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Help me here! I see these "nestabilities" referred to all over the forums. I've quickly looked at the links. So, are these things to use in place of punches? So is the value in that you'd get many, many more shapes than if you bought the punches individually? And it could also scallop the edges of cards? (Sorry for being so ignorant - but this talk of "dies", etc. is all new to me!) :confused: :confused: I plan on going back and reading more carefully, but it would be good to know why I'm looking at a product and what it will do.
Nestabilities are dies that Spellbinders http://www.spellbinders.us has created. Spellbinders has been around for about 6 years.(give or take) They are the makers of the Wizard. It's a Die Cut machine that was made to be universal. The Spellbinder dies die cut and then emboss details into your die cuts.
Some of the Spellbinders lines of dies are:
Nestabilites are just one of the newest lines. They are geometric dies that are scalloped and plain that nest together to give you 5-7 different sizes in one set. In the end saving you tons of money from buying multiple punches. Not to mention space. http://www.spellbinders.us/ct/store/...?idCategory=95
Edgabilities, are a line of dies that will cut out openings in card fronts or along edges of paper, depending how you place your paper. Again, they die cut and emboss details. http://www.spellbinders.us/ct/store/...?idCategory=68
Poseablilites are dies that give you multiple pieces to create embellishments such as Art Dolls, Snowman, Cats, Dogs, Tractors.... They are really fun and you can place arms and legs in different positions to make each slightly different. http://www.spellbinders.us/ct/store/...?idCategory=83
I am pretty sure they do not scallop the bottom of cards
The Nestabilities will scallop the bottom edge of your card, but you have to make sure that just the bottom edge of the card is inside the die. I have attached an unstamped 3x3 note card that was scalloped and also the position that it was in before it was cut. Hope this helps1
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Even though I own ALL The Marvy punches, I decided I needed to try the Nestabilities and just got them yesterday. I want to dry emboss a square on a panel of CS. I know I need something I don't have to do that, but can someone tell me what that something is and where I can buy it? LOL
Even though I own ALL The Marvy punches, I decided I needed to try the Nestabilities and just got them yesterday. I want to dry emboss a square on a panel of CS. I know I need something I don't have to do that, but can someone tell me what that something is and where I can buy it? LOL
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To dry emboss, you would need to use the tan polymer mat. The "sandwich" would be the white master mat, the die, (cut side up), the cardstock, the tan polymer mat and then the other white master mat. If your machine is fairly new, then I think the tan mat is included with it. Otherwise, you would have to order it separately. I have purchased a number of items from The Frantic Stamper.
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Originally Posted by kamstamper
To dry emboss, you would need to use the tan polymer mat. The "sandwich" would be the white master mat, the die, (cut side up), the cardstock, the tan polymer mat and then the other white master mat. If your machine is fairly new, then I think the tan mat is included with it. Otherwise, you would have to order it separately. I have purchased a number of items from The Frantic Stamper.
I have a Cuttlebug and a Sizzix, but not a Wizard. SO, I guess I'll need to find the stack from someone who has a CB. Would I still only need a tan polymer mat?
Yes, a tan mat would still be helpful. I use it with my Cuttlebug (my embossing sandwich is (top to bottom):
B plate
die w/ cardstock down
tan mat*
B plate*
piece of chipboard*
A plate
(* - I have these pieces taped together so I can just pull it out all together already.)
I have read where people are using plumbers gasket or fun foam, but I haven't tried these personally. HTH!
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I found an article that was on PaperFections blog (Sharon Harnist) that listed all the "sandwiches" for the Nestabilities using the Cuttlebug. For embossing,
she recommends: Plate A, 2 pieces of CS to use as a shim...more if needed, Plate B, the Die, cut side up, the CS, the tan mat, and then Plate B. Roll this through the Cuttlebug. You can also purchase the tan mat from the Spellbinder company. I don't use this option, as shipping to Canada is really expensive.
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Yes, a tan mat would still be helpful. I use it with my Cuttlebug (my embossing sandwich is (top to bottom):
B plate
die w/ cardstock down
tan mat*
B plate*
piece of chipboard*
A plate
(* - I have these pieces taped together so I can just pull it out all together already.)
I have read where people are using plumbers gasket or fun foam, but I haven't tried these personally. HTH!
Dang! I don't have either of the "alternate" tan mats either. LOL I want to try it NOW! LOL Ok, where to find this tan mat I need?
And thank you so much for the sandwich. I am printing it out.
Oh, and I meant to put with my above post that I experimented a LOT with the right sandwich for my C'Bug. That's what ended up working for me, but as I understand, there are some variations w/ the 'bug and the space from machine to machine. You might want to have an extra B plate on hand, just in case.
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Oh, and I meant to put with my above post that I experimented a LOT with the right sandwich for my C'Bug. That's what ended up working for me, but as I understand, there are some variations w/ the 'bug and the space from machine to machine. You might want to have an extra B plate on hand, just in case.
I am really interested in getting these, but I have the Big Shot from Ellison...will that work or do I need a new machine too?
I use Nestabilities dies on my Big Shot no sweat, Colleen! ;) You will not need a new machine. I use the Multi-Purpose Platform, so I haven't needed any shims, either, as folks sometimes need with the Cuttlebug.
You can purchase the pad or the set of 2 mats, for embossing, separately from Ellen Hutson, LLC. Here's a direct link to those:
Thanks for your help. Maybe I'll *try* to wait until the 15th so I can add some new PT sets with it and get free shipping. LOL Until then, maybe I'll try the plumber gasket material to rid myself of the obsession to try it.
