Thank you, Lolly! this is a great video! I just got my fuse, and so far, I have burned myself several times trying to practice with it. I have no successful projects done yet! Great tips!
Thanks for getting back with me so soon, I just came across this site about making pockets and other things on paper clips and wanted to know what they are used for. I guess I am behind things. Thanks again. Marion Burch
Oh I get it. I decorate paper clips for use in planners and journals and books. The pockets on the paper clips just make them special. I put sequins in the pockets.
Thank you for sharing the graph paper tip! I burnt my craft mat, also and was trying to figure out how to line it all up and still protect the mat. I'm going to try this and see if it works out better for me! Also love the project ideas!
Katrina Brown thank you! I know some people use a piece of flat glass under their work, but it seems like the work would slide around too much. This seems to work well for me.
Thanks for the tips, I have just got the fuse tool, I've not tried it yet so these tips have been helpful, some people make it look so easy, but knowing me I will probably make a mess of it, but as you said I will try not to be discouraged or throw it in the bin :-) Wish me luck
Thank you for the tips, i wanted to sell the fuse because it did'nt worked for me yet.But i used your tips. And now two stripes hold the plastic together.I've trowed away some 12 by 12 scrap sheet protectors. I have to do it very slowly with this ones
Man, I wish I had seen this video before ruining my own self-healing mat! Hahaha. So glad I wasn't the only one who found that out the hard way. Thanks for your tips :)
+Lolly Palooza thank you, now I am trying to buy one on line, the friskars, ursus o normal one. The crop a dile is magnificent, but little too much expensive for me now. Thank thank you
I do not have a wood burner, so I don't know. Also, are all wood burners built the same way, or does each company use a different handle / tip system? I do know that many use their wood burners with their own tips for sealing the bags. It takes practice, but so does the Fuse.
I haven't had to. However, I'm guessing you mean there is maybe some melted plastic stuck to it? If so, I would heat it up and then wipe it off on a paper towel layered on a thick rag to protect you from the heat.
Hello! I just purchased mine and just fused a small card after which the fuse tip stopped rotating. Seems like molten plastic has stuck. Can you please help? I’ve tried boiling it and oiling it as well :(
I would reach out to customer service: www.wermemorykeepers.com/customer-service/ Their email and phone number are there. I don't see how melted plastic could get all the way up into the axel, as it's only the teeth that touch the plastic. However, I've heard this complaint from MANY viewers. Mine gets stuck sometimes, too, and I've had to roll the (cooled, not hot) Fuse across something that's not slick in order to get it to go again. Good luck!
+Janie Pittman I use them! :) I use them as book markers, I use them in my planners, I have some on files just as decoration, I give them as gifts. They make great gifts -- something simple yet handmade and fun to add to a greeting card.
mmmm....so I have watched a ton of videos on how to use this tool, my issue is that as soon as I place something that i have seemed it goes right through it. The seem comes apart. How would you sew the edges of the plastic?
Work Reports yes, sometimes. Usually it is due to stuffing the pocket too full, using a cheap page protector, or rolling the Fuse too quickly across the project so it doesn't really seal.
+Deb Greer You might want to change brand of page protectors. If they are too cheap, too thin, or too old, this can cause problems. I like the heavy duty ones.
Today I tried a silicon mat under it, because the glass mat is to hard to get the thing rolling. The silicon mat is for baking cookies, it can take hot stuff.
I’ve tried using it on a few different kinds of plastic and for some reason no matter the different pressures I use the wheel won’t turn properly....what am I doing wrong?
Just love all the tips. I watched this video twice. Can you tell me where you found your bigger paper clips? I did find some on eBay but they were almost $20 and I was shocked. Thank you so much for showing us HOW. xo Jonnie
This was a really helpful video, probably the best one on ideas for the fuse tool. Thanks! (Glad to see someone else forgets nouns sometimes, too!)
+Karen Morison Oh, you know it! It's easier to forget words when they are needed at that exact moment, right? :D
Thank you for your video, Lolly, I always find your explanations so thorough and helpful.
Great! Glad to help.
Thank you, Lolly! this is a great video! I just got my fuse, and so far, I have burned myself several times trying to practice with it. I have no successful projects done yet! Great tips!
oh I'm so sorry. How frustrating. I switched brand of page protectors, and now I have to learn all over again. Keep trying. You'll get there!
I am just getting into the fuse tool and I really appreciate your tips and information so I can a.void some problems. Thank you.
Yes, and mostly be patient and keep playing with it.
Great tips and now I want to try making those paper clip banners. Thank you so much for sharing these tips.
Cami Mayeda Thank you :) Did you see the video link for making the paper clips? th-cam.com/video/fpp8-O-eTF0/w-d-xo.html
Lolly Palooza Yes I did and I'm excited to make these. You have so many great vids I could watch all day! Have a wonderful weekend!
