Cricut Cuttlebug - Version 2 Die Cutting & Embossing Machine

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Place the positive plate (green) into the holes on the bottom of the folder (green). Press until you hear a snap. The plate should be flat.

Admittingly it is not recommended for heavy use, but it certainly has the capability to handle most standard cuttings and embossing craftings. 2.     Clean Cuts And Well-Defined Embossing: Thirdly, sandwich the material and the die together using B plates and place it on top of the A plate. Roll the plates through the machine using the crank.How well does it do its job? The Cricut Cuttlebug does its job perfectly. The cuts are accurate and the embossings are well-defined. When it comes to this, the Cricut Cuttlebug is reliable and does the job! 3.     Easy To Use: Even though it’s general function includes only paper cutting tools, it can also cut precise shapes of various other materials as well such as cardboards, fabric and even leather. What Is A Die? Generally the Cricut Cuttlebug is an embossing or paper cutting tool. Other materials it can cut include cardboard, fabric, leather, etc. Secondly, take the die (make sure the foam side is up) and place the chosen material i.e. fabric or thin felt on top of it.

Cricut Cuttlebug is the most durable machine. Even after using it for years, I can guarantee you that you will hardly see any wear and tear. One thing about the Cuttlebug worth highlighting is that it features a collapsible handle and is very compact. It's similar to the Sizzix Foldaway in its compact design. The platforms open and close as needed. It also has a strong suction base that secures it to your working surface or craft desk. It's easy to operate and works with other brand's cutting dies and embossing folders. Just make sure to keep your user manual to refer to the plate combinations you'll need to die-cut and emboss. Eventually you'll memorise the combinations, but keep it handy for referencing until then. Continuous Embossing:Starting in the summer of 2012, Cricut released continuous embossing folders which allow you to embosslonger materials.TheseA2 and 5" x 7" embossing folders are specially designed with agapin the folder hinge so thatyou can emboss longer strips of material.

Expert Reviews

Open the folder. Place paper between the plates. Place two “B” mats on top of the closed folder and run through the Cuttlebug machine.

The Cricut Cuttlebug manual die cutting and embossing machine offers a simple, low-tech option for cutting and embossing a wide variety of materials. The only Cricut machine designed to emboss, the Cricut Cuttlebug gives professional-looking results with clean, crisp cuts and deep, even embossing.Place the negative plate (clear) into the holes on the bottom of the folder (green). Press until you hear a snap. The plate should be flat. Here are some of the main advantages that you get for using Cricut Cuttlebug, 1.     Durability One of the major benefits of cricut cuttlebug and the reason why it was famous when it first came out was that it was very easy to use. It’s the perfect gift for kids, your grandmothers or any other beginner crafter.   The cricut cuttlebug is one the most famous manual die-cutting machines on the market that allows you to craft without using any type of software or internet connection. Cleaning and maintenance can be time-consuming, so look for a machine that lasts through many uses with minimal maintenance.