Jody, I've heard some people say they use a mouse pad in place of the tan polymer mat. I think this would work as long as it's not too thick. I think the tan mat is around 2mm's thick. I would suggest if you are planning on trying alternate materials to have extra B plates. I've broken three this week trying different sandwiches. I have both the Cuttlebug and the Wizard. I actually prefer cutting the card stock in the Cuttlebug and then switching over to the Wizard to emboss. As Ellen states in her blog, you have to be careful when the plates exit the Wizard, I have a bruised shin from operating the Wizard while sitting on the floor. If the pressure is tight, the plates fly out. Spellbinders sells a video for the Wizard that is very helpful and not very expensive.
Beware! You will want them all after reading these though! ;)
Thanks for referring us to these two blogs...Ellen has alot of recipes on how to cut/emboss and by type of machine. I know I will refer to it alot as I just ordered the whole square set. :mrgreen: Might have to order the rest for Christmas if I like those...my DH always needs shopping help!!
What is the consistency of the embossing pads? Would fun foam work? I just found these Spellbinder items and I'm very impressed and was wondering if they would work in my BigKick which is the same as the Big Shot. Now I know they will, but wondered about the embossing pads.
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Can these Nestabilities DIES be used in the Cuttlebug? LM :-)
Yes the Spelllbinders Nestabilities can be used in the Cuttlebug. Below are there sandwiches for the different machines on the market. Hope this helps.
ZipEMate
Cut as you would ZEM dies. After cutting, do not
remove the paper/cardstock from the die. Place ZEM
embossing foam over the paper and with the ZEM
embossing mat, roll through again.
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Big Shot
(cutting stack)
1) White platform
2) Clear acrylic mat
3) Spellbinder spacer plate
4) Spellbinder die, cut side up
5) paper/cardstock
6) Clear acrylic mat
(embossing stack)
1) White platform
2) Clear acrylic mat
3) Spellbinder die with cut paper/cardstock in the die
4) TWO pieces Spellbinder tan polymer
5) Clear acrylic mat
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Big Kick
(cutting stack)
1) White platform with two 'pages' (comes with
machine)
2) clear acrylic mat
3) Spellbinder die, cut side up
4) paper/cardstock
5) Clear acrylic mat
(embossing stack)
1) White platform with two 'pages'
2) clear acrylic mat
3) Spellbinder die with cut paper/cardstock in the die
4) Tan polymer pad from Spellbinders
5) Clear acyrlic mat
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CuttleBug
Cutting Stack
1. A plate
2. C plate
3. Spellbinders die face up ( rough side up)
4. paper or cardstock
5. B plate
Embossing Stack
1. A plate
2. B plate
3. die face up (with die cut still in die)
4. 3 pieces of cardstock
5. 1 Spellbinders tan polymer mat
6. 2nd B plate
Happy Creative Thoughts.
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Yes the Spelllbinders Nestabilities can be used in the Cuttlebug. Below are there sandwiches for the different machines on the market. Hope this helps.
ZipEMate
Cut as you would ZEM dies. After cutting, do not
remove the paper/cardstock from the die. Place ZEM
embossing foam over the paper and with the ZEM
embossing mat, roll through again.
********************
Big Shot
(cutting stack)
1) White platform
2) Clear acrylic mat
3) Spellbinder spacer plate
4) Spellbinder die, cut side up
5) paper/cardstock
6) Clear acrylic mat
(embossing stack)
1) White platform
2) Clear acrylic mat
3) Spellbinder die with cut paper/cardstock in the die
4) TWO pieces Spellbinder tan polymer
5) Clear acrylic mat
*********************
Big Kick
(cutting stack)
1) White platform with two 'pages' (comes with
machine)
2) clear acrylic mat
3) Spellbinder die, cut side up
4) paper/cardstock
5) Clear acrylic mat
(embossing stack)
1) White platform with two 'pages'
2) clear acrylic mat
3) Spellbinder die with cut paper/cardstock in the die
4) Tan polymer pad from Spellbinders
5) Clear acyrlic mat
*********************
CuttleBug
Cutting Stack
1. A plate
2. C plate
3. Spellbinders die face up ( rough side up)
4. paper or cardstock
5. B plate
Embossing Stack
1. A plate
2. B plate
3. die face up (with die cut still in die)
4. 3 pieces of cardstock
5. 1 Spellbinders tan polymer mat
6. 2nd B plate
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I tried my squares today! They are very cool! YAY! I already have the tan mat en route to me, but I borrowed one from a friend to check it out today. FUN FUN!
I'm confused about the sizes of these. It will be awhile before I can buy any, so I thought I'd start doing research. I keep waiting & looking for Cuttlebug dies for big circles & ovals & had no idea that's what these nestabilities were!
I have looked at the sizes available. In each shape/style (circle plain, or circle scalloped, or oval scalloped, etc.) there are large sizes & small sizes. But, this is where i get confused. The large scalloped circles, for example, say:
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These dies are 4.2� x 4.2� and scale down at �� from there.
The small scalloped circles say:
Quote:
These dies are 4� x 4� and scale down at �� from there.
So they are .2" different in each of the Large circles compared to the small circles. The small ones aren't really a smaller set, they just start smaller & are a tad smaller each than the large ones?
How do I know what to get? UGH!!! Would you use the large scallop with the small plain circle? So, the scallops would be .2" bigger? A bit less than 1/4" ? Is that right? I have to start somewhere & need to understand how these sizes work.
Where can I get the most information about what Nestibilities are and what they do...
