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Hi, all. I purchased a Spellbinders Wizard last year, particularly for embossing the zillions of brass templates I have accumulated over the years. After a LOT of trial and error, I finally got it working reliably. But it is not an easy tool to use - I have gotten some terrific bruises when those plates come flying out! I recently tried one of the Cuttlebug embossing folders, and loved the results - but still not the method. How does the Cuttlebug stack up? Is it easier to use? Less "violent" with the plates (and user!)? I don't want to buy another machine that I will be disappointed in, so I wanted some feedback first. Any words of wisdom for this embossing fool??
Hi, all. I purchased a Spellbinders Wizard last year, particularly for embossing the zillions of brass templates I have accumulated over the years. After a LOT of trial and error, I finally got it working reliably. But it is not an easy tool to use - I have gotten some terrific bruises when those plates come flying out! I recently tried one of the Cuttlebug embossing folders, and loved the results - but still not the method. How does the Cuttlebug stack up? Is it easier to use? Less "violent" with the plates (and user!)? I don't want to buy another machine that I will be disappointed in, so I wanted some feedback first. Any words of wisdom for this embossing fool??
I own both the Cuttlebug and the Wizard, and I must say I like the Wizard best for a number of reasons. First, your embossed designs and the cutting are evenly done all the time. Because the Wizard uses so much pressure, the plates do pop when released; I make sure my free hand is holding them when released. Also, with the Wizard you can do much more then cut and emboss, and being a crafter with so many techniques to try, I prefer the Wizard. It’s made with metal, not plastic.
Make sure you are using the correct sandwich with the Wizard! A lot of times, people use the wrong mats, plates together that will cause to much pressure, and it‘s pops more than normal. I find the Wizard very easy to use, and because it’s not plastic more reliable.
If you need any assistance please let me know, and I will do my best to assist.
I will definitely agree with Linda and say that I would choose the Wizard. I am very hard on my tools and the fact that the Wizard is all metal and will last is very important to me.
The Wizard is designed to deliver 3000 lbs. of pressure when running the mats through it. That's the reason it is such a versatile machine. One hint to help with the pop as the mats exit the machine is to place your die and paper or embossing folder in the center of the master mats. That gives a slight rocking motion to the plates that helps with the insertion and eases the release at the end. You can easily control the exit of the mats by having your hand on them as they come close to the end. If my mats didn't give me a slight pop as they exit, I would begin to worry that there was something wrong with my Wizard. It's a sure sign that the machine is delivering exactly what it should be so that I can get consistent results when using it.
[QUOTE=momis mama;9783761]what is the price range of a wizard?TIA
Wizard vs. Cuttlebug?