Thanks for getting back with me so soon, I just came across this site about making pockets and other things on paper clips and wanted to know what they are used for. I guess I am behind things. Thanks again. Marion Burch
Oh I get it. I decorate paper clips for use in planners and journals and books. The pockets on the paper clips just make them special. I put sequins in the pockets.
Thank you for replying! I love to watch you, you are talented. I do not have a channel, but love to craft.
+Janie Pittman Thank you!
Thank you for sharing the graph paper tip! I burnt my craft mat, also and was trying to figure out how to line it all up and still protect the mat. I'm going to try this and see if it works out better for me! Also love the project ideas!
Katrina Brown thank you! I know some people use a piece of flat glass under their work, but it seems like the work would slide around too much. This seems to work well for me.
I use my glass cutting mat from my Making Memories Slice machine.
I can't wait to get my Fuse Tool it's on my wish list. TFS! Hugs, Leann
Luv2Scrap24-7 You'll like it. It has it's (+) and (-), but overall I really enjoy it. tfw!
Thank you so much Lolly, for all of those great tips! I have a fuse but haven't tried it yet - I appreciate all of the info. you give! :)
Jody Guzik You're welcome. The most important part is patience -- it usually takes practice! :D tfw ~lolly
Thank you for sharing you experience and knowledge. Helps tons!!
+Chris Colburn You are welcome! Thanks for stopping by. :D
I just got mine today. This info will be so helpful. Thank you!!!
Congrats! You'll love it. I hope this helps you avoid some of the more common errors :)
Thank you for these wise words Lolly...just starting with the FUSE now...xxA
AmiraInOz Crafts I would practice on your not-so-special supplies first. The first 2 or 3 projects get burned easily in the learning process. :)
Thanks for taking the time to share these helpful tips! :)
You are so welcome. Thank you for watching!
Thanks for the tips, I have just got the fuse tool, I've not tried it yet so these tips have been helpful, some people make it look so easy, but knowing me I will probably make a mess of it, but as you said I will try not to be discouraged or throw it in the bin :-) Wish me luck
Good luck! TFW
Thank you so much for the information. Hugs from Texas. Marion
you are welcome, and thank you so much for watching!
Thanks for the tips Lolly! About to tackle the fuse have it for over a year now and havnt used it haha
amelia braithwaite that is the way with craft tools. We buy them but are afraid to try them :) Good luck
Wow! Excellent tips. You're a great teacher. :)
Aww, blushing. Thank you for the encouragement!
Excellent video, thanks so much for sharing!
+Pat Stewart You are welcome. Thank you for watching ~Lolly
TFS! I just bought one by Project Life. Works very well, just need to practice with it a bit.
You'll love it! tfw, and good luck.
Thank you for the tips, i wanted to sell the fuse because it did'nt worked for me yet.But i used your tips. And now two stripes hold the plastic together.I've trowed away some 12 by 12 scrap sheet protectors. I have to do it very slowly with this ones
yay! Glad for success!
Man, I wish I had seen this video before ruining my own self-healing mat! Hahaha. So glad I wasn't the only one who found that out the hard way. Thanks for your tips :)
that's how we learn -- the hard way, right? :)
Graph paper! You are brilliant!
ha ha. Thank you! I'll tell my hubby someone thinks I'm brilliant.:) Thanks for watching!
Great tips and you explain things so well! :)
thank you for watching
Wonderful tips!
thank you
Thank you so much for the tips they are very helpful
maria charles You are so welcome :) tfw ~Lolly
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Great tips. Thank you!
thanks! I was concerned that too many people were giving up too soon on this tool instead of practicing. tfw
beautiful things, I love it!! can I ask you how you put the eyellets in the plastic? Any normal eyellets machine is ok?
I have a few hand setters, and they all work well. The Crop-a-dile works too
+Lolly Palooza thank you, now I am trying to buy one on line, the friskars, ursus o normal one. The crop a dile is magnificent, but little too much expensive for me now. Thank thank you
+Ofelia Pereira I have found that the quality of the eyelets makes a bigger difference than the setting tool I'm using. My cheapo setter works great!
Awesome video. Thank you for sharing
you are welcome. Thanks for watching.
Thank you for sharing, does the fuse tips work with wood burner?
I do not have a wood burner, so I don't know. Also, are all wood burners built the same way, or does each company use a different handle / tip system? I do know that many use their wood burners with their own tips for sealing the bags. It takes practice, but so does the Fuse.
Yes they work with a wood burner. I bought the tips to use with mine, it works
Very helpful! Thank you!
thanks so much
Thanks for the info!
thank you!
Do they sell this tool at Micheals? Great tips thx
I have heard of Hobby Lobby carrying it, but so far not Michaels.
