I just got mine! Took me a while to figure out the sandwiching. Thank u so much for your video! I was putting the I-mend cutting deck on the bottom. After switching it up and making it a top plate, it helped! Also, for anyone with a magnetic platform and a big shot, I put on top of the magnetic platform a magnetic sheet (cut to same size as the platform). That seemed to get the better cut for me 😁 Thank you for your wonderful tutorials!!❤️
Hopefully iCRAFTERs watch these videos AND COMMENTS ... I, like a few others who have commented on videos on Y.T. about this? Or similarly named item? would very much like to know what the difference is between THIS i-MEND Self-Healing Cutting "DECK" and the i-MEND Self-Healing Cutting "P L A T E". ALL Commentors with info would be greatly welcome!!
i-crafter has three cutting decks all with the i-Mend name. The 1st was the i-Mend Self Mending Cutting Deck. This one is a frosted flexible self healing plate or deck. The two latest releases are both different teal colors. The i-Mend Self Mending Magnetic Pro Deck and the i-Mend Self Mending Pro Deck. They have been referred to as the i-Mend ProCutting Deck and also hashtag as #iMendProCuttingDeck and #ProCuttingDeck.. Early on the 1st deck was mentioned as a self-healing cutting plate. It was finally settle on Self Mending over self healing. The two ProCutting Decks do not warp. They have a higher price point, but you will not be replacing these Cutting Decks on a regular basis if at all. They hold their straight line. You will also save on not having to constantly replace any clear top plates too. Please let me know if this is helpful amkari, and if you have additional questions.
I don’t mean to be the one who points out that the Emperor has no clothes, but, Jenn, (very late in the video) the iCraft frosted plate does indeed still bear the marks of the die you used!! And, apparently, quite visibly on what seems to be a NEW self-mending pad! Sooooo, how is it any better than just cutting up an old self-healing desk top mat? Or using a Dollar (& a quarter) Tree craft mat? And is the iCraft iMend PRO totally different from this version? I’ve watched the videos on the light aqua colored one, but the camera wasn’t picking up the evidence of cuts like yours does. I appreciate your input on this. Be well.
There are 3 types i-crafter i-mend self-mending cutting decks. The frosted one is the original 1st edition is called the i-Mend Self-Mending Cutting Deck. i-crafter came introduced the original (frosted) when they launched a few years ago. The frosted mat matches the size (height) of the clear hard cutting plates used for many cutting machines, and will typically replace one of the clear cutting plates. While the frosted i-Mend Cutting Deck will warp over time, I have found it has out performed for a longer time period of constant die cutting. The 2 new teal mats are very different and in my experience and use, they have not warped or curled. These are the i-Mend Self-Mending PRO Deck and the i-Mend Self-Mending MAGNETIC PRO Deck. These two cutting decks are a game changer for die cutting. They are thicker than the clear cutting plates and each die cutting machine requires a different sandwich for die cutting. I have Deen using the i-Mend Self-Mending MAGNETIC PRO Decks since late last fall and I it has not warped. The PRO deck layering is the key. These PRO decks can also be washed with water if needed. I have a different video available showing the new i-Mend Self-Mending MAGNETIC PRO Deck with my Evolution die cutting machine. It works amazingly with detail dies too. Let me know if you have any questions
Hello Vanilla Sky, this one will warp after time, but they just came out with the i-Mend ProCutting Deck and this one does NOT warp. I have three different die cutting and embossing machines and use it constantly with success. Check out the Video for I have using the Revolution machine. While these cutting decks have a higher price point, it will save you money as you will not have to replace warped cutting plates and the clear top plate too. No cracking as it goes through the machine either. Let me know what Machine you own and I can get you the sandwich you need.
@@JourneyCoachJenn I am glad I waited for your reply to purchase the i-Mend Pro Cutting Deck. I saw your other tutorial with the evolution machine, I have the same machine too. I will check the sandwich from that. Thanks Jenn
I just got mine! Took me a while to figure out the sandwiching. Thank u so much for your video! I was putting the I-mend cutting deck on the bottom. After switching it up and making it a top plate, it helped! Also, for anyone with a magnetic platform and a big shot, I put on top of the magnetic platform a magnetic sheet (cut to same size as the platform). That seemed to get the better cut for me 😁 Thank you for your wonderful tutorials!!❤️
Yesss! I can't wait to get this new cutting pad!
