like rockybeta mentioned.

If your die isn't cutting through everywhere, you might want to try adding a piece or two of cardstock, like Bugga said. If the die is cutting on part of the paper but not another part, try adding the cardstock just where it is not cutting.

And if your plates are warped, try turning the die so is is against the straightest plate. For me it's just experimenting; I don't think you're doing anything wrong, just need to play around with possibilities.

[shazsilverwolf]

I often find that the centre of the plates is where I get the most trouble. Thats not anything you are doing, it's just the way the pressure is across the rollers. If it's the centre section giving you trouble, try moving the die close to the edges, and as others have said, shimming or multiple run throughs. Also remember that cardstock thickness will often throw a spanner in the works, and shimming may be needed for slightly thicker cardstock.