Great Tips! TFS
You are so welcome :) tfw
Cool tool, I've never seen that before.
It's pretty addicting! :)
Great tips ! thanks
You are welcome :) TFW
Thank you for the tips . Very helpful. Dot
+dot zam Thank you, Dot. ~Lolly
Just wanted to let you know i made lots for Christmas with gift cards everyone love them thanks again
+dot zam. sounds fun!
great video!!!
Thank you very much. :)
This was incredibly helpful - thank you!!
+Cindy Lyles you are so welcome! Thank you for watching. :) ~Lolly
Tyfs, how do you clean the tool?
I haven't had to. However, I'm guessing you mean there is maybe some melted plastic stuck to it? If so, I would heat it up and then wipe it off on a paper towel layered on a thick rag to protect you from the heat.
@LollyPalooza Tysm, you're right, and I tried, but not everything came off, even with oil... 😔
Thank you!
You are so welcome. Thank you for stopping by!
WRMK makes a silicone mat to do your fusing one. it is great because it does mot melt with the tool. a silicone baking sheet would probably work too
i think I've heard about this mat. Oh boy, another thing I need! :)
Hello! I just purchased mine and just fused a small card after which the fuse tip stopped rotating. Seems like molten plastic has stuck. Can you please help? I’ve tried boiling it and oiling it as well :(
I would reach out to customer service: www.wermemorykeepers.com/customer-service/ Their email and phone number are there.
I don't see how melted plastic could get all the way up into the axel, as it's only the teeth that touch the plastic. However, I've heard this complaint from MANY viewers. Mine gets stuck sometimes, too, and I've had to roll the (cooled, not hot) Fuse across something that's not slick in order to get it to go again. Good luck!
What do you with all thr paper clips you make?
+Janie Pittman I use them! :) I use them as book markers, I use them in my planners, I have some on files just as decoration, I give them as gifts. They make great gifts -- something simple yet handmade and fun to add to a greeting card.
mmmm....so I have watched a ton of videos on how to use this tool, my issue is that as soon as I place something that i have seemed it goes right through it. The seem comes apart. How would you sew the edges of the plastic?
I sew my seam then trim around that. It's hard to sew along the edge unless you use paper clips to hold it together.
Lolly Palooza Have you had issues with the seam coming apart?
Work Reports yes, sometimes. Usually it is due to stuffing the pocket too full, using a cheap page protector, or rolling the Fuse too quickly across the project so it doesn't really seal.
I am hang trouble with using the fuse tool. I have tried fast, slow, hard, soft touch and my seams still come apart. Any ideas? Thx
+Deb Greer You might want to change brand of page protectors. If they are too cheap, too thin, or too old, this can cause problems. I like the heavy duty ones.
+Lolly Palooza Thank you for the info. I will try those. I love your videos!!
Thank you so much ...tought I was the only one that burned the plastic
San Van Der Pol Definitely not. :) I am hearing LOTS of troubles encountered as we learn to use this. :) practice, practice!
My fuse tool tip doesn't roll when I try to seal the plastic. Is there a trick to it?
Jennie Rogers many have said the same thing. When it's cool, can you roll it around on a rough surface to encourage it to roll, and maybe loosen up?
Jennie Rogers same here 😞
No l ended up returning it. It never did work.
SAME. I’m thinking maybe the metal ruler with the slit in it is the key. I’m trying to WD40 mine to make it keep rolling lol
Today I tried a silicon mat under it, because the glass mat is to hard to get the thing rolling. The silicon mat is for baking cookies, it can take hot stuff.
I’ve tried using it on a few different kinds of plastic and for some reason no matter the different pressures I use the wheel won’t turn properly....what am I doing wrong?
I've heard that several people have had this trouble -- and that it's possibly a bad tool.
What are the pockets for?
Do you mean the pockets that I used to fuse the projects? They are for trading cards or pocket letters.
I just got my Fuse tool. I can't get anything to seal. Even after cooling, it comes right back open. What am I doing wrong.
My first guess would be that you are rolling the tool too quickly across the page. It's not getting enough heat to melt together.
Project Life fuse tool at Michael's is a fuse tool I have.
are you enjoying it?
yes but burnt myself on it lol that sucker is hotttttttttt
What kind of paper
Not sure what you're asking. Paper for which part?
I’m sorry what kind of plastic are you using and where can I buy
tfs.
You are so welcome. :)
Just love all the tips. I watched this video twice. Can you tell me where you found your bigger paper clips? I did find some on eBay but they were almost $20 and I was shocked. Thank you so much for showing us HOW. xo Jonnie
Daiso stores carry them and they are $1.50 for 40. Amazon has them, too. Search for 76mm size. Thanks for watching!