Hopefully iCRAFTERs watch these videos AND COMMENTS ... I, like a few others who have commented on videos on Y.T. about this? Or similarly named item? would very much like to know what the difference is between THIS i-MEND Self-Healing Cutting "DECK" and the i-MEND Self-Healing Cutting "P L A T E". ALL Commentors with info would be greatly welcome!!
i-crafter has three cutting decks all with the i-Mend name. The 1st was the i-Mend Self Mending Cutting Deck. This one is a frosted flexible self healing plate or deck. The two latest releases are both different teal colors. The i-Mend Self Mending Magnetic Pro Deck and the i-Mend Self Mending Pro Deck. They have been referred to as the i-Mend ProCutting Deck and also hashtag as #iMendProCuttingDeck and #ProCuttingDeck.. Early on the 1st deck was mentioned as a self-healing cutting plate. It was finally settle on Self Mending over self healing. The two ProCutting Decks do not warp. They have a higher price point, but you will not be replacing these Cutting Decks on a regular basis if at all. They hold their straight line. You will also save on not having to constantly replace any clear top plates too. Please let me know if this is helpful amkari, and if you have additional questions.
@@JourneyCoachJenn Thanks for your response. I'll have to re-watch the videos and decide (eeny, meeny, mineey, moe ... 👍😉)
I don’t mean to be the one who points out that the Emperor has no clothes, but, Jenn, (very late in the video) the iCraft frosted plate does indeed still bear the marks of the die you used!! And, apparently, quite visibly on what seems to be a NEW self-mending pad! Sooooo, how is it any better than just cutting up an old self-healing desk top mat? Or using a Dollar (& a quarter) Tree craft mat?
And is the iCraft iMend PRO totally different from this version? I’ve watched the videos on the light aqua colored one, but the camera wasn’t picking up the evidence of cuts like yours does. I appreciate your input on this. Be well.
There are 3 types i-crafter i-mend self-mending cutting decks. The frosted one is the original 1st edition is called the i-Mend Self-Mending Cutting Deck. i-crafter came introduced the original (frosted) when they launched a few years ago. The frosted mat matches the size (height) of the clear hard cutting plates used for many cutting machines, and will typically replace one of the clear cutting plates. While the frosted i-Mend Cutting Deck will warp over time, I have found it has out performed for a longer time period of constant die cutting.
The 2 new teal mats are very different and in my experience and use, they have not warped or curled. These are the i-Mend Self-Mending PRO Deck and the i-Mend Self-Mending MAGNETIC PRO Deck. These two cutting decks are a game changer for die cutting. They are thicker than the clear cutting plates and each die cutting machine requires a different sandwich for die cutting. I have Deen using the i-Mend Self-Mending MAGNETIC PRO Decks since late last fall and I it has not warped. The PRO deck layering is the key. These PRO decks can also be washed with water if needed. I have a different video available showing the new i-Mend Self-Mending MAGNETIC PRO Deck with my Evolution die cutting machine. It works amazingly with detail dies too. Let me know if you have any questions
Does this warp like the regular plates?
Hello Vanilla Sky, this one will warp after time, but they just came out with the i-Mend ProCutting Deck and this one does NOT warp. I have three different die cutting and embossing machines and use it constantly with success. Check out the Video for I have using the Revolution machine. While these cutting decks have a higher price point, it will save you money as you will not have to replace warped cutting plates and the clear top plate too. No cracking as it goes through the machine either. Let me know what Machine you own and I can get you the sandwich you need.
@@JourneyCoachJenn I am glad I waited for your reply to purchase the i-Mend Pro Cutting Deck. I saw your other tutorial with the evolution machine, I have the same machine too. I will check the sandwich from that. Thanks Jenn
Glad I could be of help. Let me know if you any question after you start using your i-Mend Pro Cutting deck!
@@JourneyCoachJenn Thanks, yes I will :)
This is on my wish list! -Renee'
Hi Jenn can you please tell me the thickness of the I crafter mat (in centimetres if possible)? Many thanks
It measures at 1/8" thick Selena
6 1/16" x 9" and 1/8" thick
Thanks appreciate it
@@JourneyCoachJenn thank you so much